Buyer’s guide OUTDOOR FURNITURE
An outdoor area, whatever its size, can be a godsend during the warmer months. Decked out with good-looking, comfortable outdoor furniture, it becomes the perfect spot to relax or entertain as well. “Beautiful furniture instantly refreshes an outdoor area,” says Jen Stumbles, owner of Eco Outdoor. “Just be sure to pick pieces that maximise use of the space.”
“OUTDOOR FURNITURE HAS BEGUN TO IMITATE INDOOR STYLES IN TERMS OF STYLE AND COMFORT.” ALEXANDRA DONOHOE CHURCH
“First work out how you want to use the space and then decide on a budget,” says Chris Mahoney, group director of Brisbane landscape-architecture firm Verve Design Group. “If money is tight, spending on one statement piece, such as a comfortable sofa, with inexpensive accessories might give you the most bang for your
