RIVER OF DREAMS A magical river island is the setting for Clunes Lane Cottage, a milking shed-turned-holiday house on the banks of the Manning River in New South Wales. Owners Allanah and Clancy Summerville added the deck, full with reclaimed beams, to border those expansive views. With gum timber and hovering skies overhead, there isn’t any need for fancy furnishings – a buoy and a simple setting do the trick.
There’s a distinctly European flavour to the procession of lawns and terraces that flow down the hill from Emily and Ed Swift’s house in Orange, NSW. “We’re so lucky here in Orange because the cooler local weather allows us to develop many European kinds of plants,” says Emily.
All Blinde Design furnishings and equipment and EcoSmart fireplace pits, fireplace tables and fireplaces are sustainable, as they’re crafted from sturdy, long-lasting supplies like teak, stainless steel and eco-friendly concrete. If you prefer to install a permanent, built-in out of doors fire, you possibly can work with a designer, architect or builder to create a tailored hearth that suits your outside house and wishes. Blinde Design’s outdoor living range has been designed to be sensible and versatile, from their intelligent design to their lightweight building that makes them fast and straightforward to relocate and rearrange.
Don’t spend the colder months forward watching your out of doors area through the window. “We imagine that white will still be a crowd-pleaser in outside furniture this year, significantly outdoor living when paired with warm timber accents,” says Kieran. He adds that gray tones are also making a comeback, gaining recognition in houses that showcase a monochromatic or impartial palette. TROPICAL BREEZE