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OUTDOOR FURNITURE
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November14
OHMM
30 Merchant Road
#03-09 Riverside Point
6836 2747 | ohmm.sg
THE SOLUTION
Kevin Boland, OHMM founder
and designer
The outdoor space appears quite
generous, although rather monotone
in colour with its weathered patina
wooden floor and solid, closed-in
balustrade. This space is just begging
for some warm and bright colours to
transform it from a somewhat drab area
into one that will really make a difference
to the family’s lifestyle.
Since they don’t entertain often, a
smaller table would suffice, and I would
recommend a round one to break up
the rectilinear dimensions. Choosing
a slightly larger five-seater means they
can add another two chairs for guests,
if required. Stackable chairs are worth
considering, as they also can be used
as occasional chairs inside. Tempered
glass on top is not only safe, but it also
makes cleaning easier and gives a more
polished look to the space.
I would go for classic furnishings, in
colours that contrast with the patina
floor. A high-quality synthetic rattan style
with bronze fibre, which has a slightly
metallic reflective quality, would set off
the furniture from the dull colour of the
flooring. It’s also practical and easy to
clean, and its smartness and elegance
will lift that area.
For fabrics, there’s only one brand to
choose: Sunbrella. Sunbrella products
are perfect as they are highly stain-
resistant; you don’t have to worry about
chocolate stains from the toddler or red
wine stains from the adults. A safe choice
of colour is taupe, for both lounging
cushions and dining cushions; it’s classic
and it really hides the dirt and stains.
But for accent cushions, choose
something bright to really set off the area
and pick up the greenery. Link it in with
an umbrella canopy (which should be
centred, for maximum coverage) to give
that connection between the dining and
lounging areas. It’s alsoworth considering
thinner accent cushions for the dining
chairs to add more splashes of colour.
The Morso Forno, a modern take on
the traditional barbecue, is an outdoor
oven that can cook pizza, breads and
meats. A separate stainless steel door
is also available, making it a bit safer
for little hands that might be around,
and it means you can slow-cook food
as well. It’s made from solid, enamelled
cast iron, and is supported by three
teak-wood legs.
Lounge and dining cushions in taupe create a neutral canvas and don’t show the dirt, but
use accent cushions in Aruba, Ginkgo and Tuscan to add splashes of colour.