Summer styling
When you’re immersed in the interiors world (or you just have a keen interest in it), you see plenty of phrases like ‘taking the inside out’ and ‘creating a fifth room’ being bandied about. But what do they really mean in plain English? Well, in essence, it’s just about treating your garden like an outside room and paying as much attention to the styling of it as you do the inside of your home. And now, thanks to some smart innovation in materials and product design, it’s so easy to create a cosy outdoor living room with ‘proper’ sofas and rugs that are designed to withstand being out in the elements throughout the sunny months. With that in mind, turn to p26 for our feature Have Your Most Stylish Summer Ever…