Natural colours – such as the subtle beige tones seen at brands like Fermob – are being combined with pieces in radiant colours in the latest lines of outdoor furniture. Photo: Fermob/dpa
With all its downsides, the coronavirus pandemic has certainly brought about a new appreciation of light, warmth and sunshine – and a longing for the outdoors.
"Even taking a walk with the family – a ritual once often ridiculed – is now being valued again," Nicolette Naumann, trend analyst at a major home design fair in Frankfurt says. "It's now a highlight for children to go to the forest with mum and dad."
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Natural colours – such as the subtle beige tones seen at brands like Fermob – are being combined with pieces in radiant colours in the latest lines of outdoor furniture. Photo: Fermob/dpa
The latest in trendy garden furniture is discreet in colour – but the ambience is still bright and cheerful, as this example from Bolia shows. Photo: Bolia/dpa
Going by current outdoor furniture lines, subtly coloured garden furniture is currently the big trend. Photo: Fermob/dpa
Outdoor furniture these days often has a pared-back, simple design. The sofas and side tables by Ethimo, for example, appear slimmer thanks to a backrest made of thin rods. Photo: Bernard Touillon/Ethimo/dpa
Just like in the living and dining room, cosy cushions are finding their place in garden furniture, like this offering from Ethimo. Photo: Bernard Touillon/Ethimo/dpa
A trend that is spilling out of the living room onto the balcony and garden: New outdoor furniture often has a very minimalist design, something you'll notice with COR, among other brands. Photo: COR/dpa
The new garden furniture looks slim and minimalist – here an example by Broste Copenhagen. Photo: Broste Copenhagen/dpa
You can't tell from the new generation of garden furniture whether it belongs in the garden or in the living room. Here is an example from the current collection by Arper. Photo: Salva Lopez/Arper/dpa
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