During lockdown outside spaces became a focus point for many and the trend doesn t seem to be going away. So it stands to reason we should get more out of our barbecues all year round.
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The once firm distinction between indoor and outdoor furniture is fast disappearing, as people seek out smart and durable pieces that will adorn both the exterior and the interior.
This new attitude is partly based on minimising the CPU (cost per use) of any item. We may all hope that the sun will shine during the coming Bank Holiday weekend, and that many glorious weeks will follow, allowing us to enjoy our gardens or balconies.
But it makes economic sense to invest in tables, seating and tableware that can work just as well inside for 52 weeks of the year, if the summer weather disappoints.
Well, is it finally time for the bi-fold door to concertina to one side and let another glazing style have a look-in?
Because Crittall - dramatic, steel-framed walls of glass, dissected by slim bars - is wooing interiors fans looking to add a more edgy, studio feel to their living space, both indoors and out in 2021.
If you re not familiar with the name, you ll certainly recognise the style. Until now, Crittall has been the preserve of urban loft apartments, trendy bars craving an industrial look and historic buildings - including the Houses of Parliament.
Clear style: An arched screen by Crittall Windows separating off a kitchen
Trestle tables are timeless, solid and suit almost any interior style, say Jenna Choate-James and Mariana Ugarte, the design duo behind Interior Fox. They add rustic charm to a country home, while working equally as well to add character in a modern or industrial-style house.
In 2021, with more people than ever working from home, it could just be that trestle tables are being discovered as ideal options for home offices.
In the Middle Ages, they comprised little more than loose boards over trestle legs, but by the 16th century they had become more sturdy.
Now, they consist of two or three supports linked by a longitudinal cross-member over which a tabletop is placed.