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ADVICE SHADE
                                                                                      Respite from the sun is an
                                                                                       essential consideration


                                                                                    SAILS Shade sails block out harmful
                                                                                    UV rays and provide a contemporary
                                                                                    focal point for a dining or seating
                                                                                    area. You will need to consider frm
                                                                                    anchorage points, such as a wall or a
                                                                                    sturdy post, for all corners of the sail,
                                                                                    but before planning these bear in mind
                                                                                    the location of the barbecue, electrical
                                                                                    cables and water pipes and the
                                                                                    direction of the sun. Shade Solutions,
                                                                                    01929 554308, shade-solutions.com,
                                                                                    offers sails in a choice of fabrics and
                                                                                    will also undertake commissions.

                                                                                    PARASOLS Selecting the right size
                                                                                    and shape is key. “Opt for a canopy
                                                                                    that is shower proof and offers a
                                                                                    minimum of UV50 sun protection,”
                                                                                    advises Nicola Gidlow, buyer for
                                                                                    outdoor living at John Lewis, 0345
                                                                                    604 9049, johnlewis.com. “Tilting
                                                                                    designs are more fexible and will
                                                                                    ensure your table is shielded from the
                                                                                    sun all day. Free-standing parasols are
                                                                                    very versatile and can be used over
                                                                                    lounging sets or tables without a
                                                                                    parasol hole.” Finally, make sure you
                                                    ShaDY chaRacteR Making full use  invest in a sturdy base so that it will
                                                    of its spectacular hillside setting in  stand frm if the wind picks up.
                                                    Turkey, this poolside area features a
                                                    canopied dining terrace that echoes  NATURAL A leafy canopy provides
                                                    the clean, contemporary lines of the  a lovely dappled shade and won’t
                                                    pool house beyond. The canopy is  trap the heat like some synthetic
                                                    ftted with outdoor lights so that it can  alternatives can. Climbing plants
                                                    be used for evening entertaining, while  such as vines or wisteria are ideal
                                                    the freplace comes into its own   for providing natural shade, and
                                                    when the sun goes down.         can be trained up a simple arbour
                                                                                    or pavilion structure.



                                                          2| Well                    3| Modern              4| Great
                     SHOPPING                            rounded.                    looks. Spot           value. Wire
              OUTDOOR        HEATING                      Kamino                      outdoor               Colorado
                                                          outdoor                     freplace,           chiminea, steel,
                                                        freplace, cast               H106xW80x             £85, H125x
                                                        iron, with Tuscan             D40cm,               diam45cm,
                                                        grill for cooking,           £1,294, Harrie       Next, 0333 777
                                                           H180x                      Leenders              8000, next.
                                                         diam50cm,                    at Robeys,             co.uk.
                                                          £1,200,                   01773 820940,
                                                         Morsø, 01788                robeys.co.uk.
                                                          554410,
                                                         morso.co.uk.

                1| Simple solution. Oakham fre bowl,
               cast iron, H16xdiam65cm, £131, Jim Lawrence,
                   01473 826685, jim-lawrence.co.uk.



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