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INTERIORS INSIDER
John Lewis Bubble
glass jug, £20
Colour
me happy

Coloured glassware can take your outdoor
dining experience to the next level. Vintage-
inspired glasses, jugs or serving bowls with
pops of colour - from chunky stripes to pretty
confetti - are a joy to use. A beautiful jug turns a
simple summer spritzer into something glorious.
Worried about little people smashing things?
An unbreakable beauty like the John Lewis
Dolce Vita striped plastic picnic bowl
looks like the real deal but will
John Lewis Dolce bounce (probably...).
Vita striped plastic
picnic bowl, £4.50

Below: John Lewis ANYDAY metal garden
John Lewis Tropical dishware, from £7 lounge chair, £79; John Lewis ANYDAY
John Lewis Woven 2-seater metal garden sofa, £129
Soft skills rattan panel acacia
wood garden
chair, £399
The golden rule when it comes to
hosting en plein air? Boost the cosiness
levels. Mix and match outdoor cushions
and sumptuous throws in timeless stripes
for Rivera vibes, or go for fun designs with Be seated
palm motifs or lettering. More is more for
a relaxed feel, so put out extra to avoid At the very heart of having a good time
anyone feeling cold or uncomfortable. alfresco is making sure everyone feels
Here’s our pick of the best soft as comfortable as possible. Seating
furnishings that’ll earn you should not only look good but be
extra style points. supportive and generous. Outdoor
benches or corner sofas are great
options if you want to cram in lots of
people. While a summer lounge chair,
like the John Lewis Rattan panel acacia
John Lewis Classic stripe indoor/
outdoor cushion, £14.40; wood garden chair, is so comfy that
whoever nabs it probably won’t move
John Lewis Palm border indoor/ until home time.
outdoor cushion, £14.40;
John Lewis Aperitif indoor/outdoor Find your interiors inspiration at John Lewis
cushion, £14.40 & Partners or at johnlewis.com
All prices correct at time of publication going to print.
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