Haddonstone’s cast stone pool surrounds are perfect for any formal garden; just add a center-piece fountain for a stunning focal point.

A pool surround will also look great in a modern design scheme, when teamed with a contemporary water feature from their Arcadian range.

Pool surrounds are available in a range of sizes including half pool versions and Haddonstone can also create designs in almost any shape, including quatrefoil and octagonal.

Featured here is the Medium Pool Surround C4MKVP (internal diameter 2705mm, 106 1/2″) priced at £3,042, showing the Neapolitan Fountain. £900 (+ pump £146).

Find the stunning range of Haddonstone pool surrounds and fountains online at:

Web: http://www.haddonstone.co.uk
Tel:   (01604) 770711

Founded in 1994, The White Company specialises in supplying a wide range of stylish home accessories and clothing, principally in white.

Nothing captures the carefree spirit of summer more perfectly than dining with friends outdoors and The White Company provides the perfect formula for stylish outdoor living, in the timeless elegance of white.

Guarantee the party atmosphere lasts well into the evening, with mix and match hanging glass lanterns, tea-light holders, white ceramic and paper lanterns and dot them around the garden.

White Ceramic Lanterns -  These have a Mediterranean feel with their cut-out squares to let the candlelight shine through; available in small £10.50 or large £21; the small takes a standard tealight, the large takes a pillar candle.

Paper Lanterns - A beautifully simple string of 10 white lanterns ideal for around the patio. £15.40. Length 77cm.
 
Outdoor Tealight Holders - From £8 for a bubble tealight holder.

Batik Table Linens in 100% cotton - Fresh and fun print to smarten up any outdoor table and al fresco meal; Napkins - Set of 4 £8.40 Colour blue. Table Cloth Colour blue £17.50.

Cushions and Seat Pads - Make sitting on outdoor, hard wooden or metal chairs a joy! From £12 for a white tie on seat pad.

Prices quoted are current Summer sale prices.

Web: http://www.thewhitecompany.com
Tel:  (0870) 900 9555

A conservatory can be an unpleasant heat-trap during the hot summer months; why not install Thomas Sanderson conservatory blinds to keep you cool and comfortable?

Hand-crafted from SolarTex coated fabric, these blinds are specifically designed to help control the temperature inside the conservatory, making it the perfect, temperate location for your summer living.

Choose from a palette of over 200 colours and fabrics, tints, tones, naturals, neutrals, plains and prints; however you wish to dress your conservatory, Thomas Sanderson can supply the right colour.

For Patio Living with sophistication and shelter this summer, install a Thomas Sanderson Patio Awning (The Ultima is featured here), to make the most of your garden; they are ideal for al-fresco entertaining, or sheltering the family from unexpected rain showers and even protect your plants from the scorching sun.

These fashionable awnings are remote controlled, allowing you to move smoothly from sun (or rain) to shade from the comfort of your sun-lounger or dining table.

Web:  http://www.thomassanderson.com
Tel:   (0800) 220 603

Nothing is quite so annoying as nosy, aggressive and forever-hungry wasps on the prowl, just as you sit down in the garden to enjoy brunch or the delights from the barbecue; we simply want to eat our meal in peace and safety!

Designer Pernille Vea has taken up the challenge by creating the Organic Wasp Trap; the trap attracts wasps by using a simple blend of sugar and vinegar, to such an extent that they completely ignore the family’s garden table.

The funnel-shaped hole in the wasp trap acts like a fish lock in; once the wasp is inside it cannot escape; to empty the trap, simply remove the funnel, which also acts as a stopper.

Materials: Terracotta, stainless steel and synthetic rubber.

Retail Price is£19.95.

Web:  http://www.menu.as
Tel: +45 48 40 61 00

Eat out in the Bistro Paradiso of an evening under lantern light, where fairies silver serve you with food from heaven and owls croon old love songs; dress code old dresses and flip-flops.

The Habitat Summer 2007 online catalogue presents their enticing new product ranges for chic outdoor living:

Villa - mosaic and metal table designed by Bethan Ray, copper coloured mosaic tiles plus cover; suitable for outdoor use all year round. £249
Diameter 120 x Height 74 cm.

Lanterne - Outdoor lantern chain designed by Clair Norcross 10metre chain, white plastic. £50

Baccus - Stool of copper coloured glazed ceramic. £49
Diameter 39 x Height 44cm.

Abaco - wire chair by Alex Dreyer of bronze powder coated steel. £49
Width 70 x Height 80 x Depth 50cm; Seat Height 45cm. Chair cushion £20

Klein – magical candle holder for nine tea-lights in nickel plated brass. £30

Boris - a charming wooden bicycle. £59

Web: http://www.habitat.net
Tel:  (08444) 99 1111

Haddonstone is probably best known for producing traditional and classical cast stone garden ornaments, but in recent years the company has expanded its collection of contemporary design products.

The range includes bold planters influenced by art deco, cubist and art nouveau styles, in addition to fountains, garden furniture and sundials.

Featured here are the large and small Highland Park Planters (A414) designed by Mark Salzman:

Large - Height: 415mm; Weight: 182kg; Width at top: 1016mm; At Base: 810mm. Priced at £410.00.

Small – Height: 355mm; Weight: 86kg; Width at top; 762mm; At Base: 635mm. Priced at £205.

Visit Haddonstone at BBC Gardeners’ World Live; also at the Daily Telegraph House & Garden Fair in June 2007.

Find more inspirational Haddonstone designs in cast stone online at:

Web: http://www.haddonstone.co.uk
Tel:  (01604) 770711

Recent studies have shown that installing a self-cleaning glass, such as Pilkington ActivTM, in windows and conservatories is ten times more environmentally friendly than using regular glass.

Independent research compiled by BRE (Building Research Establishment) demonstrates that the self-cleaning properties of Pilkington ActivTM, offer a number of environmental benefits by reducing quantity of resources, including water, energy and cleaning agents, required for cleaning through the year and throughout the life of the windows.

The study looked at two vital issues:
1. Water Savings By installing Pilkington ActivTM self-cleaning glass, the average detached property can expect to save approximately 260 litres of water per year, because of its reduced need for regular window cleaning; once a year to remove dirt associated with Pilkington ActivTM , compared to traditional window cleaning frequency of once a month.

2. The Environmental Impact study looked at four key factors for an average semi-detached house - water usage, energy required for heating water, detergents and transport of window cleaners and expressed as Ecopoints, Pilkington ActivTM  (0.005 Ecopoints) was proven to have one tenth of the overall environmental impact compared to traditional windows (0.06 Ecopoints).

For further information on Pilkington ActivTM self-cleaning glass, see our previous article: The Amazing Pilkington Activ™ Self-Cleaning Glass.

Web: http://www.pilkington.com/selfcleaningglass

Tel:  (01744) 692 000

Culinary Concepts specialises in handmade cutlery tableware and home accessories, in 18/8 stainless steel and silver plate and they have quickly become a name synonymous with design, quality and value for money.

Whether looking for a special gift, creating a whole new look, or just adding beautiful accessories to your existing collection, Culinary Concepts can supply all the inspiration you need.

The range is hand made using traditional methods to exacting standards and is beautifully finished:

Featured here is the Lighthouse Lantern in retro style, one of a new collection of outdoor and indoor lanterns; they look great on the garden table whilst sharing a glass of wine with a loved one, or illuminating a summer evening barbecue.
 
Large: 11″ diameter x 31″ height.
Medium: 9.5″ diameter x 16″ height.
Small: 9″ diameter x 12″ height.

Visit the website to view this Aladdin’s Cave of novel home accessories:

Web:  http://www.culinaryconcepts.co.uk
Tel:  (0870) 2411689

The Cotswold Garden Company is based in Blockley in Gloucestershire and specialises in cast aluminium outdoor furniture.

The company’s varied collections are inspired by their desire to create beautiful stylish and maintenance free garden furniture, each set distinctly designed to give maximum comfort for conservatories and various outdoor events.
 
The furniture comes in both classic and contemporary designs, with tables available in a host of different sizes from 60cm diameter to over three metres, to compliment any size of garden or outdoor occasion.
 
All of the collections include a table with matching cast iron parasol base, arm chairs, sun loungers, benches, outdoor sofas, bar tables, stools and drinks carts.

This outdoor furniture is built for living, rustproof, rot-proof and maintenance free, with hardwearing plastic feet to tables and chairs to avoid scratching patios or decking.

Only the finest quality aluminium and first-grade powder coating is used, which is electro statically applied to provide two colour choices - Espresso or Cashmere.

Featured here is the elegant Madison Senior Suite in Cashmere with cast aluminium round table (1.45m diameter), 6 Madison stacking armchairs with reversible check and plain coloured cushions, plus a 3.0m parasol and cast iron base. Priced at £1,500.

Web: http://www.cotswold-garden.com
Tel:  (01386) 700753

Endless Pools was established in 1998 to provide an exercise swimming pool enabling people to swim at home.

To date the company have installed over 10,000 pools globally and hundreds of Endless Pools have been bought across the UK.

The Endless Pool is perfect for the British climate as the modular design makes installation possible even in small spaces indoors and all components fit easily through a standard doorway or stairway.

Pools are easily set up in existing spaces such as garages or basements and in new extensions e.g. conservatories and even prefab garden sheds.

Benefits include:

You can swim all year round in the comfort and convenience of your own home:

Easy to install, simple to maintain and economical to run.

Fits virtually anywhere – indoors or outside.
 
Uses less space, water and energy than traditional pools, making it an environmentally friendly choice.

You can “try before you buy” at Endless Swimming pools located across the UK.

The Endless Pool works by means of a propulsion unit that moves a huge amount of water - up to 5,000 gallons a minute, through two grills that straighten and smooth the water’s flow; the result is a river-like current that is totally adjustable in speed from a gentle flow to a racer’s pace by simply turning a knob.

Numerous pool and spa professionals throughout the UK have been trained by the company to install your dream pool.

For further information telephone The Endless Pool Company, or visit:

Web: http://www.endlesspools.co.uk/13193
Tel:  (0800) 028 1056