Getting outside into the garden is something we can’t wait for here in the Pandon studio! We’ve got our modern furniture-loving fingers crossed for a superb English summer of lazy Sunday afternoons and long evenings spent in the garden with our favourite people. So, what are our designer must-dos and must-haves for summer 2012? Here’s a sneak peak;

Grass or Hard-standing?
Our outdoor tables and chairs are expertly crafted and at home in any modern garden. But is your garden surface up to scratch? The perfect garden tends to be an effective mix of hard ground like a patio, decking or gravelled area combined with lively expanses of grass and natural elements. Putting down some tasteful hard-standing around your back door – perhaps including a gazebo or wooden walkway (think Mediterranean chic) – can be one of the most effective ways to create useable outdoor space.

Inviting Lighting
Although we can look forward to some wonderfully late sunsets, effective outdoor lighting can extend the usable daily life of your gorgeous outdoor space. Think about classic contemporary lighting like uplighters and carefully-angled spotlights that both provide light and highlight contemporary garden features.

Cosy Seating
Sitting outside on an old beach towel was fine as students, but in your modern garden it’s time to treat yourself! Contemporary outdoor furniture from Pandon is designed to provide exceptional comfort and sleek modern style in the contemporary garden. Our ranges can be left outside all summer and can include custom cushions with machine washable covers.