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it isn’t really appropriate for all types of gardens. As faras metal ensembles go, you must always pay attentionto the type of metal they were made of, as it relates toeventual necessary maintenance. Metal ensembles arefirm and very convenient because they are resistant tovarious weather conditions, while also looking very nicelywhen combined with linen cushions. Furniture madeof bamboo, rush or reed is very comfortable, but it is notresistant to dampness, which makes it more appropriatefor a winter garden. The development of modern technologieshas resulted in different material combinations,which greatly contributes to comfort, maintenance anddurability of garden ensembles.Lounge-style furniture of exotic wood types, such asteak, mahogany, eucalyptus and bamboo, is also verypopular. Small terraces or balconies in buildings canhave a really special look with exotic-wood furniture,while larger courtyards can accompany their gardenfurniture with exotic plants such as bamboo, which isvery common in the coastal area. Exotic wood is resistantto dampness and weather conditions, which guaranteesdurability and makes the maintenance processsimple and easy.Chaise LongueThe most popular wooden-furniture item is definitely thehedonistic deckchair called chaise longue or loungechair, which may be over a hundred years “old”, butit still keeps inspiring designers to take on its shape andpurpose. The term “chaise” comes from the French languageand simply means “long chair”, while the term“longue” stands for “stretching in lazy manner”. Thatmeans that chaise longue truly stands for a prolongedarmchair, or a chair that features an additional part foryour feet and has only one purpose – idleness. You canchoose any of the established pronunciations for this famouschair, or you can just call it an armchair, but it stillstands as probably the most popular piece of outdoorfurniture. The most commonly reproduced deckchairsare probably classics by Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusierfrom the early twentieth century, but today’s designersmostly find their creative inspiration in SF movies,surrealism, organic sculpture and pop art. Once a newtechnology appears on the horizon, it is immediatelytested on the new version of chaise longue. For example,when carbon fibres were used in ram production forsports bicycles and similar things, Bertjan Pot came tothe idea of dipping them into epoxy resin, which createda truly magical lounge chair named “Random” thatlooks as if it was made of cobweb and light.Other Garden ElementsBesides a garden ensemble and lounge chair, a gardencan also feature other attractions like a water jet,fishpond, fountain, sculptures and statues, as well as agrill, swings, hammock, children house, sandbox or evena swimming pool. Large gardens are open for numerouscombinations, but if you have a smaller garden, youmust pay attention not to overcrowd it with different elements.The most important thing is to design it in a waythat will ensure its functionality and adjustment to youractivities, while also making sure you feel good and relaxedbecause it will be used mainly for resting.Garden LightingOnce you’ve spent your time and money decorating thegarden, you should also use it for night time enjoyment.Directed lighting looks truly magical in any garden, whilethe right atmosphere can be achieved by properly placingmore sources of light, as well as by using only one lightingobject. Warm summer evenings will be much morepleasant if you spend them outdoors, accompanied bydiscrete lighting, fresh air and the sea aroma. Torchescan create an extraordinary ambience, but you shouldalways double-check their quality– they can create veryunpleasant black smoke. Putting the lighting objects inthe right place is very important because placing one objectin a high position disperses light, which results in lowelements practically remaining in the dark. That’s why itis better to install more lighting objects in a lower position,which will bring light to the entryway or the stairs.But regardless of which furniture, details and lighting youlike, as well as which colours, materials or shapes you mayuse to surround your garden, balcony or terrace, do notforget that this is your oasis for relaxation and pleasure,and besides being visually appealing, its primary purposeis to provide you with a place for rest and idleness. Youdeserve it – so take advantage of it.Sofa iz kolekcije “Canasta” Patricije Urquiole za B&BItalia predstavljena na Salone del mobileu / A sofafrom Patricia Urquiola’s “Canasta” collection forB&B Italia, presented on Salone del mobile161