Our traditional architecture has its own resourceful spirit and responsiveness to a varied Australian climate. Our cities formed as extensions of our past, with grand gothic churches on the corners of prominent city blocks and botanic parks strewn in-between. Our homes run as a concentrated band around the perimeter, dividing the land from the sea. Our lifestyles are very much a celebration of this vibrant intersection. 

Australia's climate allows for outdoor dining and relaxation for much of the year. Long sunny days, breezy afternoons and hot rainy nights call for the highest quality materials for outdoor furniture. Outdoor fabrics should be selected with particular care. Let us take you through the basics. 

Create an intimate and cosy outdoor environment, with the addition of outdoor lighting. Gloster’s Ambient collection is a series of portable outdoor lanterns, available in a range of modern styles to add a dynamic touch to your space. 

Kay is an outdoor lounge and dining collection by Danish designer Henrik Pedersen. The collection combines a durable colourful weave with a timeless teak frame, and is defined by a striking curved backrest and hint of nostalgia.

Throughout Pedersen’s work is the influence of Danish furniture design, and the Kay is no exception. 

Outdoor rugs are a great way to add character to your outdoor area, and one of the best tools to create ‘zones’ for dining and lounging. Adding that finishing touch,  rugs also help to transition an area seamlessly from the indoors to the outdoors.

There are a few things to consider when purchasing an outdoor rug, which we discuss here and answer some of your FAQs. 

Boutique hotel Masseria Antonio Augusto in Lecce, southern Italy, is a haven of simple elegance and carefully chosen design. Tribù’s furniture takes centre stage inside and out – in the spa, dining room and lounge and around the fabulous swimming pool.