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Three easy steps to turning your outdoor lounge into a waterproof living room

Pia Seidel · on 11.05.2018
· Translated by Eva Francis

Turn your garden or balcony into a cosy and dry living room with a few simple tricks. Read on to find out which outdoor furniture and fabrics don’t mind a bit of rain.

1. Weather-proof fabric

Fancy an outdoor pillow fight? There’s one thing that makes every living room look cosy and inviting: cushions. The same goes for your outdoor area; mix and match decorative, seat and pallet cushions such as the ones below, which come in pretty designs and are made of water-repellent fabric.

CHF 59.–

jankurtz Somnia Kissen (40 x 40 cm)

Decorative cushions

CHF 127.–

Skargaarden Hemse (50 x 50 cm)

Decorative cushions

CHF 159.–was 183.–²

Acamp Palettenkissen-Set (40 x 60 cm, 80 x 120 cm)

Pallet cushion in tropical look - for the self-built pallet lounge. 1 seat cushion + 2 back cushions included.

Floor cushions

Festive atmosphere: Your outdoor dining table is completed with place mats made of water-repellant fabric such as polyester. Should it rain, all you need to do is wipe them off and you’re ready to lay the table.

CHF 17.–

Beija Flor Jasmine (1x)

Place mats

CHF 35.–

OYOY Clark (2x)

Place mats

Hubatka Tischdecke Classic (1x, 140 x 260 cm)

Tablecloths

Happy Feet: Rugs add to the homely atmosphere in your open-air living room and make sure there’s no need to wear shoes in your garden. Most outdoor rugs are made of PVC, as this material is easy to wipe clean, retains its shape and is anti-static. These rugs are extremely versatile in use and in design.

CHF 125.–

Beija Flor Bella (70 x 120 cm)

Made with love for design and product: The durable Beija Flor vinyl carpets bring creativity and art into your home with symmetrical and geometric tile and graphic designs.

Rugs

CHF 184.–

Dash & Albert Samode Outdoorteppich

Rugs

Go to all weatherproof decorative cushions // seat cushions // place mats // tablecloths // rugs

2. Low-maintenance garden furniture

Dry in no time: Newly developed fabrics and fillings have made it possible to use your garden lounge shortly after rain showers without getting wet. Go for cushions with breathable foam or furniture without upholstery and you won't have to miss out on any sunny spells.

–27%

CHF 990.–instead of 1'349.–¹

Giardimo Dallas (Corner sofa, Dark Grey)

Weatherproof outdoor lounge with style

Garden lounges

–26%

CHF 449.–instead of 599.–¹

Giardimo LAB Alba Marina (Einzelsofa, Grey)

Garden lounges

CHF 199.–was 257.90²

Giardimo LAB Belize Set

Belize the cheerful balcony set with trendy spaghetti chairs.

Garden chairs

CHF 79.90

Giardimo LAB Frida

The ideal serving trolley for indoor and outdoor use.

Garden serving trolleys

3. Protection from summer rain

Keeping order: Storage boxes and weather covers are great to protect your outdoor furniture. Cover up or create a roof for your outdoor living room and you don’t need to worry about unexpected rain showers anymore.