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Outdoor Living Stories
Fleur and Nathalie's cosy city garden
In our series Outdoor Living Stories, we discover how customers have created the most beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces. This time, we take a look at the cosy city garden of Fleur and Nathalie.
They describe the atmosphere of their outdoor space as “modern Mediterranean”. It’s all in the details: gravel and cobblestones as paving, olive trees and other southern plants, combined with modern beige garden furniture. The result? An outdoor space that feels like a sunny holiday destination – right in the heart of the city.
Natural tones bring calm and balance
Where beige and earthy shades were once mainly popular indoors, we now see these calming colours appearing more often in gardens, patios and city courtyards. Think of light ceramic tabletops, sand-coloured cushions and aluminium frames in soft tones. Not only do these colours radiate warmth and tranquillity, but they also combine effortlessly with greenery and stone. Fleur and Nathalie’s garden in Breda is the perfect example: a compact city garden which, thanks to smart choices in materials and layout, radiates Mediterranean serenity.
A garden for living
“We mainly wanted a place where we would truly enjoy spending time,” say Fleur and Nathalie. “Our garden isn’t big, but by choosing two seating areas, it feels as though we have more outdoor space. The dining table is in the shady spot, where we love to enjoy long dinners. And the lounge area? That’s right in the sun – perfect for a coffee break while working from home.”
Smart combinations: low-maintenance and stylish
What immediately stands out in their garden are the soft colours. Their choice for beige furniture was very deliberate. “Beige is calming and has a natural feel. We have a light-coloured façade and a garden with lots of stone, so it just matches beautifully. We also wanted it to connect with our interior, where we use a lot of light tones too.”
Not only colour, but also materials were carefully chosen: aluminium frames, a ceramic tabletop and low-maintenance cushions.
“The ceramic tabletop is especially ideal. It’s durable, easy to clean and can take a knock. We wanted furniture that would stay beautiful without having to fuss over it every day.”
Oslo garden table with Soho chairs
The power of a thoughtful garden design
Starting with a new-build home, Fleur and Nathalie designed their garden with purpose. “The position of the sun determined where we placed our terraces. We really wanted two functional seating areas, each with its own atmosphere. That’s why we also chose a round table: cosy and practical.” Even the lounge chairs were carefully considered.
“Sun loungers simply don’t fit in our garden, but we still wanted that relaxed feeling. The adjustable Laguna lounge chairs are perfect: upright for reading, reclined for daydreaming in the sun.”
3 questions for Fleur & Nathalie
What’s your best tip for people with a compact garden?
“Pay attention to the sun and base your layout on it. And don’t be afraid of larger furniture; it can actually make your garden feel more spacious.”
What’s your favourite outdoor moment?
“Coffee in the lounge corner while working from home. A real break, truly outdoors.”
Why did you choose Life Outdoor Living?
“We visited the store several times. The advice was honest and thoughtful, especially when combining colours. We were even allowed to take a tile with us to match everything in the showroom properly.”
From trend to garden: discover the possibilities
Beige outdoor furniture is timeless and modern at the same time. Combine it with natural materials like ceramic and aluminium for a calm and stylish look that suits every outdoor space – from city garden to rooftop terrace. Thanks to low-maintenance fabrics like Soltex, light colours stay beautiful for longer. And with Life Outdoor Living’s modular range, endless combinations are possible.