Expat Living (Singapore)

Alfresco Finds:

Rethinking some of your décor while you spend more time at home? Aren’t we all!

- BY DEE KHANDUJA

Two shops for durable outdoor furniture

If you have access to an outdoor space like a balcony, alfresco area, terrace or garden, you could make better use of it simply by reconfigur­ing the layout with specialist outdoor furniture.

Konopi is one of the few specialist­s on the island offering a range of modern and stylish outdoor furniture that surprising­ly comes at prices that won’t hurt your hip pocket.

Surviving the climate

It’s worth spending time to understand the different types of materials suitable for outdoor furniture, to ensure your furniture can weather the sun and storms of Singapore, and is therefore worth the investment.

In our year-round heat and humidity – not to mention those torrential downpours – it’s no surprise that cheaper outdoor furniture can quickly start disintegra­ting, fading, fraying, moulding or rusting. With these genuine climatic challenges in mind, Konopi distribute­s and retails a collection of stylish yet durable outdoor furniture that’s built to withstand Singapore weather.

For sun lovers and mixologist­s alike

Whether you have an angular space, cosy corner or enormous rooftop, Konopi carries a range of different brands that can cater to specific requiremen­ts. Keen to sunbathe at home? Check out the aluminium Nival pool lounger, which can be used pool-side or on larger balconies and terraces. Fancy inviting friends for happy-hour cocktails? Create your own home-style bar setting with the Cara bar set, which features a teak armrest chair and accompanyi­ng full aluminium bar table in chic white.

Moonlit dinners

There’s nothing better than hosting intimate dinner parties on balmy evenings. If you’re lucky enough to have space outside, and you enjoy socialisin­g in an alfresco setting under the stars, there are plenty of dining-table options at Konopi. Check out the Range dining set, for starters, featuring a black-spray, stone-tempered glass dining table, and chairs with PE rope backrest and teakwood armrests.

The Range collection also includes a double sofa and lounge chairs with the same comfortabl­e yet stylish black PE roped frame. There’s even a matching coffee table for you to complete a uniform look across your outdoor area.

Creating usable spaces

We could all do with some inspiratio­n on how to make the best use of our outdoor spaces, particular­ly when dealing with angled areas or cosier balconies. Konopi’s Roso collection is one of its most popular series for this kind of usage.

The Roso lounge chair features wide, deep seating, making it a perfect piece to relax in after a long day, and a stylish addition to any balcony. Its weave has been designed to endure Singapore’s climate, and it comes with either dark or light grey pillows, which are super easy to clean and maintain. You could also add the matching Roso footstool and side table to complete the look.

Find out more at konopi.com.sg.

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