Shopping list

1 Perfect for alfresco dining on summer evenings, this wooden breeze house is easily accessible and allows for plenty of leg room. Mara breeze house, from £5,831, www. breezehouse.co.uk

2 These sandstone tiles have a rich colour with intricate veining. They come in seven sophisticated shades. Smooth natural sandstone, from £53 per m2, www. bradstone.com

3 Create a connection between inside and outside spaces with a minimally-framed glazed door. This pivot model brings plenty of wow factor. Vitra Pivot, £POA, www. iqglassuk.com

4 This varnished natural rattan double armchair is versatile and attractive – it would look as equally at home in your living room as the back garden. Leontie rattan double armchair, £285, www. tikamoon.co.uk

5 Constructed from corten steel, this contemporary fireplace has been made to be able to withstand all of the elements, so it can be left outside all year round. Jotul Froya, from £248, www.jotuluk.com