It’s what’s on the outside that counts for these readers, who explain how they picked key outdoor pieces for their home.
Alice Denaro, American, husband Steve Eastman, English, and dogs Sassy and Stella
I was replacing my existing outdoor furniture – a dark brown, L-shaped set that just didn’t work in the space. I wanted something lighter and more versatile for seating arrangements – something “classy”.
I’d seen the advertisement for Teak & Mahogany in Expat Living, and when I went there I found the service excellent; I loved how many choices they offered. Also, as my son was soon arriving from the US, the fact that they had what I wanted in stock and ready for immediate delivery was a bonus.
I purchased the Casablanca three-seater, two chairs, a coffee table, side tables and an ottoman. They fit perfectly, are extremely comfortable and ideal for entertaining. We especially needed a three-seater: not only for entertaining, but as something we could both lounge on very comfortably.
My advice for buying furniture is not to overcrowd your space, and always to go for comfort. Consider how you and your guests will be seated, too – whether a certain type of sofa will bring them too close together in the hot Singapore weather, compared to separate chairs, for example.
Now I can’t wait to go back to Teak & Mahogany and buy some of their fantastic glassware!
Australians David Leavesley and Zee Upton, with son Kit, and Cavoodle Lulu
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة June 2017 من EL Singapore.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة June 2017 من EL Singapore.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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