We Love This: Outdoor spaces the Scandinavian way
By Signe Hansen | Press photos
Scandinavians’ enthusiasm for design does not stop at the living room. Increasingly, gardens, patios and terraces are becoming extensions of the home, with design companies offering everything from rustic bird feeders to minimalist outdoor sofas that will take your outdoor oasis to the next level. Below, you will find a selection of our favourites.
Forno Spin – Morsø
A fun fact that not a lot of people know about Scandinavians is that we’re one of the most BBQ-loving people on the planet, and in recent years it’s not just regular grills that are getting us excited. Outdoor pizza ovens are having their moment too, and Forno Spin from the traditional Danish foundry business Morsø makes it easy to see why. Reaching 400°C in around 20 minutes and with an electrically rotating pizza stone, it delivers a crisp, bubbling pizza in just one to two minutes. Moreover, with Morsø’s characteristic combination of cast-iron heritage, clean lines and functional design, it turns the terrace into a stylish little pizzeria.
Price: DKK 5,499
Sundsö patio set – IKEA
If your patio is looking a bit dull and colourless, this summery yellow Sundsö patio set from IKEA makes it so easy and inexpensive to brighten it up that you can do so without further hesitation. Ideal for those who don’t want to spend hours comparing products before getting started on spring. Unlike many products from the Swedish design giant, the set comes preassembled and can be easily folded and put away when winter returns.
Price: GBP 95
Grower Greens – Brafab
With Grower Greens from the historically rooted Swedish outdoor furniture brand Brafab, you may not even need green fingers to help your plants thrive – or at least look their best while they do. Available in two sizes, the taller model features two shelves and two heating zones, making it ideal for growing different plants at once. With adjustable feet, tempered glass, a removable roof, shelves and climbing rings, it brings practical elegance to gardens, terraces and balconies.
Two shelves: EUR 445
Cortivo Bird Feeder – Ferm Living
Nothing creates spring bliss quite like the sound of songbirds happily chirping away, and with this bird feeder from Danish design firm Ferm Living, your feeding station will bring joy not only to feathered visitors, but also to any design enthusiast passing by. Crafted from corten steel with a developed rust patina, the feeder adds rustic charm to terraces and gardens and comes with both a stand and a hook.
Price: GBP 109
Ease portable lamp – Muuto
Lighting has long been one of Scandinavian design’s great strengths, balancing atmosphere, with function and simplicity. From Copenhagen-based Muuto, the Ease portable lamp reinterprets the traditional table lamp in a compact, carriable form, perfect for any outdoor space and adventure. The lamp comes in a range of colours, with its gently touching top and base giving it a light, sculptural character that will ensure no one mistakes it for just a convenient solution – even if it is that too.
Price: DKK 1,285
Outdoor market folding sofa – HAY
If we needed more proof that Scandinavians’ love of design borders on fanaticism, this blue outdoor market folding sofa with beige stripes from Copenhagen-based HAY might be it. Foldable and portable, it means you never have to be separated from the stylish minimalist sofa no Scandinavian home should be without. Available in a range of colours, it’s a must-have if you can find any excuse for it – and that should not be too difficult. With handles on both the seat and back, plus a matching fabric bag, it’s made for gardens, beaches, picnics and wherever else summer takes you.
Price: DKK 2,499
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