The once firm distinction between indoor and outdoor furniture is fast disappearing, as people seek out smart and durable pieces that will adorn both the exterior and the interior.
This new attitude is partly based on minimising the CPU (cost per use) of any item. We may all hope that the sun will shine during the coming Bank Holiday weekend, and that many glorious weeks will follow, allowing us to enjoy our gardens or balconies.
But it makes economic sense to invest in tables, seating and tableware that can work just as well inside for 52 weeks of the year, if the summer weather disappoints.