The ultimate al fresco lifestyle When it comes to creating an outdoor living space, having a company that can create the space of your dreams from the ground up is invaluable. With a one-stop solution, if each element is taken care of from the design and build to kitchen furniture, appliances and canopy, all you have to do is sit back and reap the benefits. Versatility  The heart of any outdoor living space is the cooking and prep area. Working with Italian company, Officine Fanesi Outdoorkitchens, whose stainless-steel units combine style and function, Contemporary Outdoor Living offers ..read more

Who are Contemporary Outdoor Living? Led by Jamie Watts, founder of Sail Shades Direct and Pergolas Direct, we at Contemporary Outdoor Living aim to provide clients with a luxury solution to outdoor kitchens that covers the design and installation of both furniture and appliances.  Years of experience It’s unsurprising that Jamie, of all people, spotted the need for an outdoor kitchen specialist, having spent years designing and installing bespoke outdoor shelters for clients up and down the county. “Having visited lots of clients in need of shades or pergolas,” he explains, “I’ve come ac ..read more

An Outdoor Christmas The idea of an outdoor kitchen often conjures images of balmy summer afternoons, with the gentle smell of wood smoke drifting on the breeze as you sup on a frosty glass of something bubbly. And so it should! If you’re going to enjoy an outdoor kitchen, the summer is surely the time to do it. But what about in the winter? Or, dare we say it, on Christmas Day? The thought might send literal chills down your spine, but then again, why should it? With a contemporary outdoor kitchen, you can seamlessly extend your home’s interior into the outdoors, including comfortable seating ..read more

Out Italian Manufacturer At Contemporary Outdoor Living, we would happily stake our reputation on the quality of the products we bring to each project. One of the reasons we’re able to do so, is that we have two sister companies – Sail Shades Direct and Pergolas Direct – who for years have been providing tailored shelter solutions to clients in and around the south west. The latter, as you probably guessed, specialises in pergolas, and this month we would like to introduce you to one of our favourite products from Italian manufacturer, Gibus. Why? Because, not only is it a spectacularly versat ..read more

The ultimate al fresco lifestyle When it comes to creating an outdoor living space, having a company that can create the space of your dreams from the ground up is invaluable. With a one-stop solution, if each element is taken care of from the design and build to kitchen furniture, appliances and canopy, all you have to do is sit back and reap the benefits. Versatility  The heart of any outdoor living space is the cooking and prep area. Working with Italian company, Officine Fanesi Outdoorkitchens, whose stainless-steel units combine style and function, Contemporary Outdoor Living offers ..read more

Who are Contemporary Outdoor Living? Led by Jamie Watts, founder of Sail Shades Direct and Pergolas Direct, we at Contemporary Outdoor Living aim to provide clients with a luxury solution to outdoor kitchens that covers the design and installation of both furniture and appliances.  Years of experience It’s unsurprising that Jamie, of all people, spotted the need for an outdoor kitchen specialist, having spent years designing and installing bespoke outdoor shelters for clients up and down the county. “Having visited lots of clients in need of shades or pergolas,” he explains, “I’ve come ac ..read more