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Japan is known worldwide for its beautiful culture and traditional arts. Just the word “Japan” conjures up images of tea ceremonies, flowing calligraphy, and descriptive poetry. The country also has a legacy of distinctive gardens, so unique in their beauty that they have been recreated all over the world.

There is nothing quite like gathering outside to enjoy the beauty nature has to offer - whether it’s for a warm summer braai or a cosy winter supper, coffee with a friend, curling up with a good book, or a family gathering. Creative Living has the perfect outdoor sets to suit any occasion. Whatever your needs, we guarantee that our quality range of furniture offers only the best in style, comfort, and functionality.

Creating your outdoor space can be fun and exciting, especially thanks to the new technology and indoor-outdoor trend. The perfect outdoor furniture offers so much more than just functionality and can really transform your outdoor area into an oasis. With so many options available, we thought we’d highlight a few of the most important factors to consider when creating your dream outdoor space.

France is a country rich with history. Steeped in fine wines, sophisticated cuisine, exquisite art, and world-famous fashion, France carries an air of class and rich culture. Millions visit each year to see famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Palace of Versailles, and Lyons Roman Theatre. What is perhaps less well known, is that France is home to some of the most beautiful gardens in the world.

As we’ve mentioned before, the trend of outdoor living spaces that are an extension of your indoor space are still vastly popular. The focus is on comfort and creating a style which could easily mimic an indoor lounge or bar area, or even a kitchen. Along with this indoor/outdoor feel comes a whole range of new and exciting outdoor décor options. We are proud to stock just such a décor item: An environmentally friendly rug which can be used indoors or outdoors.

As a new year kicks off so do the trends - with the Pantone colour of the year and plenty of advice on what is making waves this season. Outdoor living is no exception as we see a continued shift in attitude towards outdoor spaces. As your outdoor living area becomes an extension of your indoor space, let’s have a look at some of the biggest trends this year.

Gardening is a great hobby and is becoming increasingly popular as the world focusses on green initiatives and methods of self-sustainment. However, with populations growing and living spaces becoming smaller, gardens are often a luxury that many cannot afford; this is why vertical gardening is fast becoming the new way to add some lush green into your living space.

The Carmen range is made up of carefully selected pieces which you can buy as a set, or individually so that you have the freedom of mixing and matching to create your very own, unique outdoor living area.

With rising awareness, the world is slowly progressing to greener methods from solar power to indigenous gardens and organic food. It is by no means impossible to make your home a greener place and today we’re looking into natural swimming pools. Natural swimming pools are slowly taking over from the traditional chemical filled pools, not only as a healthier alternative for the earth itself, but also for our own health and wellbeing.

Setting up an outdoor space can mean careful planning; creating something that is suitable for the outdoors yet comfortable enough to be an extension of your indoor space. A vital component of setting up your outdoor space is side tables.

Solar lighting, a hot new word in the “go green” movement, is taking over outdoor living spaces with their low carbon footprint, stylish new designs, range of colours, and their hassle free approach to lighting up your garden and patio.

Gardening is one of the top hobbies in the world and it’s easy to see why when one considers the many benefits. Not only are you creating a beautiful garden and helping nature, you also personally benefit - mentally, emotionally and physically. You can also grow food and either serve it in your own kitchen or sell it for some extra cash. With so many positives linked to this hobby, we thought it a good idea to get the kids involved.