subject: Bespoke Outdoor Street Furniture [print this page] The most suitable designs create harmony between bespoke outdoor street furniture and the environment. Design is a combination of both practical considerations and aesthetic appeal and the ultimate design is both fit for purpose and beautiful.
When designing for outdoor and public spaces it is most important that the products become an attractive part of the landscape. Safety and durability should be considered and the most appropriate materials chosen for both strength and visual appeal.
Nature can be reflected in the things we create or we can create them to compliment their surroundings. The use of natural materials creates this sense of harmony easily. Wood has a warmth which appeals to everyone and can be beautiful even in the most basic and linear shapes. Granite can form the most perfect geometric shapes or it can be given a roughened texture for a unique natural appeal.
Design can even be completely out of sight as with ground reinforcement that simply enhance elements of nature by protecting grass from being worn away in high traffic areas.
The visual elements can even be at their most simple to create the best visual effect and linear repletion is often the design feature in simple fittings such as fences or bollards. The visual aspect can also be functional and bollards should be highly noticeable to be effective. Granite can be used to create perfect geometrical shapes that enhance modern and classical designs. It can also be left rough and heavy to bring out the natural feeling of stone.
Benches can be used to enhance any area and simple clean shapes compliment modern architecture perfectly or an old world feel can be created with elements such as wood and cast iron. Polished stainless steel can perfectly compliment modern architecture but its reflective quality also make it blend with outdoor spaces.
A solid build is important for public safety and durability and the finish can extend the life of the products and make the best use of color. Mild steel can be very long lasting if it is powder coated and stains and varnishes can bring out the natural beauty of woods but also help them resist the elements.
Obviously using recycled materials has its advantages but they are not always just to reduce waste. Plastic would be very resistant to corrosive marine environments for example. Whether in form or in materials Bespoke outdoor street furniture and the environment should always be in harmony.
