Smart Ideas for Outdoor Living
Double-Duty Tray
The new bamboo "Fat Tray" by Helsinki designer Harri Koskinen for Alessi has high edges, so glasses and plates can't slide off. The divider is adjustable, and the lid doubles as a serving tray. $146; 212-941-7300 or alessi.com.
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Aluminum Planter
Made in Los Angeles, Pad Outdoor's powder-coated planters are available in bold colors and different sizes, some with stands. From $176; aplusrstore.com.
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Eco Dining Table
Los Angeles's KAA Design Group created gorgeous, eco-minded outdoor furniture for their new line, HOM Escape in Style by Cisco Brothers. This "Rusa" dining table is made from sustainable machiche, a tropical hardwood similar to teak. The pedestal legs work with any seating, including benches. $2,975; 877-960-4466 or homlifestyle.com.
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Graphic Fabrics
Rubelli's blue, lightly ribbed "Pupparin" and vintage-style "Mascareta" outdoor upholstery fabrics stand up to sand and salt. $82 per yd; rubelli.com.
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Good & Clean
Alice Supply Co.—named for the wisecracking housekeeper from TV's The Brady Bunch—creates fun, colorful designs like this nautical-inspired dustpan and brush. From $20 each; alicesupplyco.com.
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Fish Knife
Shun's Pure Komachi 2 Series fish knife has a ridged spine for scaling and a nonstick coating. The knife is part of a color-coded line designed to prevent the cross-contamination of raw and cooked foods. $12; chefsresource.com.
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Teak Ice Cream Scoop
ChaBaTree's teak ice cream scoop is made from sustainable wood with no chemical finishes. $16; merchant4.com.
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Baroque Tumbler
The baroque-inspired water glass from Baci comes in blue, white or black melamine. $10; maison24.com.