http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/recenten-gbCopyright: (C) Barbed Ltd. All rights reserved.60Laptops, iPhones, Cameras: these words have become symbiotic with the visuals of our modern world. At Barbed we often look at the technology our manufacturers use to make our furniture outdoor-proof, ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2016/06/16/visual-aesthetics-in-the-digital-age-part-1http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2016/06/16/visual-aesthetics-in-the-digital-age-part-1Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTLaunched in 2010, The Sixties range won the prestigious Valorisation de l'Innovation dans l'Ameublement award in its first year and became an instant favourite amongst our customers, and it's not hard ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2016/05/18/barbed-loves-fermob-sixtieshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2016/05/18/barbed-loves-fermob-sixtiesWed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTSpring is upon us, and already we're seeing sunny skies and longer days; so what better way to start the season, than by moving into your outdoor space.http://www.houzz.co.uk/photos/19559250/finchley-house-modern-exterior-londonLooking at the garden ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2016/04/25/step-into-springhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2016/04/25/step-into-springMon, 25 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTOutdoor Living Solutions from Fermob We've known for some time about the versatility that a design and manufacturing company like Fermob has to offer, but this season Fermob brings some exciting ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2016/03/10/outdoor-living-solutionshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2016/03/10/outdoor-living-solutionsThu, 10 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTGandia Blasco Season Preview 2016 We've spoken about Spanish designers Gandia Blasco in the past, and how, through their love of design have created some truly inspiring and visually dynamic collections ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2016/02/25/gandia-blasco-new-seasonhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2016/02/25/gandia-blasco-new-seasonThu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTNew Season Surprises from Fermob Each year here at Barbed we look forward to the new design collections that French manufacturer Fermob have instore for the forthcoming season. New and exciting ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2016/02/25/fermob-new-season-productshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2016/02/25/fermob-new-season-productsThu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTWe love the Leg o' Mutton Nature Reserve in BarnesA former reservoir saved from development by local action. It has become a hidden treasure, where ducks and other water birds can ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2016/01/30/barbed-loves-leg-o-mutton-nature-reservehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2016/01/30/barbed-loves-leg-o-mutton-nature-reserveSat, 30 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTLike every year, we've put our hearts and souls into creating our Barbed Winter Wonderland, and once again we're delighted to welcome everyone looking for a unique Christmas experience - and ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/12/18/come-visit-barbeds-winter-wonderlandhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/12/18/come-visit-barbeds-winter-wonderlandFri, 18 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTNow that we're in December, we can officially mention Christmas and it's time to seriously begin preparing for it - if you haven't started already! With only a few weeks to ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/12/11/top-6-scandinavian-must-haves-this-christmashttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/12/11/top-6-scandinavian-must-haves-this-christmasFri, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTShow me your garden and I shall tell you what you are. - Alfred Austin. When you love your garden, you want the best tools to take care of it. You ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/11/27/top-5-garden-accessory-giftshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/11/27/top-5-garden-accessory-giftsFri, 27 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTWe often talk about "the Barbed team", so we thought that this time we could tell you a bit more about the individuals who share with you their love for contemporary ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/11/13/meet-the-barbed-teamhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/11/13/meet-the-barbed-teamFri, 13 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTWe know it may feel a bit early to be thinking of Christmas now, but it's actually in just 2 months, can you believe it? You might even still be looking ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/10/28/get-ready-for-christmas-with-the-spirit-of-christmas-fairhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/10/28/get-ready-for-christmas-with-the-spirit-of-christmas-fairWed, 28 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTOn 25th October the clocks officially go back an hour and we have to say goodbye to British Summer Time, which means that the sun will go down way too soon ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/10/09/light-up-your-garden-with-outdoor-candles-and-exterior-lightinghttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/10/09/light-up-your-garden-with-outdoor-candles-and-exterior-lightingFri, 09 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTWith summer now officially over, we can warmly welcome autumn into our lives and all the joy it brings. As the temperatures start to drop and the nights close in, many ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/09/25/pavilions-and-outdoor-rooms-the-perfect-way-to-enjoy-autumn-eveningshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/09/25/pavilions-and-outdoor-rooms-the-perfect-way-to-enjoy-autumn-eveningsFri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTNo matter the weather, a table in your garden is always handy. An outdoor table can be used in a variety of ways: if you've spent time cultivating the perfect outdoor ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/09/11/5-of-the-best-outdoor-tableshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/09/11/5-of-the-best-outdoor-tablesFri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTAs you know if you follow our blog, Barbed turned 10 this year. We've created a loyal customer base (and many friends) in Barnes and we knew the team was ready ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/08/28/exclusive-barbed-pop-up-shop-choose-furniture-that-never-goes-out-of-seasonhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/08/28/exclusive-barbed-pop-up-shop-choose-furniture-that-never-goes-out-of-seasonFri, 28 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTSocial media marketing is fantastic, it gives companies the opportunity to portray their brand personality, and when it's done well, it can produce excellent results. At Barbed, we thought we would ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/08/14/in-marketing-cleverness-is-keyhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/08/14/in-marketing-cleverness-is-keyFri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTAt Barbed we've always enjoyed watching the innovations developed by Danish designer Cane-Line, and each year we showcase the latest collection in our South West London showroom, so we've decided to ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/07/24/cane-line-outdoor-furniture-danish-style-at-its-besthttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/07/24/cane-line-outdoor-furniture-danish-style-at-its-bestFri, 24 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTAt Barbed, we love a warm summer's night, don't you? The nice weather is perfect for enjoying a good barbecue with friends and family, and you can stay up late to ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/07/10/a-summer-nights-dream-with-serralungas-glowing-sculptureshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/07/10/a-summer-nights-dream-with-serralungas-glowing-sculpturesFri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTGROW London has come and gone once again, and we have been blown away by the positive response we've received by all who came to see us. We met so many ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/06/26/another-grow-london-comes-to-an-endhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/06/26/another-grow-london-comes-to-an-endFri, 26 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTWho doesn't like to rest in the sunshade? This may not be a British pastime that we can enjoy very often, however, it's a delightful one! A good book, a nice ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/06/12/the-ultimate-sun-loungers-for-your-gardenhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/06/12/the-ultimate-sun-loungers-for-your-gardenFri, 12 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTWith less than a month to go until GROW London starts, you may be looking to plan your day, in order to make the most out of your visit to the ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/05/29/grow-london-what-to-expecthttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/05/29/grow-london-what-to-expectFri, 29 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTWhen it comes to outdoor furniture, it can feel like a contradiction to leave the cushions outside. However, it's not as strange as you may think; cushions make for very comfy ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/05/15/outdoor-cushions-everything-you-need-to-knowhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/05/15/outdoor-cushions-everything-you-need-to-knowFri, 15 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTThe world of contemporary garden furniture is so vast nowadays that furniture can be designed in a wide range of materials, the major ones being metal (steel, aluminium...), plastic (nylon, polycarbonate...), ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/04/24/wooden-furniture-which-wood-is-besthttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/04/24/wooden-furniture-which-wood-is-bestFri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTThe Barbed team is extremely proud to announce that for the first time in the UK, Gandia Blasco will be available to buy online - exclusively from Barbed. We have always ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/04/10/barbed-exclusive-gandia-blasco-the-combination-of-architecture-and-design-now-available-for-the-first-time-onlinehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/04/10/barbed-exclusive-gandia-blasco-the-combination-of-architecture-and-design-now-available-for-the-first-time-onlineFri, 10 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTThe sunny season is coming, and with it, the second edition of GROW London! This means that if you loved it last year, you'll be dying to see what the organisers ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/03/27/save-the-date-grow-london-is-backhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/03/27/save-the-date-grow-london-is-backFri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTAre we the only ones feeling that spring is definitely in the air? Daffodils are blooming, the sun is starting to make an appearance more often than it has been these ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/03/13/lounge-seating-the-best-of-2015http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/03/13/lounge-seating-the-best-of-2015Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTDistinguished, avant-garde, luxurious, beautiful, legendary and iconic: these adjectives are all perfect to describe Sika-Design's furniture. Sika-Design has been around for decades, but only recently did they rapatriate to Denmark some ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/02/27/scandinavian-chic-the-legendary-sika-designhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/02/27/scandinavian-chic-the-legendary-sika-designFri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTIn our last blog we discussed the trends to look forward to in 2015 and the lovely new colours that will hit the world of contemporary outdoor furniture. While we're excited ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/02/13/meet-our-latest-outdoor-furniture-suppliershttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/02/13/meet-our-latest-outdoor-furniture-suppliersFri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTJanuary is the perfect time to think about the year to come and, whatever we do, try to do it better than the past year. At Barbed, we anticipate 2015 to ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/01/30/what-to-expect-from-2015-key-design-trendshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/01/30/what-to-expect-from-2015-key-design-trendsFri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTCan you remember what you were doing 10 years ago? Some people may remember January 2005 for the landing of the Huygens probe on Titan (one of Saturn's moons), but what ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/01/16/barbed-10-years-of-love-for-contemporary-outdoor-furniturehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2015/01/16/barbed-10-years-of-love-for-contemporary-outdoor-furnitureFri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTChristmas is a very special time of year for the Barbed team in Barnes. The outdoor furniture market generally revolves around the spring and summer seasons, and our work is usually ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/12/19/welcome-to-barbeds-winter-wonderlandhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/12/19/welcome-to-barbeds-winter-wonderlandFri, 19 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTWho said rugs couldn't be chic? The word itself may sound a bit rough - and it did originally mean "coarse fabric" in Scandinavian, being assimilated to "rag" - but there ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/12/05/outdoor-rugs-the-new-chichttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/12/05/outdoor-rugs-the-new-chicFri, 05 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTIf you've been out the house recently, you've probably noticed that Christmas is upon us, considering the Christmas songs that are being played regularly, the opening of Christmas markets on our ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/11/21/this-xmas-at-barbed-scandinavian-chichttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/11/21/this-xmas-at-barbed-scandinavian-chicFri, 21 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTNow that the sky's turned grey and the rain seems never-ending, there's no way of denying that autumn is here and winter is coming. At Barbed, we love outdoor furniture so ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/11/07/inside-out-outdoorsy-indoor-furniture-or-the-contraryhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/11/07/inside-out-outdoorsy-indoor-furniture-or-the-contraryFri, 07 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTAlthough the colder weather means that we can no longer soak in the sun on a nice sun lounger, it does have other benefits, and here at Barbed, we love autumn, ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/10/24/welcome-the-winter-in-true-barbed-style-bonfire-night-halloween-here-we-comehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/10/24/welcome-the-winter-in-true-barbed-style-bonfire-night-halloween-here-we-comeFri, 24 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTIn our book, it is never too early to shop for Christmas. Even though it is possible to get fantastic, personalised presents for your loved ones at the last minute, it ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/10/17/make-christmas-a-special-time-with-our-scandinavian-giftshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/10/17/make-christmas-a-special-time-with-our-scandinavian-giftsFri, 17 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTThe summer has been pretty lovely this year, and we hope September and October will offer us just the right amount of sunshine to forget that the summer has ended! Whether ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/09/19/5-of-the-best-our-favourite-outdoor-productshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/09/19/5-of-the-best-our-favourite-outdoor-productsFri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT"Architecture is the thoughtful making of space." -- Louis Kahn. When you set up your garden, it's important to know what you want from your outdoor area, and how you plan ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/09/05/modular-furniture-5-of-the-besthttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/09/05/modular-furniture-5-of-the-bestFri, 05 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTFollowing the success of our first blog on sun loungers we've decided to help you discover an even greater selection of these pieces of furniture perfect to soak in the sun ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/08/22/5-sun-loungers-for-the-summerhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/08/22/5-sun-loungers-for-the-summerFri, 22 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTThe weather has been beautiful so far this summer, and we truly hope it will last until September. However, let's seize the moment now and enjoy the sun while it lasts ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/08/08/enjoy-the-summer-and-relax-with-fatboyhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/08/08/enjoy-the-summer-and-relax-with-fatboyFri, 08 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTAt Barbed we see things a little differently, with an eye for the unusual, and we love helping you choose the best furniture and designs to personalise your outdoor area and ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/07/18/artwork-or-outdoor-furniture-why-choosehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/07/18/artwork-or-outdoor-furniture-why-chooseFri, 18 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTEvery year, the Serpentine Gallery invites a renowned architect to design and build a pavilion at the gallery beside the lake in Kensington Gardens, London. We must admit that the installation ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/07/04/smiljan-radic-at-the-serpentine-galleryhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/07/04/smiljan-radic-at-the-serpentine-galleryFri, 04 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTThe GROW London Garden Fair has finally arrived, and we're really excited about it. We've made it our mission to select the very best of our outdoor products to bring with ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/06/19/barbed-at-grow-london-our-productshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/06/19/barbed-at-grow-london-our-productsThu, 19 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTOnce upon a time, in a land not so far away, a young man called Edouard Leclerc had an idea: to create a folding chair robust and easy to handle; this ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/06/06/the-bistro-chair-125-years-old-and-countinghttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/06/06/the-bistro-chair-125-years-old-and-countingFri, 06 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTAt Barbed we love furniture and artwork and enjoy getting involved with local industry events that are fun, fresh and new, which is exactly what the GROW Garden Fair is: an ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/05/23/join-barbed-at-grow-london-this-junehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/05/23/join-barbed-at-grow-london-this-juneFri, 23 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTAlthough the sun is rising early now that it's spring, it is not always the case in our beautiful country, and no matter the time of year it is always lovely ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/05/12/let-there-be-lighthttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/05/12/let-there-be-lightMon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTHere at Barbed we pride ourselves on being the Outdoor Furniture Specialists and offering an extensive range of furniture not only for the smallest of spaces and gardens, but also the ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/04/25/kids-furniture-with-fermobhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/04/25/kids-furniture-with-fermobFri, 25 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTAt Barbed we understand that when you buy a new product, be it a book, a new phone or a garden chair, you want to have it as soon as possible. ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/04/11/wondering-what-fermob-lead-times-mean-follow-the-guidehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/04/11/wondering-what-fermob-lead-times-mean-follow-the-guideFri, 11 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTAt Barbed we think that dining chairs are essential and functional pieces of furniture, but we also think that they can sometimes make you feel a bit fixed. Indeed, unless you ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/03/28/modern-benches-for-a-contemporary-gardenhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/03/28/modern-benches-for-a-contemporary-gardenFri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT This may sound silly to some, but we believe that finding furniture is a difficult task. Sometimes there is so much choice out there - good and bad - that it ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/03/14/our-guide-to-finding-the-right-dining-chairhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/03/14/our-guide-to-finding-the-right-dining-chairFri, 14 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTOne of the best things about the start of a new year is that you get to discover new designs and new collections, and when you are as enthusiastic about clever ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/02/28/barbeds-new-stylish-outdoor-furniturehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/02/28/barbeds-new-stylish-outdoor-furnitureFri, 28 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTYour garden should show your personality, and it's the ideal place to show creativity. Our houses in the UK often look alike - terrace houses are a good example of this ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/02/14/new-year-new-look-using-textures-and-colours-in-your-gardenhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/02/14/new-year-new-look-using-textures-and-colours-in-your-gardenFri, 14 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTOne of our team members, Marion, spent Christmas in Paris and took the opportunity to visit the Fermob shop, avenue Ledru-Rollin in the 12th arrondissement. She tells us about her visit: The ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/01/10/visiting-the-fermob-shop-in-parishttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2014/01/10/visiting-the-fermob-shop-in-parisFri, 10 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTChristmas is a few days away now, the streets have been illuminated for a month or so and the lovely smell of mulled wine and spices is everywhere. The Nordmann fir ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/12/17/barbed-top-10-for-christmas-best-decorations-and-giftshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/12/17/barbed-top-10-for-christmas-best-decorations-and-giftsTue, 17 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTWalther & Co is a Danish company that specialise in the creation of unique decorations made from natural materials. At Barbed we've taken a fancy for their Scandinavian style so much ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/12/05/walther--co-add-a-touch-of-scandinavian-decor-this-christmashttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/12/05/walther--co-add-a-touch-of-scandinavian-decor-this-christmasThu, 05 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe weather is definitely colder and Bonfire Night is just round the corner so now is the time to tell you about our seasonal selection to make autumn and winter enjoyable ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/11/01/barbed-seasonal-selection-top-5-items-to-keep-warm-this-autumnhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/11/01/barbed-seasonal-selection-top-5-items-to-keep-warm-this-autumnFri, 01 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTOur Pop-up shop adventure is coming to an end, and we're entering our last week at NEO Bankside. On this occasion we have invited Nicholas Sharp, Director of The Multiple Store ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/10/21/the-multiple-store-collectible-editionshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/10/21/the-multiple-store-collectible-editionsMon, 21 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTAt Barbed we are happy to present our latest manufacturer; Serralunga whom we introduced in further depth at our pop-up shop at NEO Bankside. We have had the opportunity to show ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/10/04/serralunga-enlightened-designshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/10/04/serralunga-enlightened-designsFri, 04 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTBook the date! The 19th September will see the start of a brand new adventure for Barbed: the opening of a Pop Up Shop on the South Bank of the Thames ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/09/04/barbed-pop-up-exhibition-at-neo-bankside-designs-for-exterior-livinghttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/09/04/barbed-pop-up-exhibition-at-neo-bankside-designs-for-exterior-livingWed, 04 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe weather seems to be holding and we're settling into a nice British summer. No one knows how long this will last, so why not enjoy the outdoors by inviting your ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/08/21/top-10-tips-for-a-brilliant-garden-partyhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/08/21/top-10-tips-for-a-brilliant-garden-partyWed, 21 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTWe already mentioned last month how furniture made with exterior fabric may be better under the sunshine than metal furniture. It stops you burning yourself on hot metal and can feel ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/08/09/using-exterior-fabric-in-your-outdoor-area-part-2http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/08/09/using-exterior-fabric-in-your-outdoor-area-part-2Fri, 09 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTA little warmth... The heat wave doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon, just like winter seemed endless not so long ago, but at Barbed we've decided to make the most ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/07/26/feeling-too-warm-in-your-garden-get-an-outdoor-showerhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/07/26/feeling-too-warm-in-your-garden-get-an-outdoor-showerFri, 26 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT"To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment" - Jane AustenSince the beginning of the year we've talked about different uses ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/07/12/zoning-creating-shade-zones-in-your-gardenhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/07/12/zoning-creating-shade-zones-in-your-gardenFri, 12 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMTFinding quality furniture for your garden Summer is here! It may not be obvious yet if we only trust the weather, but school and exams are over for a few months, ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/06/28/using-exterior-fabric-in-your-outdoor-areahttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/06/28/using-exterior-fabric-in-your-outdoor-areaFri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTTime for a facelift Graham and Annie opened Barbed back in 2005, and our purple B has been with us since the beginning. Since the shop first opened a lot has ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/06/17/say-hello-to-the-brand-new-barbedhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/06/17/say-hello-to-the-brand-new-barbedMon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTLast week was a very busy week for design and garden lovers, as two major events took place in London at the same time, the incredible Clerkenwell Design Week, from 21st ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/05/31/love-design-so-does-barbed-http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/05/31/love-design-so-does-barbed-Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTThis week is time for the long-awaited Clerkenwell Design Week, which takes place in London from 21st to 23rd May 2013. One of the UK's major independent design festivals Clerkenwell is ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/05/22/barbed-loves…-cane-line-at-the-clerkenwell-design-weekhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/05/22/barbed-loves…-cane-line-at-the-clerkenwell-design-weekWed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTSpace is expensive, no one will deny it. With a majority of the population living in towns and urban areas, big gardens are a dream for a lot of us. If ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/05/17/urban-balconies-make-the-most-of-your-space-with-clever-outdoor-furniturehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/05/17/urban-balconies-make-the-most-of-your-space-with-clever-outdoor-furnitureFri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe sun has finally decided to stop playing hide and seek, so now is the time to make the most of the sunshine and to enjoy a good barbecue out in ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/05/10/barbecue-gas-or-charcoalhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/05/10/barbecue-gas-or-charcoalFri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTWhat do you wish for? That's the question asked in the latest advert for Vax hoovers.Cream cake, cuddly toys, snowflakes, a good looking cleaner ever so powerful, a nifty mover and ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/05/06/barbed-loves-the-latest-vax-advert-featuring-kartell-masters-chairshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/05/06/barbed-loves-the-latest-vax-advert-featuring-kartell-masters-chairsMon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Flowers are blooming, temperature is rising: I think we can say it now, spring has arrived! May Day promises to be sunny... it's time for a barbecue, isn't it? We've finally ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/05/03/versatile-furniture-using-designer-pieces-inside-and-outhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/05/03/versatile-furniture-using-designer-pieces-inside-and-outFri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT"Engrossing, original and provocative" - the Sunday Times"The first of this year's must-see shows" - The Evening StandardLast week we took a few hours to go and see the Light Show ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/04/29/barbed-loves-the-light-showhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/04/29/barbed-loves-the-light-showMon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTWe like zoning. Why wouldn't we? With this clever thinking you can create lovely outdoor dining areas to your liking, and so much more. Using your garden for gardening or eating ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/04/26/lounge-zoning-with-cane-linehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/04/26/lounge-zoning-with-cane-lineFri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTIn the past couple of weeks we've seen how to bring dynamism and boldness to our interior and exterior design through a clever use of bright colours. We have also discussed ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/04/19/using-fashion-for-interior--exterior-design-part-3http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/04/19/using-fashion-for-interior--exterior-design-part-3Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTLast week we started talking about the relationship between fashion and design. They go hand in hand together to bring life and character to our homes. In "Using Fashion for Interior ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/04/12/using-fashion-for-interior--exterior-design-part-2http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/04/12/using-fashion-for-interior--exterior-design-part-2Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT"It's a new era in fashion - there are no rules. It's all about the individual and personal style, wearing high-end, low-end, classic labels, and up-and-coming designers all together". -- Alexander ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/04/05/using-fashion-for-interior--exterior-design-part-1http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/04/05/using-fashion-for-interior--exterior-design-part-1Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTA legendary race We can't live in Barnes without celebrating the world-famous institution that is the Oxbridge Boat Race. The Cambridge and Oxford rowing teams will face each other on the ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/03/29/cheering-the-oxford-and-cambridge-boat-race-this-sundayhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/03/29/cheering-the-oxford-and-cambridge-boat-race-this-sundayFri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTIn Dining areas - Part 1 we talked about rectangular and round tables and what dining tables were best according to your space and wishes. Here is the second part, discussing ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/03/25/outdoor-zoning-dining-areas-part-2http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/03/25/outdoor-zoning-dining-areas-part-2Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTWe've introduced you to the art of zoning a few weeks back, to help you organise your outdoor space according to the use you want to make of it. We gave ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/03/20/outdoor-zoning-dining-areas-part-1http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/03/20/outdoor-zoning-dining-areas-part-1Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTAt Barbed we love design. We particularly love outdoor design and this is why we do our best to offer you amazing design furniture for your outdoor area. We choose our ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/03/15/create-an-exterior-ambiance-in-your-gardenhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/03/15/create-an-exterior-ambiance-in-your-gardenFri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTWe are Fermob's only UK shop in shop, which gives you the opportunity to come and see for yourselves why we love the French manufacturer so much. If you've read our ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/03/08/fermob-design-metal-outdoor-furniture-with-the-luxembourg-rangehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/03/08/fermob-design-metal-outdoor-furniture-with-the-luxembourg-rangeFri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT What is zoning? Zoning is a recent trend in the interior design world, and means organising your space according to use or function. We're not talking about US planning permission ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/03/01/zoning-in-your-gardenhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/03/01/zoning-in-your-gardenFri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTDesign is key Nowadays when it comes to designing garden furniture, the sky is the limit. Safety comes first, of course, but otherwise outdoor furniture designers like to experience, improve, and ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/02/22/comfort-and-fun-in-outdoor-furniture-with-fatboyhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/02/22/comfort-and-fun-in-outdoor-furniture-with-fatboyFri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTNew 2013 collections In the outdoor furniture world, as in the fashion world, February is a busy month, with new longed-for collections arriving on our doorsteps. If you follow our Twitter ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/02/15/the-future-of-garden-furniture-indoor-use-in-2013http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/02/15/the-future-of-garden-furniture-indoor-use-in-2013Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTWhat better way to compliment Valentine's day than by launching an additional blog, a celebration of what Barbed loves, what inspires us, drives us and makes our minds tick. We aim ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/02/14/barbed-loveshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/02/14/barbed-lovesThu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTMathias Claerhout is a Belgian designer creating unique metal furniture, and we are proud to be his only UK retailer. Working primarily with stainless steel, Claerhout creates designs that balance functionality, ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/02/07/barbed-and-mathias-claerhout-elegance-and-simplicityhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/02/07/barbed-and-mathias-claerhout-elegance-and-simplicityThu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTIt can sometimes be hard to know what to do with the extra space you have in your garden. You can plant vegetables, fruit and trees, and put a couple of ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/01/29/make-your-outdoor-space-a-second-home-with-dancook-and-fatboyhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/01/29/make-your-outdoor-space-a-second-home-with-dancook-and-fatboyTue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTI don't know about you, but here at Barbed we are anticipating Valentine's Day like children look forward to Christmas. Why, you may ask? Because it is the day when Fermob ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/01/18/fermob-and-barbed-our-love-storyhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/01/18/fermob-and-barbed-our-love-storyFri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTSince this is our first blog of the year we would like to offer you our best wishes for the New Year. We hope you will continue to enjoy our designer ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/01/04/january-preparing-your-garden-for-the-year-to-comehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2013/01/04/january-preparing-your-garden-for-the-year-to-comeFri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT We hope you have spent a lovely Christmas, surrounded by your family in a nicely lit home. You may have tried a Christmas barbecue in your garden for a change but ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/12/27/new-years-eve-events-around-great-britainhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/12/27/new-years-eve-events-around-great-britainThu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Well, we have been planning it for some time now, and Christmas has finally arrived! We wish you all a truly Merry Christmas! Our shop feels a bit empty now that ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/12/24/merry-christmas-from-everyone-at-barbedhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/12/24/merry-christmas-from-everyone-at-barbedMon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT As usual, we're a bit late on our Christmas shopping, even if we've known for some time now that Christmas was coming - how could we miss it? Christmas markets have ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/12/14/last-minute-christmas-shopping-keep-calmhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/12/14/last-minute-christmas-shopping-keep-calmFri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTAs Christmas draws nearer, so too does the winter solstice, with the shortest day approaching on the 21st December. The days are getting shorter, and you need to turn on the ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/12/10/shorter-days-turn-the-candle-lights-onhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/12/10/shorter-days-turn-the-candle-lights-onMon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT There's now no denying that winter is here. The leaves have fallen, the temperature dangerously averages 0 degrees in the morning, and if you haven't done it yet, you'll be getting ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/12/05/winter-winter-where-can-birds-find-shelterhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/12/05/winter-winter-where-can-birds-find-shelterWed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT We are all for seasonal cooking here at Barbed but barbecue is something we miss in the cold period. However with the new generation of barbecues, from firepits to gas grills ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/11/23/lets-barbecue-the-winter-awayhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/11/23/lets-barbecue-the-winter-awayFri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTHave you turned your sunshades into giant umbrellas in order to enjoy your garden a bit more despite the rain and the cold? The Barbican Art Gallery in the City helps you ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/11/12/indoor-exhibitions-and-winter-activities-around-barneshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/11/12/indoor-exhibitions-and-winter-activities-around-barnesMon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Here we are, November has arrived! Halloween is behind us and the air starts to feel Christmassy. Fire lovers get ready, for Guy Fawkes Night is upon us. Can you believe ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/11/01/celebrate-bonfire-night-fireworks-in-barneshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/11/01/celebrate-bonfire-night-fireworks-in-barnesThu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT "From ghoulies and ghosties, and long-legged beasties, and things that go bump in the night - Good Lord, deliver us!" - so goes the traditional prayer, and it's certainly the time ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/10/24/growing-pumpkins-for-halloween-in-your-gardenhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/10/24/growing-pumpkins-for-halloween-in-your-gardenWed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe Gardening World Cup Flower Show in Nagasaki, Japan, draws to a close this weekend. Billed as a festival of "flowers and world peace", the annual event, now in its third ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/10/18/the-gardening-world-cup-2012http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/10/18/the-gardening-world-cup-2012Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTIt's October already, and autumn is here. The leaves on the trees are turning from their calm summer greens to the fiery yellows and reds, like slowly spreading flames. Late summer warmth ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/10/05/autumn-in-the-gardenhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/10/05/autumn-in-the-gardenFri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the UK, we just love to moan about the weather, and 2012 sees the wettest summer on record for 100 years. It's also the second wettest summer since national records ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/09/14/helping-your-garden-survive-a-wet-summerhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/09/14/helping-your-garden-survive-a-wet-summerFri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ah, garden design. Just keeping on top of your garden might seem a big enough task – mowing the lawn, weeding the flowerbeds, stopping the plants from getting too overgrown. It’s ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/08/23/garden-design-tips-how-to-tame-your-gardenhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/08/23/garden-design-tips-how-to-tame-your-gardenThu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTWe'd all love to have and tend a beautiful garden, but the truth is that for many of us, this seems like a decadent luxury, at least in terms of time ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/08/09/busy-life-try-the-low-maintenance-gardenhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/08/09/busy-life-try-the-low-maintenance-gardenThu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT We at Barbed have hand-picked the best of the garden chores for August and set them into a handy task-list for you. While the list is undoubtedly somewhat shorter than for ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/08/01/what-to-do-in-the-garden-in-augusthttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/08/01/what-to-do-in-the-garden-in-augustWed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe lucky winner of our Fermob Shop in Shop Opening competition claimed her prize last Thursday. Kate Durr, from south-west London, chose Nutmeg as the colour for her winning Luxembourg Low ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/07/26/winner-claims-luxembourg-low-armchairhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/07/26/winner-claims-luxembourg-low-armchairThu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTSunflowers are a firm favourite for summer. Who could fail to be totally enrapt by their sunny yellow faces? Best of all, they will grow pretty much anywhere they have plenty ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/07/25/getting-started-in-the-garden-how-to-grow-sunflowershttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/07/25/getting-started-in-the-garden-how-to-grow-sunflowersWed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTOur showroom is just down the road from the Thames, so we're very excited that the Olympic Torch procession will be going up the river next Friday, 27th July! The procession up ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/07/20/the-olympic-torch-to-pass-through-barnes-on-the-thameshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/07/20/the-olympic-torch-to-pass-through-barnes-on-the-thamesFri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTTo get the best out of your garden furniture, you don't simply plonk it down anywhere in your garden. You are sure to give careful thought to where you put it ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/07/11/feng-shui-and-the-art-of-arranging-garden-furniturehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/07/11/feng-shui-and-the-art-of-arranging-garden-furnitureWed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe British climate doesn't always lend itself to sunbathing, so when the summer weather does arrive, it's important to make the most of it! There are on average 760 hours of ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/06/22/enjoy-the-summer-with-a-sun-loungerhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/06/22/enjoy-the-summer-with-a-sun-loungerFri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cane-line's totally weatherproof Diamond Chair. We have tried to think of everything this spring and summer, and countering the effects of our British weather is no mean feat! This robust and ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/06/20/barbed-loves-cane-lines-totally-weatherproof-diamond-chairhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/06/20/barbed-loves-cane-lines-totally-weatherproof-diamond-chairWed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTWhen you're thinking of buying outdoor garden furniture, one of the questions you probably have is how long it will last.The good news is that our outdoor furniture is very durable ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/06/15/how-to-care-for-your-metal-garden-furniturehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/06/15/how-to-care-for-your-metal-garden-furnitureFri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe Acapulco Chair - a design classic, fusing Danish design with Mexican craftsmanship. Available in four striking colourways this chair is crafted from coated galvanised steel and suitable for indoor ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/05/24/barbed-loves-the-acapulco-chairhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/05/24/barbed-loves-the-acapulco-chairThu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe Chelsea Flower Show 2012 is all over the news at the moment. The media are lapping it up as are we here at Barbed! We have been checking out the ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/05/24/chelsea-flower-show-garden-winnershttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/05/24/chelsea-flower-show-garden-winnersThu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTWe love this Urban planter ingeniously expands to fit your space. This features two aspects of design with which Barbed is synonymous: attractive contemporary design, and practical living.Suitable for indoor or ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/05/21/barbed-loves-urban-planterhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/05/21/barbed-loves-urban-planterMon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTJust a quick note that we've refreshed the design of our website, to make it easier for you to find the best in outdoor garden furniture. Rather than having separate web addresses ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/05/16/our-website-refreshedhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/05/16/our-website-refreshedWed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTA herb garden is something that everyone can find space to grow, whether residing on a top floor flat with modestly proportioned balcony, or in a generously sized mansion with an ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/05/03/growing-your-own-herb-gardenhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/05/03/growing-your-own-herb-gardenThu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTOutdoor Scatter cushions and throws - great for making your outdoor furniture super comfy without worrying about the odd shower. These complement our outdoor furniture perfectly and are available in the ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/05/01/barbed-loves-outdoor-scatter-cushions-and-throwshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/05/01/barbed-loves-outdoor-scatter-cushions-and-throwsTue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTCane-line's sofa combines a woven sofa frame with totally weatherproof cushions - so you don't have to grab them in out of the rain! What could be more essential for coping ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/04/27/barbed-loves-canelines-diamond-mix--match-sofahttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/04/27/barbed-loves-canelines-diamond-mix--match-sofaFri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTThis Sirius lantern - designed and produced in Southern Sweden. It's huge and simply designed but striking, at 65cm high and 25cm wide. Made from dark grey powder coated aluminium, this ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/04/23/barbed-loves-sirius-lantern-http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/04/23/barbed-loves-sirius-lantern-Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTThere are lots of things we love here at Barbed - great design, beautiful gardens, brilliant furniture - and we're starting a new series of posts to pick out some of ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/04/19/barbed-loves-cane-lines-on-the-move-tablehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/04/19/barbed-loves-cane-lines-on-the-move-tableThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe Daily Telegraph Top 10 Garden SeatsWe're delighted to be featured in the Daily Telegraph Top 10 Garden Seats with our fantastic Barbed products. At number 10, they have chosen our ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/04/18/the-daily-telegraph-top-10-garden-seatshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/04/18/the-daily-telegraph-top-10-garden-seatsWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTOn the weekend before Easter, we held the official launch of our new Fermob Shop in Shop. Here's what happened... After a couple of days of intense activity in our London showroom, ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/04/11/as-it-happened-fermob-shop-in-shop-launchhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/04/11/as-it-happened-fermob-shop-in-shop-launchWed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTAndreu World is a leading Spanish furniture brand, and Barbed Ltd. is proud to be able to present their innovative product designs to you here in the UK. Andreu World recently launched ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/03/22/andreu-world-outdoor-furniturehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/03/22/andreu-world-outdoor-furnitureThu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTHere at Barbed, we're delighted to launch our new Fermob Shop in Shop - one of the first in the UK - with the official opening on the weekend of Friday ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/03/12/fermob-shop-in-shop-launch-30th-march-to-1st-aprilhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/03/12/fermob-shop-in-shop-launch-30th-march-to-1st-aprilMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT It's probably still too early in the year to spend much time sitting in the garden. But with spring on the way, it's not too early to look at our catalogue ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/02/22/fermob-contemporary-outdoor-furniturehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/02/22/fermob-contemporary-outdoor-furnitureWed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTFatboy products are a sophisticated and decidedly more funky take on the humble beanbag. To quote the company; "The Fatboy Original designed by Jukka Setala represents the Fatboy lifestyle: sympathetic, tolerant, ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/02/15/fatboy-beanbagshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/02/15/fatboy-beanbagsWed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTWith the weather yo-yoing between -15 and +11 who could blame us for wanting to be indoors? The February weather dictates that birds are grateful for some shelter, and we have ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/02/12/bird-houses--other-wildlife-houses-and-feedershttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/02/12/bird-houses--other-wildlife-houses-and-feedersSun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTThank goodness, Spring is almost upon us and city dwellers UK wide must surely be thinking about brightening up their balconies. How about planting a Mini Stacking Garden? Our easy to ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/02/08/city-living-in-the-springhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2012/02/08/city-living-in-the-springWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTHere at Barbed we like to keep things a little out of the ordinary, and light up Christmas in our own unique way. From elaborate baroque pearls for a touch of ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/12/14/christmas-gifts-and-lighting-at-barbedhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/12/14/christmas-gifts-and-lighting-at-barbedWed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTBack by popular demand this Christmas are Danish firm Walther & Co's hanging zinc house tealight holders. They are made from premium quality zinc with heart and window cut out ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/12/08/walther-zinc-house-tealight-holdershttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/12/08/walther-zinc-house-tealight-holdersThu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTThis Friday, December 9th, is Barnes Late Night Christmas Shopping evening. Most of the local shops, like Barbed, will be open, there's Carol Singing and Father Christmas. We'll be joining ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/12/06/barnes-late-night-christmas-shoppinghttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/12/06/barnes-late-night-christmas-shoppingTue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTOur Christmas Trees have arrived! They are top quality Nordmann Fir trees, the ultimate non-drop Christmas tree, and we've got them in a wide range of sizes from 1m to ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/12/04/christmas-trees-have-arrivedhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/12/04/christmas-trees-have-arrivedSun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTBarbed has undergone its transformation into a winter wonderland. We have beautiful Christmas decorations, unusual Christmas gifts and fun light strings. For the first time this year we've added ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/12/02/christmas-is-herehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/12/02/christmas-is-hereFri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTWe're very happy at Barbed to have added a new department to the store, that of Moleskine notepads!Moleskine notebooks are one of the best quality ranges available and it really shows ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/11/25/introducing-the-new-moleskine-notebooks-departmenthttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/11/25/introducing-the-new-moleskine-notebooks-departmentFri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe world is catching on to our eclectic urban gnomes! The Irish Metro Herald has run a feature on graffiti and how this art form is creeping into our homes. We're ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/11/17/barbeds-urban-gnome-in-graffiti-featurehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/11/17/barbeds-urban-gnome-in-graffiti-featureThu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTHere's the Barbed stand at the Spirit of Christmas Fair in Olympia - Annie busy at work. Lots of interest in Ester & Erik's cone candles this year - we've ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/11/03/us-at-the-spirit-of-christmas-fairhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/11/03/us-at-the-spirit-of-christmas-fairThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWe're busy people here at Barbed! We've been back from a successful Affordable Art Fair for only a few days and we're already getting ready for The Spirit of Christmas ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/10/27/barbed-exhibiting-at-spirit-of-christmas-fair-http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/10/27/barbed-exhibiting-at-spirit-of-christmas-fair-Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTWe're all flat out here at Barbed getting ready for the Affordable Art Fair. Graham has set off on a British-wide tour collecting artwork from our talented artists and sculptors.Here's ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/10/12/flat-out-for-affordable-art-fairhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/10/12/flat-out-for-affordable-art-fairWed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTWe're excited to be standing the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea again this year. The Fair runs from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd October in London's Battersea Park. Find us ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/09/29/barbed-at-the-affordable-art-fairhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/09/29/barbed-at-the-affordable-art-fairThu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTEster & Erik's candles have been featured in The House Mag's What's New Blog. They met us at Top Drawer at London Olympia and were suitably impressed with Ester & ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/09/28/ester--erik-candles-featured-in-the-house-maghttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/09/28/ester--erik-candles-featured-in-the-house-magWed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTWe're taking a little time off at the end of a busy summer season and ahead of the Affordable Art Fair in October. The showroom will be closed for the ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/09/21/sunday-closing-for-next-3-weekshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/09/21/sunday-closing-for-next-3-weeksWed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTOur large-scale graphic outdoor shadesails are proving popular - Barbed is the first store to stock these French designed shadesails in the UK. Gardens Illustrated were so impressed by the creations ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/07/06/shadesails-proving-popularhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/07/06/shadesails-proving-popularWed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMTWe're rather chuffed that Barbed's Shadylace sunshade has been featured in a fun, quirky piece of publicity in the Sunday Times Style Magazine. A contemporary take on a old master! You ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/06/30/fun-publicity-for-shadylace-sunshadehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/06/30/fun-publicity-for-shadylace-sunshadeThu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTHere at Barbed we've found that Fatboy beanbags are really popular - we all love their humorous and stylish take on the traditional beanbag. So, we've extended our range to include both ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/06/23/more-fatboyshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/06/23/more-fatboysThu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTWe've expanded our successful Urban Balcony range to include the Clip On Table. If your outdoor space is too small for even a bistro table and chairs, this is the ideal ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/06/16/new-clip-on-tablehttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/06/16/new-clip-on-tableThu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMTThese beautiful 100% wool felt storage buckets have recently arrived in the showroom and online shop. British designed and made they're ideal for storing newspapers, magazines, toys, scarves, knitting, socks, as ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/05/25/pail-felt-storage-bucketshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/05/25/pail-felt-storage-bucketsWed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMTI know I bang on a bit about the Hive by RAW but this seat is soooo comfortable. We finally have one hanging in the showroom again after an absence of ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/03/31/hive-by-raw-studiohttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/03/31/hive-by-raw-studioThu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTHave a look at this - we love installations which show such fun: To quote the Rotganzen artists collective: PARTY is a tribute to the broken party tent in your neighbour's garden PARTY is ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/03/30/party-party-by-the-artists-of-rotganzen-http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/03/30/party-party-by-the-artists-of-rotganzen-Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMTWell, I've just seen Barbed's retail sales figures for December 2010 and am incredibly pleased to be able to say that we have just had the best December ever! A really ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/01/26/a-big-thankshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/01/26/a-big-thanksWed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTJust back from Interiors 2011, billed as the biggest furniture exhibition in the UK where DesignersBlock were exhibiting again. As we've said before, we love the work these guys do; giving ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/01/26/designersblock-at-interiors-2011http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/01/26/designersblock-at-interiors-2011Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTBarbed has been appointed UK agent for Danish family firm, Ester & Erik candles, and will supply the candles to retailers throughout the UK. We also stock a wide range of the ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/01/19/barbed-appointed-uk-agent-for-ester--erik-candleshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/01/19/barbed-appointed-uk-agent-for-ester--erik-candlesWed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTA friend came to stay earlier this week and we used the excuse to have a little look around the art galleries in Cork Street London. Whilst in the Medici Gallery ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/01/12/everyone-must-see-matthew-simmonds-workhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2011/01/12/everyone-must-see-matthew-simmonds-workWed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMTBarbed has opened its Autumn exhibition. From 11 October 2010 until the 8 November 2010 we will be showing Bodging, An exhibition of chairs "made in the wood".Bodging, despite its confusion ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/10/11/bodging-at-barbedhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/10/11/bodging-at-barbedMon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTDesignersblock - Bargehouse London At the back of the OXO Tower, Designersblock exhibition includes the latest work from over 100 of the most exciting emerging and established designers from the UK ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/09/23/designersblock-at-the-bargehouse-oxo-tower-londonhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/09/23/designersblock-at-the-bargehouse-oxo-tower-londonThu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTWith limited time after our return from Paris we were standing Top Drawer in Olympia showing the Ester & Erik candle range. It's been an interesting exhibition, from a sales point ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/09/14/london-top-drawerhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/09/14/london-top-drawerTue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTBrilliant planning, we're in Paris for Maison et Objet and it seems there is a public transport strike (something to do with the retirement age increasing from 60 to 62 ... ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/09/07/paris-strike-dayhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/09/07/paris-strike-dayTue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTOk, we always go to the wonderfully massive Maison et Objet in Paris this time of year. Here in Hall 8 manufacturers show their new outdoor furniture; always a pleasure to visit. ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/09/06/paris-maison-et-objethttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/09/06/paris-maison-et-objetMon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTTook the niece and nephew to the Natural History Museum to see the new Darwin Wing. A great building; glass cube surrounding a large oval structure. To get in there's a ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/09/02/london-natural-history-museumhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/09/02/london-natural-history-museumThu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTPopped in to see my mate Nick from Raw Studios on my travels, a designer who has a new prototype - a cast aluminium stool, a true thing of beauty which ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/07/15/nick-from-raw-studios-fab-designerhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/07/15/nick-from-raw-studios-fab-designerThu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTOh give me a break; they've now put gates at the end of the overland line into Waterloo from Barnes. In itself that's ok, but the auto ticket machines at Barnes ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/06/03/ticket-machineshttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/06/03/ticket-machinesThu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTObviously more of the same from this blog. So what to admire and covet and where do we find it. At Barbed we like shops with unusual products and new design; ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/05/12/where-to-shophttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/05/12/where-to-shopWed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTWestfield - "London's Premier Shopping Mall" OMG I hope I never have to be subjected to that again. Personally I don't get malls - the excitement of shopping is stumbling across ...http://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/04/30/westfield-mall-avoidhttp://www.barbed.co.uk/blog/2010/04/30/westfield-mall-avoidFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT