Material Guide

We choose beech throughout furniture and home accessories for its strength and durability. Unlike woods with larger wood grains, beech is the perfect choice when looking to paint furniture; it’s less absorbent and leaves a smoother finish. It can be seen throughout our Clockhouse range in a variety of colours.

Our pine wood items from Poland have been dip treated with a water based non-toxic wood stain. They come in a variety of colours, all allowing the natural wood grains and markings to shine through.

Our chunky indoor kubu rattan is sourced and hand crafted in Indonesia. Each piece is woven by hand to create intricate and organic shapes that sit beautifully beside a fireside, in a hallway or utility room. We recommend not allowing natural weave items to get wet.

Our range of spruce furniture has been kiln dried and treated with a water-based wood stain to give it a soft rustic finish. To promote their longevity, we advise placing outdoor products in a sheltered area. To maintain your spruce furniture, we recommend reapplying a light wood stain annually, or when required.

An extraordinarily dense, durable wood that is not prone to scratching, Acacia will last for years if properly maintained. This attractive hardwood is ideal for outdoor furniture and can survive the elements for years with the application of a weatherproof finish. To maintain its condition over time, we recommend protecting outdoor items with a furniture cover over the winter months.

ANTIQUE BRASS

Our antique brass finish can be seen across our kitchenware, homeware and bathroom products. The base material is Steel, which is then powder coated to give an aged, vintage appearance. It’s the perfect accent to both lighter and darker colour pallets, blending beautifully with our Chalk and Carbon colourways.

ANTIQUE BRONZE

Used across our lighting range, the antique bronze finish is a brushed effect that sits upon a steel body. Its aged appearance can vary from range to range, from a deep brown to a blacker bronze. The soft brush strokes show hints of a lighter brass, echoing its antique style.

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BRONZE

A selection of our lights are produced in plated bronze. This material is electro-plated which is more effective than powder coating as it gives it more durability. The finish is an antique dark brown with a soft brushed effect.

CAST IRON

A strong, durable material, cast iron can be seen throughout our homeware and garden ranges. Hand welded to create the structural shapes featured in our Coalbrook Collection, every product has been treated during production with refined soybean oil. With every use, cooking oils reinforce the non-stick coating, helping each piece last for years to come.

GALVANISED STEEL

Used throughout our homeware and garden products, galvanised steel will ensure the longevity of a product indoors or out. Its silver shine will dull over time but a product will remain protected from the weather and UV exposure.

Sold in a variety of colourways and patterns, the cotton we use is strong and hardwearing. This makes it perfect for use in the kitchen and for furniture accessories. We recommend spot cleaning it first and then washing at 30 degrees.

Our Fair Trade felt collection is handmade in rural Nepal from 100% sheep's wool. Using only natural dyes, its neutral colourways will add a soft warm touch to your home. To clean, simply hand wash separately in cold or lukewarm water and do not tumble dry.

Our range of coir doormats come with a vinyl, water resistant backing. Each piece is made from natural coconut fibres which can result in some visibility of the coir pith; however this doesn't affect the overall functionality of the item. Recommended for indoor use only, to clean, it’s recommended to vacuum rather than shake.

The leather seen in our Kelston Collection originates from Hungary, where the bulls are able to roam freely. Its colour is completely natural, with no stains, dyes or paint. The tanning used is completely ecological, so each piece of leather will vary in tones, shades and markings. Over time, its natural exposure to light and air will result in the leather ageing to a darker brown.

CEMENT FIBRE

Crafted from a compound of cement, sand and fibre, this material is unique, weatherproof and suitable for indoor and outdoor use; to clean please simply wipe with a damp cloth. The surface is hardwearing but should not be dropped or man-handled, which may cause it to chip or scratch. We recommend fully covering outdoor items during the winter months.

CONCRETE

Polymer concrete features throughout our lighting ranges. The material has been left raw, with markings, flecks, indents and shades individual to each particular piece. Lights are moulded into simple, streamlined shapes, paying homage to the organic appearance.

FIBRE CLAY

Extremely durable and tough, fibre clay is used for our outdoor planters. The deep grey/black material is frost proof down to -20 degrees and heat resistant up to 40 degrees. The material breakdown is: 50% magnesia, 35% magnesium chloride and 15% fibreglass.

PE BAMBOO

Like our PE rattan, this plastic (PE/Polyethylene) weave cleverly imitates natural bamboo material, whilst making it entirely weatherproof. The phosphate treated powder coated steel frames have been wrapped with PE ribbon and mixed with strong rounded ‘bamboo like’ struts, to create this open weave effect. It is both showerproof and UV proof and suitable for both indoors and outdoors. To ensure longevity, all garden furniture should be covered if left outdoors over the winter months.

PE RATTAN

Our pe rattan is made from recycled plastic (PE/polyethylene) and we have worked with the factory to make it as natural looking in appearance, with an almost tufted finish on some weaves. Extremely hardwearing and durable, it’s a very practical weatherproof material for outdoor garden products. Used in these ranges, the rattan is hand woven over a lightweight but immensely strong aluminium frame. It’s both UV proof (so that it will not fade) and waterproof; however we still recommend covering or storing external furniture and cushions away from the elements over the winter months to help prolong their life.

RECYCLED GLASS

Produced in Europe and China, our glass collections are hand blown using 100% recycled glass to create beautiful organic shapes. Due to each piece being handmade, the sizes, colourings, bubbles and textures will vary from piece to piece, which adds to the exquisite nature of these products.

GRANITE

An extremely strong and durable material used throughout our kitchen ranges, Granite’s flecks and markings in tones of grey have been mostly left raw to allow its organic colouring to shine through. Products should be washed in warm soapy water and not placed in a dishwasher.

MARBLE

Our marble is natural and unvarnished, selected from various quarries around the world for its colour and texture. As with all-natural stone products, care should be taken as items will crack if dropped. Not dishwasher safe, it’s best cleaned and maintained with hot soapy water.

SLATE

Our slate is raw and untreated but naturally food safe. Like porcelain, slate is thin and strong but will break or chip if dropped or hit. To clean and maintain, please wash with warm soapy water after use. If you scratch your slate or prefer a darker subtle sheen, wiping a thin layer of olive or vegetable oil is recommended. Slate is not dishwasher or microwave safe.

Traditional in style, our vitreous enamel mixes crisp white tones with our signature Garden Trading colourways. The outer glaze may chip if knocked or dropped, so it’s necessary to handle items carefully. Most products are dishwasher safe, but must not be cleaned with abrasive sponges. Enamel is not microwave safe and can get very hot when in use.

Every item in our range of ceramic plant pots is handmade, producing organic shapes with unique textures and glazes. Items are designed for indoor use only and the finish, markings and glaze colours will vary slightly from piece to piece, adding to the characteristics of each product.