by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
The visible part of any structure, held in place by the substructure beneath. For example, the lampshade that fits over a frame, the dressing table cover puffed out with tulle or the loose chair cover are all superstructures. ...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Describes awnings, parasols and tent-like structures that provide comfortable cover within the garden, and over south facing windows. ...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Also sundown, describes the spectacle of colour and pattern as the sun disappears over the horizon at the end of every day, ushering in twilight and dusk–full of the colours of the sun and the sky, casting a very special softening mauve-lilac over the landscape...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Sunray pleating is mostly found on the underside of the tops of four-poster beds and half testers, so that you look up into it. The technique consists of pleating or gathering fabric to form the ‘rays’, which emanate outwards from a central given point...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
A room orientated, designed and constructed specifically to receive as much sun as possible. It can be attached to the house, or located along a walkway into the garden or hinterland. Garden rooms that pivot to follow the sun around must be the ultimate sun lounges....
