Consideration for the environment has always been at the heart of the business. Oak, the primary wood, and chestnut, are both sourced from certified, sustainably planted and re-planted British and European forests (Simon is a Trustee of Woodland Heritage). These materials are also greatly valued by craftsmen as being lovely to work with, and, unlike tropical hardwoods, can be steam bent, to give graceful, strong curves which contribute to comfort as well as to the aesthetic. The Hampshire farm where the company is based is also a beacon of environmentally-friendly practice with solar panels to help power the site and a biomass boiler that’s fuelled with sawdust.

However, Gaze Burvill’s biggest counter to throwaway culture is to offer well-made contemporary classics such as poolside sun loungers and parasols; generously proportioned sofas; dining collections such as ‘Levity’ made with Dekton® tabletops; and the renowned ‘A La Carte’ (ALC) kitchen, which pushes the boundaries of cooking outdoors through its design and engineering. It includes a ‘Grill Station’, a mini-kitchen in its own right, with exquisite oak cabinetry for a grill or ceramic oven, plus a fridge, worktop for prep, and plenty of storage. For the quiet moments there is seating, such as the popular Cloisters and Court seats, and the sculptural ‘Broadwalk Spirals’ which creates a visual point of interest in a garden’s composition.