If the past years have taught us anything, it's to cherish our precious outdoor space. Whether you have a glorious garden or just a tiny terrace or bijou balcony, the right accessories can help optimise it.
Set yourself up for al fresco dining, or cosy up on outdoor sofas. We round up the best garden furniture to buy online for all different spaces and budgets.
Handwoven merino wool rug - SHOP HERE
Stoneware serving bowl - SHOP HERE
Checked earthenware vase - SHOP HERE
When it comes to value (and style) for money, H&M Home is leading the way. Not only are they relatively durable, but all of the garden chair cushions are also under £15, so you won't have to worry about them getting dirty. With a whole range of simple styles (comprising soft tones and lots of stripes) to choose from, why not mix and match?
ARKET Seat Cushion - SHOP HERE
John Lewis & Partners
Salsa Garden Chair, Set of 2, Jolly Green - SHOP HERE
Salsa Garden Rocking Chair, Two-Tone Yellow - SHOP HERE
Designed exclusively for The Conran Shop, these elegant, minimalist foldable furnishings are great for small spaces. The teak frame on both is moisture-, rot- and decay-resistant, making them durable enough to spend all year outside, but they can also be folded flat for easy storage.
Folding outdoor bench in teak - SHOP HERE
Laze 003 Rocking Chair in Smoke & Blue - SHOP HERE
Not only do these decorative stools provide a perch, they double up as a side table or plant-pot stand, making them a perfect solution for a tiny terrace. And they are just as pretty inside, too.
Anthropologie Muji (left) and Vallarta stools, £138 each – buy here
Enjoy a convivial campfire and create warmth after sunset with a fire pit. It comes in three sizes to suit all kinds of outdoor spaces, and the side handles make it nicely portable for future festivals and camping trips.
Harbour Housewares Cast Iron Fire Pit, £129.99 – buy here
Create your own al fresco 'restaurant' with this minimalist 50s-style dining table and chairs, which can be mixed and matched in different colours to add brightness or champion simplicity.
Conran Shop Adico 403 Bistro chairs, £155 each – buy here, and Conran Shop folding bistro table, £245 – buy here
Pool or no pool, this cotton and wool blend pouffe is robust, soft and works indoors or out, thanks to its rustic, neutral tones. Sink into its firm cushioning and enjoy an afternoon cat nap, a spot of reading, or that well-deserved garden beer.
The White Company Helford rectangular pouffe, £345 – buy here
Lockdown might be lifting soon, but with a question mark still hanging over the possibility of foreign travel, we could be facing another summer spent largely in the garden. As such, we might as well make it a comfy one. This classic lounge set comprises a two-seat sofa, two chairs and a glass-topped table. The faux rattan weave lends the set a stylish edge, but rest assured that durability is the priority here; this is furniture built to withstand harsh weather.
Cox and Cox Hampton Lounge Set, £1,650 – buy here
Conjure up traditional seaside holidays with a classic deckchair, padded out with a pillow for extra comfort. Choose from blue or blush.
Fringed deckchair blue stripe, £250 – buy here
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