Garden Furniture

The best place to begin is with how you actually spend time outside. You may want somewhere for family meals, a relaxed area for drinks or a quiet seat away from the main patio. Building the space around your usual routine makes it easier to choose garden furniture you'll use, rather than simply filling an empty corner.

The materials and finishes can help the furniture feel at home in its surroundings. Natural wood adds warmth alongside planting, decking and stone, while rattan and woven designs bring more texture. Cream and natural shades create a softer look, grey and black feel a little sharper, and brighter colours can give a plain patio more personality. Mixing finishes can work well too, provided there is a shared colour or material to tie everything together.

It’s worth considering how much of the garden you want to furnish at once. A matching collection gives the area a coordinated feel, while choosing individual pieces over time can create a more Boho look. Garden tables and parasols can then be added where they make the space more useful.

Before ordering, check what needs assembling, how larger pieces will reach the garden and where loose cushions or folding furniture will be kept. A few well-chosen outdoor cushions, garden lights or a patio rug can finish the space without making it feel overdone.