The spring weather has been very promising so far, and hopefully this is a sign of many more warm and sunny days to come this year. We naturally start to spend more time outdoors as the garden blooms back into life and the daylight hours stretch further into the evening.
Modern outdoor furniture can help you to enjoy your garden to the fullest this spring and summer. However, it’s worth spending some time thinking about which pieces will suit your lifestyle the best. Here are some points to consider to help you find a perfect fit.
The best garden furniture for families
The garden becomes a family hub in the summer months, so if you have little ones you will need sturdy and stable outdoor furniture that can withstand being climbed on.
A large outdoor sofa with weather and stain resistant cushions is a great choice for lazy afternoons. It’s important to protect younger children from direct sunlight because they have very sensitive skin, so consider items that offer plenty of shade such as a pergola or parasol.
The best garden furniture for sociable hosts
If you love to open a bottle of chilled wine, fire up the BBQ and invite your friends round at the first sign of the sun, then you’ll need garden furniture that is comfortable, stylish, and versatile. A modular outdoor sofa gives you the flexibility to mix and match according to the number of guests.
A garden dining set is essential for outdoor entertaining. Choose between sleek glass topped tables and metal framed chairs, or more rustic rattan or teak items with comfortable weather-proof cushioned seating.
If you want to have both the informality of a barbecue with the elegance of candlelit al fresco dining, then consider a fire pit dining set. These combine the glow of a fire pit with the practicality of a large dining table. It’s ideal for sociable summer evenings as you and your guests eat, drink and chat as the sun goes down.
For cocktail lovers, a bar table set with a drinks trolley or even an outdoor bar is the ultimate statement piece of garden furniture. Create the atmosphere of a night out at your summer gatherings with accent lighting such as lanterns and and other accessories.
For more casual catch-ups over morning coffee, consider investing in a chic bistro set. These are perfect for smaller gardens or balconies, and have enough space for an intimate meal for two.
The best garden furniture for chillaxing
Our gardens are above all places where we relax and spend a few soul-restoring hours quietly enjoying the beauty of nature and soaking up the sun. Day beds or recliners with weatherproof cushions are perfect if you love nothing more than stretching out to top up your tan.
Add a few side tables so you’ve got somewhere convenient to put your drink and magazines as you enjoy long lazy summer afternoons on the patio.
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