Garden & Outdoor

Our Guide to the Best Garden Furniture

With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s time to upgrade your outdoor space. Whether you want to relax or entertain, we’ve put together our best garden furniture ideas to help you find the right garden furniture to suit you. From huge rolling lawns to compact balconies, these garden and decking furniture ideas include something for outdoor spaces of every size.

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1. Dining sets for eating al-fresco 

Thinking about dining outside? Then a classic garden table and chairs is perfect for you. With options ranging from a 2 to 6-seater set, you can add chairs as the party grows!

From rattan garden furniture to ornate metal designs, get everyone around the table and create a relaxed ambience with outdoor lighting. Pick warm lights for a cosy feel, or go for cool-toned bulbs for a ultra-sleek and modern vibe. Solar stake lights are a simple, quick and easy way to brighten up your garden as they illuminate automatically, while eye-catching lanterns and vintage string lights can add a homely feel to any outdoor space.  

2. Sit back and relax on an outdoor sofa

Bring the inside out by creating your own outdoor living room space.

A luxurious outdoor sofa is a great option. If you have less space, a couple of garden chairs or a swing set will create a cosy feel. Decorate with cushions and outdoor mats to style your space and make it feel inviting.

Top tip: Create a cosy garden retreat with our guide to creating the perfect outdoor living space.

3. Space-saving seating

Worried your balcony or courtyard is too small to create a stylish outside area? Don’t be – a garden bistro set is a great solution for smaller spaces.

At Homebase, we have a range of elegant and hardwearing bistro sets that are perfect for outdoor dining for two. They’re also light enough to move around your garden if you want to follow the sun throughout the day. Our bistro sets come in many styles and colours, so you’re sure to find one that suits the design of your garden.

An outdoor storage box is also a good idea for compact gardens as it will doubles up as an extra seat with the addition of a few comfy cushions.

Top tip: Explore our balcony garden ideas for more space-saving tips.

4. All-weather garden furniture

What are the best weatherproof garden furniture? Besides being stylish, rattan garden furniture is waterproof, which is why it’s among the best garden furniture to leave outside.

Light but hard-wearing, durable and easy to clean, a rattan set is the best garden furniture for practicality. Whether you want a garden table and chairs, a sofa or bistro set, rattan garden furniture will help your outdoor area to feel timelessly stylish.

Top tip: Take a look at our guide to the best weatherproof garden furniture for more all-weather garden furniture options.

5. Finishing touches

Don’t forget about the extras!

A parasol will provide shade on sunnier days. Garden furniture covers are also perfect for when the weather takes a turn if you don’t have a spacious shed or storage space inside.

If you want to extend your outdoor entertaining past the early evening, consider adding some outdoor heating, such as a firepit or chiminea, to keep your guests cosy when the sun goes down.

If you need a hand planning what you’ll need for a great summer get-together, take a look at our guide on how to host the perfect garden party for some inspiration.

And those are our garden furniture ideas! Don’t forget to tag us in your garden transformations @Homebase_UK and discover more of our Garden & Outdoor ideas here

 

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