Garden Furniture – Bringing The Inside Out

The key to creating a comfortable and relaxing space is in the planning, so you will need to think about how you are going to use it.

If you are going to use as a dining area, a table and chairs will be necessary, however if your garden will be for purely relaxing or having a few drinks with friends, a comfortable sofa with a firepit may be what you are looking for.

You are more likely to use garden furniture if it is comfortable, so look for pieces with plush cushions and seats. Search for easy-care fabrics to minimize the need for upkeep. Choose fabrics which are machine-washable and weather-proof to mould and mildew and colour fading from the sun.

Top Tips:

Invest in good quality furniture - a bad buy probably won't last until next season and can be false economy.

Choose weather- resistant materials so that you are not constantly having to upkeep your furniture.

Don’t forget shade – during Summer months it can get hot, so make arrangements for some refreshing shade.

Comfort is important - without soft, plush cushions, your outdoor furniture will probably go unused.

Consider storage – how are you going to store when your furniture is not in use in colder months. Investing in a cover may be a good idea to protect from the elements.

Shape and size - make sure it is suitable for the space it is intended for. It is advisable to measure the space as you would with your indoor furniture.