Purpose

Firstly, you need to determine how your garden will be used and how your furniture will fit into your garden’s purpose. How will you enjoy your outdoor space? Will your garden be used for entertaining? As an outdoor dining area? Relaxation space? A social hub?

Which activities will you carry out most in your garden? A playing space for the kids? Who will be using your garden? Your large family? Or is it a space you can get away for some me-time? Having an idea of how you will spend your time in your garden will help you to determine what furniture you will need for your outdoor space.

Space

Next, consider your garden’s layout and the space available. You can measure your space to assess how much room you have and get an idea of what works best in the space and what furniture will fit.

No matter what size your garden is, there is a versatile solution to fit if you think practically about your needs and use the space creatively. For smaller gardens choose more compact, slim dining sets that fold away for easy storage. For larger gardens, you could divide your garden into different areas with a larger dining set or sofa in one area and a lounger in another for relaxing.

Storage

Consider how you will store your furniture when it is not in use. Do you have somewhere to store your furniture? If you have limited storage space, choose pieces that can be folded away or left outside and covered easily. Do you have a shed or garage to store your furniture in? Can the furniture you choose be easily stacked and stored away?

Wood

Wood is hard-wearing, strong, and durable, making it ideal for outdoor use. Wooden furniture is available in a variety of designs and offers a traditional and natural style of garden furniture.

Wooden furniture made from hardwoods like teak contains natural oils which protect it from water, UV rays, and the elements to ensure its longevity.

Wooden furniture can be stored outside all year round if you are short on storage space but should be covered to maintain condition.

Wooden furniture requires minimal maintenance and is easy to clean with simple soapy water. Wood will naturally discolour into a silvery grey colour with age which offers a rustic look, but the original colour can be redeemed by applying teak oil annually.

Rattan

Rattan garden furniture is traditionally made from woven palm, but modern rattan is made from a durable, high-quality woven plastic that looks natural but is weather and UV resistant to prevent colour fading and protect it from mould and mildew.

Rattan is versatile and available in a variety of stylish designs and colours to suit you. Rattan offers a chic, laid-back, natural look. It is comfortable, lightweight, easy to move, and works just as well in a conservatory as outdoors in the garden.

Rattan furniture is hard-wearing, low maintenance, and easy to clean, only requiring an occasional wash with soapy water. Rattan can be kept outdoors in winter, but should be covered away to protect it from harm.

Metal

Metal garden furniture is available in both contemporary and classic designs. It is lightweight, durable, long-lasting, and weather-proof.

Metal furniture requires little maintenance and is easy to clean with simple soapy water. Aluminium furniture is rust resistant but steel and iron will need protecting against rust over time by sealing exposed cracks with paint.

Most metal furniture will fold or stack away for easy storage and should either be stored away or covered when not in use to protect it against the elements.

Dining Sets

Dining sets are comprised of a table and chairs. They come in a range of materials including rattan, metal, and wood, a variety of shapes, including square, oval, rectangle, and circle, and a range of different sizes, from small sets that seat up to 2 people to larger sets that seat up to 12. Dining sets are ideal for creating a welcoming space for gatherings large and small, from family meals and al fresco dining to group entertaining.

Sofas

Available in rattan, metal, and wood, sofas are a great option if you need extra seating space. Sofas can help you create a luxurious environment where everyone can relax and unwind. From 2 seater sofas to larger sofas that can seat up to 10, sofas look great in all gardens, big and small.

Sunloungers

Sunloungers offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. Loungers are available in a range of styles to suit your garden, from rattan and metal to wood, and fold away for easy storage. So lie back, lounge about, soak up the sun, and relax.

Benches

Benches are ideal for communal seating. They come in a range of different sizes, materials, and styles from traditional wood to comfy rattan and modern metal.

Accessories

Accessories are great for adding finishing touches to your garden. Parasols block UV rays and provide shade for you and your guests to keep you cool in the sun. Cushions provide comfort to your chairs, sofas, and loungers and add a burst of colour and texture to your garden.

Bramblecrest
Bramblecrest produces high-quality, affordable garden furniture. Their popular furniture ranges include teak, metal, and woven rattan pieces ideal for your garden. From woven recliner chairs for putting your feet up, or dining with family and friends with a dining set, there are many options to choose from.

Barlow Tyrie
Barlow Tyrie are internationally renowned for their high-quality, award-winning garden furniture. They specialise in the use of first-grade materials, from Tectona Grandis teak to powder-coated aluminium to Eucalyptus and hand-woven fibres, they offer a large selection of furniture in varying styles to suit all tastes.

Westminster
Westminster Outdoor Living invent new garden furniture ranges using a range of innovative and robust materials. From modern modular furniture to teak and aluminium to fabric Sunbrella parasols, Westminster garden furniture offer a range of contemporary designs to update your outdoor space.

Alexander Rose
Alexander Rose offer a large range of sustainable, quality, contemporary garden furniture. Their products are made from a variety of materials, from mahogany and pine to stainless steel and weave. Whether looking for loungers to relax or dining sets for entertaining, Alexander Rose offer a range of designs to transform your garden.