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Lockdowns are easing, summer is just around the corner and it’s time to once again start mak-ing the most of your outside space. We say: set aside that old plastic table-and-chair combo and spruce up your garden with some stylish new seating options!
But what kind of garden seating ideas do you actually need? Different spaces will suit different pieces; a long garden bench for dining isn’t going to work on a small balcony, and a neat bistro set will look swamped on a large terrace or patio. But fear not - there’s a perfect piece of gar-den seating furniture for every space. Read on for our guide to this season’s top picks in gar-den seating.
The Dining Bench
A bench, however, lets you seat the maximum number of people - as long as you don’t mind getting cosy. Family-proof your outdoor dining with a sturdy, durable bench that also offers storage for a multi-functional solution to maximise the space.
Our Sumba garden bench in teak accompanies any outdoor seating area with its sleek finish. Made with eco-responsible materials, this bench it’s matching garden table, complement each other and the planet well.
The Deck Chair
It’s a classic for a reason. For a laid-back garden seating area with a vintage-cool twist, you won’t find anything better than a traditional deck chair.
Easy to set up and fold away for storage over the winter, these deckchairs are crafted from durable wooden frames with a longwearing canvas seat. Just make sure you have a plan for getting out of them!
The Director’s Chair
A great alternative to a deck chair for those looking for something that’s easier to extricate themselves from, a contemporary director’s chair brings a certain gravitas to any garden set.
The canvas back and seat fold away between the wooden frame and armrests for a chair that’s comfortable and easy to store away over the winter.
Our lightweight and compact Amezza director-style chair is a timeless classic that can even be brought inside for additional indoor seating when you need it most.
The Sun Lounger
Whether you’re lucky enough to have a pool to relax beside or not, the best way to recline this summer is with an adjustable sun lounger. Sunbeds made from acacia wood are a solid choice for your garden area as the material is versatile, making it fun to accessorise with loud cushions or throws.
The Réphir Acacia garden sun lounger is ideal for outdoor use thanks to its natural properties. It is durable, has a resistance to insects and is also weather resistant, coping well with the tra-ditional British mix of dry and wet periods.
Splash out on a sunbed mattress and matching garden coffee table in our eye-catching pea-cock blue shade for ultimate outdoor relaxation.
The Hammock
Admit it, everybody secretly wants a hammock in their garden. From colourful canvases to sand tones, there’s nothing quite like sinking (carefully!) into a hammock on a glorious sum-mers day.
The Bregnac hammock shifts between a soulful swing on a desert island and an adventurous coffee break on a Caribbean beach; so close your eyes and gaze off from the comfort of your backyard.
If you have trees or posts from which to hang your hammock, there’s no better place to lounge in the shade with a good book and a cold drink. Or, why not pile in with earthy two-toned blankets on cooler evenings for a cosy night of stargazing?
The Egg Chair
Maybe you like pretending to be a Bond villain, or just prefer a more private place to chill in your garden, but an ultra-cool hanging egg chair is something everyone will love.
Comfortable and super stylish, the woven rattan egg seat hangs from a sturdy metal frame.
Alternatively, why not check out a two-seater hanging garden chair for the best snuggle seat (outside) the house?
The Bistro Chair
Bistro chairs are a great way to show off your design personality. These industrial-style seats are perfect for smaller balconies, terraces and patios, and look great when combined with a neat bistro-style table.
Choose coordinating styles for a chic finish or mix and match colours and designs for a con-temporary feel. Accentuate your seating area by including a master chair such as this rattan dining chair, inspired by the visual of a summer evening spent in a Parisian café.
The Bar Stool
If you want to turn your garden into the trendiest hangout spot in the neighbourhood, the easi-est way to inject a bit of contemporary cool is with a high table and a set of bar stools.
These high garden chairs offer the ideal perch for drinks parties and the set-up works really well to help divide off different areas of your garden.
Whether it be dining or drinking, finish the look with an outdoor bar cart or unit to make your garden area the place to be this summer.
The Rocking Chair
You might think rocking chairs are designed for nurseries, but putting one in your garden really encourages people to venture outside when the weather is nice.
Curl up with a blanket and a good book in front of an open fire pit on summer nights for the ultimate Bohemian experience. Choose a durable and weatherproof material, such as cane or acacia wood, and store them inside over winter for maximum longevity.
The Manhattan rocking chair oozes American aesthetics that blends in with any garden area.
No matter what size your outdoor space, it’s easy to create a haven where you can during the bright days and warm evenings of summer - whether you prefer to do it alone or in company. Don’t spend another season resenting your old, peeling garden furniture.
If you are hungry for more garden space ideas, check out Theresa Gromski’s inspirational guide and transform your area with ease.
