Ideas for garden furniture – Transform the space
We all enjoy a bit of time in our garden, usually because the weather is just too good to be inside. Summer evenings are always better spent outside with friends and family, especially if you have a space that has been designed for entertaining.
Garden furniture cover is vital if you want to make the most of your outside area. Good quality pieces last for years and can be used by generations – it’s worth investing some time into finding something that suits your personality as well as your outdoor space. Here are some ideas for creative garden furniture:
Teak bench
This classic piece exudes style and luxury; it’s perfect for traditional or contemporary gardens alike. If you don’t like the idea of this long-term commitment, there are alternatives such as an outdoor wicker sofa or a rattan set.
Hammock
No garden is complete without a hammock. Take away the hassle of getting up in the morning by swinging gently in your hammock with a cup of tea and the newspaper – perfect! It’s probably best to avoid windy days, though.
Bespoke pergola
If you have somewhere sunny, why not invest in a beautiful bespoke pergola? They allow flowers to grow up them, giving extra colour all year round.
A wooden frame covered with climbing plants will look stunning when it’s mature. It doesn’t have to be just for gardening either; you could have cozy cushions around it and use it as a place to relax.
Modern benches
If you’re after something, little different, modern benches can add real flair to your garden. Designed from recycled materials such as wood from shipping containers or steel tubing, these pieces are stylish and sturdy.
You can add an industrial twist by having metal with wooden slats or go for a traditional bench made of dark stained timber.
Multi-purpose furniture
Why not get furniture that does more than one thing? This round bistro table comes with a parasol hole for sunny days and three hidden storage compartments underneath the seats where you could store magazines or cushions in bad weather – perfect! It makes entertaining even easier when you have everything to hand.
These pieces are also great if you want to use your garden for lots of different activities during the year, like barbecues or dinner outside on sunny evenings.
Garden bed
This unusual piece is not only beautiful but functional too; it can be used as seating, and at other times, it’s an additional potting space that looks lovely with plants spilling over the edges. You could even put some chickens in there
Minimalist swing seat
Sometimes simplicity is best; this swing seat folds away when not in use, making it perfect for small spaces. Storage-wise, at least one side will be against a wall, so you can tuck it up against something when not using it – it takes up very little room.
The bench seat
This one is perfect if you have a large garden but don’t want to stretch your budget too much or take up valuable decking space with traditional benches. It’s also great for sitting around at night – there are plenty of ways to make it comfortable!
The plant bench is unusual piece has an extra level, giving you more planting space – perfect for vegetables in the summer when it gets sun all day long.
You could even use it as a window box or somewhere to grow climbers that can crawl its length. The planters are deep enough for shrubs and bigger plants, so they’re highly versatile.
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