Several of my favourite brands have unveiled new garden furniture ranges for 2024, and there's plenty to appeal to fans of timeless, minimalist design. With summer on the horizon and the weather finally beginning to show signs of warming up, I thought it was time I shared a look at the launches that have caught my eye. There are modular outdoor sofa systems, versatile dining sets . . .
Three stylish schemes for small outdoor spaces
[Advertisement - this is a paid partnership with Nest.co.uk] A small outdoor space doesn't mean you can't enjoy alfresco living, and with a bit of thought it's possible to turn even the tiniest of gardens into something beautiful and usable. To give you some inspiration, I've teamed up with independent design retailer Nest.co.uk to put together three looks using pieces from its extensive . . .
21 of the best minimalist outdoor sofas & lounge chairs
Summer may still be a way off, but long lead times mean that if you're thinking about treating yourself to some new garden furniture this year, it's best to order sooner rather than later. So, I've put together a selection of 21 of the best outdoor lounge chairs and sofas for lazy sun-drenched days and balmy alfresco evenings. There's an array of styles, sizes and price points . . .
Rustic minimalism in Italy with Tine K Home
Fancy heading off to a sun-drenched Italian villa? I certainly do - and although we might not be able to travel very far in person at the moment, we can enjoy a virtual visit thanks to these dreamy images from Tine K Home. They were actually released earlier this year to showcase the Danish brand's spring-summer 2020 collection, but I've been saving them until I needed a dose of escapism . . .
Six places to source minimalist garden furniture
The long Easter weekend is a great opportunity to start getting your garden ready for summer, especially with the weather forecast looking as promising as it does at the moment. For me, the most inviting and useable gardens are those which work like outdoor rooms, with places to dine, unwind and gather with family and friends, and as always I tend to be drawn towards simple, understated and . . .
My favourite outdoor furniture ranges for summer 2018
Summer seems to have arrived early this year, and from the look of Instagram most of Europe is basking in beautiful sunshine at the moment. We also have a public holiday coming up here in the UK, so I imagine I'm not the only one planning lazy afternoons in the garden and balmy alfresco dinners this weekend. Our own garden is currently a bit of a jungle, but I'm already dreaming about how to . . .