When making a cool outdoor space, furniture for the garden is very important when it comes to maximising the overall look of your outdoor space. It not only offers a nice place to sit but also makes your garden look stylish and classy. If you have a small terrace or large back garden, having good garden furniture can make any outside area look stylish and turn it into an oasis. In this blog post, we will talk about the 10 key garden furniture items that every cool outside space needs.

1. Outdoor Sofa Set

Every fashionable outside spot needs an outdoor sofa set. It gives plenty of places to sit down for you and your friends, letting everyone relax and see how pretty the garden is. Find a sofa set made of weather-proof materials such as aluminium, fabric, rattan or teak, as these materials can handle tough conditions and last for a long time. Our favourite outdoor sofa set has to be the Harbour Lifestyle Luna 3 Seat Sofa Set in Grey which comes with two armchairs and a rising table.

2. Dining Table and Chairs

If you like having outdoor dinner parties or eating outside, then a dining table and chairs are an absolute must have for your garden. Pick a table that fits your guests well and go for chairs that look nice but also feel good. Look at materials such as outdoor fabric, rope weave or aluminium because they last a long time and are simple to take care of. Our go to dining sets have to be either the four seat Maze Ascot Round Rattan Dining Set, the six seat Harbour Lifestyle Cloverly Rectangular Dining Set with Teak Table or the eight seat Harbour Lifestyle Monterrey Dining Set with Ceramic Table.

3. Sunloungers

Lazy lounge chairs are great for afternoons when you just want to relax and enjoy the sun. Search for sunloungers that have height adjustment, helping you to feel the best position. Adding cushions and side tables as well as accessorising with outdoor rugs make things even more comfortable and stylish. Our choice of single sunloungers has to be the Nova Sunny Lounger or for double the lounging choose the Harbour Luna Double Sunlounger in Grey.

4. Outdoor Bar

If you like hosting parties and serving drinks outside, having an outdoor bar is very important. Search for a bar that is made of strong outdoor suitable materials and features elements such as integrated ice buckets or fire pits for added class and sophistication. Available in four, six or eight seat layouts we have a wide range available for you to choose from. Our choice, it has to be the Harbour Lifestyle Luna 6 Seat Bar Set with Teak Table and Fire Pit.

5. Daybed

If you have a big outside area, adding a fancy bed can quickly make your garden look more high class. Search for a daybed made of long-lasting materials and has cover to give shade on hot summer days. Add some soft pillows and blankets to make a warm, welcoming place. Our favourite daybeds in our inventory has to be either the Maze Allure Cabana or the Nova Windsor Heritage Daybed.

6. Fire Pits

An outdoor fire pit gives heat on cold nights and makes your outside space look super stylish and welcoming. Choose either a wood-burning fireplace or a gas one for your garden, with the latter being our preference due to it’s lack of odour and smoke. Either way, an outdoor fireplace makes the garden feel like relaxing getaway spot. If your buying on a budget then our choice would be the Nova Piza Tower, or if you have deeper pockets go for the Cosipure 120 Rectangular Fire Pit (also available in 100 Square)

7. Cantilever Parasol

Adding shade to your outdoor space is in some cases a necessity, making occupants of your garden more comfortable in the height of summer is exactly what cantilever parasols are designed to do. Hang them over any piece of furniture and move them and make adjustments as the sun moves across the sky. For added style, choose a cantilever parasol with LED lights built in such as the Harbour Ares.

8. Aluminium Pergola

Sticking with the subject of shade and shelter, you can also add an aluminium pergola to your garden which is a year-round solution to keeping you away from the elements. With mechanical closing roofs and pull-down sides screens, you can keep warm and dry no matter what the weather throws at you. Available in a vast array of sizes, we’re sure to have an option for you within our range. Our best sellers have to be the Nova Proteus, Nova Titan and Harbour PergoSTET range.

9. Outdoor Coffee Table/Side Tables

An outdoor coffee table is a smart and fashionable item to have in any place you sit outside. It gives a space to put drinks, food and books. This makes it simpler to unwind and have fun in your outside area. Find a coffee table with strong materials that can handle the weather and any spillages that could occur. Its design should match other furniture you have in your garden area, luckily all of our sofas and corner sofas come with some form of table included.

10. Planters and Pots

Finally, remember to put planters and pots in your outdoor space. They don’t just bring colour and texture but also help make a space look more appealing to occupants and visitors. Pick pots and planters that match your garden furniture’s style, both in material and colour. Our favourite planter in our inventory, and also on display in our showroom are the Nova Aluminium Round in Grey and the Maze Bali Medium planters.

To summarise, adding good quality and suitable garden furniture is important for making a stylish outdoor space. Garden furniture like outdoor sofa sets, pergolas and planters are all important for making your garden look attractive. Invest in your garden furniture and enhance its overall look and appeal to not only you, but to anyone who visits your property.