<h2 class=”body-h2″>Garden furniture sets: which material is best?</h2><p>Before you buy, make sure the materials suit your needs and the amount of time you’re willing to spend on upkeep. Here are some of the pros and cons of the most common garden furniture materials.</p><p><strong>Wood: </strong>Wood makes a much more eco-friendly option than synthetic garden furniture – especially if it’s <a href=”https://fsc.org/en/for-businesses/solid-wood” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>FSC approved</a> – and can last for years with proper care. If you opt for untreated timber, it can be personalised to your taste with a lick of paint or wood stain. Bear in mind that wood is susceptible to rot and mould damage, so ensure you give it yearly treatments to keep it in tiptop condition. </p><p><strong>Metal:</strong> If you’re looking for something fuss-free, metal is a good option. It’s super-easy to keep clean – just give furniture a wipe over with warm soapy water – and it shouldn’t fade or go mouldy. Some cheaper options may rust if you leave it outside, so use an outdoor cover when not in use and store it away over the winter if possible.</p><p><strong>Rattan:</strong> Not only does <a href=”https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/gardens/g40586140/15-rattan-garden-furniture-styles/” target=”_blank”>genuine rattan</a> look super trendy, it’s also exceptionally durable and can last for years if cared for properly. We’d recommend investing in a decent waterproof cover, as it tends to rot in damp conditions. If it does get left outside during a shower, remove debris with a soft brush and give it a gentle clean with warm soapy water before leaving it to dry in a sunny, well-ventilated area. </p><p><strong>Polyrattan, or PE rattan</strong>: A synthetic alternative to rattan, PE rattan is a good choice if you’d prefer a low-maintenance option. It looks just like the real thing, but it’s waterproof, UV-resistant and should last longer than its natural counterpart.</p><p>Whichever you choose, ultimately your set should come with care instructions, so check the brand’s recommendations to keep your new furniture in best condition. </p><h2 class=”body-h2″>The best garden furniture sets for summer 2023</h2><p>We’ve sourced a selection of the best garden furniture sets, for all needs and budgets, to buy now in time for sunnier days. From mini bistro tables for <a href=”https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/interiors/a33336076/balcony-ideas/” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>the balcony</a>, to dining sets for barbecue season and large, comfy sofas the whole family can pile onto, here’s our Country Living garden furniture edit for summer 2023. </p>” />
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Balcony garden furniture set
Balcony Furniture Set
Balcony garden furniture set
Balcony Furniture Set
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Here’s a clever way to boost your balcony’s functionality in a way that will give you more tabletop space than your average bistro table and chairs. This little bar set will sit against your railings (or in a porch!), so you can better enjoy the view. It’s made from hardwearing FSC-certified acacia wood and delivery is speedier than usual for garden furniture, being dispatched within 24 hours.
Size:H45 x W75 x D72cm (table); H25 x W29 x D45cm (stools)
Material: Acacia wood
Seats: Two
Stylish outdoor furniture set
outdoor Murcia Outdoor Dining Set in Charcoal
Stylish outdoor furniture set
outdoor Murcia Outdoor Dining Set in Charcoal
Jazz up your patio or terrace with this stylish outdoor dining set in charcoal. Featuring four stylish chairs and a square table, it has a weatherproof rope woven detailing and sleek appearance.
Glam garden furniture set
Heba Garden Bar Set
Glam garden furniture set
Heba Garden Bar Set
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Sleek and modern, this metal set is lightweight, stylish and will wipe clean in a minute. Bear in mind that this is a bar set, so it’s taller than your average table and chair combo, giving you some additional height to play with for your scheme. As a bonus, if you have your outdoor sofa already in situ, a taller set elsewhere will add some welcome contrast aesthetically – and the marble-pattern top certainly makes things more glam.
Size: H93.8 x W141 x D81cm (table); H100.6 x W44 x D58cm (chairs)
Material: Aluminium
Seats: Four
Fire pit garden furniture set
Santorini Fire Pit Dining Set
Fire pit garden furniture set
Santorini Fire Pit Dining Set
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We’ve been seeing more and more of these clever combination fire pit/dining tables around this season. While pricey, this set is uber-sleek and makes a space-effective way to keep warm in the evenings without the need for a separate patio heater or fire pit. By incorporating the flame into the table itself, there’ll no more jostling for a spot around the fire – in fact, nobody even needs to leave their seat. Gas power also means no smoke; something anyone who’s spent the evening shifting around the fire pit to avoid it blowing in their eyes should appreciate!
Size: Table H75 x W200 x L100cm
Material: Aluminium
Seats: Six
Fire pit garden sofa set
Corner Sofa with Firepit Table
Fire pit garden sofa set
Corner Sofa with Firepit Table
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And here’s an alternative, similar option, in a classic rattan weave, for evenings you’ve penned in time to lounge. This plush corner sofa, replete with a mini fire pit cleverly built into the coffee table, will give you and your partner a spot to recline without getting chilly – along with a place for your wine glass.
Size: H78 x W134 x D86cm (left hand sofa section); H78 x W134 x D 86cm (right hand sofa section); H47 x W110 x D59cm (coffee table)
Material: Rattan
Seats: Four
Faux rattan garden furniture set
Garden Corner Sofa Set
Faux rattan garden furniture set
Garden Corner Sofa Set
This is a great price for a roomy sofa, especially as it comes with a coffee table – and sports such good looks. It’s made from durable polyrattan, so should be up for withstanding much that the British weather can throw at it, but it’s best to keep it packed up over winter. There are plenty of other items in M&S’s Lois range to pair it with, as well.
Size: H87 x W208 x D208cm (corner sofa); H40 x W58 x D58cm (coffee table)
Material: Polyrattan
Seats: Four
Value garden furniture set
Sicily Patio Furniture Set
Value garden furniture set
Sicily Patio Furniture Set
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This is our top pick for those looking to deck out big family gardens at a low cost. This set seats six comfortably and comes with a shade included, which we rarely see, for just over £200. Is it the most aesthetically-pleasing set in our round-up? No. But it will do the job and leave you with more budget for your barbecue or lighting scheme.
Size: H71 x W84 x L135cm (table); H92.5 x W74 x D71.5cm (chairs)
Material: Textaline
Seats: Six
Luxury garden furniture set
Aruba Garden Furniture Set
Luxury garden furniture set
Aruba Garden Furniture Set
Kettler’s designs are towards the pricier end of the spectrum, but for good reason: the brand uses only top-quality materials and FSC-certified woods to create its furniture ranges, resulting in hardwearing, stylish pieces that can be enjoyed for years with minimal upkeep required. This interesting dining set, with its hairpin legs and rope-effect seats, is a favourite of ours for 2023.
Size: H74 x W180 x D90cm (table); H85 x W63 x D66cm (chair)
Material: Aluminium, polyweave rope, wood frame
Seats: Four
A little bistro set always makes a welcome addition to a patio corner, balcony or garden nook. This pretty green number will add a flash of colour to proceedings, along with a place to drink your morning coffee, for under £100. It fold away for easy storage during the off-season.
Size: H71 x W60cm (table); H82 x W46 x D42cm (chair)
Material: Steel
Seats: Two
If you’re looking for a good dupe for spenny garden furniture, this wicker-effect set should be on your radar. The two sofas can be fitted together to fit in a corner or split to use as a two- and a three-seater separately. The longer chaise also has a little table built in, which is a nice touch.
Size: H59 x W167 x D69cm (two-seater); H59 x W196 x D69cm (three seater) H25 x L90 x W40cm (table)
Material: Metal, polyrattan, polyester
Seats: Five
Scandi garden furniture set
Crescent Garden Dining Set
Scandi garden furniture set
Crescent Garden Dining Set
We like when we find dining chairs that would be equally comfortable to sit for an evening spent chatting as for dinner time, so this Dunelm set is a winner. There’s more than enough room for big family lunches and, when the plates are cleared, you can move to the matching corner sofa to relax. As a bonus, the cushions are made from 100{47b453017e945efa530f5a0970507fdb946b2530ae0a03634d0aa42ba42c4637} recycled polyester, as an extra eco-friendly perk.
Size: W58 x D59 x H75cm (chair); W100 x D175 x H76cm (table)
Material: Aluminium, recycled polyester, glass
Seats: Six
Eucalyptus garden furniture set
Garden Lounging Table & Chairs Set
Eucalyptus garden furniture set
Garden Lounging Table & Chairs Set
JL’s Anyday range is a go-to for reasonably-priced, stylish pieces and this is a case in point. This four-piece set’s white cushions and FSC-certified Eucalyptus wood frames make for a simple yet effective design that’s easily dressed up with a couple of comfy cushions. For context, in JL’s collaboration with chic furniture brand Swoon, there are some very similar – but far pricier – pieces; this wood-framed three-seater sofa is just shy of £800 alone, making this option look even better value.
Size: H40 x W80 x D50cm (table); H80 x W65 x D122cm (sofa); H80 x W65 x D52cm (chair)
Material: Eucalyptus wood
Seats: Four
Garden armchair set
Sorrento Armchair Set
Garden armchair set
Sorrento Armchair Set
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Sometimes you just want to sit in a comfy chair and put your feet up. This armchair is especially plush, with its lavish 15cm deep cushions, designed especially for those afternoons where you’ve no plans to leave your seat for the foreseeable. The footstool, which can be used as a table at a push (with a tray on top, naturally) is just an added bonus.
Size: W70 x D72 x H72cm (chair); 68 x 54 x 41cm (stool)
Material: Rubber wood
Seats: One
This little loveseat is just too sweet; it’d make a lovely spot to sit with your partner in companionable silence on lazy mornings. The seats are roomy (although we’d suggest investing in a couple of cushions!), the table has two shelves for your book and other bits and bobs, and there’s a hole for a parasol as well.
Size: 164.5 x 56 x 84.5cm
Material: Steel
Seats: Two
Rattan garden furniture set
Kona Garden Sofa Set
Rattan garden furniture set
Kona Garden Sofa Set
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Real rattan’s natural charms are hard to beat, especially with 25{47b453017e945efa530f5a0970507fdb946b2530ae0a03634d0aa42ba42c4637} off, making this squishy sofa set another of our top picks. With its sharp metal frames and mid-century shapes, this garden furniture set has a – very cool – modern sensibility that’s softened by the addition of the natural weave. All the cushion covers have zips for washing, and the legs are removable for easier storage.
Size: H40 x W60 x L100cm (table); H67 x W91 x D86.5 cm(chair); H67 x W214 x D86.5cm (sofa)
Material: Steel, rattan
Seats: Five
Large garden furniture set
Deluxe Corner Sofa Set
Large garden furniture set
Deluxe Corner Sofa Set
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This is huge! With a large plush sofa, cushioned footstool (with room for friends to perch on) and a matching table, this inviting setup would look equally at home in your living room, making for a proper indoor/outdoor living feel that’s both chic and cosy. If you were looking to invest in a larger, pricier set, this is currently £240 off, so now’s a good time to make an investment.
Size: H32 x D68 x W68cm (coffee table); H79 x D65 x W80cm (sofa); H42 x D117 x W117cm (footstool)
Material: Rattan
Seats: Six
A classic little bistro set, perfect for popping on your balcony for al fresco breakfasts in the sun. It’s also available in green, blue, dusty grey and iron grey.
Size: H81 x W42.5 x D43cm (chairs); H74 x W70 x D50cm (table)
Material: Metal
Seats: Two
Best garden furniture sets
Rattan Daybed with Table
Best garden furniture sets
Rattan Daybed with Table
Snuggle up with a good book on this plush rattan daybed – it makes the perfect spot to de-stress. Although it looks like one large bed, it actually comprises two stools, a sofa with an extendable canopy and table, so you can always take it apart if you’re having people over.
Size: W56 x H30.5cm; D45 x W180 x H148cm (sofa); D45 x W106 x H31cm (stool); D150 x W180 x H148cm (table)
Material: Rattan
Seats: Four
This one will have you feeling as if you’re on holiday when you step into your garden – it feels straight out of a bistro café on the Mediterranean coast. The intricate mosaic detail is very pretty, while the bold red cushions will add a pop of colour to your patio.
Size: H39 x W51 x D88cm (chairs); H61 x D70.5cm (table)
Material: Metal
Seats: Two
Best garden furniture sets
Misali Garden Furniture Set
Best garden furniture sets
Misali Garden Furniture Set
These reclining chairs will provide the perfect spot to sunbathe once you’re finished with lunch. The table features an integrated spinning turntable, too, so no one misses out on all your barbecue food.
Size: H106 x W60 x D67cm (chairs); H74 x Dia.135cm
Material: Metal
Seats: Six
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