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The 22 best garden furniture store options for livening up your outdoor space
From lounge sets and dining sets to garden sofas and deck chairs, behold the garden furniture store options to give your outdoor space a stylish upgrade
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Ladies and gentlemen, the day has finally arrived; the sun is shining and summer is here. If you happen to be among the lucky bunch who have been blessed with a garden, there's really no time to waste. Whether you plan on kitting it out with some chic garden dining sets or garden chairs for hosting your friends and family in the sun, or just for spending time unwinding by yourself with a sun lounger, coffee table, and some cocktails, it’s the best time of year. And if you want your garden to truly come into its own, you need to make sure you shop from the right garden furniture stores.
While there’s slightly less pressure on your garden furniture than your interiors – they are going to be faced with everything the UK weather has to offer, after all – finding good quality garden furniture is about getting that balance right between the aesthetics and design, as well as the ability to withstand a few showers. As much as it might be tempting to buy whatever the most affordable set is, so it doesn’t matter if it gets ruined, investing in the right pieces should mean they’ll last for years to come (as long as you care for them properly), while also being more comfortable, chic and just better made.
Whether you’re planning a relaxed outdoor space filled with rattan garden furniture, parasols and maybe an armchair, or want a more clean-lined, metal look, we’ve found some great options at all of our favourite garden furniture stores. We’ve also tried to include a range of different shops, all of which cater to different tastes and budgets, each of which we’ve outlined below. And if you’re in need of more inspiration, we’ve also got guides to the best outdoor lights and heaters, outdoor rugs and garden furniture sets to help you finish kitting out your space.
Skip to: What are the best garden furniture stores to shop at in 2024? | How did we choose the best garden furniture stores? GQ's testing process | What are the best garden furniture trends for 2024? | What factors should I consider when choosing a garden furniture store? | Where to buy garden furniture in 2024?
What are the best garden furniture stores to shop at in 2024?
The first step in finding the right garden furniture retailer for you is to figure out what you want your aesthetic to be. If you don’t want your garden set-up to look like a mismatched patio of garage sale finds, you need to really think about finding a cohesive style that’ll tie your furniture together and give your outdoor living space the right feel. Whether that’s opting for more classic rattan pieces, or keeping things sleek and contemporary, just as with indoor furniture, think about how your pieces will work with your garden space as a whole, and then start looking for garden furniture stores that tap into that.
- Best overall garden furniture store: John Lewis, johnlewis.com
- Best garden furniture store for dining sets: Barker & Stonehouse, barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
- Best garden furniture store for large items Wayfair, wayfair.co.uk
- Best garden furniture store for modern designs: West Elm, westelm.co.uk
- Best garden furniture store for industrial-style Heal's, heals.com
- Best store for garden lighting: Pooky, pooky.com
- Best garden furniture store for contemporary sets: Homary, homary.com
How did we choose the best garden furniture stores? GQ's testing process
The world of garden furniture runs a bit differently from that of indoor furniture because, as much as you can try to invest in premium pieces, the outdoor world is far more volatile than the indoor one. Your £2,000 dining table? Probably set to last for generations to come. But your garden sofa? Buy the wrong one and it'll take just one bad storm to leave you shopping for a new one. This being said, you still really want to invest in good quality pieces, and making sure we recommend the right ones is no easy task.
This guide has been edited by Daphne Bugler, one of GQ’s Senior Commerce Writers who has been working in Interiors since 2021 and at GQ for nearly five years. Her expertise has been combined with that of the GQ Recommends team, all of whom regularly speak to experts to find out what works and what doesn’t, as well as GQ readers to figure out what exactly they’re after. All of the brands we’ve included below are ones we shop from ourselves, and while we can’t vouch for every single product they produce, we’ve spent a good amount of time in showrooms and talking to their designers to say you have a pretty solid chance of ending up happy with your purchase. We’ve also selected stores with a range of different price points and design styles for all of our readers, whatever their taste or budget.
What are the best garden furniture trends for 2024?
While garden furniture trends aren’t as fast-moving as some other interior aesthetics, there are certainly things that come in and out of style. In general, garden and patio furniture has become increasingly popular since the pandemic, kicking off a new trend of al fresco dining and drinking that’s really stuck around. With the warmer summers we’ve been having recently in the UK, it’s no wonder why. Whatever style you go for, dining sets are trending, as well as outdoor heating and lighting options that can help keep the outdoor party going as the evening gets colder and darker. Thanks to Pinterest, we’re also still seeing a big trend in fun outdoor seating options, especially when it comes to items like garden swings, sun loungers, egg chairs and garden sofas, all of which can have a cool, unique look that brings your space to life with some extra individuality.
As far as materials go, rattan furniture has been trending for the past few years, capturing that easy, laid-back vibe that just always seems to be popular. It works nicely with garden lounge sets and is also normally in a neutral shade that’s a good starting point for the garden. We’re also seeing the return of metal furniture outdoors, including copper-finished tones, as well as industrial-style looks that incorporate both wood and metal. Of course, teak is also a good choice, not only because it holds up really well in different weather conditions thanks to its natural oils, but also because it looks chic and functional, two things we love to see from our outdoor pieces.
What factors should I consider when choosing a garden furniture store?
Choosing the right garden furniture store depends on your priorities and they will off course vary from person to person. You'll first want to consider a budget. Furniture stores range from affordable chains to high-end boutiques so you'll want to decide how much you're willing to spend upfront as the last thing you'll want to do is start looking only to realise things are well out of the amount you're ok with spending on outdoor furniture.
You'll also want to think about style. Do you prefer modern, traditional, mid-century modern, or something else entirely? Look for stores that specialise in your preferred style. Quality is important too so consider the materials, construction, and durability of the furniture offered by the garden furniture store you're looking at. A couple of other factors to take into account are the selection on offer. Think about the variety of furniture, including the types of pieces (sofas, beds, dining tables, etc.) and the range of sizes and colours. Last but not least, factor in the services offered by the garden furniture store. Do you need help with delivery, assembly, or design, this will vary between stores so make sure you're choosing one that caters to all of your needs.
GQ's pick of the best garden furniture stores: Where to buy garden furniture in 2024?
There are several great places to buy garden furniture but these are our top 22 options, including a couple of different options worth having a look at.