outdoor living
If you want your garden to be more than a football pitch for the kids, our outdoor living guide will help you turn any plot into another room of the house
outdoor living
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IKEA's stylish yet subtle solar lights gave my driveway a glow up – they made my front garden feel welcoming again
These cute lights have boosted my home's kerb appeal
By Jenny McFarlane
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QVC just dropped a stylish, 70s-inspired outdoor furniture range – if you’re after a sunlounger this year, look no further
From the most stylish £140 sunlounger to outdoor bolster cushions, these are the 9 pieces that impressed me the most
By Sara Hesikova
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Lidl is selling a new Kamado egg BBQ that is more than £1,200 cheaper than the Big Green Egg
Be quick, we think this BBQ is going to sell out fast!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Garden trolleys are the trendiest addition to an outdoor space this year - it's the most affordable and versatile way to add storage, no matter the size of your garden
It will be the best buy you make for your garden this summer
By Holly Cockburn
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I've selected the best BBQs to level up your summer grilling, tried and tested in real gardens
The very best BBQs out there, reviewed and approved by the Ideal Home team
By Jenny McFarlane
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I’m a furniture editor that’s hard to impress, but these garden coffee tables have done it – they’re a must-have in any outdoor living room
I’ve looked everywhere for the best garden coffee tables and these are the top 20 I’d recommend
By Sara Hesikova
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Dunelm’s bohemian-style outdoor pendant lights are the trick to make your garden lighting look expensive this summer
Elevate evenings in the garden
By Evie Lisk
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It’s my job to look at and test outdoor sofas, so it’s not easy to impress me – but these 8 garden sofas have done it
From budget to luxury, space-saving to large corner designs, these are the best outdoor sofas I've seen
By Sara Hesikova
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Lidl’s whimsical garden lighting is even cheaper than Aldi’s – their £1.99 light-up tulip stake lights steal the show
The light-up flowers you never knew you needed
By Kezia Reynolds
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I did a double-take when I spotted that this garden sofa from Argos was under £200 – its on-trend curved shape makes it look way more expensive
This stylish garden sofa set is ideal for hosting this summer
By Kezia Reynolds
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B&M is selling an egg chair that looks just like a Dunelm bestseller – this 1 clever, space-saving feature sets it apart
It's a bargain price, too!
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’m obsessed with the HAY metal garden furniture but could never afford the price tag – so, I’ve found 11 stylish alternatives that deliver the same look on a budget
HAY’s Palissade outdoor furniture range is a cult favourite found in the most stylish gardens
By Sara Hesikova
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6 picks from Søstrene Grene that will transform a small patio or balcony for under £20 – it’s the perfect balance between whimsy and practicality
Transform your small space
By Kezia Reynolds
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B&Q’s new corner outdoor sofa can turn into a daybed – and the stylish rattan-effect design is already flying off the shelves
Take lounging to the next level
By Sara Hesikova
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These are the 7 garden furniture trends that you’re going to see in the most stylish outdoor spaces this summer
If you’re shopping for outdoor furniture this year, read this first
By Sara Hesikova
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George Home’s sell-out £199 Lisbon garden set is back by popular demand for 2026 – it could easily be mistaken for a more expensive set
Fulfil your garden hosting needs on a budget
By Kezia Reynolds
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Anthropologie’s new Farm Rio home collab is summer maximalism at its best
It's perfect for al fresco hosting
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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B&Q’s new orange egg is a dead ringer for the cult Big Green Egg – it’s £450 cheaper too
BBQ season is here
By Kezia Reynolds
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Lidl is selling the chicest garden parasol for under £15 – it could easily be mistaken for this £70 John Lewis alternative
Give your garden a glow-up on a budget
By Kezia Reynolds
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I predict Dunelm’s stylish, space-saving garden dining set will quickly sell out – it takes up very little space and seats 8 people
It’s my top recommendation for any small garden
By Sara Hesikova
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John Lewis has slashed the price of some of its best-rated garden furniture – 6 picks you don’t want to miss
Grab a bargain before the sun comes out
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’m on a mission to make my garden look both colourful and stylish – 6 pieces I’d choose from the Sophie Robinson x Dunelm collection to do it
Add a vibrant burst of colour to your garden
By Kezia Reynolds
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I'm a kitchen editor with a small garden – this versatile IKEA outdoor kitchen is what I would buy this summer for effortless entertaining
Potting bench or kitchen - you decide
By Holly Cockburn
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John Lewis quietly dropped what's set to be the affordable outdoor furniture buy of the year
It's equal parts comfy and stylish!
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This foldable dining set from John Lewis is the space-saving gem that all small gardens need this summer – and it’s currently 20% off in the sale
Level up your hosting game in no time
By Maddie Balcombe
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6 bargain garden furniture buys I'm eyeing up in the Argos sale to get my outdoor space ready for summer
Now is the perfect time to snap up a deal on a garden refresh
By Rebecca Knight
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Aldi’s enchanting garden lighting range will make your outdoor space look straight out of a fairytale
Add some whimsy to your outdoor space
By Kezia Reynolds


