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 is selling the most stylish retro garden parasol I’ve seen this year – I can’t believe it costs less than £20I had to double-take when I saw the price of IKEA's new garden parasol
By Kezia Reynolds
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Wayfair is selling an outdoor sofa that looks identical to one of IKEA’s bestsellers – and it’s almost £200 cheaper!I just found the most perfect and more affordable lookalike for one of IKEA’s bestselling outdoor sofas
By Sara Hesikova
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Homeowners warned to avoid this expensive garden furniture cover mistake this summer that could permanently damage outdoor sofas and dining setsLuckily, this summer mistake is an easy fix
By Kezia Reynolds
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14 small patio ideas that will transform the look and feel of a tiny outdoor spacePlanting, landscaping and design tips
By Fiona Galley
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These outdoor kitchens all use the same simple but effective colourful trick for a striking and stylish look – and you can recreate it in a weekendColour is the best way to spruce up an outdoor kitchen this summer
By Holly Cockburn
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If I had my own garden, I’d be buying these £25 pebble-shaped outdoor lights from Next right now – they’re already sold out in one of the sizesThese Next pebble-shaped solar lights are one of the nicest outdoor lights I’ve seen this year
By Sara Hesikova
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Habitat’s five-star egg BBQ is on sale and cheaper than Lidl and Aldi – you need to be quick as one size has already sold outIt's the best deal I've seen
By Kezia Reynolds
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Very’s most stylish outdoor furniture is in its May bank holiday sale – these 6 bargain pieces will give your garden an instant glow upRun, don't walk, this sale will only last until 6 May!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Step aside, fancy garden furniture, George Home is proving stylish garden furniture can be done on a budget – this stunning rattan lounge chair proves itI'm telling you, this garden lounge chair deserves a spot on your patio
By Kezia Reynolds
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Aldi’s super-affordable gas pizza oven is back and £230 cheaper than Ooni – I’m obsessed with its on-trend update for 2026Run, don't walk
By Kezia Reynolds
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Rattan garden furniture will never go out of style – and I found the 9 best pieces to invest in nowFrom the best rattan lounging set to my top-rated egg chair, these are my top picks
By Sara Hesikova
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I’m obsessed with Soho Home garden furniture but can’t afford its high prices – so I found 7 budget alternativesSoho Home is one of the most aspirational brands of garden furniture, known for those iconic striped Soho House sun loungers
By Sara Hesikova
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Aldi has updated its stunning £50 mosaic solar water feature for 2026 – its sunny new design will transform your garden into a Mediterranean oasisAchieve Mediterranean chic without the holiday cost
By Kezia Reynolds
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Aldi’s cult Kamado BBQ is returning to stores, and it’s more than £1,200 cheaper than Big Green Egg – it even beats Lidl on priceIs this the cheapest egg BBQ on sale right now?
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’ve spent hours searching for the best parasols – these are the 20 I'd recommend for shading a garden in styleWhatever style of parasol you're looking for, you're bound to find the best one on this list, no matter your budget
By Sara Hesikova
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Amanda Holden has just convinced me that chandeliers can look amazing in a gardenElevate your garden lighting with one stunning feature
By Kezia Reynolds
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IKEA's stylish yet subtle solar lights gave my garden borders a glow up – they made my front garden feel welcoming againThese 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 furtherFrom 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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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 gardenIt 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 gardensThe 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 roomI’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 summerElevate 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 itFrom 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 showThe light-up flowers you never knew you needed
By Kezia Reynolds
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The most peaceful gardens are adopting this garden furniture trend for 2026 – it makes comfort and style look effortlessIt's the perfect choice of garden furniture if you're prioritising comfort this summer
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 expensiveThis 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 apartIt's a bargain price, too!
By Kezia Reynolds


