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 sleek new outdoor coffee table offers a simple solution for small space hostingThe portable design is one of the smartest space-saving features I’ve seen
By Maddie Balcombe
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Nigella Lawson's garden lighting setup is pure magic – this is how to recreate itHer dreamy fairy light trick is surprisingly easy to copy
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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This £65 Argos Home rattan outdoor bistro set has over 3,000 reviews singing its praises – it’s an ideal choice for tiny gardens, balconies and courtyardsAffordable and well-rated? Sign us up now!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Aldi’s £13 scalloped parasol looks like it came straight from a Mediterranean resortShade your garden in style
By Kezia Reynolds
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Lidl is dropping a 3-in-1 smoker and grill for under £35 – I asked experts if it’s the best choice for beginner barbequersIf you want to up your BBQ skills, a smoker is a great option for juicy, delicious food that will wow your guests
By Kezia Reynolds
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Olivia Bowen has nailed the summer’s Greek garden trend by transforming her pergola into a Mediterranean-inspired oasisHer latest Valspar paint palette is perfect for achieving a holiday look at home
By Kezia Reynolds
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Rain catchers are the whimsical garden feature that turns heavy downpours into a lovely water feature – I've tracked down 6 stylish optionsPlants and the birds will love them too!
By Sara Hesikova
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12 of the best ice baths to buy on the high street - starting from just £15From barrels to full-length styles, there's an ice bath to fit every garden and budget
By Holly Cockburn
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How to shade a garden on a budget – 4 affordable ways to create a cool summer retreatJust in time for the next heatwave!
By Sophie King
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Rain chains are the beautiful garden feature to harvest rainwater easily – the 6 prettiest ones to hang up nowFrom creating a stunning water feature to collecting your own rainwater, what's not to like about rain chains?
By Kezia Reynolds
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Aldi's tabletop gas grill is a game-changer for small gardensThis compact gas griddle will fit into any size garden
By Holly Cockburn
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Habitat has slashed the price of its most stylish garden egg chair to under £200 – I'd snap it up before the price jumps back upIt's the star of Habitat's garden furniture sale
By Kezia Reynolds
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This pretty parasol base sold out quickly after launching at John Lewis – but I scoured the internet, and found it in stock hereRun, don't walk!
By Sara Hesikova
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I can't believe this stylish garden bistro set is from Morrisons – at £50 it's a summer stealRun, don't walk, to snap up this colourful buy
By Kezia Reynolds
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Outdoor table wardrobes are the secret to making alfresco hosting simple this summer – here's why you need one in your gardenThis easy storage idea will make summer dining a breeze
By Holly Cockburn
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Every garden and outdoor space needs a bistro set – and I found 12 budget-friendly sets, all under £100A bistro set is an essential, versatile and space-saving addition to any outdoor space, but you don't have to spend a fortune on one
By Sara Hesikova
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Saunas and ice baths are making their way into our outdoor spaces in 2026 – here's why this wellness trend is made for gardens and budgets of any sizeIt will transform how you use your garden
By Holly Cockburn
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Outdoor floor lamps are the biggest garden lighting trend of the season – and these are the 12 lamps I’d happily invest in this summerCreate a cosy outdoor living room atmosphere in your garden with one (or more) of these floor lamps
By Sara Hesikova
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Sorry luxe grills, IKEA’s £45 cast-iron BBQ is the affordable alternative that’s ‘great for steaks’ – be quick, it’s already selling outIf you don't want a quality BBQ to cost you an arm and a leg, this IKEA star buy is for you
By Kezia Reynolds
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I've hunted high and low for the best pizza oven stands under £350 – these 12 stand out styles caught my eyeGet your pizza station kitted out for the summer
By Holly Cockburn
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Convenience zones are the secret to making your outdoor cooking space work harder this summerFrom social zones to prep areas, here's how to create a functional layout
By Holly Cockburn
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Two years on from my first review of Ninja's Woodfire Outdoor Oven, this is everything I've learned about owning a pizza oven long term – as well as the drawbacksIt’s an impressively versatile outdoor oven
By Helen McCue
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A genius way to get the look of real wood without the upkeep – this new garden furniture trend combines style and practicality‘This type of garden furniture is the ultimate practical yet stylish choice’
By Sara Hesikova
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I’m calling it, hammocks are the must-have garden seating idea for 2026Is this the comfiest garden trend of the year?
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 outdoor kitchen trends to get your garden ready for hosting and diningFrom low-cost paint updates to lighting that adds ambience
By Holly Cockburn
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I have expensive taste without the budget to match – these are the garden furniture sale finds I’d actually buyFrom chic corner sofas to compact bistro sets
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Habitat’s ruffled outdoor pouffe is the small-garden buy guests will obsess over this summerI don't even have a garden, and I want to get my hands on this seat as soon as possible
By Kezia Reynolds


