This garden furniture trend championing small spaces is what your garden has been waiting for
Contrary to popular belief, a small garden doesn't have to be a weakness


Not been blessed with lots of outdoor space? Lucky for you, there's a garden furniture trend our editor swears by that instantly makes a space feel bigger.
Contrary to popular belief, a small garden doesn't have to be a weakness. Just because you're pushed for space doesn't mean that you can't enjoy all the components of style, form, and function – in fact, there's a certain garden trend we've spotted that actually thrives in smaller spaces.
There's no better time than now to brush up on your garden ideas, whether you're focusing on your patio ideas or are sprucing up a dated outdoor living room with new pieces of the best garden furniture on the market, doing so ahead of the summer will have you thanking yourself for it later on.
'Finding the best garden furniture for small outdoor spaces can sometimes be tricky as you don't want to overwhelm the space,' warns Ideal Home's Decor Editor, Amy Lockwood.
Following suit, Rachael Fell, head of buying for furniture at Habitat adds: 'Small outdoor spaces are a reality for many but this doesn’t mean we have to compromise on style and comfort.'
So, what kind of styles and silhouettes should we be looking out for when buying furniture for a small outdoor space?
Linear modern garden furniture trend
'Linear furniture designs with a minimal profile are ideal for compact outdoor areas,' says Rachael Fell at Habitat.
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'The open lines of rope and rattan designs give the illusion of more space as the surrounding scene is visible through it. Look out for foldable and stackable styles to really maximise on space.'
Ideal Home's Amy Lockwood agrees: 'This contemporary rattan style is the perfect solution because it's visually 'lightweight' so doesn't add bulk, and because the open weave is 'see-through' it means your eye can travel through the furniture to the perimeter of your garden, patio, or balcony, which gives the illusion of the space feeling larger.'
We've seen this modern linear garden furniture trend take some of our favourite brands by storm, and it's safe to say that this style of garden furniture is also a favourite of many shoppers sprucing up their outdoor space.
We're sure to see more of this furniture style champion smaller gardens, patios, and even balconies forthcome the summertime when everyone's out to enjoy the sunshine.

Jullia was Ideal Home’s Junior Writer from 2022-2024 and the Ideal Home Certified Expert in Training on Vacuums having spent over 60 hours testing different models. She’s always loved all things homes and interiors, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies from the University of Nottingham where her love for writing blossomed following her internship at ArchDaily. Now focused on home tech and cleaning, Jullia works on writing features and explainers to help people make the most of their home appliance investments, putting the newest launches through their paces. When she isn’t writing, she loves exploring the city, coffee shop hopping, and losing hours to a cosy game or book.
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