Struggling for space? You'll love this Made Essentials garden furniture
The affordable new collection features seven products in trendy grey and chartreuse
By now, you're probably aware of Made's great great lines in top quality, fabulous value furniture and accessories. But did you also know that it carries a line for your outdoor space? The Made Essentials garden furniture collection comprises just seven pieces, each one designed to maximise usable space in a garden or even on a balcony.
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'In urban environments, where outdoor space is at a premium, it’s essential to use every inch,' says Ruth Wassermann, Made's design director. 'Our Essentials products have been designed with exactly this in mind.'
The rocking chair
One of the stars of this affordable range is undoubtedly the Tice Rocker Chair. As John Lewis predicted late last year, garden rocking chairs are big news this year – especially in small gardens, where they can provide a relaxing experience without taking up nearly as much space as a lounger. Choose from rugged grey or vibrant chartreuse.
Buy now: Made Essentials Tice Garden Rocker Chair in grey or chartreuse, £79, Made
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The folding table
If your only outdoor space to speak of is a balcony, Made has a great dining solution. This tiny table is designed to by hung from a balcony rail, and folds down when it's not being used.
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Buy now: Made Essentials Tice Wall Hung Dining Table in grey, £49, Made
The bistro set
For those with a little more (but still limited) space to spare, this compact bistro set could be ideal. The chairs tuck right under the table, and the rounded corners mean there's nothing sharp to catch yourself on as you're manoeuvring around it.
Buy now: Made Essentials Tice Compact Bistro Set in grey or chartreuse, £149, Made
The drinks trolley
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Our final pick is another 'of the moment' piece – a drinks trolley that can be wheeled into any spare spot. Like all the furniture in the range, it's made from powder coated steel. This means it's resilient enough to live outdoors all year round – though you should cover it if it rains.
Buy now: Made Essentials Time garden drinks troller in grey, £99, Made
An aperitif set, dining table and folding chairs complete the great-value collection. Whether you're a sun-seeking city dweller or looking to add some urban chic to a compact country garden, we think you'll love it just as much as we do.
Amy Cutmore is an experienced interiors editor and writer, who has worked on titles including Ideal Home, Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc, Real Homes, GardeningEtc, Top Ten Reviews and Country Life. And she's a winner of the PPA's Digital Content Leader of the Year. A homes journalist for two decades, she has a strong background in technology and appliances, and has a small portfolio of rental properties, so can offer advice to renters and rentees, alike.
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