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tidy2026-05-19T07:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L4C25v5YdiAFDFtuBKdsuZ.jpghttps://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/outdoor-living/aldi-metal-dining-setIdeal HomeenAldi’s £100 garden dining set is more than £1,000 cheaper than this cult designer alternative – and it's hard to tell the difference2026-05-19T06:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gm8GmEZgxti8Co8W8dSdu6.png