Interiors expert Marianne Cotterill edits the top outdoor buys to brighten up your patio
With so many outdoor pub tables all booked out, your garden or balcony still has an important role to play. Planting flowers and greenery is just one part of making your space a desirable place to be, but good outdoor furniture is the icing on the cake; it’s not only functional but provides the inspiration to eat and drink and relax outside.
Even the smallest chair and table on a balcony can become an inviting extension of your interior. If you are unsure of a colour for inside then go for it outdoors — a vibrant pop can be transformative.
Cartagenas lounge chair by Ames, £972 each
Tassel hammock, £75
Aluminium dining set, £3,565
Riviera parasol, £295
Sacha decorative stool, £69
Alu square table by Valerie Objects, £382
Daybed Basti, £1,260
La Hacienda steel firepit, £65
Ipanema 2 coffee tables, £100
Jute look outdoor pouffe, £85
Savannah deck chair, £120
Charly table lamp, £343
Palm Springs gunmetal chair, £300
Week-end double sofa, £755