Outdoor Living

A table for long lunches. A comfortable seat after work. Shade where you actually sit. Bring your outdoor space together with furniture, shade, cooking, garden features and pool essentials chosen around the way you use it.

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A table for long lunches. A comfortable seat after work. Shade where you actually sit. Bring your outdoor space together with furniture, shade, cooking, garden features and pool essentials chosen around the way you use it.

Find your place outside

Start with the part of outdoor life you want to enjoy more.

Outdoor furniture

From compact dining sets to sofas and sun lounges, find furniture for the way you spend time outside.

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Outdoor shade

Choose the coverage for your seats and the sun at the time you use them. Leave room for poles, bases and the open canopy.

Outdoor shade

Gazebos

Create a sheltered gathering space, with clear access between the frame legs and room for the anchoring your shelter needs.

Gazebos

Barbecues & outdoor cooking

Plan a cooking zone with preparation space nearby and the clearances specified for the equipment you choose.

Barbecues & outdoor cooking

Fire pits

Choose a focal point for cooler evenings, then plan the surrounding seating, suitable surface and required clearances together.

Fire pits

Fountains & water features

Bring a water feature into the view while keeping the reservoir, pump and power supply accessible for everyday care.

Fountains & water features

What would you like to do outside?

Choose a useful starting point, then build the rest of the space around it.

Bring dinner outside

A dining setting needs space for people as well as furniture. Mark the table, pull the chairs back and keep the route from the kitchen open.

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Create a place to unwind

A sofa makes a shared sitting area; separate chairs give you more freedom to change the layout. Keep a table within comfortable reach of each seat.

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Put the shade where you need it

Notice where the sun falls at the time you use the area. A canopy centred over a table may not cover your seats when the afternoon sun is lower.

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A layout that works when you use it

An empty patio can look generous until chairs are pulled out and an umbrella is opened. Plan the space in use before choosing the pieces.

Draw the moving parts

Add the door swing, pulled-out chairs and fully opened shade to your sketch. A clear route to the house or gate should remain usable while someone is seated.

Choose for the position

A covered patio and an exposed deck put different demands on furniture. Match the material and care routine to that position, including where cushions will go between uses.

Think about the daily reset

Decide where serving pieces, loose cushions and movable accessories will live after use. A simple pack-away routine keeps the area ready for the next meal or quiet hour.

Outdoor living, thought through

Practical answers for patios, balconies and garden seating areas.

How do I choose outdoor furniture for a small patio?

Choose your main activity first. If you mostly eat outside, begin with the dining area; if you relax with a drink, a few comfortable seats may serve you better. Mark the footprint on the ground and test the walking route with chairs pulled out. Several small pieces can use more practical space than one well-chosen setting.

How do I choose the position for an outdoor umbrella?

Observe the sun when you normally use the space, rather than only at midday. Include the open canopy, pole and base in your layout, and leave room to operate it. Shade and wind suitability depend on the model and installation; use the specified base or fixing method and follow its operating limits.

Can outdoor cushions stay outside all the time?

Outdoor fabric does not automatically mean a cushion can stay wet or uncovered indefinitely. The cover, seams and filling affect how it handles moisture. Let cushions dry before storing them, and choose a practical sheltered storage spot when their care instructions call for it.

Can one courtyard work for both dining and relaxing?

Yes, if the layout shares space sensibly. Start with the activity you use most, then consider furniture that can serve both purposes, such as a comfortable dining chair that also works for a coffee break. Keep access to doors and gates clear rather than filling every corner.

Make space for growing, too

Looking for raised beds, greenhouses or a place to store your garden tools? Explore Gardening for the growing and working side of your garden.

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