Summer presents an ideal opportunity to unlock your garden's potential and extend your creativity into the open air. Draw inspiration from 2023’s garden trends and find pieces to bring a sense of bliss to your back garden.

Garden Furniture Trends 2023

The year 2023 has seen an overall trend towards blending indoor-outdoor decor and using gardens as an extension of the home. Changes such as remote working and a widespread desire to spend more time in nature may account for this.

Whatever the reason, treating your garden as another room in your home rather than a separate entity allows you to escape into the fresh air, all while still enjoying your home comforts. There are many ways to do this – think of gardens with comfy sofas and soft cushions or home bars and cooking appliances ready for entertaining, relaxing and spending extra time outdoors.

Here are some of our garden furniture recommendations to help implement this trend into your outdoor space. In line with our sustainability beliefs, the items we've selected meet current demands and are designed to serve you well into the future.

Add Practical and Comfy Seating:

Throw open your patio doors and bask in the sun from the comfort of a generous sofa or sofa chair. Plump cushions and sturdy backrests ensure that you can enjoy the same comfort you're accustomed to indoors. 

Choosing a corner sofa or adding a footstool to the mix gives an extra touch of luxury, allowing you to stretch your legs, kick back and relax. If you’re looking for unique outdoor seating, introduce a garden sunlounger or garden swing seat. These selections differ from your typical indoor seating options yet still deliver a comfortable experience. 

Soften the Space with Garden Accessories:

To cultivate an even cosier atmosphere, add more textures and personal decorative touches. Soften your patio or decking by layering it with luxury garden cushions. Consider keeping blankets handy for snuggling up during cooler evenings.

Make the most of the space and decorate with garden art. Give these pieces gallery status by placing them on pedestals or nestle them amongst flowers to create a whimsical and enchanted atmosphere. 

Focus on Functional Furniture:

To truly embrace the indoor-outdoor living trend, you must ensure that your exterior is as functional as your interior. Incorporating spacious garden dining tables and ample benches offers exceptional practicality for everyday enjoyment and accommodating guests.

Supplement your set-up with additional amenities such as a pizza oven, outdoor grill, or outdoor bar with bar stools, firepits and outdoor heaters to keep the area warm during chillier evenings.

Take a look at our barbecue shelters or log stores, which are purpose-built for protecting and organising your outdoor comforts, and pick more practical solutions to suit your lifestyle by browsing our assortment of Garden Storage and Bins. 

Invest in Flexible Furniture:

If you want to use your outdoor space for multiple purposes, your furniture must be versatile and adapt to your needs. Prioritise pieces that can easily be adjusted, relocated, or stored away when not in use.

Explore options like extendable tables and folding chairs to tailor your garden furniture to your changing needs. For example, an extending table can serve as your home workspace and seamlessly transform into a vast dining table for garden parties and gatherings.

Having multifunctional pieces also cuts down the amount of furniture you need to buy. This not only benefits your budget but also has a positive impact on the environment by lowering resource consumption. 

Install Protective Parasols:

As you find yourself spending more time outdoors, UV protection becomes increasingly important. Garden parasols provide some well-needed shade in your garden and are a great excuse to add a vibrant pop of colour. Opt for a canopy with a UV protection rating and fade-resistant technology to get the most out of your new garden furniture.

Stabilise your parasol with a hardwearing parasol base, available in a range of weights to help them withstand strong winds. 

Embellish your Garden with Flowers:

Plants and flowers can add instant life to your space and make the outdoors a more inviting place to spend your time. Additionally, with food prices rising in shops, we are noticing a trend oDouglas Fir Garden Planter - Sustainable Furnituref homeowners growing their own herbs, fruits, and vegetables. 

To jump on this trend, opt for raised planters or flower beds. These nifty garden features are ideal for the following reasons:

  • They carve out a designated space for planting, which is excellent if you have a yard or an outdoor space that’s heavily patioed. 
  • They provide instant height and dimension, creating an effortless, visually pleasing arrangement.
  • They’re easily accessible as you don’t have to bend far down to reach them, making gardening a breeze. 
  • They can act as clever dividers to form alcoved zones in your outdoor space.

Use these convenient planters to grow gorgeous blooms, topiary or vegetation and join the many others assembling their own self-sustaining garden space. 

Acquire Sustainable Garden Furniture 

Now that you’re up to date with 2023’s garden furniture trends pick out your favourite pieces and put them into action. If you’re looking for more UK-based garden furniture, turn to Sustainable Furniture. Each of our items is ethically sourced, has excellent environmental credentials and is made to last. 

To enquire about our products, please don't hesitate to contact our team, who will happily answer your questions. Simply message us via our handy online contact form or call us on 01726 884123.