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You’re probably as relieved as we are to see Spring rearing its sunny head, for most this ushers in some much needed time spent outdoors. We cannot wait to feel the warmth of the sun soaking down upon our housebound complexions. So, for those of us lucky enough to have our own gardens, patios or balconies our attentions rightly turn to how to get the best out of them. To aid the planning and pondering we’ve picked 5 relatable garden furniture ideas that seem to be gaining popularity this Spring.

1.You’ve Earned Some Peace & Quiet; Why Not Create A Nook?

As far as outdoor furniture ideas go, this one is a stonewall classic (made all the better if you actually have a stone wall, though it certainly isn’t a necessity!). Having been cooped up during these last months with all manner of day-to-day stresses, noise and distraction swallowing your attention, it’s important to find that space in your garden for tranquillity. Creating a nook needn’t be hard work – make your 2021 garden furniture additions work for you! Sound obstructing structures are a great place to start, if you have a stone wall, fence or house exterior wall start there and fill the space outwards, square nooks are by far the most practical but by all means, get creative. A substantial trellis or two can often do the trick to create the desired isolated space that will obstruct noise. Then populate the gaps and free space with planters and garden ornaments.

It’s then time to let your garden furniture ideas flourish. Some may like to start by creating the space and then making additions or work from the inside out by placing your garden furniture into the space first. We think the Bramblecrest Monterey range has some lovely bistro sets that are not only compact but also packed with lavish touches. These touches include adjustable tables, ceramic tabletops, and plump cushions, ripe for getting comfy in the sunlit haven you’ve created. On the other hand, if it’s larger-scale outdoor furniture ideas you’re looking for, we love how the Bramblecrest Monterey 3 Seater Outdoor Sofa Set has independent seats for maximum configuration freedom, as well as seating up to 7 people if needed.

2. Cuisine Outdoors – Take The Feast Alfresco With Ease

2021 Hartman Heritage 8 Seat Elliptical Dining Set with Lazy Susan and 3 Metre Parasol On A Patio Next to a lawnIt’s something that’s becoming increasingly more commonplace, taking breakfast, lunch and especially dinner into the garden. Like us, you may live for fine food in fine settings, so to see this trend grow year on year is a delight to us. Garden dining isn’t just one of those fleeting garden furniture ideas that came and went, there are more and more products that appear each year making the experience comfortable, streamlined and in many ways effortless. The array of 2021 garden furniture found in the Hartman Heritage collection stands out as one example. The range has appealing touches of Tuscan ceramics and curved modern design but crucially there are exquisite dining details sewn into the package. The Lazy Susan found on sets such as the Hartman Heritage 8 Seat Elliptical Table Set makes hosting a breeze, whilst the parasol included also keeps all guests cool.

Whilst Fire pit dining sets also seem to top the outdoor furniture ideas popularity stakes year on year, with new innovative designs and functions to aid serving delicious meals for all making some big strides for 2021. Just see the Bramblecrest Monterey fire pit ranges, now available with an additional griddle that custom fits over the flames to make grilling al fresco all the easier!

3. Take Décor Arranging To The Outdoors!

2021 Kettler Charlbury casual garden dining corner sofa set in an outdoor courtyard with hanging canopy aboveCustomisation cannot be overlooked. Just as in our homes we create and sculpt our own space sticking to our preferred colour schemes, texture preferences and mood boards. It’s important not to cast this to the wayside when it comes to our outdoors. Get planning as early as possible matching your own garden furniture ideas to the general theme your outdoor space exudes/will exude. Think colour complementing and texture accompaniment. Buying specific colour floral seeds ahead of time is a good way to dictate the shades you want to see in your flower beds, ornaments too are a fantastic way to inject that flash of whichever hue is your flavour. Then it’s time to match your 2021 garden furniture to the outdoor mood board you’ve assembled. As a rule of thumb it’s easy to use the furniture as your palette – keeping it neutral is a great idea. For example, we love the earthy taupe tones of the rattan wicker found in the Kettler Charlbury range.

4. Turn Your Sit Down Into A Lie-Down – ‘DayBeds’ Are Peak 2021 Garden Furniture

The wonderful-wonderful people who one day sat down on their garden recliner and decided, no – I need to really relax and then turned angled reclining into horizontal garden lounging, may just be the monarchs of garden furniture ideas! The ultimate relaxing garden experience is surely achieved on a daybed, a fanciful and opulent blend of garden sofa and bed means garden feet up moments may turn into garden feet up hours.

More luxurious – and surprisingly practical – models hit the market every year, and we’re simply infatuated with the 2021 Bramblcrest Monterey Daybed and Large Daybed Dining Set. With extra plump cushions and innovative features that interconnect and transition into dining furniture with ease, it’s not all lackadaisical lounging. The independent seating components also mean configuration freedom is a great bonus too. Now, to work out how to get a swimming pool too.

5. Extend Your Evenings With Fire

We’re almost wrapped with our garden furniture ideas for Spring 2021 and this round-up would be amiss without this warming addition. With sales of flame emitting garden warming features and furniture, such as BBQ’s, propane fixtures and fire pits, growing massively in popularity, this 2021 garden furniture trend looks set to ramp up further still, and it’s easy to understand why. With the backdrop of all that time spent indoors, we’re all keen to get the most out of our time in our outdoors.

While the days may be getting longer, there’s often still a crisp chill in the air as the evenings draw on. However, you can keep things toasty for longer with the use of a handy fire pit or chimenea. We’re obsessed with our expanding fire pit range and the expanse of options, inbuilt to different sized tables and with excellent new features. Bramblecrest Monterey, as mentioned before, offers the chance to grill, whereas Hartman Heritage boasts a large element for complete communal use with grand seating to match.

And on that warming note, our list of 5 great garden furniture ideas for a Spring spent outdoors draws to a close. We’re certainly hoping for a spring similar to the pleasant temperatures felt last year so more time can be spent in the garden with loved ones.

 

 

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