The mood of the summer starts now

Outdoor furniture is finally getting the attention it deserves, marking a renewed focus on a relaxed way of living, entertaining and being

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Summertime, and the living is... well, you know the rest. And ever since around 2021 the big design brands have been shifting focus towards finding ways to make our alfresco spaces easier, breezier and prettier. It has meant a big aesthetic change - and that gardens no longer have to be stuffed with teak and black rattan. For 2025, that quest has ramped up, as this preview of the very best new ideas shows. We're talking lightweigh