Including on-trend rattan, comfortable deckchairs and a genius smokeless firepit
Gabrielle Anderson has been a Partner and Outdoor Furniture Buyer at John Lewis for more than seven years and is the person in the know for all the latest garden trends.
Her outdoor edit marries touches of rattan with bright pops of colour to make your outside space summer ready. All we need now is some sunshine.
'We’ve launched our bestselling Platform corner garden dining set in a bigger version. It comes with an adjustable-height table so you can lounge with a coffee in the morning and enjoy dinner in the evening.’
‘The traditional cane look is a must this season. This garden dining table and chairs set is so beautiful – I love the intricate details.’
‘What I love about this simple ANYDAY metal garden sofa is that it’s such an easy way to add a pop of colour outdoors if you’re on a budget.’
‘These comfortable chairs will be the perfect place to enjoy your Sunday morning coffee while you relax. Made from aluminium, this bistro table and chairs set is lightweight so can be easily moved around your garden if you want to change your view for cocktails as the sun sets.’
‘The modularity of this blue garden lounging set makes it a great fit for any space – I also love that it comes in the colour of the season.’
‘I love the contemporary slatted fence trend so much that I wanted to create a range to perfectly accompany it. Coming soon, this rectangular garden dining table is great for entertaining and can be paired with matching chairs and a bench to seat family and friends.’
‘My favourite piece this season! The decorative detail on the back combined with the striped cushions would make this wooden garden bench a joyous addition to any garden.’
‘Rattan panelling has been a huge trend indoors so our in-house designer, Ryan, has designed a complementary gorgeous lounge set for the garden (coming soon), featuring basket-weave side panels and generous upholstery so you can relax outside.’
‘The perfect wooden sun lounger for those sunny, sunny days. It even has a handy pull-out side table for a drink of one’s choice.’
‘Whether chilling in the garden or at the beach, a striped deckchair is a summer staple. This navy and white design is an absolute classic.’
‘We’ve just launched Solo Stove, a range of smokeless firepits. The clever design means you can still enjoy the summer evenings in comfort without the post-fire smell. An excuse to spend even more time outside.’
‘What’s a great outdoor space without a BBQ? For someone who’s a novice chef, the John Lewis Grillstream 3 Burner Gas & Charcoal Hybrid BBQ is a good place to start. The hybrid system means you can dip your toe into cooking with charcoal for that authentic BBQ flavour, or some days just play safe with gas for instant, more convenient cooking.’
