Garden luxuries
If you take your home comforts seriously and love spending time in the garden, this is basically your wish list for a summer of alfresco lounging, eating and partyingé
THE READING (& RELAXING) NOOK It's early evening and it's been a busy day, so it's timEl to chill out, kick off your shoes and curl up in this cosy, cocoon-like chair. Add a G&T and a good book and you're really winning. Leia outdoor alcove seat, £699, John Lewis
THE HOT TUB Keep toasty warm whatever the weather with this sleek treat. REGAL WOODBURNING HOT TUB, FROM £3,790 FOR THE FIVE-TO-SEVEN-PERSON DESIGN, SKARGARDS
THE PARASOL LAMP
It lights up as your party hits dusk and plays music – genius! LED PARASOL LIGHT WITH BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS, £99, BRIDGMAN
THE SCENTED CANDLE With peppermint, geranium and driftwood to repel annoying bugs. FUEGO OUTDOOR CANDLE, FROM £85, BAOBAB
THE POSH THRONE
Make like royalty and relax in this elegant wicker chair – as beautiful as it is useful. KIMANI FLOWER CHAIR, £895, SOHO HOME
THE OUTDOOR DAY BED This stunning, supersized lounger provides you with the perfect place for a post-lunch siesta or equally a great spot to hang with friends. It comes with six cushions available in nine shades. HAMPSTEAD JEWEL DAYBED, £4,999, BRIDGMAN
THE ALLWEATHER RUG Made from recycled plastic, this bold wipe-clean rug is ideal for adding a dash of colour to a garden or patio. FAB HAB TANGIER OUTDOOR RUG IN RED AND ORANGE, FROM £49.95 FOR W120XL180CM, CUCKOOLAND.COM
THE GARDEN BAR
This neat table features a central steel trough that you can use as an ice cooler or fill with plants. ST MAWES DRINKS/ PLANTER BAR TABLE, £600, GARDEN TRADING
THE ADJUSTABLE LIGHTING Light up your garden at the touch of a button or create colourful preset mixes using the clever new Philips Hue outdoor range of smart lights. HUE LILY STARTER KIT, £274.99 FOR THREE LIGHTS; HUE WHITE STARTER KIT, INCLUDING BRIDGE AND TWO WHITE INDOOR BULBS, £59.99, ALL PHILIPS
THE DECORATIVE PARASOL Measuring 3m wide and 2.6m in height when open, this superpretty parasol is bound to raise your garden decor to another level. Made from durable waterproof canvas. GOLD STAR SUNSHADE IN RANI PINK, £750 (BASE NOT INCLUDED), RAJ TENT CLUB
THE STYLISH CHIMINEA Prefer a contemporary look? You can’t go wrong with this cast-iron design to keep you cosy when the sun goes down. KAMINO FIREPLACE, £999, MORSØ
THE DRINKS TROLLEY
Save your guests from having to traipse back into the kitchen whenever they need a top-up by setting up a fully stocked outdoor bar for parties. Thanks to the handy wheels, it can be moved whenever necessary. SKAGERAK FUORI SERVING TROLLEY IN SILVER, £639, HOUSEOLOGY
THE FUTURISTIC GARDEN POD
Keep the party going whatever the weather in this sci-fi-tastic outdoor pod. At 3.6m in diameter, there’s plenty of space and its tent-like connector frame makes it super easy to assemble. THE GARDEN IGLOO 360° DOME WITH PVC WEATHERPROOF
COVER, £849, CUCKOOLAND.COM
THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN Ditch your ugly kettle barbie in favour of this gorgeous stainless steel beauty.
EVA SOLO GAS GRILL WITH BUILT-IN THERMOMETER, £1,395, FORMA HOUSE
THE OUTDOOR SHOWER Give your garden a touch of Ibiza glamour with this sleek and stylish outdoor shower. Simply connect it to a garden hose and you’re ready to rock. SELETTI AQUART LUX OUTDOOR SHOWER, £195, MADE IN DESIGN
THE LUXE HAMMOCK
With room for two (or plenty of space for a solo stretch), this hanging bed has a detachable canopy, all made from UV- and water-resistant material. AMAZONAS TIIPII HAMMOCK BED IN NATURAL WHITE, £299, AMARA
THE GARDEN SPEAKER With a removable stake and LED light, this Bluetooth 360° speaker is ideal for bringing sounds to your lawn. KITSOUND DIGGIT OUTDOOR SPEAKER, £39.99, AMAZON
THE COMPLETE WORKS Dining table, modular sofa, stool, parasol with base, USB light and a stool with hidden ice bucket – this set has it all. CHELMSFORD SIX-SEATER MODULAR RATTAN DINING GARDEN FURNITURE SET, £1,399.30, WYEVALE GARDEN CENTRES