Create a colourful hotspot
Banish conventional white furniture for good and embrace the season’s passion for punchy colour.
“This season, we’re becoming decidedly braver in our outdoor furniture choices,” says Vicky Angell, outdoor living buyer at John Lewis.
“Although woven and wooden textures continue to be very popular, we’re seeing an increasing demand for outdoor pieces that inject a ‘pop’ of vibrant colour into gardens.
“Contemporary furniture designs are Copasetoftwogardendining in citrus green, £179, Made.com
chairs increasingly in demand, and this trend is personified by our cheerful Salsa collection – a playful outdoor furniture range in six different summer hues,” she adds. Patio project: Avoid a matchymatchy look and pick colourful individual pieces of furniture rather than a single set.
Alternatively, jazz up old furniture by painting it in bright hues – maybe paint each chair a different colour – or opt for softer but fashionable ice-cream shades. A gaily printed umbrella, patterned cushions and a throw will complete the look.