Create a sociable scheme by arranging furniture in a living room-style layout around a coffee table, whether you’re lucky enough to have space for a sofa and a couple of armchairs or intimate seating for two. Side tables will also add to the homely feel, providing useful surfaces for drinks as well as decorative lanterns and candles when the sun goes down.
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Rive Droite bistro tray table in Pomegranate, £30, Garden Trading
Garden string furniture bistro three-piece set in Mint Green, £149.99, Sue Ryder
Balboa iron lantern in Antique Gold, £19.99; Colene bamboo windlight, £17.99; Mardi Gras cushion in Fuchsia and Tangerine, £19.99; Ikat striped cushions in Spice, Teal and Mustard, £12.99 each; Musa Cavendish dwarf plant, £12.99; Lenja Rose stoneware vase, £7.99; Capro candle holder in Brown, £5.99; Inka throw, £29.99; Hilary Yellow stoneware vase, £6.99; Grusha Champagne glass tea light holder, £4.99; Karu four-piece conversational furniture set, £599, all Dobbies