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Best classic garden set
Porthallow 4-Seater Sofa Set
The classic Porthallow set from Garden Trading includes a two-seater sofa, two generous armchairs and a matching coffee table, each with a sturdy but simple slatted frame. The natural acacia wood will weather to a pleasing silver-grey if left untreated, though oiling annually will preserve its warm honey tone. Discreet covers are available to protect your set during harsher winter months.
Features at a GlanceAvailable in the setTwo-seater sofa, 2 x armchairs, coffee tableMaterialsAcacia woodColours availableNatural, grey
Best for colour lovers
Aluminium 4-Seater Garden Lounge Set
A well-priced set from John Lewis (just £999 for all four pieces), with a sage green and ticking combo that wouldn’t feel out of place in an English rose garden. The curved legs and scrolled arms only add to its character.
Powder-coated aluminium is the sensible choice for a permanent fixture – it won’t rust, won’t need oiling and can be left out through the year.
Features at a GlanceAvailable in the setTwo-seater sofa, 2 x armchairs, coffee tableMaterialsAluminium, polyesterColours availableGreen, black, taupe
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Best corner set
Roma 5-Seater Corner Lounge Set
This 5-seater acacia corner sofa complete with matching coffee table is from the ever reliable Dusk. The rope weave detailing feels lighter and more modern than solid wood, and its cushion back is designed for sink-in comfort.
The Olefin upholstery is a practical homeowner’s best friend – the material is solution-dyed rather than surface-printed, to resist fading. Its L-shaped configuration seats five comfortably and suits a corner of a terrace or walled garden where a conventional sofa plus chairs arrangement might feel either cramped.
Features at a GlanceAvailable in the setSofa, coffee tableMaterialsAcacia woodColours availableNatural
The luxury pick
Cintre Sofa in Natural Teak
The carved wavy back is reason enough to love this garden sofa from OKA – it references the sinuous timber fretwork of classic Lutyens garden furniture. Solid teak is the gold standard for outdoor hardwood – left untreated it silvers gracefully, oiled it stays honey-warm, and either way it will outlast most things around it.
At £2,771 for the sofa alone, this is unambiguously a long-term investment, and the matching armchair and coffee table are sold separately.
Features at a GlanceAvailable in the setSofa, armchair, coffee tableMaterialsTeakColours availableNatural
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4-Seater Wilmot Garden Sofa Set
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The angled legs and sloped arms give this La Redoute set a mid-century character that stands apart from the more conventional slatted-back garden furniture at this price. The woven rope backrests – visible on the reverse of the chairs – add a layer of texture without complicating the overall line.
Acacia in this pale, limed finish will suit gardens where the planting leans towards silvery or grey-green tones, and it works particularly well against pale stone walls.
Features at a GlanceAvailable in the set2-seater sofa, 2 x armchairs, coffee tableMaterialsAcacia woodColours availableGrey
Best modular garden set
Habitat Wooden Garden Sofa Set
The real selling point of Habitat’s corner sofa and coffee table set is its modularity – sections can be reconfigured as needed, which makes it unusually adaptable.
The oak-stained Acacia has a clean, Scandinavian character that suits informal garden settings, and the built-in end platforms are a handy addition. Worth noting that at this price point annual treatment with a wood oil will significantly extend the life of the frame.
Features at a GlanceAvailable in the setCorner sofa, coffee tableMaterialsAcacia woodColours availableNatural
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Best striped design
Emerson 3-Seater Garden Sofa in Awning Stripe
There is nothing more quintessentially English than red and white ticking, which evokes images of summer fêtes and strawberries and cream. The spindle backrest and peg detailing on this classic garden sofa from Rowen & Wren give it a heritage quality, and its FSC-certified solid teak frame will only improve with age.
The three-seater is priced at £1,998, with a matching two-seater and armchair sold separately, which makes it an investment buy for many summers to come.
Features at a GlanceAvailable in the set3-seater sofa, 2-seater sofa, coffee tableMaterialsTeakColours availableRed striped, plain red, plain green
Best bargain
Rattan-effect 4 Seater Modular Garden Set
A compact garden set from B&Q with a low-profile, armless design and neat footprint that is perfect for small gardens.
The rattan-effect weave is synthetic rather than natural, which means it won’t crack or fade in the same way as real rattan, and requires little more than an occasional wipe down.
At £475 for the full four-piece set, it’s the most affordable option on our list.
Features at a GlanceAvailable in the set2-seater sofa, 2 x armchairs, coffee tableMaterialsSteel, synthetic rattan, acacia woodColours availableNatural
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Green Boucle 5-Seater Garden Sofa Set
The radiating rope detailing on the arms and back is the defining feature of Next’s 5-seater garden sofa set. The fan-shaped weave gives the set a sculptural quality that belies its price tag.
The boucle upholstery is an interesting material choice – the looped texture reads as an indoor fabric, far more inviting than standard outdoor flat-weave, though it will need more careful drying after rain.
Features at a GlanceAvailable in the set3-seater sofa, 2 x armchairs, coffee tableMaterialsMetal, ropeColours availableGreen, grey
Rachel Edwards is the Style & Interiors Editor for Country Living and House Beautiful, covering all things design and decoration, with a special interest in small space inspiration, vintage and antique shopping, and anything colour related. Her work has been extensively translated by Elle Japan and Elle Decor Spain. Rachel has spent over a decade in the furniture and homeware industry as a writer, FF&E designer, and for many years as Marketing Manager at cult design retailer, Skandium. She has a BA in French and Italian from Royal Holloway and an MA in Jounalism from Kingston University. Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelaed
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