It’s March already, can you believe it? It seems like summer is fast approaching and we’re already eagerly anticipating the warmer, sunnier weather set to arrive in the next few months. While it’s only spring, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about sprucing up your garden for the summer months. Most of us will likely be staying put this summer instead of jetting off to the nearest tropical paradise, which is why it is especially important to start investing in some statement garden furniture pieces now. Garden furniture is already hitting the shelves with chairs, tables, fire pit tables, loungers, and garden sets all likely to sell out. To avoid any disappointment, EZ Living Furniture has put together this comprehensive buyer’s guide to help you quickly and easily choose the best garden furniture for your outdoor space.

Montpellier Acacia Dining Table & 6 Chair Garden Set at EZ Living Furniture.

Garden Sets

The benefits of owning a garden set are endless. You can accommodate large groups of family and friends and host garden parties at a moment’s notice. When crafted from rattan, and they usually are, they will remain with you for years to come when properly cared for. Investing in garden furniture sets will save you time and effort because you won’t need to search for matching individual pieces because you already have the complete set. Usually on the larger side, you would ideally need a wide and open space to accommodate these stunning pieces.

The Montpellier Acacia Dining Table & 6 Chair Set above offers a more formal and contemporary dining experience when compared to some of the more casual lounge sets available. You can host up to 6 guests on comfortable padded seats and for hours at a time, safe in the knowledge that no one will arise from their chairs with a sore behind.

Ashbury Grey Corner Garden Set With Firepit Table at EZ Living Furniture.

Corner Garden Sets

A key benefit of a corner garden set is that they provide ample seating for family and friends and take up less floor space than, say, a couple of separate garden sofas or sets with various garden chairs. If you don’t require all those extra seats for guests, that’s ok too, use this additional space to kick up your feet or take a little nap. Corner garden sets also encourage socialising between guests, so if you have some socially awkward people in your life, this could be the perfect icebreaker. Some corner garden sets can even include ice buckets or a fire pit in the centre of the table for those warmer days and colder nights.

The Bordeaux Corner Garden Set With Rising Table above is great for a patio, deck, or terrace. Because of its corner configuration, it is perfect for soaking up the sun in those smaller areas. It features useful side tables on each end of the garden set and has a separate coffee table for resting your refreshments.

Porto Garden Chairs & table at EZ Living Furniture.

Garden Table & Chairs

Purchasing a garden table and chairs separately from one another offers a great deal of flexibility. You are not restricted in terms of style and can play around with various sizes, shapes, and colours. Choose from a square, rectangular, oval, or round table. Do make sure that the chair’s legs and table’s legs do not interfere with one another and that the chair can easily slide under the garden table. This is the time when measuring is key.

The Porto Garden Chairs and Porto Table above are elegantly sleek in their design. The chair boasts black legs and a curved rope seat, while the teak table adds a perfect contrast with its dark wood appearance. You can also pair this chair with many of our other garden tables to create a unique and eyecatching outdoor feature.

Flores 2 Wicker Chairs & Acacia Table & garden set at EZ Living Furniture.

Bistro Sets

Bistro sets or patio sets often include 2-4 chairs and one small table. Balconies, patios, and space-deficient areas would benefit the most from a bistro set and would add a stylish statement to any outdoor area.

The Flores Bistro Set above is a relatively small garden furniture set yet it still features two armchairs with rope designs and a acacia wood table, which is all you need to relax fully in the summer sunshine.

Milano Cube Set with 4 Rattan Chairs & 4 Stools With Table at EZ Living Furniture.

Cube Sets

Cube sets are relatively new to the garden set game. They are aptly named as they refer to the cube-shaped seats that can be tucked in under the table for space-saving purposes. They are ideal for larger group settings and each person will have access to their own individual garden chair. If you’re looking to make the most out of your garden space, this is the garden set for you.

The Milano Cube Set above has 4 regular garden dining chairs and 4 cube-style stools. This set has been designed to hold the stools underneath the chairs, and then the chairs can be pushed underneath the table to create a neat cube.

Fiji Light Grey Egg Lounge Chair at EZ Living Furniture.

Egg Chairs

Egg chairs have multiple uses which is why most of us will invest in these staple pieces. They can be used both indoors and outdoors and while their primary function is to act as a comfortable seat to lounge on, they can offer so much more.

Read: The Ultimate Egg Chair Buyer's Guide to discover all that egg chairs have to offer.

The Fiji Egg Chair above is the perfect finishing touch for any outdoor or indoor space. The Fiji enables you to relax in great style and because of its shape, it invites you to take a little nap too! The attached canopy is unique to the Fiji and it’s not a common feature in alternative egg chairs. This will shield you from the sun when you need it the most.

Granada Light Brown Wicker Sun Lounger at EZ Living Furniture.

Sun Loungers

Sun loungers are a great option for those looking to kick back and relax. Sun loungers typically feature an ergonomic design and multiple reclining options, meaning you can lay down for a snooze or sit up and read a book or magazine.

The Granada Sun Lounger features an adjustable back, perfect for snoozing, sunbathing, or reading. If you’re looking to lay outside soaking up the sun for hours on end, a sun lounger is the best item of garden furniture for you. The Granada is crafted from polyurethane rattan, which means that it is super durable and weather resistant.

Alhambra Beige Hanging Outdoor Parasol at EZ Living Furniture.

Accessories

Parasols are essential. Although we like to think that we are fully capable of sitting out in the sun for extended periods, the reality is, we’re not. We live in a relatively mild climate and we’re just not able for it. We’re more used to the rain. When the sun gets a little too much for us, we’re reluctant to go back inside, after all, we sit inside most of the time when it is pouring rain. So, what’s the alternative? A parasol. Simply perch yourself under a parasol and get some much-needed shade from the blistering heat.

The Alhambra Parasol featured above is large enough to shelter a whole host of people from the sweltering sun. When placed above a buffet table, a parasol can offer shade to stop your food from spoiling.

While parasols are essential, so too are covers. Don’t forget to also invest in well-made garden furniture covers to protect your items from the elements.

Rattan material.

Materials

Synthetic Rattan: is popular among garden furniture because of its weatherproof capabilities. It’s stylish, long-lasting and low maintenance. It is unaffected by sun, rain, and UV rays, but if you still feel a little uneasy about wear and tear, you could move these indoors or simply cover them when not in use.

Metal: will support bigger weights and is usually used as a base for most garden furniture. Rusting is a concern as with any metal type, aluminium included. To avoid any corrosion, keep these items indoors when not in use or cover them.

Wood: is vulnerable to sunlight and moisture…usually. It will require regular upkeep, especially if your wooden garden furniture is kept outdoors all year long. Teak is the most durable of all woods.

Leaf Garden Chair & Footstool Set at EZ Living Furniture.

There is so much to consider when purchasing garden furniture, so we hope this guide has made it a little easier for you.

For even more information, don’t forget to read our Ultimate Guide To Garden Furniture here.

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