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Arranging garden furniture seems easy, but the more you reassemble the pieces, the more you realise you need a guide like this. We’ve put together these tips to help you find the best arrangement and work it out around your patio or garden. Ready?
Sun-Kissed Spot
Positioning your patio furniture in a sunlit area can lift your mood while you’re there. A south or southeast-facing direction is perfect because it catches the sun from its rise in the east to its setting in the west. With nice weather, you’ll probably want to spend more time outdoors, perhaps enjoying your morning coffee. It’s a great setup if you enjoy slow mornings or just love soaking up the sun.
A rattan dining set is perfect for open-air meals, while a sun lounger or hammock is ideal for relaxation or sunbathing. The synthetic rattan material is designed to be water and UV-resistant, meaning it won’t fade in the sun or get damaged when left outdoors year-round.
Note: Enjoy your sun-kissed retreat while staying protected! Remember to apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses for your comfort and convenience.
Shaded and Secluded
The sun can be intense, especially in summer, and you don’t want to let it keep you from enjoying those beautiful days. The solution? Turn your patio or deck into a cool refuge. You don’t need to stash your furniture away in the shed — just add a large parasol umbrella for a portable shade!
Consider placing your garden dining furniture set under a pergola for a permanent solution. This structure attaches to your home, providing shade with its open walls and flat roof while letting in a breeze. A gazebo might be a better choice if you’re looking for a separate outdoor retreat.
Learn more about these options in our guide, ‘Garden Shades Explained: Gazebos, Pergolas, Arbours’.
Tucked in the Corner
The corner parts of many gardens are often overlooked, but with corner garden furniture placed there, they won’t be anymore! An L-shaped sofa, like the Rattan Effect 5-seater Corner Sofa & Table Set, is a great example. This design offers ample seating for multiple people and makes good use of space.
Install outdoor lighting around the area to give an illusion of spaciousness. Place lights along the edges or near plants and furniture to brighten the corners and create a sense of openness.
If you want to make your corner space beautiful and functional, check out our super corner garden ideas for more inspiration.
Multi-Zone Seating
A multi-zone seating arrangement is a smart way to make your outdoor space more useful. It lets you set up different areas for dining, relaxing, or hanging out, so each space has its own purpose. This helps you use your garden or patio more effectively and make the most of your space.
You can set up a dining area with a table and chairs for meals, a separate lounging zone with a sectional sofa, and perhaps a play area for kids or a quiet nook for reading. Different flooring materials, like tiles or rugs, and planters, such as tall planters or rows of plants, are great for creating barriers between zones.
We hope these tips and ideas help you arrange your outdoor furniture in a way that welcomes you and your visitors, whether for relaxation or entertainment!
Check out ‘25 Small Garden Furniture Ideas for Your Humble Space’ and see which types of furniture you can use on your patio.
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