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Furnish your

outdoors

Get your outdoor space ready for warmer weather with the right furniture
and furnishings with John Lewis & Partners. John Lewis Chunky Weave 5-seater garden corner sofa, John Lewis Orangery melamine side plate, set of 4, £12
£1,599; Ivyline Artisan firepit bowl, £299

s our days are getting longer and From garden chairs and sofas to matching bistro
warmer weather is on the horizon, get sets, there is a wide variety of garden furniture
A your outdoor space ready for alfresco to choose from. A garden bench can provide
dining and relaxing days outside. Whatever a space for a moment of reflection. Loungers
the size of your space, make it comfortable are easy to move around your garden, while a
and inviting with the right furniture and parasol, pergola or gazebo gives you protection
furnishings. from the sun and a relaxing place to chill out.

When designing your outdoor space begin by Add softness, pattern and colour to your
considering your site, sunlight and prevailing outdoor spaces with fabrics. Cushions, curtains,
winds. What time of day you would like to rugs and pouffes are all available in outdoor
use your garden, and whether it is for work, fabrics, and regular cushions
relaxation, fun or all of the above. and throws can also be inside, an outdoor rug will really help to zone a
brought outside on sunny seating or entertaining area.
days for comfort. As with
A garden room can let you use your outdoor
space while protecting you from the While outdoor fabrics are made to be resistant
elements, whether you envision a calming to fading in the sun and to a light rain shower,
retreat, a versatile space for entertaining they need to be covered or stored away during
guests or a functional workspace distanced heavy rain.
from the distractions of your home. Our
summer houses provide a charming escape, As dusk falls, illuminate your exterior seating
perfect for enjoying your garden in comfort area with outdoor wall or table lamps. Add
and style. Or perhaps you need a classic decorative lighting to add depth at night,
garden shed to provide storage for your accentuate a favourite garden feature with
tools, equipment, and seasonal items. a spotlight or uplighter, and adorn your trees
with outdoor tree lights for a celebratory
Above: Mona 4-seater corner garden sofa, £1199; Mona cluster nesting round garden coffee tables, set of 2, £299; Braided John Lewis ANYDAY Acacia wood atmosphere. Path or security lighting will ease
indoor/outdoor rug, £200; Lisbon stripe indoor/outdoor cushion, £18; Lisbon townhouse indoor/outdoor cushion, £18; foldable garden steamer chair, £199 navigating after dark.
Diagonal check indoor/outdoor cushion, £15
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