outdoor living
If you want your garden to be more than a football pitch for the kids, our outdoor living guide will help you turn any plot into another room of the house
outdoor living
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B&M has nailed 2025's breakout garden furniture trend - it's one of the most affordable and stylish I've seen
Get the luxe look for less
By Kezia Reynolds
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30 garden seating ideas – from outdoor sofas to garden chairs, make sure you and your guests can sit and relax in style
This is how to sit comfortably and stylishly in your outdoor space
By Amy Cutmore
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I found a treasure-trove of designer-look garden furniture at La Redoute - 6 chic standouts
Give your garden that high-end look
By Sara Hesikova
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9 best gas BBQs in the UK for easy alfresco cooking, tried and tested
Searching for the best gas BBQ on the market? These are our favourites
By Molly Cleary
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Best BBQs to level up your summer grilling, tried and tested in real gardens
The very best BBQs out there, reviewed and approved by the Ideal Home team
By Molly Cleary
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How to choose outdoor furniture for your garden or patio – experts reveal the 7 things to look out for when shopping for garden furniture
Experts share the only checklist you'll need when shopping for outdoor furniture
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Lidl garden range includes a genius hack to instantly make a patio look more expensive – and it's only £17
Is your patio decking looking a little tired? We suggest you head to your nearest Lidl right away
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 easy tricks you can do this weekend to make your outdoor furniture look brand new
Bring life back into your outdoor furniture with these tricks and tips
By Ciéra Cree
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Aldi's BBQ top pizza oven is back in time for summer – and it's even cheaper than last year
Any budding dough-spinners would be foolish to miss out on this bargain buy
By Kezia Reynolds
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George Home's curved garden furniture collection has nailed this year’s hottest seating trend – these are our top picks from the collection
It's both comfortable and stylish
By Kezia Reynolds
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Habitat is selling the perfect lookalike for IKEA’s stylish garden furniture set – and it’s £870 cheaper!
IKEA's HAVSTEN outdoor furniture is sleek and stylish but not cheap by any means – but we've found an alternative
By Sara Hesikova
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How to reuse old pillows in the garden – 7 genius ways to repurpose yours
Don't throw your old pillows away! Instead, set them to work in your garden...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Social media can’t get enough of the striking Dunelm Santorini egg chair - but I’ve found a cheaper alternative at QVC that looks just as good
QVC seriously needs to be on your radar for some of the best stylish and comfortable garden furniture this summer
By Kezia Reynolds
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Covered deck ideas — 10 ways to create a seamless indoor-outdoor living area
Create a sheltered spot in your garden with these beautiful covered decking ideas
By Katie Garrett
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George Home is bringing the disco trend to the garden with their stunning £16 planters - I'm seeing them all over social media
Not only is this a playful garden trend, but disco ball planters will add extra shine to your outdoor spaces
By Kezia Reynolds
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This George Home garden furniture set sold out in days last year – it’s back in stock, but be quick before it’s gone again!
And it's the perfect lookalike for a designer cult favourite that's five times more expensive
By Sara Hesikova
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I've spent hours tracking down the best garden furniture deals on offer right now to save you money ahead of summer
From Argos to John Lewis, these are the best outdoor furniture offers I could find
By Sara Hesikova
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Aldi’s sellout spa pool has returned for 2025 — at £250, it's one of the cheapest models we’ve seen
Summer has officially arrived early...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Habitat has teamed up with cult brand Scion to give garden furniture a retro flair - these are the pieces to add to basket now
With three classic prints to choose from, the Habitat x Scion garden furniture range will add a splash of colour to your garden this summer
By Kezia Reynolds
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Ninja's new Artisan pizza oven is sleeker than the brand's sellout Woodfire product and £150 cheaper
Making pizza at home just got an upgrade
By Molly Cleary
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Gtech's HeatWave patio heater is a brilliant wall-mounted option if you're looking to heat a small space (and fast)
It's affordable and delivers quick results
By Sophie King
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Gozney has unveiled a brand new portable pizza oven — one which actually cools down fast enough to take out and about
With the Tread, Gozney says you can create a 'pop-up kitchen' anywhere
By Molly Cleary
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Sarah Raven's new dahlia collection with Cath Kidston guarantees a designer-worthy cut flower garden, even for beginners
Choose from five beautiful collections
By Sophie King
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Do you need to clean a patio in winter? Paving experts say it’s key to avoiding these 3 expensive (and potentially dangerous) consequences
Have you cleaned your patio yet this winter?
By Lauren Bradbury
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Decorating the outside of your house with Christmas lights? These are the 8 things experts want you to know before you start
Give your home a warm and welcoming feel by illuminating its exterior with twinkling lights, whatever the season
By Holly Reaney
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These are the 4 things I wish I knew before buying outdoor solar lights, so you don’t make the same mistakes I did
Outdoor solar lights can be both effective and aesthetic, but only if you buy the right ones
By Lauren Bradbury
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Can you put battery-operated lights outside in winter? The dos and don’ts to follow if you want to successfully brighten up your garden
Battery-operated outdoor lights can really shine in winter… within reason
By Lauren Bradbury