Garden Inspiration
46 articles
Top 10 best garden furniture brands of 2026
Which garden furniture brand is the best? From Hartman to Garden Impressions and Apple Bee: we compare the 10 best garden furniture brands on quality, price and style.
15 August 2026
Installing Garden Lighting: Garden Lights 12V Explained
Install garden lighting yourself with the Garden Lights 12V system: the right transformer and cable, worked examples and a step-by-step guide.
21 July 2026
Garden lighting ideas: 10 ways to light up your garden
10 garden lighting ideas: from path, tree and facade to terrace, steps, pond and balcony. For each spot, the right type of light and an example from the range.
21 July 2026
Japandi garden design: calm, natural tones and furniture (2026)
Japandi garden design: Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian warmth. Colours, materials, suitable furniture, planting, a step-by-step plan and checklist.
6 June 2026
Ibiza garden design: Mediterranean atmosphere and furniture (2026)
Ibiza garden design: white, sand and terracotta, wicker, rope and acacia, olive and lavender, and a parasol in ecru. With a style test, step-by-step plan and checklist.
6 June 2026
Creating a Bohemian Garden: Colours, Furniture and Atmosphere (2026)
Creating a bohemian garden: the colour palette, woven materials, matching furniture, cushions, rugs, plants and warm lighting. With a style test and step-by-step plan.
6 June 2026
Designing a Modern Garden: Colours, Furniture and Tips (2026)
Designing a modern garden? Read which colours, materials and garden furniture suit it best, how to choose lighting and planting, and take the style test.
6 June 2026
Creating a Country Garden: Furniture, Colours and Tips (2026)
Creating a country garden? Discover its key features, colours and materials, suitable wooden furniture, planting, a step-by-step plan, a style test and a checklist.
6 June 2026
Creating an Industrial Garden: Materials, Furniture and Lighting
Creating an industrial garden? Choose a dark palette, combine metal and concrete with wood, and finish with large plants and warm lighting. With a step-by-step plan.
6 June 2026
Best Garden Chair 2026: 5 Top Picks for Every Use
The best garden chairs of 2026: our top pick for dining, stackable, adjustable, for lounging and for leaving outdoors. With specs and FAQ.
29 May 2026
Creating an Outdoor Living Room: Zones, Lighting and Atmosphere (2026)
Thinking of an outdoor living room? Plan it in zones, choose the right lounge set, and finish it off with shade, an outdoor rug, warm lighting and scatter cushions. Tested.
28 May 2026
Best parasols 2026: 8 top picks for garden and balcony
The best parasols of 2026 by situation: all-rounder, small garden, with base, balcony, long table, large terrace and lounge set. With specs, checklist and FAQ.
14 April 2026
Top 10 garden benches of 2026: a great pick for every garden
The 10 best garden benches of 2026, each suited to a different situation: from park bench and wooden bench to lounge bench, bench for the dining table and compact balcony bench.
1 May 2026
Best lounge sets 2026: top 10 for every garden
The best lounge sets of 2026 by type: corner, dining, modular, rope, wicker, acacia, chair-and-sofa and compact. With dimensions, materials, a checklist and FAQ.
2 May 2026
10 tips and ideas for a cosy autumn garden (2026)
How to make your garden cosy in autumn: a sheltered spot, warm lighting, an outdoor rug, cushions in autumn shades, autumn plants and dry cushions.
25 September 2025
Garden Furniture Trends 2026: Materials, Colours and Shapes
Rope, low-maintenance wood look, Centostone, lounge-dining and earth tones: the garden furniture trends of 2026, with examples from the range and tips.
20 September 2025
Veranda, Covered Canopy or Pergola: What's the Difference?
Veranda, covered canopy or pergola? Discover the difference, use our choice test to find what suits your garden, and learn what to look out for regarding roof, location and planning permission.
1 September 2025
Where to Put a Parasol? Sun, Wind and Ground (2026)
Where should you put a parasol? Choose the spot based on the sun at different times of day, the wind and the ground, with the right parasol type and base for each spot.
21 July 2025
Patio Cleaning by Surface: Step-by-Step Guide and Tips
Clean your patio without damage: the right approach for tiles, natural stone, wood and composite, with a step-by-step plan, checklist and mistakes to avoid.
9 July 2025
Building Your Own Outdoor Kitchen: Step-by-Step Guide and Tips (2026)
Thinking of building your own outdoor kitchen? Choose the location and base, build a worktop, place your kamado beside it, and arrange lighting, water and power safely.
12 June 2025
Designing a Garden with a Moodboard: How to Do It (2026)
Designing a garden with a moodboard? Follow the step-by-step plan, find out what belongs on it (colours, materials, furniture, plants, lighting) and take the style test.
5 June 2025
Maintenance-Free Garden? 15 Tips for a Low-Maintenance Garden
A garden with no upkeep at all doesn't exist, but low maintenance certainly does. 15 tips for paving, plants, garden furniture, cushions and timed lighting.
28 May 2025
Cleaning Garden Cushions: Removing Mould, Algae and Stains
How to clean garden cushions with or without a zip: step-by-step instructions, how to treat each stain (mould, green algae, grease, bird droppings), drying them thoroughly and storing them clean.
19 May 2025
Making Your Own Garden Table: Step-by-Step Guide, Timber and Finish
Thinking of making a wooden garden table yourself? Covers design and dimensions, choice of timber, a materials list, a 7-step guide, finishing and the mistakes to avoid.
15 May 2025
Making a Garden Bench Yourself: Step-by-Step Guide, Timber and Dimensions (2026)
Making a garden bench yourself? Find dimensions, timber choice, a list of materials and tools, an 8-step guide, finishing tips and the mistakes best avoided.
1 May 2025
Front Garden Ideas: 10 Tips for a Welcoming Entrance (2026)
10 front garden ideas: an inviting path, lighting by the front door, a bench, pots, a hedge and a fixed spot for bins and bikes.
3 April 2025
Furnishing a patio: ideas for small and large patios
Furnishing a patio? Use the walls for furniture, lighting and greenery, hang shade between the walls and choose the right layout for a small or large patio.
27 March 2025
Getting the Garden Spring-Ready: A Checklist for Furniture and Patio
Getting the garden spring-ready? This checklist helps you bring furniture out of winter, clean each material properly, and get cushions, parasol and lighting ready.
25 February 2025
Storing garden cushions: cushion box, bag, shed or indoors?
Storing garden cushions in a cushion box, cushion bag, shed or indoors? Compare the options, take the choice test and keep your cushions mould-free through the winter.
11 February 2025
Furnishing a Small Back Garden: Ideas and Smart Furniture (2026)
Furnishing a small back garden? Divide your space into zones, choose furniture that takes up little room, and make space with colour, light and greenery going up. With a test.
5 February 2025
Furnishing Your Garden: 11 Tips, a Style Quiz and a Step-by-Step Plan (2026)
Furnishing your garden? Take the style quiz, follow the step-by-step plan and read 11 tips on zones, furniture, shade, lighting and greenery. With examples from our selection.
27 January 2025
Garden furniture in winter: indoors, under a cover or outside?
Store garden furniture indoors, cover it or leave it outside in winter? With a decision table per material, advice without a shed or on a balcony, and a choice test.
9 January 2025
15 Backyard Ideas: How to Get the Most Out of Yours (2026)
15 ideas for a larger backyard: a lounge corner, a dining area, shade, lighting, a cooking spot, water and a play area. With a zoned plan and examples.
31 October 2024
Japanese garden ideas: elements, plants and tips (2026)
Japanese garden ideas: gravel and stones, water, Japanese maple, bamboo and moss, lanterns and tranquillity. With a plant table, a choice test, a step-by-step plan and tips for small gardens.
27 September 2024
Removing green algae from your patio: tiles, wood, joints
Removing green algae from tiles, natural stone, wood and joints: which method suits, high pressure with care, a step-by-step plan and tips to prevent it.
25 September 2024
The Best Garden Sets: Our Top 15!
15 favourite garden sets from our overview of Garden Impressions, grouped by price segment, from compact entry-level options to premium dining sets with teak or sintered stone.
8 September 2026
Best Garden Table 2026: 8 Top Picks by Situation
The best garden tables of 2026 by situation: for 6 people, round, small patio, extendable, for 8 to 10 people or for lounging. With specs and FAQ.
14 May 2026
Best Sun Lounger 2026: Top Picks for Garden, Pool and Balcony
The best sun lounger of 2026 for every situation: light and quick-drying, by the pool, extra comfort or for a small balcony. With specs, a table, tips and FAQ.
20 May 2026
Best Corner Lounge Set 2026: Top 5 for Every Budget
The best corner lounge set of 2026? Our top 5, from entry-level to premium, with dimensions, materials and tips for measuring your corner (left or right) correctly.
27 May 2026
Best Cantilever Parasol 2026: 8 Top Picks by Situation
The best cantilever parasols of 2026 by situation: all-rounder, with base, lightweight, LED, small garden, long table, large terrace and high wind. Plus bases and covers.
2 June 2026
Setting Up Your Balcony: Tips, Furniture and Smart Layouts (2026)
Setting up a balcony? Measure carefully, choose the layout that suits your space, and plan for shade, privacy and atmosphere. With tests, furniture, common mistakes and a checklist.
19 June 2026Best lounge set for a small garden or balcony: 7 recommendations
The 7 best compact lounge sets for a small garden or balcony, from two lounge chairs to a corner set measuring 240.5 cm. With dimensions, a floor space table and a checklist.
28 June 2026
Outdoor Rug for the Patio: Size, Material and Care
Which size outdoor rug suits your lounge set or dining table? Find out what to look for in material, rain, ground surface and care, and how to store the rug over winter.
11 July 2026
Garden Decor Ideas: 12 Tips for an Atmospheric Garden (2026)
12 garden decor ideas, from outdoor rugs and scatter cushions to pots, lighting, mirrors and water. With a quick test to help you decide where to start and tips for each garden style.
10 July 2026
Creating Ambience with Garden Lighting: 6 Principles for Your Garden
Creating ambience with garden lighting: work in layers of task, accent and mood lighting, choose warm light, allow for darkness, and switch in groups.
9 July 2026
The Best Garden Sets of 2026: Our Top 10
Looking for the perfect garden set? In this top 10, we review the best choice in each category (4/6/8 people, extendable, round, teak, sintered stone, stackable, budget, premium) from our Garden Impressions range.
8 September 2026