What are the garden furniture trends for 2026? If you browse this year's range, a few clear lines keep coming back. Woven rope on aluminium frames, tabletops that look like wood or stone but need no maintenance, sets you can both dine and lounge on, and warm colours such as taupe and sand instead of only black and grey. In this article you'll read which eight trends we see in the range, what they mean in practice and which furniture suits them. You'll also see how to apply a trend without redesigning your whole garden.
In short: the biggest trends in the 2026 range are rope as weave, low-maintenance wood look (Vironwood), Centostone tabletops, lounge-dining and modular sets. Colours are getting warmer: taupe, sand and terracotta. And the garden is increasingly becoming an outdoor living room with rugs, cushions and lighting. Not sure which trend suits you? Take the short quiz.
The 2026 trends at a glance
This overview is based on what we see in the garden furniture range: which materials, colours and layouts keep returning in new collections. So these aren't predictions, but observations of what you can buy right now.
| Trend | What you see | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Rope | Woven cord on aluminium | Soft and luxurious |
| Wood look | Vironwood and teak look | Warm, low maintenance |
| Centostone | Tops in ceramic or stone look | Sleek and practical |
| Lounge-dining | Sofa with dining table | One set for everything |
| Modular | Loose, movable parts | Changing layouts |
| Earth tones | Taupe, sand, terracotta | A calm, warm garden |
| Light wood | Acacia whitewash, terrazzo | Japandi and Ibiza |
| Outdoor living room | Rug, cushions, mood lighting | Sitting outside for longer |
1. Rope as weave
Rope is woven cord stretched around an aluminium frame, usually on the backrests and armrests. In the range you see it on lounge sets, dining armchairs and garden chairs, in colours such as taupe, natural, grey sand and dark grey. It gives a soft, almost textile look, while the frame underneath stays light and low maintenance.
A good example is the Corsano: a spacious corner sofa with an anthracite aluminium frame and sides of taupe rope in an open weave pattern. Thanks to the trapezoid corner and the middle element, there's plenty of room in the corner too.
Corsano rope lounge corner sofa
Want to know exactly what rope is and how it holds up? Read what is rope?, rope or wicker and how to maintain rope garden furniture. The full range is at rope lounge sets.
2. Low-maintenance wood look
Real wood stays beautiful, but it needs oil and attention, and it greys if you do nothing. That's why the range features many pieces that combine the look of wood with an aluminium frame and a top or finish you don't need to treat. The best known is Vironwood: a low-maintenance plastic with the look of teak. You'll also come across teak look, a wood-look finish on aluminium.
The Edison oval garden table is an example: a light brown Vironwood top with a wood grain texture on a taupe aluminium frame.
Edison oval garden table 220 x 115 cm
Teramon lounge table with Vironwood
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Lowland Ø120 cm in teak look
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Allasio with Vironwood top
View set →You can read more about the material in what is Vironwood? and what is polywood?. If you're torn between wood look and real wood, aluminium or teak can help.
3. Centostone tabletops
A second material you're seeing more and more is Centostone. According to the product information, it is comparable to ceramic, but more compact and stronger. The top is scratch- and heat-resistant and doesn't absorb moisture, so a glass or a wet bottle leaves no ring. The colour Napoli sand comes up often in the range: a sandy stone look that suits the earth tones of trend 6.
The Scotland combines such a Centostone top with an aluminium frame and is listed in the specifications as All Weather.
Scotland garden table 230 x 115 cm
To find out how to keep such a top clean, read Centostone garden table: what is it and how do you maintain it?
A trend you notice every day is a trend that lasts. A table top without rings or a frame you only clean with a bit of soapy water still feels like a good choice after five summers. A fashion colour maybe not.
4. Lounge-dining: eating and lounging in one
More and more sets in the range combine a lounge sofa with a dining table at an in-between height. The idea: you no longer need a separate garden dining set and lounge set, but one place where you eat and then stay sitting. That saves a lot of space on an average terrace.
The Monti shows what that looks like: a corner sofa with a taupe aluminium frame and rope in grey sand, plus a medium-height aluminium table. You place the middle element to the left or right of the corner.
Monti dining lounge set 5-piece
Do bear in mind: a lounge-dining set sits more upright than a real lounge sofa and lower than a regular dining table. You can read how to choose the right seat and table height in buying a dining lounge set. Not sure whether you want one set or two? Then read lounge set or garden set: what suits you. The range is at dining lounge sets and lounge-dining tables.
5. Modular and flexible
A modular set consists of loose parts: corner elements, middle elements and sometimes a stool. You can arrange them in an L, in a row or separately, and extend them later. In the range you see this not only with large lounge sets, but also with corner sets that have a movable middle element. That way you decide yourself which side the long side goes on.
The Teramon is an example: four loose pieces, with the middle element fitting either left or right of the corner.
Teramon corner lounge set 4-piece
Moving house or a renovation?
Then choose a set with loose parts. If the corner no longer fits later on, you can arrange the parts in a row or split them across two spots. Read more in buying a modular lounge set or browse modular lounge sets.
6. Earth tones: taupe, sand and terracotta
Carbon black and anthracite are still everywhere, but alongside them the range features many warmer colours. Frames in taupe, cushions in sand and desert sand, rope in grey sand and accents in terracotta. These shades make a terrace feel calmer and go well with greenery, wood look and natural stone.
You don't have to buy a new set straight away for this. A rug in old sand or a few terracotta scatter cushions bring the same mood to an existing black or grey set.
Preci lounge set in taupe
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Tilo outdoor rug old sand
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Terracotta scatter cushion
View cushion →Combining colours is easier with a plan. Read garden design with a moodboard or browse the decorative cushions.
7. Light wood, whitewash and terrazzo
Alongside aluminium, the range also includes sets in acacia wood with a light whitewash, often combined with rope and sandy-coloured cushions. That light, natural look suits the Japandi and Ibiza styles. One detail you see in this context is terrazzo: a tabletop with small pieces of stone in a light base.
The Santos is a lounge dining set with an acacia whitewash frame, taupe rope and an acacia table.
Santos lounge dining set 5-piece right-facing
Acacia is real wood, so it needs more attention than aluminium or Vironwood. To find out how to care for it, read treating wooden garden furniture. For inspiration on this style, see how to create a Japandi garden and how to create an Ibiza garden.
8. The garden as an outdoor living room
The last trend isn't about one piece of furniture, but about how you arrange the garden. What you're used to indoors you now see outside too: a rug under the seating area, scatter cushions, a side table and layered lighting. The terrace then feels like a room and you stay out longer, even when it cools down in the evening.
You can read step by step how to build up zones, lighting and atmosphere in setting up an outdoor living room. For lighting there is mood lighting and garden lighting ideas.
Trend materials compared
Many trends revolve around materials. This is how they relate to each other:
| Material | Look | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium (powder-coated) | Sleek, light | Soapy water, otherwise little |
| Rope | Soft, textile | Lukewarm water, soft brush |
| Vironwood and teak look | Warm, like wood | Damp cloth, no oil |
| Centostone | Stone or ceramic | Wipe down, no rings |
| Acacia wood | Natural, light | Treat now and then |
For a broader comparison, read which garden furniture is the most sustainable.
Which trend suits you?
You don't have to follow all the trends at once. Answer three questions and see which trend you're best off starting with.
Which 2026 garden furniture trend will you start with?
What annoys you most about your terrace right now?
- A lounge set and a dining set that take up too much space together
- Hard chairs you can't sit on for long
- A table top with rings, stains or grey marks
- A layout that no longer fits my terrace
Which picture would you pin to your moodboard?
- A sofa in a corner around a dining table
- A deep sofa with woven sides
- A long table with a sandy-coloured stone top
- Loose elements you arrange in an L or in a row
What would you replace first?
- My two sets for one set that does everything
- My lounge sofa
- My dining table
- Nothing all at once, I'd rather build up step by step
Lounge-dining suits you. One set where you eat and lounge makes your terrace calmer and more spacious. Pay attention to the seat height and table height.
Rope suits you. A lounge set with woven rope feels soft and looks warm, while the aluminium frame needs little maintenance.
A Centostone or Vironwood table top suits you. You get the look of stone or wood without rings, oil or sanding.
Modular suits you. With loose parts you can adjust the layout when your terrace changes, and you can extend it later.
| Your situation | Trend | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Small terrace, one set | Lounge-dining | Monti |
| Mostly lounging | Rope | Corsano |
| Eating outdoors a lot | Centostone | Scotland |
| Wood look, no oil | Vironwood | Edison |
| Terrace still changing | Modular | Teramon |
| Japandi or Ibiza | Light wood | Santos |
Looking for a complete lounge set and want to compare models side by side? See the best lounge sets of 2026. Not sure what type of furniture you're looking for yet? Use the selection guide.
Applying trends in 4 steps
Don't start with the trend, but with your terrace. What's in the way, what do you never use, what needs too much maintenance? That's where your first purchase lies.
A frame in carbon black, anthracite or taupe with sand-coloured cushions suits almost any style. That way you can still go in any direction later.
If you don't want to do anything, choose aluminium, rope, Vironwood or Centostone. If looking after wood is no problem for you, acacia is an option too.
An outdoor rug, scatter cushions in earth tones and mood lighting are the quickest way to bring an existing set into the 2026 trend.
- I've written down what isn't working on my terrace right now
- I've measured the terrace, including walking space
- I know whether I want to eat, lounge or both
- I've chosen a material that suits my maintenance wishes
- I've chosen a colour base: black, anthracite or taupe
- I've looked for an outdoor rug and cushions to go with the set
- I've found a place for the cushions for when it rains
How to follow the trends smartly
- Choose trends you notice every day, such as less maintenance, over fashion colours
- Add colour with cushions and a rug: those are easy to swap
- Don't combine more than two or three materials in one seating area
- Measure your terrace first: a trendy set that doesn't fit is never a good buy
Common mistakes
Replacing everything at once
Buying a new set, a new table and new accessories all at once is expensive, and you only find out afterwards whether they work together. Start with the item that bothers you most.
Confusing wood look with real wood
Vironwood and teak look resemble wood, but they aren't. They need no oil and don't grey. So don't treat them like wood either: a damp cloth is enough.
Buying a lounge-dining set to sink deep into
A lounge-dining sofa sits more upright than a real lounge sofa. If you mainly want to stretch out, choose a low lounge set.
Leaving cushions outside
Even trendy cushions in earth tones are usually water-resistant, not waterproof. Store them dry and read what to do about fading caused by the sun.
Tip: consider your garden style
Trends work best when they suit your garden. A rope set in taupe fits well in a modern garden, light acacia wood in a rural garden or a Japandi garden.
Frequently asked questions
What are the garden furniture trends for 2026?
In the 2026 range you can see eight clear lines: rope weaving on aluminium, low-maintenance wood look such as Vironwood, tabletops in Centostone, lounge-dining sets where you both dine and lounge, modular sets, earth tones such as taupe and sand, light wood with a whitewash finish and terrazzo, and the garden as an outdoor living room with rugs, cushions and mood lighting.
Which colours are on trend for garden furniture in 2026?
Alongside carbon black and anthracite, the range features plenty of taupe frames, sand-coloured cushions and terracotta accents. These earth tones combine easily with wood look, rope and greenery. If you prefer a calm look, choose a neutral frame and add colour with scatter cushions and an outdoor rug.
Is Vironwood a good alternative to real wood?
According to the product information, Vironwood is a low-maintenance plastic with the look of teak. You get the warm wood look without oiling, sanding or greying. A table such as the Edison combines a Vironwood top with an aluminium frame. If you love the real grain and patina of wood, then real wood remains a different experience.
Why do you see so many tables with a Centostone top?
According to the product information, Centostone is comparable to ceramic, but more compact and stronger. The top is scratch- and heat-resistant and does not absorb moisture, so no rings form. That makes it a practical choice for a table that stays outdoors a lot, such as the Scotland or the round Lowland.
Is a lounge-dining set better than a lounge set and a dining set?
On a terrace with room for only one set, yes: you eat and lounge in the same spot. A lounge-dining set does sit more upright than a proper lounge sofa and lower than a regular dining table. If you have space for two zones and want to sink deep into your seat, a separate lounge set and dining set remain the better choice.
How do you follow the trends without buying everything new?
Start with what is easy to swap: an outdoor rug, scatter cushions in earth tones and mood lighting. Then replace the part that bothers you most, for example a tabletop that gets rings or a set that no longer fits your terrace. Then choose materials that last, so you don't have to start over every year.
