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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Habitat's solar ball light nails this year’s breakout outdoor lighting trend - this is how to style it at home
This stunning lamp is easy to style
By Kezia Reynolds
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DIY outdoor furniture ideas – 13 ways to get creative and personalise your garden without breaking the bank
Want to save some money on your garden furniture and exercise some creativity at the same time? These DIY outdoor furniture ideas have got you covered
By Lisa Fazzani
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B&Q’s new wireless lamp is the perfect lookalike for Pooky’s popular Scoon lamp – and it’s only £15!
If you like Pooky’s Scoon wireless lamp, you’ll love B&Q’s new lookalike selling for a fifth of the original price
By Sara Hesikova
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How to make a home office work in your garden – the positioning, planting and pathway tips to know
Make your office sit beautifully within your outdoor space
By Camilla Phelps
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Having a BBQ this bank holiday? Garden experts say this is the only place you should put it if you want to keep your garden birds safe
Your garden wildlife will appreciate it if you stick to this rule
By Kezia Reynolds
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Can you attach a pergola to a house? What you need to know if you want to achieve that seamless flow between inside and out
Attaching a pergola to a house can transform the way you use your garden, however, there are some key things to consider
By Holly Reaney
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Tom Kerridge says this BBQ staple is ‘a really good little investment’ - and I’ve tracked one down for less than £2
This bargain buy will make all the difference to your barbecuing skills
By Kezia Reynolds
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Let there be light! The Spanish brand here to illuminate your garden for long summer nights
How Newgarden can light up your space with innovative and stylish solutions
By Sponsored
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Next just launched the best-looking outdoor table lamp of the summer - the iconic Pooky scoon lamp has competition
I couldn't believe the table lamp was only £25!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Louise Thompson brightened up her garden with a pretty statement garden chair – I tracked down where it’s from and it’s £75 off right now!
The reality TV star shared a snap of her charming garden on Instagram – and this chic chair stood out
By Sara Hesikova
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I'm a Homes Editor with expensive taste, but Debenhams just made me do a double-take with this bargain designer-look outdoor sofa
This is the last place I thought I'd find my dream outdoor sofa
By Rebecca Knight
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I tried Gozney's new Tread pizza oven – its ultra-thin pizza stone means it heats up seriously fast
The much-awaited portable oven from the brand has arrived. But is it any good? I tested it to find out
By Molly Cleary
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George Home’s sold-out striped parasol is finally back in stock - but this elegant design is expected to sell out again fast
I can't get enough of its whimsical design, too
By Kezia Reynolds
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Aldi’s cult Kamado BBQ is returning to stores and it's £100 cheaper than last time
This budget BBQ is only a fraction of the price of this celebrity favourite
By Kezia Reynolds
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I'm a stylist with an eye for expensive-looking high street finds – these 6 garden furniture pieces at Dunelm are on my radar
These pieces all look more than their price tag
By Laurie Davidson
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The 6 outdoor lights from Habitat that I'm choosing between to make my outdoor space look more expensive this summer
I couldn’t believe some of the prices
By Ellis Cochrane
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Aldi is launching a £200 day bed with four different features - its sleek design is suited to the whole family
You don't want to miss out on this Specialbuy
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 outdated rules to ignore when designing a small patio – experts say ditching them will transform your space
These are the traditional patio design rules you don’t always need to follow
By Rebecca Lawton
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I spent the afternoon looking through Wayfair's garden sale – these are the 6 pieces I'm buying immediately for summer
These are my must-have garden buys from the sale
By Holly Reaney
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I’ve found the perfect alternative to John Lewis’ sold-out striped garden chair – and you won’t believe where it's from
John Lewis' Sling Garden Chair is one of the most stylish pieces of garden furniture I'd seen – until I tracked down this QVC lounge chair...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Rattan garden furniture will always be a classic, and I've found 9 on-trend pieces that will make any patio look good
I’ve scoured countless brands’ and retailers’ collections to find the best rattan outdoor furniture in every category, from garden chairs to lounge sets
By Sara Hesikova
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Lidl’s £15 sun sail is everything you need to create a shady oasis in your garden – and it’s on sale right now
With two stylish colours available, the sun sail will make a chic yet practical addition to any of your garden.
By Kezia Reynolds
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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