The journey to a style-forward outdoor space involves, in part, the careful curation of furniture pieces and decor, and, crucially, how these are styled together. You need to take into account the surroundings, how you plan on using the space, and how you want it to feel. And in 2026, that feeling is increasingly towards outdoor spaces that feel like a natural extension of our interiors — designed the same way you would a room inside the home. But 'style-forward' does not have to mean expensive. And a brand that knows how to do that well? IKEA.
There's a reason it's included in our list of the best garden furniture brands. Synonymous with versatility and practicality, the Scandinavian design brand is also very capable of creating designer-look pieces at pleasantly affordable price points. And its outdoor furniture collection is no exception. As Miaad Latoof, one of the stylists for Design Lab by Livingetc, explains, "Growing up in Scandinavia, I learnt to appreciate the simplicity of form because I was surrounded by it, and IKEA was definitely part of that visual influence. I have always seen the brand as practical, accessible, and incredibly adaptable, which is why so many of its pieces work across different styles. With its garden furniture, I think IKEA does that clean Scandinavian simplicity really well."
