Aside from needing to look good, which goes without saying, if I were to pinpoint the three key requirements of furniture ideal for a small outdoor space, I would say: multifunctional, low-maintenance, and a design that doesn't visually compete with the surroundings. Which is why it's no surprise that IKEA's KROKHOLMEN Coffee Table has been a staple of the Swedish brand for the best part of a decade.
With an impressive 4.8-star rating following hundreds of reviews, the neutral-hued style is modern, compact, and multifunctional — whether used as a coffee table, an oversized side table, or even a chic plant table — and its lightweight design means it can easily be transported around your space to suit your needs, or just as easily be used indoors. But what makes this coffee table a particularly good piece of garden furniture for smaller gardens, is its sleek metal mesh design. The holes not only allow water to pass straight through for practical purposes, but they visually trick the eye into thinking the space feels more open and spacious.
