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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sam Wylie-Harris

Outdoor living trends for entertaining and relaxing in style

Celebrate sunny days by elevating your outdoor furniture (Barker and Stonehouse/PA) -

Once a casual fling when blue skies beckon, al fresco living has become a lifestyle choice – with a focus on fashioning garden furniture as much as your indoor living space.

As Lynne Lambourne, garden designer and sustainability ambassador for The Ideal Home Show puts it: “Gone are the days when garden furniture was an afterthought – 2025 is all about transforming outdoor spaces into stylish, functional extensions of the home.”

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