When it comes to garden furniture, there are some familiar players: painted metals, hardwoods that mellow and silver with age, woven rattan and wicker, and, more recently, durable polymers that cleverly mimic those natural textures. Traditionally, color has been left to the finishing touches, but not anymore.
Recently, the script has flipped, and the most exciting outdoor furniture trends are working color, pattern, and texture directly into the furniture itself. "Woven PE wicker is my garden hero," says interior designer Sophie Robinson. "Durable, weather-resistant, and brilliantly colorfast, it’s perfect for bringing bold hues outdoors." And she practices what she preaches: the designer's outdoor collection with Dunelm flaunts the style across chairs and stools. "What I love most is how the natural woven texture softens those brighter tones, adding just enough sophistication so the look feels layered rather than loud," she adds.
