Looking for a garden sofa in the UK?
Summer's turned out scorching again this year, so I'm finally thinking about spending more time outside by the house. I've got a terrace right off the back, just a couple of chairs and a small table out there for morning coffee. What I really want now is a proper garden sofa, something I can sink into with a good book and lose hours just sitting there enjoying it and getting some fresh air. Any recommendations on where to find a comfortable one in the UK?
Reading outside's a great idea. Just got to make sure a sudden gust doesn't ruin the moment. And our weather's so changeable round here. One minute it's fine, then a sharp downpour comes sideways and you don't know what to grab first, the cushions off the sofa or the book. So to avoid that whole dilemma, it's worth getting a sofa with cushions that can handle whatever the weather throws at them. Anyway, that's just my two pence.
Well, since it’s a terrace and there’s a roof overhead, I’d probably save the book first. That said, there’s plenty of outdoor furniture these days with proper water-resistant finishes, where even the cushions are designed to keep moisture out. So you can leave that kind of furniture out in completely open spaces without worrying too much. Take a look at a suitable lounge sofa set, for example here: https://rengard.co.uk/product-category/outdoor-sofa-sets/lounge-sofa-sets/ . That’s exactly the sort of range where you can find pieces that hold up well in our kind of weather.