Garden Seating Ideas to Transform Your Space
Our gardens are so much more than just outdoor spaces. They are truly an extension of our homes - a place to entertain, dine, or sit and take in a warm summer evening.
The perfect garden seating area can transform your space into somewhere you will want to enjoy, and share, whatever the size or season.
Be it a corner garden seating area, a covered garden seating option, or small garden seating ideas, the right seating can elevate and redefine your outdoor space.
From single lounging to larger-scale gatherings, this is our curated selection of garden furniture pieces to suit your garden day and night.
Garden seating area ideas: dining outside
Dining outside should be just as simple and as comfortable as it is inside. The best way to achieve this is to choose garden seating that is durable, stylish, and for all-year appeal - inviting.
Take Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’s contemporary Palissade Outdoor Collection from HAY. This iconic collection combines strong and slender steel-slatted design with symmetrical geometry to present a robust industrial choice with a refined, architectural look.
Available in three muted powder-coated colours, or a galvanised steel finish, this best-selling collection offers a range of versatile seating options, including the armchair, chair, bench and ottoman.
Complete this contemporary take on traditional French garden furniture by finishing with the HAY Palissade Dining Table for a dining aesthetic celebrating form and functionality.
Covered garden seating ideas
A covered garden seating area can turn any outdoor space into a year-round area that transcends seasons.
We recommend the David Irwin-designed Tanso Collection by Case, bringing the plush comfort of indoor furniture into your outdoor space — all with a structural, industrial edge.
Inspired by the clean lines, simplicity and natural elements characterised in Japanese-design, this collection combines function and aesthetics seamlessly.
Each piece is expertly crafted using premium grade-A teak for long-lasting and 100% UV-resistant polyester, designed with durability and effortless maintenance in mind.
Indulge in the plush Case Tanso Sofa for an upholstered option to both comfortably dine from and lounge on for intimate post-dinner drinks. Add the Case Tanso Sofa Armchair for a versatile seating option to suit your unique space.
"Be it a corner garden seating area, a covered garden seating option, or small garden seating ideas, the right seating can elevate and redefine your outdoor space.”
To set your food or drinks, pair with the Danish-designed Gubi TS coffee table, from the TS Collection. Designed by GamFratesi and manufactured by Gubi, this coffee table takes inspiration from the stylish aesthetic of The Standard restaurant in Copenhagen.
With its elegant form, it blends perfectly with the enduring simplicity of the Case Tanso Collection.
Corner garden seating ideas
Enjoying your outdoor space doesn’t always mean in a group setting. A cosy corner or nook where you can enjoy a beautiful escape in solitude may be just the answer.
For a cosy garden seating idea you can really sink into, think The Mariposa Chair by Cuero. This chair is ideal for a corner space, with its lightweight frame making it simple to place and its larger-than-average 12mm Swedish steel frame offering all the indulgence of space you could want.
Crafted using high-fibre cotton, it adapts summer through to winter, bringing coolth and warmth when required. Drape it with a cashmere or Merino wool throw and settle in for the evening with a book — glass of wine optional.
Garden decking seating ideas
Decking is a versatile space that requires equally versatile pieces.
Take the Track Garden Sofas, by Bolia with their sturdy metal frames, ensuring a stoic outdoor presence whilst their generously padded cushions and handwoven armrests offer a laid-back, effortless aesthetic.
Simply whip off the removable fabric covers for winter and ensure yourself a resilient garden decking seating idea to seat two or three, without sacrificing on style.
Place a Bolia Track Garden Sofa in your garden so you can enjoy its full aspect, or create a face-to-face dining arrangement with a table for lazy evenings as the sun sets.
Small garden seating ideas
When it comes to garden seating, the beauty is in the arrangement of the space, not the size of the space itself.
We highly recommend the Sticks Garden Lounge Soft Chair by Cane-line. Sleekly designed and supremely comfortable with Cane-line acrylic fabric seat cushions, this seating option offers more than just good looks.
Infused with QuickDry and Airflow technology, the seat cushions offer rapid drying after summer showers, ready for use within an hour. Reassuring for those days when English summer showers promise sunshine isn’t far behind.
Pair two or three chairs together for a practical and comfy multi person option, or as a standalone piece to personally enjoy.
Bringing it all together
Whilst outdoor spaces transform with the seasons, and the weather changes daily, these garden seating ideas offer a year-round solution to varying garden sizes, group sizes, design aesthetics and beyond. Because we believe design should also offer longevity.
From the Palissade Collection by HAY to the Mariposa chair by Cuero, each piece complements many garden spaces and needs, with style at the forefront.
To find out more about how you can transform your outdoor space with curated garden seating ideas, contact one of our team today at sales@hollowaysofludlow.com for bespoke advice on your needs. We’re happy to help.
