Bring the festivities outdoors with modern garden furniture

It might be a bit chilly. But when the winter skies are blue and there’s a gentle breeze, spending time outdoors is heavenly. Modern garden furniture is the secret to festive garden fun, a particularly nice treat when you’ve been stuck indoors for what feels like weeks as the weather rages outside. Here’s how you’ll fall in love with outdoor fun on sparkly winter days.

Modern garden furniture is made for all weathers

Being made from resin rattan woven over a rust-less metal frame, modern garden furniture is built for the British weather.

Because you can buy fitted covers for the best quality garden furniture, it’s ever-ready. Some garden dining sets have outdoor covers to fit over the entire set, such a good idea.

We have a huge range and even if you don’t own the furniture it’s designed for you’ll probably find a cover to fit. Pop the cover off and the frame is clean and dry, ready for its cushions.

Mosaic, tile, stone, glass and ceramic-topped garden tables are naturally weatherproof, cleanable with a quick wipe.

The cushions from the nicest garden dining and lounging sets come with their own storage bags, and separate bags are available. They’re kept clean and dry in their bag, or in the garage or garden storage box, ready to party whenever you are.

A garden parasol isn’t just for the sun. It’ll keep you dry for a decent amount of time unless it’s absolutely pouring down – in which case you won’t want to be out there anyway – so the odd shower won’t spoil your fun. Take the cover off and it’ll unfurl, clean and dry, to keep you cosier.

The same goes for garden heaters like chimineas and fire pits. Fitted covers keep them ready to cook and keep you warm, and all you need to do is light her up. No cleaning, drying or polishing. The best BBQs have fitted covers included or available separately, too.

Your patio heater will play a starring role, or patio heaters plural – they’re great for standing around the edge of the patio or around your garden furniture, making a lovely warm area for socialising. Buy a protective cover and it’s clean, dry and ready to burn.

Add some beautiful atmospheric garden lighting, maybe something solar with USB recharging, and you’re all set for an outdoor winter celebration to remember. Wrap up, mull some wine or toddy, BBQ up a storm and provide plenty of fleeces and blankets to snuggle into – it’s going to be magical!