10 Dunelm buys to bring the holiday vibes to your garden
Time to start manifesting sunshine
If you’re dreaming of a summer of sunny post-work drinks, weekend barbecues and long, lazy sunbathing sessions (with responsible amounts of SPF, of course), this is your sign to start getting your garden in shape now. Even if you’re working with a bijou balcony or petite patio, it’s totally possible to create an Insta-worthy space – just head directly to your nearest Dunelm.
Our Entertainment and Lifestyle Director (read: resident interiors queen) Dusty Baxter-Wright has had a sneak peek at the store’s latest garden collection and given it her seal of approval, hailing its ability to ‘guarantee good vibes at every alfresco gathering this summer.’
‘The Med-inspired turquoise and tangerine colour palette and ocean-inspired motifs bring the holiday feel, while the scallop details and rattan finishes make this a truly on-trend edit,’ she says.
Ready to kick off your outdoor-hosting era in style? Here are 10 editor-approved picks to give your summer space a little extra sizzle.
Garden furniture sets can be mega expensive, so the price tag on this one had us doing a double take. For just over £200, you get cute, comfy seating for four, plus a coordinating table to hold your cocktails and crisp bowls. We predict a sellout.
Part of the same boho-inspired collection as the set above, this egg chair will be the star of your summer soirees – but it’s equally great for solo sunbathing sessions. Just add the latest issue of your favourite magazine (ahem) and a great pair of sunnies.
With its curved goblet shape and woven composition, this pot will elevate any garden it finds itself in, particularly if you love the effortlessly rustic look of natural textures. Fill it with greenery and pop it in a sunny spot – and fear not if you lack green fingers, no one needs to know if said greenery happens to be faux.
Another playful planter to bring joy to spaces of any size, this peachy-keen pot would look gorgeous overflowing with vibrant flowers. It’s also available in a sugary-sweet lilac or an electric teal, if you prefer a brighter colour pop.
Upgrade your tablescape with this chic nod to sandy shores. Not only is it a pretty centerpiece and a way to illuminate the area as the evening finally draws in, it’s scented with citronella, which will stop the bugs buzzing around your Aperol.
This resin shell pot feels like the cousin of the viral shell bowls you’ve seen on all of the most curated kitchen counters. It’s a big, weighty piece for its £20 price tag – an ideal investment for anyone looking to bring a slice of coastal charm to their space.
Wind them around pillars, weave them through trellises, hang them along fences – a good solar string light is essential at in any outdoor set-up. This version has a statement twist, thanks to the colourful mini shades that hang over every bulb.
All the perks of a real flame, no matches required. This lantern uses an LED candle to emit a gentle glow across your garden. There are three different effects – flame, flicker and constant – plus a handy six-hour timer for those prone to forgetting to switch things off (guilty as charged).
If you want to take a more quiet-luxury approach to your garden glow-up, try this white cement pot filled with a realistic-looking but brilliantly low-maintenance artificial olive tree. Use it to add some foliage to the table of your bistro set or incorporate it into a display of larger plants.
The textured cotton and coastal-inspired stripes are another sophisticated option for your seating arrangements. The cover is mercifully machine washable, so you can toss it in the laundry in the event of any ketchup or coleslaw mishaps.
Discover the Dunelm outdoor collection online at dunelm.com and in your nearest store, where you can click and collect for free in as little as two hours*
*subject to availability
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