Homebase, Amara and Achica: Create an alfresco living space

EXPERTS predict an Indian summer. Make the most of it, says Victoria Gray.

 

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Dine in style with handcrafted Katerini furniture from Marks & Spencer. It features a beautiful mosaic design in shades of blue set into a black metal frame. The table and four chairs set costs £599 and the parasol is priced at £109 (0333 014 8000, marksandspencer.com).

This classic-style, outdoor Ethimo Village sofa is priced at £1,520. It’s made from solid teak and has comfortable seat pads. The coffee table is £398 and the outdoor floor lamps are priced from £347. All available from Houseology (0330 363 0330, houseology.com)

 

This traditional Belfast sink costs just £29.99 and is available from Homebase. Plant with your favourite herbs and flowers and let the scent drift through your garden (0345 077 8888, homebase.co.uk).

 

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Large tea light holder, £23, Amara (0800 587 7645, amara.com)

Lotus parasol, £45, Achica (achica.com)

Paradiso Pear lounger, £1,799, DFS (0808 252 5935, dfs.co.uk)

Garden urn, £14.99, HomeSense (01923 473561, homesense.com)

Blomus Fuoco tabletop gel fire pit, £73, Naken (01502 715064, naken.co.uk)