Best garden accessories: fire pits, sofas and more
Nine essential items to enhance your outdoor gatherings
1

Celina Digby outdoor waterproof wipe clean garden tablecloth
These wipe-able tablecloths come in a variety of prints and sizes. This cheerful Midsummer Morning Floral pattern is a nice one for summer evenings in the garden.
2

Cane-Line dark green soft rope basket
These rope baskets are a useful place to stash anything – from blankets to picnic accessories – to keep smaller gardens tidy. They come in two sizes and either green or grey.
3

Palm Springs white metal day bed sofa
Classically stylish, this daybed comes with a four-poster canopy that can be attached to the legs for shade. It’s a good idea to cover it, or take it inside in wet weather.
4

Kreafunk aGlow
A Bluetooth speaker and a light, the aGlow comes in three finishes and has a handle, making it easy to carry around. Its battery will run for ten hours, and it has a built-in microphone for hands-free calls.
5

Trimm Copenhagen Cocoon hang chair
This minimalist cocoon chair comes from “the coolest of the garden furniture brands”, Trimm Copenhagen. Its coated canvas material will last well outdoors year-round.
6

Morsø Ignis fire pit
Fire pits are useful if you want to stay outside on colder evenings. This black painted cast-iron one is practical and elegant. You can add on a grate for cooking if you like.
7

Nomad Patara cushion
Made entirely from plastic bottles, Nomad’s vibrant cushions and rugs are especially hardwearing and can be used outdoors or indoors.
8

Gaby orange metal outdoor armchair
Tikamoon’s metal chairs are perfect for adding a bit of colour to a patio. They come with or without arms, and are also available in white for a more pared back look.
9

Cosiscoop timber gas fire lantern
Part gas heater and part lamp, these lanterns are great for creating a cosy atmosphere outdoors. They come in wood (as pictured), coated metal or in a black wire frame, and can be found at Dobbies Garden Centres.