Picture this: you’re sat outside on a summer evening, a glass of red in one hand, a book in the other. The pages are illuminated by the glow of garden lanterns and a fire pit on the table. As the breeze blows, you get a little chilly – but it’s ok, you’ve got a soft throw to help keep warm.
Sound like your kind of evening? Let’s make this dream a reality.
Firstly, you’ll need somewhere cosy to sit – and you’re in luck, we have a wide range of summer garden furniture here at BrandAlley, as well as the cushions and parasols to match. Norfolk Leisure offer swings, benches and bistro sets with a rustic, authentic feel, as well as an array of sizes to suit every garden.
Arden Rope Corner – Norfolk Leisure – £1,049
Newmarket Swing Grey – Norfolk Leisure – £355
For the lanterns, we’d recommend checking out our Smart Solar edit. Here, you can find lanterns, string lights and torches, all powered by solar energy and designed to fill your garden with a warm, cosy ambiance.
Set of 6 Clear Eureka! Solar Lightbulb Hanging Lights – Smart Solar – £13
Set of 10 Fluted LED Marker Stake Lights – Smart Solar – £14.50
Tangier Lantern – Smart Solar – £21
When it comes to fire pits, Philippi have you covered, specialising in portable pits that you can use indoor or outdoor, summer or winter. Just place the piece on your coffee table to light (making sure that it’s safe, of course) and let the romantic flicker do all the talking.
Now, for the throw. We have a huge selection of outdoor throws and cushions to keep you cosy outside. Browse through our Cosy Up Outside edit to find pieces from homey brands Gallery Living and Kilburn & Scott.
Ottovallo Tassel Cushion Camel – Gallery Living – £18.50
Grey Check Mohair Throw – Kilburn & Scott – £22.50
Lari Throw Camel – Gallery Living – £11
Want to see more? Just check out our outdoor tab – it’s filled with all the garden furniture, BBQs and al fresco crockery to ensure your summer is one to remember.
Words by Hannah Wright
