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Decorating your outdoor space with the right garden furniture is incredibly important to make sure that you enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. The right furniture can add to the aesthetic appeal and the comfort of your garden space on the whole, but it can also be easy to forget to add on the finishing touches. One of the most important finishing touches comes along with choosing the right garden parasols.

While everyone likes laying out in the sun and basking in warmth, it is also very important to be able to provide shade on hot days to you and your guests. That is where parasols come into the equation as they can look inviting and create a cool and comfortable place to relax. They can often be easily moved, adjusted, and taken down depending on the weather which can add to the convenience of your garden overall.

On top of enjoying a garden parasol on its own, homeowners can also benefit from additions such as parasol covers, parasol heaters, and even parasol tables. Each addition brings its own benefits to the table and finding the right garden parasol is one of the very best ways to make sure you can enjoy your garden even when it is too hot outside or when it is raining. Parasols can keep you shaded, keep you dry, and keep you smiling for as long as you remain outside.

While an elegant garden parasol can benefit a home garden in many ways, they can also be perfect and useful for restaurants, bars, and pubs as well. This will keep customers happy when the sun tucks itself behind rain clouds and make sure that anything you stash under them remains dry.

If you want to enjoy your garden space all year round and no matter what sort of weather has come about, then garden parasols are the finishing touch that your garden needs. Add parasol heaters, a parasol table, and parasol covers to the mix and you have everything that you need for a comfortable and entertaining outdoor paradise.

Just make sure that you invest in quality parasols and you will be sure to see and feel the benefits for years to come, and summer after summer. Stop hiding indoors when showers come about or when the sun is beating down too hard, and find a way to connect with the outdoors as much as possible today by shopping for quality parasols that match your home and your budget.

Garden furniture is a wonderful addition to a garden, but no matter how attractive it looks it can often be hard to find comfortable furniture that actually allows you to sit back and relax. Thankfully, we have an abundance of garden furniture cushions that you can choose from in order to improve comfort, increase aesthetic appeal, and help you take your garden from simple to extravagant.

Whether you are looking for garden bench cushions, garden chair cushions, rattan garden cushions, or any other type of cushion, you are sure to love the appearance and comfort that they can add to your furniture pieces.

Just imagine how many times you have actually sat around, relaxed, and enjoyed your outdoor space. In many instances you actually end up spending far less time outside than you thought you would, and a lot of that has to do with the fact that your couch and chairs inside are often far more comfortable than the seating options you have outside.

That does not have to be the case anymore thanks to quality garden cushions. You can find cushions that are made by Kingdom Teak and are derived from acrylic in order to provide durability, attractiveness, and comfort all in one neat little package. The best part of all may be that you do not have to worry about weather or spills as most our garden furniture covers can be removed at any time for easy cleaning and washing.

No matter which kind of garden furniture you own, you can find a garden cushion to match it and suit it within minutes. Browse through chair beds, sun lounger cushions, scatter cushions, steamer chair cushions, and everything in between in order to maximise your outdoor space, your relaxation, and your comfort in the outdoors.

Finally you can find a way to combine aesthetic appeal along with comfort in your garden, rather than sacrificing in one area or another. No more sitting around on uncomfortable garden furniture just because it looks nice, and no more lounging around on comfortable garden furniture that looks out of place. Now you can truly have the best of both worlds when it comes to garden furniture thanks to the array of options you have when it comes to garden furniture cushions at the Garden Furniture Centre.

Get ready to enjoy lounging around outside in a way that you never thought possible, and get prepared to love your garden and the outdoors more than you ever thought you would.

There is nothing more rewarding than spending time relaxing after a hard day or inviting guests over for an outdoor BBQ, and the Garden Furniture Centre Ltd offers a whole host of products that can allow you to do just that.

Imagine having the ability to bring the fun, relaxation, or excitement that comes with your own home bar to the pristine setting that is provided in the outdoors. That is exactly the functionality that a home bar set from the Garden Furniture Centre Ltd can bring to your home or commercial location.

Our home bar furniture set provides comfort and a fun place to gather where you can serve food, enjoy a few beverages, and turn any sunny day into a memorable one. Add a unique, wood cooler box into the mix and you have everything that an outdoor pub can offer and more.

Better yet, if you are a business owner you can provide an entertaining experience with an outdoor bar set that people are going to want to continually keep coming back for.

Did you hear what the forecasters said on the radio this week? It’s going to be a barbeque summer! Fabulous news after the long, cold winter – but before long we guarantee someone within earshot will complain about the heat and the sun.

We can’t help with the temperature, but we can do something about the strong, harmful rays of the sun, thanks to our gorgeous collection of awnings. Offering perfect protection from the sunshine (or indeed, the odd shower), our awnings will help you make the most of your balcony, patio or decking.

Retractable awnings are easy to install and so simple to use. The canopy retracts effortlessly into its cassette when no longer needed, keeping the awning clean and tucked away out of sight. We stock retractable awnings in a range of colours and sizes to suit all tastes so we are bound to have just what you are looking for.

Also available are electric awnings which feature stylish acrylic fabric with PU coating and the added benefit of UV protection. Fully waterproof against the rain, the acrylic will stay looking good for longer as it is durable and fade-resistant. Our electric awnings are built to the highest specification from powder-coated aluminium with an aluminium alloy frame and strong steel cross beam, all of which is neatly enclosed in the cassette when not in use.

Our range of electric motorised awnings provides a level of protection and design which will be the envy of your friends and neighbours, with instant shade at the touch of a button. Offering fully motorised retraction as well as a manual override, electric motorised awnings leave their competition in the shade.

Make the most of the sunshine this year with the addition of a gorgeous awning; this summer’s must-have garden accessory.

After a long, cold winter it’s natural to look forward to spring and what better way to celebrate the lighter evenings and the sunshine than with a picnic!

Picnicking has been enjoyed for centuries and the word comes from the French term ‘pique-nique’ where people shared a meal together, each bringing one dish for the table. Originally held indoors in the seventeenth century, nowadays we take our food out into the sunshine and use picnic tables.

The Garden Furniture Centre offers a variety of picnic tables to suit all needs. Whether you prefer a round picnic table, a classic picnic table, a teak picnic table or a more contemporary style, we will have the perfect solution in our collection.

Picnic tables are popular items of garden furniture. They are an ideal place for feeding the children on a warm summer’s evening, and somewhere to enjoy time with family and friends. Picnic tables are also a very practical choice for families, as they can usually accommodate up to six people, sometimes more.

Picnic tables are also fantastic if space is limited, as the seating is generally fixed so no additional room is needed for pulling out seats to sit down. These days the design for picnic tables has developed, and here at the Garden Furniture Centre are delighted to offer them in a variety of shapes and sizes, and made from different woods.

Picnic tables are ideal for a number of venues, not just gardens. We supply many schools, businesses and sports clubs with picnic tables for their outdoor areas.

Choose from our stunning collection of picnic tables, and let your summer start here.

If you are lucky enough to have a garden or just an outside space, make the best use of it by turning it into an extension of your home – a garden room where you can enjoy the great outdoors and relax with quality outdoor garden furniture.

Follow our ten easy steps to create the perfect garden room:

1. Decide what you want to use the space for. An al fresco dining area? A quiet place where you can relax and read? Or perhaps a sociable space for entertaining lots of friends? Anything is possible, within the constraints of the dimensions you have available.

2. What sort of outdoor garden furniture do you want? Contemporary rattan garden furniture, classic aluminium garden furniture or maybe reclaimed teak or rustic garden furniture? Decide this before you start buying anything, so that your purchases will combine to create a fantastic look.

3. How much do you have to spend? If you have a small budget you can still create an expensive look, but you will have to do more research and shop more carefully. The sensible way to budget is to calculate how much you have to spend and buy accordingly. Other people will choose what they want and then try to work out how they can afford to buy it – either way, make sure you know what your budget is.

4. Remember price and value are not the same thing.

5. Once you know your budget, purpose and style you can start to choose your outdoor garden furniture. Select comfortable seating with garden furniture cushions that have removable, washable covers.

6. You will want to use your garden room in the evenings, as well as during the day, so consider lighting for when the daylight begins to fade. Outdoor fairy lights are very pretty and can create a cheerful, welcoming atmosphere. Candles are also popular, but take care when children are around.

7. Heating also needs to be considered for when the temperature dips. There are many types of outdoor heater available now, from firepits to patio heaters, with something for every budget.

8. Sadly in the UK we can’t always rely upon the weather. A gazebo is a great way to protect against the wind and rain, or even strong sunshine. Alternatively you could choose a parasol – there are many types available to suit different needs.

9. If you are planning an eating area, consider a space for a barbecue, for that authentic outdoor taste! You might opt for a purpose-build brick barbecue or a fancy gas-fuelled one, but there are also many low-cost models which can turn a sausage into charcoal in just the same way!

10. Now you have your garden room, there’s only one thing left to consider. During the winter months when no-one wants to be outside, you need to ensure that everything is properly protected against the elements. Bring cushions indoors to stop them from attracting mould and damp. Clean barbecues and furniture before covering for the winter. There are many garden furniture covers available; we have a great selection right here on this website. Follow the instructions for use and when the covers come off in the spring you’ll be ready to enjoy your outdoor room all over again.