Colourful Gardens Ideas: Furniture, Accessories and Plants

We just love the these coral armchairs, perfect for a contemporary garden or balcony. The woven seats are suspended from metal frames for a clean and modern outline.

Utilise your garden corner with a splash of navy blue. The contemporary flatweave and acacia wood trims give this corner sofa a sophisticated finish.

This solar powered lantern, with firefly effect warm white LEDs, charges in direct sunlight to automatically illuminate at night. It’ll cast a beautiful warm glow over your patio, flower pots or borders.

Style tip: Hang in groups for a magical evening glow.

Proof that small and bold can work hand-in-hand, this French-inspired sky blue bistro set is designed for any sized space, from courtyards to patios and balconies. It’s foldable, too.

From russet to scarlet orange, and bright yellow to ochre tones, the prolifically flowering Marigolds are real beauties.

Flowering period: May to the first frosts

An outdoor rug is an essential if you want to either zone your garden or create an outdoor living room vibe. This multi coloured striped rug from John Lewis is ticking a lot of boxes.

A versatile garden table in a luxe forest green, this minimalist design makes for a permanent fixture in your outdoor space. It folds away for easy storage.

Pop your drinks and a bowl of nibbles on this sunshine yellow coffee table made from metal and wicker. The ultimate colour of joy, this table will illuminate in the sunshine. It’s a great space-saver too, the smaller one can nicely slide into the bigger table when not in use.

Add effortless colour to your plants (and the surrounding area) with a bold plant pot. From the House Beautiful collection at Homebase, this teal hanging planter is ideal for fences, balconies, walls and railings. It has a lovely textured finished and chrome effect edging.

With large, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers, Rudbeckias are perfect for creating colourful displays. These perennials offer a reliable splash of colour year in, year out.

Flowering period: August to October

There’s no better way to while away hours in the sun. Handmade from a durable blend of cotton and polyester, this striped hammock can be hung between trees in your garden or from a hammock stand (sold separately).

A mustard yellow bench? Yes, please! We love the peacock style iron frame and curved armrests. Just layer some outdoor cushions and add an outdoor rug for the perfect relaxed corner.

You could use this side table on wheels as a drinks trolley, to serve nibbles, or as a plant pot stand. The perforated laser-cut design gives it an elegant finish.

These shrubs offer definite flower power. Perfect in pots or a border, in summer this Hydrangea goes from pale lime green flower buds to bold, blue blooms.

Flowering period: June to September

We love the pattern on this luxurious textured cushion. Weatherproof but with a wool-like finish, buy several to layer on your outdoor sofa for ultimate comfort.

Looking for some casual lounging options for the garden? Invest in a beanbag. This teardrop-shaped bean bag is perfect for relaxing in the sun or shade.

This five-seater corner sofa is a scene-stealer. Definitely bringing a playful touch to your outdoor space, this two-tone yellow sofa is ideal for contemporary gardens.

A true delight in any garden, these tomato-red, funnel-shaped flowers appear among pleated mid-green leaves for a colourful display.

Flowering period: August to September

Bring the tropical vibes to your garden with this multi-woven pink, green and black lounge chair. The slim angled legs bring a 60s feel.

An easy way to bring colour to your outdoor space is through accessories, and this striped cushion is perfect to add some vibrancy to a grey outdoor sofa or wooden chair.

Providing a true burst of colour, this teal set – two tall garden bar chairs and a tall round garden bar table – will become the focal point of your garden. This steel and polyweave construction is both durable and weather-resistant, so you can even leave it outside throughout the year.

A true sight to behold, the green leaves of this shrub turn bright shades of orange-yellow, before falling to reveal spectacular orange, red and yellow bare stems.

Flowering period: May to June