With the great British summertime just around the corner and lockdowns and social distancing measures finally beginning to ease, many of us are gearing up for a vibrant season of social garden get-togethers – from sophisticated champagne soirees to barbecues and afternoon teas.
With guests finally allowed back into our gardens, it’s the perfect opportunity to play host to friends and family once again, so if you can’t wait to throw your first intimate event of the season, then now is the time to get your garden in check with a few luxurious upgrades.
With some modern, high-end updates for 2021, you’ll be guaranteed to make an impression for all the right reasons, and with these beautiful additions to your garden, your hosting prowess and lavish set-up will be in demand all the way through until autumn.
BRIQ Mini Hanging Egg Chair, £149
Hanging egg chairs are the latest must-have garden accessory, and offer a relaxing place to sit and read a good book – but they’re also the perfect way to punctuate your outdoor space with style. While there are plenty of adult versions available, families with children or who regularly have young guests joining them for garden parties and barbecues will love the BRIQ Mini Hanging Egg Chair, which comes in a stylish grey and is comfortably cushioned to allow them to sit and swing to their heart’s content.
Featured in OK!, Grazia and Country Living magazines, this luxurious outdoor furnishing has already been making waves this spring, and is the perfect luxury update for your outdoor area.
Char-Broil Professional Pro S3 Gas Grill, £719.99
If you just can’t wait to get the grill fired up for a summer barbecue with friends and family, you’ll want to make sure that you do it in style – and as outdoor social distancing measures begin to ease even further, you’ll need a set-up that can cater to extended family and friends as well as your immediate bubble.
The Professional Pro S3 is the whole package, and is extra-hot, extra-convenient and extra-versatile all at once, with TRU-Infrared cooking technology ensuring that every piece of food is cooked to perfection, without a black bit in sight.
That said, highlights include a high-performance sear burner if you like a crispy crust, and with three stainless steel burners, a variety of utensil hooks and a sophisticated stainless steel design, it provides everything you could need for that next summer get-together and more.
Gozney Roccbox Restaurant Grade Pizza Oven, £399
Fancy throwing a garden soiree with a difference? Barbecues aren’t the only way to feed hungry friends and family, and this chic and portable restaurant grade pizza oven will allow you to serve up an authentic Italian feast to your guests instead.
Engineered to replicate the performance of Gozney’s professional ovens, the Roccbox pizza oven is designed for ease of use and offers impeccable performance to enable you to recreate restaurant-quality pizza at home, the beach or anywhere else you feel like taking it. Offering both gas and wood-fuelled options, it’s safe-touch silicone jacket reduces the risk of burns to the skin, making it a great choice for events with children around.
Habitat Rolio 6 Seater Acacia and Metal Benches Patio Set, £700
Having sufficient seating for your guests is essential for a successful garden event, and in 2021, it’s all about giving them enough space to feel comfortable. The Rolio six-seater acacia wood garden table is just the ticket, and with its linear profile and soft, elegant edges, it expertly fuses rustic charm with sophistication.
With its unique slatted design and two matching benches, it’s a statement piece that is sure to win you compliments for your excellent taste, too.
TRIBU Monsieur Tricot Garden Lights, £815
Getting the lighting right in your outdoor space is crucial, and can make or break the atmosphere for your party, barbecue or garden drinks. Avoid flooding the area with bright or harsh beams of light, as this is a sure-fire way to kill the vibe.
The Monsieur Tricot garden lights, created by renowned designer and landscaper Ilia Eckardt for the iconic Belgian brand, TRIBU are the perfect partner for your Habitat garden furniture, and equally inspired by nature, will cast beautiful shadows through their knitted covers as darkness descends to give a warm and inviting glow to your patio or terrace.
Jotu Froya Outdoor Modern Chiminea, £319
The British summertime is traditionally unpredictable when it comes to the weather, and temperatures can drop rather low after dark – so if you’re planning on carrying on in the garden until late or simply want to make the most of a less than seasonable summer day, then a chiminea is just the ticket for keeping guests warm.
Jotu Froya’s corten steel offering is a sophisticated modern model that is quick and easy to set up, and will pair perfectly with the overall aesthetic of your new garden space.
