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Warm up with a touch of Teak
Outdoor living is seeing a real shift away from cold, impersonal palettes, with a move towards rich, natural tones – from buff tiles and clay pavers to stunning natural woods and neutral shades on masonry. Keen to embrace this aesthetic at home but don’t know where to...
Focus on… Opal
One of LifestyleGarden®’s newest collections, Opal is the epitome of effortless entertaining; combining chic design with sustainable robust materials that require zero maintenance. No prep or aftercare is needed for a spontaneous get together, as your Opal furniture...
Raise a glass in the garden on World Cocktail Day
The sun is finally shining, spring is in full bloom, so we hardly need an excuse to enjoy a tipple outdoors in May. But, if you needed a bit more encouragement, then take time to celebrate World Cocktail Day on May 13th and let us inspire you with some delectable...
Stay chic with space-saving solutions
We don’t all have huge gardens to play with but want to maximise the space we do have and shouldn’t have to compromise on style. Let’s look at four ways to get the most out of your outdoor area – from gardens and patios to balconies – whilst still getting to put your...
Focus on… Topaz
Bringing together some of the very best unique sustainable materials LifestyleGarden® has to offer, Topaz is a harmonious marriage of comfort and performance. This exclusive new collection is elegant and designed for lounging and entertaining in style but is built for...
Celebrating a year of empowering the social recycling movement and helping to alleviate poverty
This Global Recycling Day (March 18th), LifestyleGarden® is proudly marking a year since we partnered with Plastic Bank to launch the Nassau collection powered by Social Plastic®, which has enabled us to take the next big step in our journey of ethical sustainable...
Hello Spring!
We may have had a chilly start to the year so far but it’s time to welcome spring with open arms, prepping your outdoor space for warmer weather ahead and a burst of colour. Here are our top tips for how to get ready for the new season.Tidy upThe quickest way to give...
Add a splash of green to the garden for St Patricks Day and beyond
Make a statement in your outdoor space, as you celebrate the feast of St Patrick (March 17th) by going green in style. From vibrant neon and aquamarines, to olive, mint and khaki – shades of green are big news in fashion this spring and summer, whilst moody...
Focus on… Petan®
For beautiful woven outdoor furniture that really endures but still boasts the natural appearance and feel of wicker, look no further than ranges made from Petan®. Free from harmful chemicals and toxic metals, this incredible recycled material is used to create...
Focus on… Olefin®
For outdoor textiles that mean business but still look stylish and offer maximum comfort, Olefin ticks all the boxes. Creating captivating covers for cushions that mirror the elegance of our furniture collections, Olefin, with its beautiful linen-look and durable...
Celebrate love in a different way this Valentine’s Day
Everyone’s circumstances are different, so rather than getting sucked into the commercialism and usual trope surround Valentine’s Day, take inspiration from this fun list of ways to celebrate February 14th that don’t revolve exclusively around having that ‘special...
Gardening jobs for February
The garden isn’t quite ready to burst into colour for spring but there are still some jobs you can do outdoors to prep your space for the season ahead. Yes, it may be chilly but make the most of that glorious winter sunshine to do a bit of light pruning and prep to...
Beat the January Blues
If the rain hasn’t dampened your spirits, the rapid disappearance of sparkly Christmas lights combined with long, dark evenings and being back at work may have you feeling a bit down in the dumps after the festivities in December. There’s a reason the third Monday in...
Top Tips For Recycling Your Christmas Tree
Christmas is over and you’re making plans to take down your beloved tree but what’s the best way to recycle or dispose of it now the festivities have ended? We offer some top tips and inspiration.Remember, fake trees are made from mixed materials and can’t be...
A chance for change
A chair is just a chair, right? Actually, not always. The Nassau dining set, powered by Social Plastic®, symbolises a new era for furniture design: with social and environmental purpose at its core.As Stig Maasbøl, CEO of ScanCom International, our parent company,...
Create the look: Boutique hotel chic
It started in the bedroom – as people clamoured to recreate that luxe hotel feel to induce slumber at home – but now the trend for boutique hotel-style chic has extended into the garden, with the nation’s love of an ‘outdoor living room’ looking set to continue well...
Dine in style this Christmas
However you plan to celebrate this Christmas, LifestyleGarden® has the perfect furniture set for you. Here, we take a look at five collections or products that will wow your guests and make your festive get together a roaring success.1. Nassau powered by Social...
What’s Trending This Christmas?
We take a look at some of the biggest festive trends – from key colours and decorations, to tasty treats and gift giving ideas – and give you the lowdown to help you stay ahead of the curve with your celebrations this year.What’s on your plate?Get ready to welcome a...
How To Have A More Sustainable Christmas
Christmas is a time of indulgence and frivolity for many – even more so after festivities were cancelled last year, meaning many are keen to go bigger than ever for the 2022 festive season. But, given the climate change emergency we are facing, it would be a tragedy...
Make light work of winter woodcare
Wooden furniture looks stunning outdoors – instantly transforming any area into a chic space to dine, relax and enjoy – but there’s nothing like the dread that rolls around when you think of the maintenance to keep it looking pristine. Don’t be disheartened so easily...
Host a magical outdoor festive party
There’s something so Christmassy about the twinkle of lights on a crisp evening, warm drinks, good company and general merrymaking. Forget traipsing to an outdoor Christmas market in town, when you can create your very own winter wonderland at home and tailor it to...
Focus on… AluPrint®
Exclusively available from LifestyleGarden®, AluPrint® lifts the appearance of outdoor furniture and gives the impression of wooden accents without the maintenance real wood requires. Helping to make durable and weather-resistant aluminium surfaces even more...
How To Pull Off A Fun Outdoor Halloween Party
Make this year’s Halloween a memorable event with lots of fun by throwing an awesome Halloween Party right in your garden that your families and friends cannot forget. Curious about how to pull this Party off? Follow us to explore the three easy steps to an impressive...
A Time For Change
When COVID-19 arrived in the spring of 2020 it seemed to come out of nowhere. But it altered everything in an instant. The global pandemic had a massive and long-lasting impact on people’s lives around the world. In many countries, residents were asked to isolate...
Top Urban Outdoor Furniture Sets For Your Small Outdoor Space
The possibilities really are endless with small spaces if you're willing to get creative. Each design carries its own charm and it's up to you to choose the fittest outdoor furniture sets along with the best décor style for your outdoor space, whether it is a balcony...
Tidy Up But Don’t Shut Up Your Outdoor Space This Autumn
Autumn is the perfect time to give gardens a good tidy after a busy summer, helping you to get ahead for winter, but don’t be fooled into ‘shutting up shop’ early. Your outdoor space still has plenty to offer this season, whether you want to keep busy or just relax...
Join The Recycling Revolution
Innovation in recycling has come a long way in recent years meaning the use of recycled content in quality products does nothing to compromise performance and style – if anything, it serves only to enhance it. We all know we could be doing more to cut out single-use...
Focus on… DuraBoard®
Being an incredibly innovative and high-performance material that is resistant to extreme weather, UV rays and stains, tabletops made from DuraBoard® tick all the boxes. DuraBoard® is ideal for people who don’t want the hassle of maintenance and who enjoy...
A new kind of plastic?
Do you want to reduce your household’s environmental impact? You’re not alone. A recent Office for National Statistics survey has found that 75% of adults in Great Britain are worried about the impact of climate change. There is a lot you can do to lower your carbon...
Focus on… Weather-Net®
Weather-Net® delivers optimum comfort without the faff of having to store cushions. Sleek, modern outdoor furniture made with this unique material is completely weatherproof, extremely hardwearing and a pleasure to sit on. Weather-Net is the ideal solution for outdoor...
Leading the Eco Plastic Revolution
‘Plastic’ and ‘sustainability’ are not words generally considered in the same sentence… until now, that is! LifestyleGarden® is leading the way in an ethical plastic revolution with its new Nassau furniture collection, powered by Social Plastic®. The transformative...
Create a sustainable outdoor space this summer
From drought-tolerant plants, to ditching garden chemicals, there are plenty of ways to garden more sustainably and create an outdoor space that isn’t such a drain on natural resources, whilst being kinder to the planet. Not only will it make life easier for you if...
Go Plastic Free This July
A global initiative to help rid the world of plastic waste is encouraging us all to make changes this month. Sustainability and protecting the planet is very close to our hearts, at LifestyleGarden, so we offer some top tips on how to support Plastic Free July and...
How to Mix & Match LifestyleGarden Bahamas Range
Made ideal for those who enjoy the comfy generous seats and the eye-catching beauty of delicate, hand-woven wicker design, Bahamas Range promises to deliver a premium outdoor experience all year long. Depending on your needs, there are numerous mix & match options...
How to Mix and Match LifestyleGarden Palau Range
Palau Collection - our most eye-catching aluminium-based range - introduces a combination of stylishness and extreme comfort to your outdoor living experience with its wide range of seating sets, dining sets, and coffee sets. Feel free to explore the numerous...
Focus on… Rope
Emerging as a top trend in outdoor furniture this year, rope combines flexibility and comfort to create functional and elegant pieces that are topping the bill in contemporary designs, both indoors and out. As with all of LifestyleGarden®’s stunning furniture, the...
Make a pledge to close the loop on World Ocean Day
World Ocean Day (June 8th) is both a celebration and a call to action to help protect and restore our blue planet. Whilst the conservation of our oceans is a year-round concern, this day provides the perfect platform to reach out and raise awareness. You can support...
Focus on… Nassau
A celebration of colour and panache, Nassau is the perfect example of how style need not be compromised by sustainable design and manufacturing. If anything, it only serves to enhance it! The game-changing Nassau collection delivers serious innovation in both its chic...
Feel inspired during Mental Health Awareness Week
Thankfully, there is so much more understanding around mental health, the ways we can take care of our own and support one another. This month marks the annual Mental Health Awareness Week (May 10th-16th), so why not take some time to boost your own wellbeing, check...
Stay chic with space-saving solutions
We don’t all have huge gardens to play with but want to maximise the space we do have and shouldn’t have to compromise on style. Let’s look at four ways to get the most out of your outdoor area – from gardens and patios to balconies – whilst still getting to put your...
Hello Spring!
We may have had a chilly start to the year so far but it’s time to welcome spring with open arms, prepping your outdoor space for warmer weather ahead and a burst of colour. Here are our top tips for how to get ready for the new season.Tidy upThe quickest way to give...
Add a splash of green to the garden for St Patricks Day and beyond
Make a statement in your outdoor space, as you celebrate the feast of St Patrick (March 17th) by going green in style. From vibrant neon and aquamarines, to olive, mint and khaki – shades of green are big news in fashion this spring and summer, whilst moody...
Create the look: Boutique hotel chic
It started in the bedroom – as people clamoured to recreate that luxe hotel feel to induce slumber at home – but now the trend for boutique hotel-style chic has extended into the garden, with the nation’s love of an ‘outdoor living room’ looking set to continue well...
Dine in style this Christmas
However you plan to celebrate this Christmas, LifestyleGarden® has the perfect furniture set for you. Here, we take a look at five collections or products that will wow your guests and make your festive get together a roaring success.1. Nassau powered by Social...
What’s Trending This Christmas?
We take a look at some of the biggest festive trends – from key colours and decorations, to tasty treats and gift giving ideas – and give you the lowdown to help you stay ahead of the curve with your celebrations this year.What’s on your plate?Get ready to welcome a...
How To Pull Off A Fun Outdoor Halloween Party
Make this year’s Halloween a memorable event with lots of fun by throwing an awesome Halloween Party right in your garden that your families and friends cannot forget. Curious about how to pull this Party off? Follow us to explore the three easy steps to an impressive...
Top Urban Outdoor Furniture Sets For Your Small Outdoor Space
The possibilities really are endless with small spaces if you're willing to get creative. Each design carries its own charm and it's up to you to choose the fittest outdoor furniture sets along with the best décor style for your outdoor space, whether it is a balcony...
Tidy Up But Don’t Shut Up Your Outdoor Space This Autumn
Autumn is the perfect time to give gardens a good tidy after a busy summer, helping you to get ahead for winter, but don’t be fooled into ‘shutting up shop’ early. Your outdoor space still has plenty to offer this season, whether you want to keep busy or just relax...
Get Set To Spring Into Spring
All the signs are there – the days are getting longer, daffs and crocuses have shaken off the frost and burst through in abundance, we’ve even ventured outside without our usual winter layers – yes, spring is finally here! March 20th is Spring Equinox and is a cause...
Warm up with a touch of Teak
Outdoor living is seeing a real shift away from cold, impersonal palettes, with a move towards rich, natural tones – from buff tiles and clay pavers to stunning natural woods and neutral shades on masonry. Keen to embrace this aesthetic at home but don’t know where to...
Raise a glass in the garden on World Cocktail Day
The sun is finally shining, spring is in full bloom, so we hardly need an excuse to enjoy a tipple outdoors in May. But, if you needed a bit more encouragement, then take time to celebrate World Cocktail Day on May 13th and let us inspire you with some delectable...
Stay chic with space-saving solutions
We don’t all have huge gardens to play with but want to maximise the space we do have and shouldn’t have to compromise on style. Let’s look at four ways to get the most out of your outdoor area – from gardens and patios to balconies – whilst still getting to put your...
Celebrating a year of empowering the social recycling movement and helping to alleviate poverty
This Global Recycling Day (March 18th), LifestyleGarden® is proudly marking a year since we partnered with Plastic Bank to launch the Nassau collection powered by Social Plastic®, which has enabled us to take the next big step in our journey of ethical sustainable...
Hello Spring!
We may have had a chilly start to the year so far but it’s time to welcome spring with open arms, prepping your outdoor space for warmer weather ahead and a burst of colour. Here are our top tips for how to get ready for the new season.Tidy upThe quickest way to give...
Add a splash of green to the garden for St Patricks Day and beyond
Make a statement in your outdoor space, as you celebrate the feast of St Patrick (March 17th) by going green in style. From vibrant neon and aquamarines, to olive, mint and khaki – shades of green are big news in fashion this spring and summer, whilst moody...
Celebrate love in a different way this Valentine’s Day
Everyone’s circumstances are different, so rather than getting sucked into the commercialism and usual trope surround Valentine’s Day, take inspiration from this fun list of ways to celebrate February 14th that don’t revolve exclusively around having that ‘special...
Beat the January Blues
If the rain hasn’t dampened your spirits, the rapid disappearance of sparkly Christmas lights combined with long, dark evenings and being back at work may have you feeling a bit down in the dumps after the festivities in December. There’s a reason the third Monday in...
Top Tips For Recycling Your Christmas Tree
Christmas is over and you’re making plans to take down your beloved tree but what’s the best way to recycle or dispose of it now the festivities have ended? We offer some top tips and inspiration.Remember, fake trees are made from mixed materials and can’t be...
Create the look: Boutique hotel chic
It started in the bedroom – as people clamoured to recreate that luxe hotel feel to induce slumber at home – but now the trend for boutique hotel-style chic has extended into the garden, with the nation’s love of an ‘outdoor living room’ looking set to continue well...
Focus on… Opal
One of LifestyleGarden®’s newest collections, Opal is the epitome of effortless entertaining; combining chic design with sustainable robust materials that require zero maintenance. No prep or aftercare is needed for a spontaneous get together, as your Opal furniture...
Focus on… Topaz
Bringing together some of the very best unique sustainable materials LifestyleGarden® has to offer, Topaz is a harmonious marriage of comfort and performance. This exclusive new collection is elegant and designed for lounging and entertaining in style but is built for...
Focus on… Petan®
For beautiful woven outdoor furniture that really endures but still boasts the natural appearance and feel of wicker, look no further than ranges made from Petan®. Free from harmful chemicals and toxic metals, this incredible recycled material is used to create...
Focus on… Olefin®
For outdoor textiles that mean business but still look stylish and offer maximum comfort, Olefin ticks all the boxes. Creating captivating covers for cushions that mirror the elegance of our furniture collections, Olefin, with its beautiful linen-look and durable...
Gardening jobs for February
The garden isn’t quite ready to burst into colour for spring but there are still some jobs you can do outdoors to prep your space for the season ahead. Yes, it may be chilly but make the most of that glorious winter sunshine to do a bit of light pruning and prep to...
Host a magical outdoor festive party
There’s something so Christmassy about the twinkle of lights on a crisp evening, warm drinks, good company and general merrymaking. Forget traipsing to an outdoor Christmas market in town, when you can create your very own winter wonderland at home and tailor it to...
Focus on… AluPrint®
Exclusively available from LifestyleGarden®, AluPrint® lifts the appearance of outdoor furniture and gives the impression of wooden accents without the maintenance real wood requires. Helping to make durable and weather-resistant aluminium surfaces even more...
Focus on… DuraBoard®
Being an incredibly innovative and high-performance material that is resistant to extreme weather, UV rays and stains, tabletops made from DuraBoard® tick all the boxes. DuraBoard® is ideal for people who don’t want the hassle of maintenance and who enjoy...
Focus on… Weather-Net®
Weather-Net® delivers optimum comfort without the faff of having to store cushions. Sleek, modern outdoor furniture made with this unique material is completely weatherproof, extremely hardwearing and a pleasure to sit on. Weather-Net is the ideal solution for outdoor...
Focus on… Rope
Emerging as a top trend in outdoor furniture this year, rope combines flexibility and comfort to create functional and elegant pieces that are topping the bill in contemporary designs, both indoors and out. As with all of LifestyleGarden®’s stunning furniture, the...
Make light work of winter woodcare
Wooden furniture looks stunning outdoors – instantly transforming any area into a chic space to dine, relax and enjoy – but there’s nothing like the dread that rolls around when you think of the maintenance to keep it looking pristine. Don’t be disheartened so easily...
How Maintain Your Garden Furniture During Winter Months
Let’s be honest, the weather during winter is far from great! Thanks to endless rain, howling winds, frost and the occasional dump of snow, our gardens can be bleak places, and can often leave our gardens looking far from its best come spring. One thing that many...
Warm up with a touch of Teak
Outdoor living is seeing a real shift away from cold, impersonal palettes, with a move towards rich, natural tones – from buff tiles and clay pavers to stunning natural woods and neutral shades on masonry. Keen to embrace this aesthetic at home but don’t know where to...
Celebrating a year of empowering the social recycling movement and helping to alleviate poverty
This Global Recycling Day (March 18th), LifestyleGarden® is proudly marking a year since we partnered with Plastic Bank to launch the Nassau collection powered by Social Plastic®, which has enabled us to take the next big step in our journey of ethical sustainable...
Top Tips For Recycling Your Christmas Tree
Christmas is over and you’re making plans to take down your beloved tree but what’s the best way to recycle or dispose of it now the festivities have ended? We offer some top tips and inspiration.Remember, fake trees are made from mixed materials and can’t be...
A chance for change
A chair is just a chair, right? Actually, not always. The Nassau dining set, powered by Social Plastic®, symbolises a new era for furniture design: with social and environmental purpose at its core.As Stig Maasbøl, CEO of ScanCom International, our parent company,...
How To Have A More Sustainable Christmas
Christmas is a time of indulgence and frivolity for many – even more so after festivities were cancelled last year, meaning many are keen to go bigger than ever for the 2022 festive season. But, given the climate change emergency we are facing, it would be a tragedy...
A Time For Change
When COVID-19 arrived in the spring of 2020 it seemed to come out of nowhere. But it altered everything in an instant. The global pandemic had a massive and long-lasting impact on people’s lives around the world. In many countries, residents were asked to isolate...
Join The Recycling Revolution
Innovation in recycling has come a long way in recent years meaning the use of recycled content in quality products does nothing to compromise performance and style – if anything, it serves only to enhance it. We all know we could be doing more to cut out single-use...
A new kind of plastic?
Do you want to reduce your household’s environmental impact? You’re not alone. A recent Office for National Statistics survey has found that 75% of adults in Great Britain are worried about the impact of climate change. There is a lot you can do to lower your carbon...
Leading the Eco Plastic Revolution
‘Plastic’ and ‘sustainability’ are not words generally considered in the same sentence… until now, that is! LifestyleGarden® is leading the way in an ethical plastic revolution with its new Nassau furniture collection, powered by Social Plastic®. The transformative...
Create a sustainable outdoor space this summer
From drought-tolerant plants, to ditching garden chemicals, there are plenty of ways to garden more sustainably and create an outdoor space that isn’t such a drain on natural resources, whilst being kinder to the planet. Not only will it make life easier for you if...
