There’s plenty of furniture to choose from when it comes to the great outdoors, from tables and chairs for dining to sofas and loungers for relaxing, so where to start? Firstly, think about how you plan to use the space, whether Friday-night soirées and weekend shindigs or simply a long summer of chilling-out – or, indeed, a combination of both. This will inform the type of furniture you need to fill it with and inspire how you zone the space accordingly. On a practical level, you’ll also need to measure the dimensions you have to play with, selecting pieces that fill generous gardens or choosing sparingly to avoid small areas feeling crammed. But more on that in our outdoor furniture buying guide.

British summers are anything but predictable, raining one minute and sunny the next, which is why the expert craftspeople at Case make our contemporary outdoor furniture with durable materials that stay looking good – whatever the weather. Blending superior functionality with sublime aesthetics, we incorporate materials such as powder-coated aluminium – the star of the show in our Eos Side Chair and Rectangular Table – and grade-A teak (seen in our Tanso 3-Seater Sofa) to produce robust yet elegant pieces that are completely weather-resistant. As one of the strongest hardwoods, teak continues to perform even when wet, while enduring high temperatures and searing heat. Better still, it’s got a high resistance to rotting thanks to natural oils that retain the integrity of the timber. Likewise, powder-coated aluminium is great for the garden, being lightweight (so it can be easily moved around) and corrosion-resistant (no rust, no fuss).