Many people have already redesigned all or some of the rooms in their home with designer furniture and contemporarily decorated walls and floors. However, one aspect of your home which may well have been neglected in this area is the garden. Do you still have an old-fashioned set of plastic chairs growing mould in a corner? If the answer’s yes, then it’s time for a redesign!

The first thing to do if you’re considering buying some modern garden furniture is to evaluate your needs. Think about what you will use your furniture for. If you have a patio or decking area and like to dine outside on warm summer evenings then go for full size outdoor tables and chairs. However, if you just like to relax with a book or a few drinks with friends, then go for a more relaxed seating area and outdoor coffee table. Do you need four or more chairs, or will two do?

Although your old plastic furniture was weather-resistant, it was also cheap and looked it. Our outdoor furniture remains durable while being stylish at the same time and can be easily cleaned and left outside. Modern outdoor furniture styles tend to include curves and rounded shapes, as well as warm neutral colours to blend in with the natural surroundings. If you have some furniture that looks attractive and that you will want to actually sit on then you will be more likely to use it, and that is the point of it after all!

The fickle UK summer can often throw few chances for a little al fresco dining our way, but when a balmy evening finally shows itself, it pays to be prepared! Here are a few expert al fresco dining tips from our studio team…whose expertise spreads far beyond modern furniture and well into what makes a great meal!

Contemporary Outdoor Furniture
The bones of a great dining experience may be the food, but, when your guests are sitting on grubby old plastic chairs, it’s likely your famous Greek lamb kebabs and peppered salad will go a little underappreciated. Our ranges of designer modern garden furniture are stylish, practical and lavishly comfortable.

Shelter
Even on sunny days, a little shelter can be very welcome. Portable teak parasols come in a huge range of styles and are perfect for protecting guests from harsh sunbeams or brief showers. They also make great spots to site garden fairy lights or other ambient lighting devices.

Light
Adequate lighting (e.g. more than candles and the glow from the kitchen window) is essential to carry the mood of a summer al fresco dinning event from evening glow to night time relaxation. Ambient lighting like fairy lights, festoon lights and lanterns can provide a great lighting concept that perfectly balances practical lighting with mood-setting.

Entertainment
A little scene-setting music could define the mood of the evening. Always use specialist outdoor-use power supplies and cables when operating electronics outdoors.

Summer is here and when the warmer weather emerges we will unquestionably want to head out into the garden, catch some rays and maybe even have a few friends round for a barbeque or drinks.

If you are planning on entertaining guests or are looking for modern garden furniture to relax in, then you have come to the right place. Here at Pandon Home we have an extensive range of high quality, contemporary outdoor furniture for a variety of purposes.

Outdoor Dinner Parties
If you plan on inviting loved ones to your home this summer then why not consider dining tables and chair sets from us. Our table and six chair set which is available from our website is perfecting for lunching outdoors with friends and also makes the perfect seating area for a family barbeque or dinner party.

Sun Beds
However, if you would like to bathe in the sun in your garden then you should opt for our stunning sun beds which are incredibly stylish and comfortable – and are also perfect for relaxing next to your private pool.

Patio Furniture Sets
If you are looking for a seating area that is slightly less formal then you should take a look at our outdoor dining furniture ranges, such as patio furniture sets which are perfect for drinks in the sun with friends and will beautifully complement any garden.

So browse our extensive range of modern garden furniture to find the perfect contemporary furniture for your outdoor area.