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20 divine deck chairs and sun loungers
Pour a pina colada and assume prone position! Into the sun you go with our edit of the most stylish garden seating.
Sunshine & Snow
Pop on a floaty boho dress, surround yourself with macramé hanging plants and laze the day away in this 70s-style bamboo lounger. From local Bideford brand, Sunshine & Snow. £175
Burford Garden Co
A nod to Sixties style, this quirky spaghetti string lounger is hand-braided in Italy and offers two in one with the footrest folding neatly underneath to create a dining chair. Available online from Cotswolds garden haven Burford Garden Co.
£115
Cox & Cox
This chair of dreams comes with a detachable armchair and seat cushion – the perfect place to cocoon yourself to catch the evening sun. Leave it to gently swing, or fix it to the frame if your prone to motion sickness (or one too many Mojitos).
£375
The Conran Shop
This classic striped deckchair looks like it’s been plucked right from Brighton beach. Also available in Red, Yellow and Blue. We love.
£120
Homebase
Put yer feet up! We’re loving the zesty yellow colour of this chair and stool – the set can be stacked so ideal for smaller spaces.
£70
Rosara
Sometimes going simple has the ultimate style impact. This teak lounger, from North Oxfordshire brand Rosara, gets full marks for it’s understated aesthetic and nifty slide out drinks table.
£495
Asda
This style of chair is everywhere at the moment (I have a set in my own back garden) and this teal pair with matching drinks table is an absolute steal at under £100. Click quick as they’re bound to sell out.
£89
Robert Dyas
This playful cotton canvas hammock with stylish wooden arc frame would make a great statement for your patio or decking. Warning: nodding off may result in falling off!
£149
Wayfair
Get a whole set of these fold-up chairs in cheerful colours to pep up your lockdown mood. Plus they’re light enough to take in the car for your next camping trip or festival.
£88.24
Southsea Deckchairs
Throwback your space to the 50s with enough room for two (just as long as you get on well), or the kids, in this gorgeous striped number.
£197
Central Living
For a lounger that won’t go out of style, this clean and classic all-weather number from Oxford-based Central Living is a dead cert. The hidden wheels make it look extra chic.
£640
Garden Trading Co.
Argos
Maison du Monde
Make like you’re by the side of a very glamorous art deco pool with this sculptural lounger, cocktail in hand optional.
£172.50
Josie’s Interiors
A cool and contemporary table set from a local Devon store, and very comfy thanks to those curves. (Also available in dusty pink). £175
Giant Deckchair Shop
One for the kids – let them match you with their own chair. The Bantham deck chair is tiny and aimed at 3-5 year olds, with many canvases to choose from, including customisable options.
£66.24
The Range
A contemporary rocking style deck chair that’s not going to break the bank, just the place from which to supervise lockdown.
£33
Hayes Garden World
Got plenty of space and budget? This unusual shaped basket lounger will be a proper focal point for your garden. If you put your headphones in its *just* like you’re on a white sandy beach.
£899.50
Kidcraft
Another one for the little people – they’ll love this double striped lounger with sun shade, for ages 3-8. Made of weather-resistant wood so it can live by the paddling pool.
£123.95
Fatboy Lamzac
Get these rip-stop nylon loungers for your teens now and they’ll thank you later as they are perfect for beach and festivals – no pump needed (although be warned you do look a bit of a wally when you first try and fill them) and they pack down tiny.
£74.50