The TiiPii hanging daybed makes for luxury lounging at its finest, says Louise Whitbread in The Independent. The large Deluxe Sunbrella version is made with Sunbrella performance fabric (a weather-resistant acrylic), supports up to 250kg, and is easily assembled in ten minutes. It folds down into a compact bag for easy storage and includes a sheer white ambient net to avoid pesky mosquitoes. “Hang it from a weight-carrying branch, or team it with its own sturdy triangular frame, and you have an idyllic relaxation spot.” £1,797, uk.tiipiibed.com
Putting up some outdoor garden lights is a simple and easy way to create a relaxing atmosphere and ensure you can enjoy your space well into the evening, says Charley Ward in Good Housekeeping. The Squirrel Festoon Lights can be hung from trees or above a dining table and you can connect sets together for larger spaces. Each string comes with 20 bulbs and a standard UK plug, and is designed to “hang effortlessly on pergolas, fences and gazebos”. £70, gardentrading.co.uk
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Toasting marshmallows around a firepit is fun and hotter summers and technical advances have helped make alfresco cooking popular, even in the UK. So why not go the whole hog and get a full outdoor kitchen, the ultimate in “garden one-upmanship”, says Jessica Doyle in The Daily Telegraph. Luxury brand Kitchen Architecture teamed up with Swedish company Röshults last year to produce this new free-standing outdoor kitchen system. It features customisable, streamlined units for those after a Modernist aesthetic and “options include a wok burner, grill, teppanyaki plate and outdoor fridge”. From around £20,000 for an island, kitchenarchitecture.co.uk, gardentrading.co.uk
The Peaktop Outdoor Round Stone Propane Gas Firepit is a sleek, concrete-look firepit, perfect for a modern patio, says Cristina Sanza on Bustle. It’s made from lightweight resin, making it easy to move around, and the pit has a “toasty output of 50,000 BTU, an adjustable flame knob, and an easy-to-start electronic ignition”. It comes with lava rocks and a gas regulator. You might want to consider a propane tank cover, which doubles as an extra space for drinks and food. £499, amazon.co.uk
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