This year having a comfortable and stylish outdoor space is more important than ever. With many of us spending more time in our homes, the garden is the perfect spot to enjoy nature, relax alone or socialise safely. The same applies for hospitality venues, with garden areas and pavement space being used more than ever. If you’re planning to spruce up your outdoor space, these top outdoor furniture trends for 2021 can provide some inspiration.
Blended outdoor furniture
Easily the biggest trend for 2021 is seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The aim is to create a flow from the inside of your home or venue into the garden, making the property feel larger and providing you with more space to entertain and relax.
To achieve the trend, add elements which we typically associate with indoor living to your outside space. Adding cushions and rugs to your outdoor seating area will create a cosy and comfortable spot for socialising. Just make sure that they can be stored inside when the weather turns!
The Grey Outdoor Furniture Trend
If one colour is set to dominate outdoor furniture trends in 2021 it’s grey. Not only is it a timeless hue but grey also pairs beautifully with green foliage and acts as the perfect base for a range of décor styles.
Tap into the trend with our chic Paris Outdoor Table and matching Paris Outdoor Chairs (shown above), which come in a powder grey finish.
New colours for outdoor furniture
Whether you opt for brights or pastels, adding pops of colour to an outdoor space adds warmth and an element of fun. This can be achieved by choosing brightly coloured outdoor furniture or by adding colourful accessories to outdoor seating areas.
You can even hit two trends at once by incorporating colourful cushions, blankets and rugs to get a bright inside/outside feel.
Balcony garden seating
Don’t have a garden? No problem! Balcony gardening is set to be huge in 2021, with those without garden space adding potted plants, hanging planters and seating to balconies and small outdoor areas.
Since space is likely to be at a premium on any balcony, opt for a compact chair and table set designed to work together. Hanging and potted plants add charm and colour into the mix as a finishing touch.
Popular materials for outdoor furniture in 2021
Outdoor furniture needs to be able to withstand the elements, so choosing the right material is important. These are our top recommendations:
Wicker
Reminiscent of French cafés and the outdoor restaurants we often encounter on holiday, wicker is not only a beautiful natural material it also wears well outdoors. We recommend the Monaco Natural Wicker Stacking Chair (see below), which is water-resistant but can also be stacked for easy storage under cover.
Metal
Metal furniture is often waterproof, easy to clean and extremely sturdy – in other words perfect for outdoor use. Our Alma Square Aluminium Table even comes with a bolted weight and four claw base designed to work on uneven outdoor terrains.
Wood
Whilst it does require more maintenance, wood makes for such a beautiful outdoor furniture material that it’s arguably worth the extra effort! You can however opt for synthetic wood, like that used in our Capra Round Table which is both water and UV resistant.
Quality outdoor furniture for home and hospitality
Trent Furniture offers a wide range of affordable, high-quality outdoor furniture. You can view our selection of outdoor furniture here or if you would like to speak to one of our outdoor furniture experts please get in touch by clicking below.