Garden Stools

Outdoor stools work harder than their height suggests, serving as extra perching seats around a garden table, a footrest beside a lounger, or a side table holding a drink and a candle. Our collection pulls together teak stools in warm oiled finishes, powder-coated aluminium designs, and woven outdoor-rated fabric seats, built for UK weather.
  • Eos Outdoor Backless Bar Stool Eos Outdoor Backless Bar Stool Black
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  • Eos Outdoor Bar Stool Pebble Grey Eos Outdoor Bar Stool Black
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  • Eos Outdoor Counter Stool Pebble Grey Eos Outdoor Counter Stool
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  • Loop Outdoor Footrest Dune White Loop Outdoor Footrest Dune White
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  • Kodo Outdoor Barstool Dune White Kodo Outdoor Barstool Dune White
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  • Pelagus Bar Stool Hunter Green Pelagus Bar Stool Light Ivory
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  • Pelagus Counter Stool Hunter Green Pelagus Counter Stool Light Ivory
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    Outdoor stools with flat, smooth tops double easily as side tables, holding a drink, a book or a candle beside a lounger. The dual-purpose approach is common in Scandinavian outdoor design, where a single low stool replaces a dedicated stool plus a side table. Look for stools rated to 120kg or more to give confidence for both roles.

    Solid teak, powder-coated aluminium and synthetic rattan stools are designed to sit outside year-round with no storage required. Upholstered cushion tops should be stored inside over winter, or the whole stool can go under cover if a waterproof storage box is available. The frame itself copes fine with British weather.

    Outdoor dining tables typically sit at 72 to 75cm, pairing with 45 to 48cm seat-height stools, the same as indoor dining. Bar-height outdoor counters at 105cm call for 75 to 80cm stools, matching indoor bar stool proportions. Measure the table before ordering so the pairing lands right.

    A stable outdoor stool has either four feet with good ground clearance for levelling, or a heavier base designed to sit on lawn or gravel. Three-legged stools work well on uneven surfaces because they self-level, but are less stable if overweighted to one side. Choose four-legged designs for patios, three-legged for grass.

    • Luxury Garden Furniture Ideas
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      Luxury Garden Furniture Ideas
      The British climate can be unpredictable. However, we still enjoy spending a surprising amount of time eating, socialising and relaxing in the garden. Dining alfresco is about gathering family, entertaining friends and escaping the typical daily routine. Luckily, moving the party outside doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice stylish ideas and comfort. Whether you have a patio, porch or pool, these luxury garden furniture ideas will seamlessly transfer you and your guests outside. Read on to discover inspirational garden furniture ideas and take full advantage of the warm weather on the horizon. For outdoor dining in all weather Whether you’re eating breakfast, lunch or dinner alfresco, outdoor entertaining naturally lends itself to a table and chairs. Consider the modern Eos garden furniture from Case. Crafted using weather-resistant powder-coated aluminium, Eos furniture can stay outside all year round without rusting. The luxury garden furniture will look elegant for years to come and is perfect for entertaining friends and family al fresco. Works well with: Eos Picnic House. Offering shade from the sun and shelter from the rain, the Eos Picnic House helps you enjoy your garden all year long. With the addition of some fairy lights, your outdoor dining area will be ready to host guests right away. For entertaining lots of guests Vincent Sheppard’s Kodo garden furniture collection is ideal for larger families and hosting extra guests for dinner parties and summer BBQs. Choose anything from outdoor day beds and sofas to spacious tables and comfy dining chairs. With this type of arrangement in your garden, neither you nor your guests will prefer dining indoors. Works well with: The Kodo Outdoor Dining Table and chairs. Create a picturesque summer seating arrangement with chair and dining table combo. The spacious dining table is perfect for all party sizes and is spacious enough to seat all the family. For small spaces Look to Vincent Sheppard’s Lento collection for a modern and sleek addition to your garden, patio or outdoor space. Compact whilst offering plenty of comfort, this collection of modern garden seating is perfect for smaller spaces. Each piece is crafted using natural teak wood and tactile polypropylene rope that lends the collection a modern aesthetic. Works well with: Gan outdoor rugs. Outdoor rugs are perfect for smaller spaces as they help to define different areas. Position one under your Lento outdoor sofa to make your compact seating area feel even more comfortable. If your space is particularly small and you don’t have space for seating, an outdoor rug and cushions could help create some cosy outdoor floor seating. For luxury garden furniture with a fire pit Nothing feels more relaxing and enjoyable than spending time with your loved ones seated comfortably around a fire at the end of a busy day. Invite a campfire ambience into your garden with a modern fire pit. These beautiful, minimal designs are perfect for setting the scene for a cosy evening in the garden. Works well with: Why not complement your fire pit with luxury outdoor furniture from our BK collection from Carl Hansen & Søn? The modern teak garden sofa, chair and table are so beautiful it’s easy to mistake them for indoor pieces. Designed with a simple wooden frame and contrasting soft cushions, the chairs offer comfortable seating even outdoors. Perfect for long conversations with family and friends, or to wind down and read your favourite book on a warm summer’s day. For accessorising your garden The best luxury garden furniture ideas incorporate a range of outdoor accessories. From colourful cushions to brighten up your outdoor sofa, to garden umbrellas for hot sunny days. Accent your garden with our contemporary like outdoor lighting and rugs to make your space comfortable and stylish. With such a great collection of luxury garden furniture and accessories, there’s no reason your garden can’t be as beautiful as your home. Explore our range of the best outdoor furniture here.
    • How To Style A Garden Bar
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      How To Style A Garden Bar
      While home garden bars may have become popular during the pandemic when traditional pubs, bars and restaurants were shut to the public, they have shown no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Searches for garden bars are still soaring as people look for inspiring new ways to inform theirs, whether tiki-style arrangements with tropical cocktails or pub-esque set-ups with craft beer. But why are homeowners still looking for dedicated spaces to serve up professional-style drinks in their back gardens when the world of hospitality is open again? There are a couple of reasons. Increasingly, outdoor spaces have become an extension of our homes – often referred to as ‘the fifth room’ – so we’re investing more time and money than ever into making them places we want to spend time. Not only that, but with the rising costs of going out, entertaining at home with friends and family is a more economical alternative. And all without stepping foot outside of the front door. To celebrate the end of summer, we show you how to style a garden bar with a raft of ideas, proving that staying in really is the new going out. Pick a position First thing’s first: the position of your garden bar. Consider a spot that’s both practical and sociable: perhaps it’s somewhere close to the kitchen for quickly and easily topping-up supplies in the shade of the house; or maybe it’s as far as possible from the house to avoid keeping the kids up if parties are likely to carry on until late. Some form of shelter is crucial, too, weatherproofing your home garden bar from unpredictable British summers. You may want to consider a covered pergola or similar. In short, find somewhere that suits your functional needs, while offering a scenic outlook. Choose a theme Next: what style of home garden bar would you like? Choose a theme that reflects your outdoor space and interior décor. Contemporary or classic? Smart or casual? Minimalist or maximalist? British or Mediterranean? This will inform the concept. Secondly: what kind of establishments do you enjoy visiting when you go out? Gastro pub VS wine bar? Cocktail den VS Champagne lounge? This will direct the décor. And lastly: what type of experience are you looking to recreate? Chilled-out and conversational or conducive to parties? This will inspire the ambience. Failing all that, you could throw caution to the wind and create a high-concept home garden bar, inspired by something fun and irreverent: think Studio 54 or South Pacific to get you started. It’s time to think outside of the box and give yourself licence to be playful. If you’re going high-concept, there’s just one rule of thumb: carry it through into everything, from the décor to the drinks, to really make it sing. Select the ‘bar’ part of the bar Our garden bar ideas don’t stop there. With your location and concept sorted, it’s time to source the bar itself, whether it’s an existing surface you style up, a mobile drinks trolley you wheel out, or something you build from scratch. Even a table in a forgotten corner or against the fence can become a dedicated home garden bar with a little imagination and know-how. Free-standing or built-in, the choice is yours, just ensure it’s a focal point of your entertaining space. Editor’s picks Turn the lightweight Eos outdoor café table into a temporary serving station by styling up its square surface and getting everyone to gather around. Take your tipples into the garden using the Flip trolley by Kartell laden with bottles, glasses and accoutrement – simply tell guests to help themselves. The EOS picnic house by Case is perfect for displaying and serving drinks with built-in seating and roof. A ready-made bar, no effort required. Sort your seating You’ll need somewhere for you and your guests to sit outside, whether stools, chairs or sofas. No space and after small garden bar ideas? Don’t worry: even a couple of outdoor cushions provide somewhere casual and convivial to curl up with a cocktail or two under the stars. Editor’s picks Pull up a pew with an elegant Eos outdoor bar stool or two. Be swept off your feet with a series of stackable EOS outdoor side chairs for easy storage when not in use. The Tanso outdoor sofa or Kodo outdoor lounge sofa both provide a comfortable seat for al fresco socials. Decide on décor Take the indoors out with décor that blurs the boundaries between home and garden. Think colourful, patterned and textured cushions, throws and outdoor rugs. Stylish and eclectic objets d’art. Even mirrors or artworks framed and hung on outside walls or fences. Remember: not everything needs to be designed for outdoors. You can always bring décor in after the day is done. Editor’s picks Roll out an outdoor carpet for guests with the Garden Layers rug by GAN and provide added comfort, texture and interest. Lean the Lucka outdoor mirror by Deknudt against an outdoor wall to reflect the space and catch the light. Add soft furnishings with the Cabana stripe cushion and Pop wool throw to cosy up your home garden bar. Switch up lighting. The right outdoor light can create just the right ambience for your home garden bar, whether it’s flickering candles to set the mood or string lighting to frame the space. Editor’s picks Create a beautiful backdrop for your garden bar by winding a set of Tobias LED outdoor string lights around a tree or draping them over a fence. Add the polish of a professional bar with an Orion portable LED outdoor table lamp. Cluster groups of Aston LED outdoor portable solar jar lights by Sirius together around the garden. Add your accessories. Now, the fun part: finishing with garden bar accessories. From different glassware to accommodate various drinks and covetable barware for serving them in style, furnish your home garden bar with everything you need to play host with the most – sure to make the neighbours green with envy. Editor’s picks These gin balloon glasses from LSA International provide the ultimate vessel for everyone’s favourite poison. Is it even a garden party without celebratory bubbles? Try these Champagne saucers from The Vintage List. Crevettes by Harlie Brown Studio is the perfect plate for aperitivo hour. Inspired to style your own home garden bar this summer? Browse and buy designer pieces to give yours a professional flourish.
    • Introducing: Homes And Gardens Collection
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      Introducing: Homes And Gardens Collection
      In June 1919, the very first issue of Homes & Gardens magazine was published. Priced at just one shilling, it promised to help make homes ‘as comfortable, tasteful and convenient as means will allow.’ 100 years later and the magazine (and newly launched website) is still doing just that. We’re proud to say we’ve been working with Homes & Gardens since the very beginning. Heal’s advertised in the very first issue of the magazine back in 1919; a deep-dive into the Homes & Gardens archives show the ad was for rush mats, perfect for protecting and decorating the floors of the most stylish homes of the period. The Homes & Gardens armchair in fuchsia Avila and Marida, £2,424, and footstool in Indigo Avila, £999 Our partnership has grown stronger ever since – a testament to our join values of quality, craftsmanship and innovation - and we continue to advertise in the magazine to this day. To mark this wonderful partnership, Homes & Gardens have created their own Centenary collection using our Designed by You concept. We gave the editorial team free rein over their designs, allowing them to customise everything from the shape of the arm to the style of the feet. The result was a capsule collection of three designs - a sofa, armchair and footstool – each upholstered in new fabrics from the Homes & Gardens III collection from Baker Lifestyle at GP&J Baker. The Homes and Gardens velvet sofa featuring indigo Avila, £3,764 The fabrics are classically English but with a fresh modern feel. Simple motifs and striking colours create a fusion of styles, and the bold colours create a real statement. The Homes & Gardens team opted for a classic silhouette for the sofa and armchair; traditional scrolled arms and turned feet are given a modern update with the eye-catching fabric. The footstool pairs beautifully with both and can also be used as an impromptu coffee table. Find out more about our Designed by You service We also hosted an exclusive reader event on in May to mark the centenary. We heard tastemakers from the interiors world discuss how style heritage shapes the designs of tomorrow. They shared style notes, design tips, names to know and future forecasts. The panel, hosted by H&G Editorial Director Sarah Spiteri, included Suzy Hoodless, a celebrated interior designer who runs her own international consultancy, Ann Grafton, Managing Director & Creative Director of GP & J Baker, and Daniel Boden Wilson, retail and marketing expert from Heal's. The three exclusive designs can be ordered at our Tottenham Court Road store or over the phone on 020 7636 1666.