Garden party ideas

Take the party outside with our top tips to entertaining at home.

Cocktails at dusk on a green garden bench.

Time to put your hosting hat back on. With a bunch of bank holidays on the way, it’s almost time to gather the gang again. From Pimms on the patio to dishing up an al-fresco dining feast. We have everything you need to make the most of the great outdoors.

Creating the perfect entertaining space

Garden furniture sets

It's that time of the year when your garden comes to life with sunshine, celebrations, and lots of laughter. Sort your garden furniture in time for those summer soirées with a cosy corner sofa or garden bench. What are you waiting for?

Sofa sets

A comfy gathering is a happy gathering - no two ways about it. Level up the cosiness of your outdoor space with a sofa set. From plush and luxe to cool and minimalist- choose any style you like.

A green garden dining table set up with wicker accessories and an array of pots and planters.

Garden patio sets

Patio sets make the perfect spot for conversations over drinks and nibbles. From compact 4-seaters to more-the-merrier 6-seater patio sets- bring a laidback vibe to your backyard, sit back, and pretend you're on holiday.

Bistro sets

Perfect for a small balcony, patio, or garden, a bistro set looks invitingly snug and stylish in any alfresco space. Enjoy the sunshine with your loved one over a cup of tea or coffee.

Gather in the garden

Go on, do dinner alfresco. Doesn't matter whether it's a solo sarnie or full-on family feast, gather outside, enjoy the sunshine and tuck in.

Get the look

Vintage garden tea party in bright and bold colours with accessories and flowers.

Host and toast

Tableware

Summer is served.

A fresh summer dining room table set up with wicker scalloped placemat and blue oval iron cast casseole dish.

Cookware

Cook up a feast in style.

Glassware

Sip in style.

An outdoor pic nic set up with a leaf print blanket and wicker cushions.

Picnicware

Pack a picnic.

Set the scene

Outdoor lighting

Sun gone down? No problem. Keep the party going with our outdoor lights. Hang fairy lights throughout your garden to add a dreamy vibe. Or bring the indoors out with a lamp. Just pop it next to your patio or sofa set. Perfect for adding a glowy effect.

Cushions on kept on sofa set in a garden.

Outdoor cushions

Does your outside space need a quick makeover? Just throw in some new cushions, and you are done! Soft, squishy, and stylish, they'll add wow factor with ease. What's more, you can bring the inside cosiness to your outdoor space. Who's feeling snuggly?

La Hacienda Aged Effect Fire Bowl in high quality steel with a practical compartment underneath for fire logs.

Outdoor heating

Snuggle up and make the most of the chilly summer nights by enjoying the warmth of real fire wood with our decorative outdoor heating.

Rugs

Roll it out and watch it wow. Rugs are champs at dialling up the style factor. Get one for your garden and have the space transformed in seconds. Using an indoor rug? Just remember to take it inside at the end of the day.

Candles

Add a magical touch to your alfresco evenings with candles. Perfect for setting the mood, simply light them up and bask in the warm glow. How lovely.

Garden by Sainsburys faux snowdrop in pot.

Pots and planters

When decorating the garden, don’t forget the finishing touches like pots and planters. Bright colors or on-trend looks- pick what you like and show off your foliage in style.

Make the most of small outdoor spaces

With a little design know-how, even the most petite of grass patches, the humblest of patios or the tiniest of balconies can be transformed into a beautiful entertaining place you’ll want to spend lots of time.