What's the easiest way to get a colourful garden?
Scrap the complicated planting plans.
Opt for bright, colourful garden furniture instead.
Outdoor furniture in blue, orange, pink, or green guarantees colour year-round and instantly brightens your garden.
"Don't let the doors to your garden shut out your interior style," says Caroline Lomax, founder of UK garden furniture company Armadillo Sun.
"Your outdoor space deserves as much of your personality as your living room."
Garden furniture can be colourful and characterful – especially when using modern outdoor fabrics that are as stylish and varied as they are durable and weatherproof.
Armadillo Sun's popular chaise longue sunlounger was recently commissioned in this bold retro fabric. In bright citrus orange, it pops against a background of green foliage and makes an impressive style statement (all whilst offering a deliciously comfortable spot to relax!)
Why colourful garden furniture is this summer's outdoor trend
Bright, colourful outdoor décor has emerged as the defining garden trend of summer. At RHS Chelsea Flower Show, visitors sought to add their personality to their outdoor space with luxury orange outdoor cushions and comfy blue garden sofas.
Traditionally, outdoor furniture is offered in muted, neutral tones. But colourful garden furniture is now redefining outdoor style – taking bold design from inside the home to outside.
Even if you prefer a minimalist look, a couple of colourful garden cushions add oomph to your outdoor space whenever you need it.
"Treat your garden or balcony as an extra room to your house. With colours that you love, a garden sofa becomes a welcoming part of your home – not just a functional place to sit," says Caroline Lomax.
"And remember, outside you can be bolder with colour than indoors, so enjoy it!"
36 of the best brightly coloured garden furniture pieces
We've sifted through the bland and gathered together a kaleidoscope of bold outdoor furniture choices to inspire you to bring colour into your garden.
Colour transforms the personality of your outdoor space, but science says it can also shift the way you feel. So, browse our edit of the best colourful outdoor furniture to brighten your garden, patio, or balcony – and also lift your mood.
Choose your colour for outdoor furniture inspiration:
Orange garden furniture – ideas on how to use this year's hottest colour in your garden
Orange outdoor furniture and accessories have been this year's favourites at Armadillo Sun – and we can see why!
Orange sits on the other side of the colour wheel to green, so orange outdoor furniture creates a pleasing contrast against leafy foliage.
You only need a few bursts of this vibrant colour for significant impact, making garden cushions the easy way to incorporate orange into your outdoor space.
Full of mood-lifting energy, orange outdoor seating – like a patterned garden bean bag – will illuminate a shady patio corner. With a backdrop of dark green foliage, an orange bean bag is an easy way to create a warm, cosy spot to recharge in.
3) Calypso Orange Garden Bean Bag (Armadillo Sun)
Studies show that the colour orange can increase oxygen supply to the brain, enhancing confidence and energy. Squeeze a little zest and happiness onto your patio via orange outdoor accessories, such as an orange garden rug, pretty parasol, or terracotta planters.
Set off against a neutral grey garden sofa, orange outdoor cushions or a bright weatherproof pouffe deliver a vibrant summery pop.
Pink garden furniture – choices to add romance and whimsy to your garden (or some tropical warmth)
Pink flowers are a favourite in the garden, but if you're not sure about pink outdoor furniture, don't write it off as cutesy. Pink can pack a punch!
11) Bright Pink and Orange Garden Bean Bag (Armadillo Sun)
14) Rangwali No.296 exterior paint (Farrow & Ball)
Blue garden furniture – sofas and outdoor cushions for a cool, calm, coastal vibe
Blue is a perennial favourite for outdoor styling – evoking sea, sky, and a sense of calm.
The colour blue is rarely seen in nature, so garden furniture in this colour stands out and draws you in.
In a small outdoor space a blue focal feature – whether a painted wall, a collection of blue painted pots, or a blue garden bean bag – creates the impression of distance and space.
15) Ocean Blue Modular Garden Sofa (Armadillo Sun)
16) Indoor-Outdoor Bean Bag Chair – Sigma Turquoise (Armadillo Sun)
26) Blue & White Patterned Garden Bean Bag (Armadillo Sun)
Yellow Garden Furniture – sunny inspiration to brighten any patio corner
Green Garden Furniture – pieces to blend into a leafy backdrop, or add zest to your outdoor set-up
Green creates feelings of calm and serenity, with even a few touches creating a soothing effect in an outdoor seating area.
Paired with its complementary colour of yellow – as on Armadillo Sun Flame Green Luxury Outdoor Cushions – green is bright and zingy. When used alone however, a green garden chair is a gentle, welcoming space to sit amongst the planting of your garden.
"I love to pair blue and green together outdoors," says Caroline Lomax of Armadillo Sun.
"The combination – especially in textured fabrics – feels comfortable, but still chic. In my garden, I want an atmosphere of laidback luxury!"
34) Green Patterned Bean Bag Chair (Armadillo Sun)
Are you ready to bring colour into your garden? Before you make your final choices on bright, bold outdoor décor, read our guide to choosing a colour palette for your colourful garden furniture.
From zingy garden cushions to bright sunloungers, Armadillo Sun's weatherproof outdoor furniture is designed to stay vibrant all year round. No fading, no bleaching, no turning mouldy and black! Explore our full collection or get in touch – we’re always happy to help you find the perfect colour combination for your outdoor space.