It's Time To Get Heatwave Ready

It's Time To Get Heatwave Ready

With warmer weather on the way, now is the ideal time to transform your outside space into a garden that really works for you. We recognise that when you decide to invest in garden furniture quick delivery is extremely important, which is why we have curated a collection of outdoor furniture and garden accessories that are available with our express delivery service. This means that you can be lounging on your brand new rattan seating set or arranging a selection of new planters to perfect your patio area within just three to five working days.

If you're planning for the next heatwave and you're looking for ideas to revive your outside space, we have put together some of our top design tips and tricks alongside a selection of our gorgeous Olivia's outdoor furniture and accessories to offer all the inspiration you need for your creativity to run wild.

 

Soak in the Sunshine with Olivia's Outdoor Seating

When the warm weather arrives, you want to know that you're prepared with all the outdoor seating solutions you need to maximise your time in the sunshine in style and comfort. Olivia's has a wide selection of seating sets and individual pieces from which to choose, many of which are available in several different colourways which will enable you to choose a set that suits your personal style.

outdoor garden seating

The Gallery Outdoor Mileva Rectangle Dining Set is available in grey and natural colourways to suit both ultra-contemporary gardens and those with a traditional aesthetic and a modern twist. Each piece in the set has been hand-woven from all-weather rattan, which will withstand all manner of weather conditions. Additionally, the accompanying table can be raised or lowered and used as either a coffee table or dining table, which offers maximum versatility. So, whether you want to use the set primarily as a seating area or are keen to utilise its al fresco dining possibilities, the Mileva collection could be the perfect choice for your garden.

The Maze Rattan Olso Outdoor Furniture Set comes in a sophisticated charcoal grey colourway, with the same tone running through the sturdy aluminium metal base and the generously padded cushions. The innovative modular design allows the chaise element to be placed on either the left or the right side, ensuring this piece can be customised to perfectly fit your chosen space. The set also comes with a beautifully crafted coffee table, complete with a gorgeous teak wood top which brings a touch of Scandi chic to the piece.

The Maze Rattan Austin Outdoor Lounger has a similarly sophisticated aesthetic and comes with an adjustable headrest that can be reclined to a variety of different angles. Whether you want to position it on the lawn, patio or beside the pool, this gorgeous lounger is certain to become a popular addition to your garden.

Lounger

You simply can't go wrong with the classic silhouette of a traditional Deck Chair, particularly one that boasts an attractive striped material in a soft, pastel green colour palette. The subtle rocking feature that this deck chair offers is designed to help you completely relax and fully enjoy the warm weather. A charming addition to a country cottage patio area, grassy lawn or chic poolside seating area, you're certain to be swept away by the inherent sense of romanticism present in this beautifully designed outdoor seating option.

For less formal occasions, the Garden Trading Outdoor Floor Cushion can be an excellent option. Practically tailor-made for family picnics or outdoor movie nights with bowls of popcorn and ice cream cones, each cushion is crafted from recycled wool yarn which has been woven in sophisticated striped patterns that will look incredibly inviting when positioned on a freshly-mown lawn or neat patio area. Each cushion is equipped with a handy carry handle, making them easy to move around and store away when they're not being used.

Elevate your Al Fresco Dining Options with Olivia's Sets and Tables

If you love to host dinner parties and gatherings, a dedicated outdoor dining set is likely to make a wonderful addition to your garden. The Maze Pebble Oval Outdoor Dining Set comfortably seats eight people on chairs that can be easily stacked and stored away when not in use. Each chair has a generously filled seat and integrated quilted design back cushion, which offers maximum comfort and is tailor-made for evening dinner parties that stretch long into the night.

The Garden Trading Round BBQ Bucket has plenty of grilling space to cook a wide selection of crowd-pleasing snacks from your garden as you sit back and enjoy a chilled beverage. It benefits from a chic powder-coated finish and beautiful wooden handles crafted from acacia wood, which will make this compact BBQ an attractive and functional addition to your al fresco dining collection. Additionally, this portable BBQ can also be easily packed away and taken to your favourite seaside spot to elevate your next picnic, making it a versatile option that is certain to get a lot of use throughout the warm-weather months.

We also offer a Square BBQ Bucket, which is tall enough to ensure comfort when preparing your favourite snacks and has sufficient depth to offer plenty of protection from the wind. It has the same powder-coated finish and acacia handles and is just as portable as the round model.

BBQ bucket

 For bijou patios or balconies, the Garden Trading Rive Bistro Set is a charming seating option, ideal for enjoying your first coffee of the day beneath the hazy morning sunshine or tucking into a light lunch outside. This elegant bistro set will also look wonderful within a larger outside space, perhaps tucked beneath a pergola adorned with an impressive floral display or beside the pool for post-dip drinks. Each piece in this trio is fully foldable, which allows for both simple storage and easy transportation if you're also keen to enjoy this wonderful piece at your holiday home or beach hut. The clay colourway is effortlessly chic and this neutral tone is sure to look fabulous in all gardens, from contemporary minimalist designs to traditional country cottage styles.

Make Outdoor Entertaining Look Easy With Olivia's Chic Accessories

Warm weather provides the perfect opportunity to host an outdoor garden party for friends and family and if you want to perfect your entertaining offering, a few well-chosen accessories can be all you need. From small design accessories to garden furniture quick delivery is of the utmost importance when last-minute heatwaves present ideal entertaining conditions, which is why Olivia's has put together a selection of pieces to ensure you don't miss your next entertaining opportunity.

The Garden Trading Round Drinks Trolley is available in carbon and forest green colourways, each offering a sophisticated way to display the selection of drinks you have assembled for your guests to enjoy. This two-tiered trolley has plenty of space for an array of bottles, mixers and ice, as well as a small selection of gorgeous glassware ready for pouring. Plus, its clever circular design will prevent anything from toppling off when you're wheeling it into place. You could also get really creative and personalise your trolley with string lights to illuminate it as the sun starts to set. And when you're not entertaining outdoors, this chic drinks trolley will make a wonderful addition to a living area alcove next to your favourite armchair.

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Every al fresco dining experience is enhanced by a wonderful table display featuring well-chosen glassware and accessories. This beautiful set of Tumblers from Garden Trading are ideal vessels to serve morning orange juice or ice-cold water with an evening meal. Each piece has been hand-blown, which means that every glass has its own unique qualities along with the faceted edges that tie the whole set together. Complete your tablescape with the matching wine glasses or mix and match different styles from Olivia's carefully curated selection of glassware.

The sophistication of your tablescape can be taken up an additional notch with this charmingly simple Wine Carafe. The tall cylindrical silhouette tapers slightly towards the top, which makes it easy to pour even without a handle. As well as being ideal for serving wine, it can also be used to serve water and fruit juices for any gathering.

Create The Perfect Ambiance For Every Occasion

Whether you're unwinding outside after a long and busy day or are hosting a dinner party or other outdoor gathering, creating the right ambience is essential. Olivia's has a wide selection of accessories to help you ensure that the mood is perfect for every single occasion in your summer calendar. 

The Garden Trading Black Festoon Lighting is a simple way to illuminate parts of your garden and establish them as cosy and inviting entertaining areas. Each light in this string of 10 emits a beautifully warm ambient glow and can be used inside and outside depending on your needs. Festoon lights look wonderful when they are wrapped around overhanging tree branches or suspended from fencing to illuminate a walkway. You could also hang your festoon lights from pergolas and trellising or use them to illuminate a beautiful outside summer house.

For added illumination and a touch of warmth, fire pits are a perfect choice. The Buschbeck Ifen Steel Fire Pit has a diameter of 80cm and has been specifically designed to become increasingly more characterful as it ages. If you prefer a decidedly more contemporary aesthetic, the Lyneham Square Fire Pit is primed to become an ideal focal point in your modern garden.

Garden Fire Pits

Alternatively, the Sarsden Chiminea in this striking deep matte black finish can help you to create a cosy nook in your garden that you can use almost all year round. Its classic Spanish silhouette is designed to produce plenty of heat, which will keep you feeling warm and toasty even as night starts to set in. Over time, some light surface rusting will occur which will further add to its charm and ensure that it will continue to be a key feature in your garden for many years to come.

Personalise Your Garden With Olivia's Outdoor Accessories 

Accessorising your garden is one of the simplest ways to ensure it suits your personal style and reflects your personality. Although it can be easy to focus our attention on accessorising our interiors, Olivia's has put together a carefully curated selection of outdoor accessories that can make a huge difference to the way your garden looks and feels.

Just as interior mirrors can transform the look and feel of rooms inside the home, outdoor mirrors can help to bring additional light to tucked-away corners of your garden and give the illusion of additional space in compact areas. The Garden Trading Rectangle Outdoor Mirror has a charming windowpane design, with six square mirrored panels to reflect blue skies and greenery to help you create a private tranquil sanctuary that you can retreat to at any time. There are also two other sizes in the same collection, one smaller square mirror and a larger rectangular design that boasts 12 mirrored panels to reflect even more light. Choose one to enhance your outdoor seating area or mix and match several designs to create a unique look that will bathe your chosen area with light all day long.

Garen Mirror

Whether you're going for a green palette or are keen to pack in as much colour as possible, this set of two Fibre Clay Planters will help you to breathe new life into your garden and accessorise your patio, deck, or summerhouse. The perfect size to house small trees, bushes, and tall stems, these sophisticated planters will allow you to introduce a sense of height into your overall design scheme to draw the eye up and around your entire space.

This gorgeous Garden Trading Outdoor Rug has been entirely crafted from yarn made from recycled plastic bottles, making it an environmentally friendly design choice for your garden. The neutral grey tone of this versatile piece means it can be positioned in an array of locations within your garden, or even used inside during the cooler months. Place on a patio area around your outdoor furniture set or sun lounger to create a seating area that offers maximum comfort. Alternatively, place just outside your patio doors to create an engaging walkway that feels wonderful underfoot as you serve dinner or drinks to your guests.

If creating a comfortable outside entertaining area is at the top of your to-do list, it is always a good idea to have a selection of textured throws on hand to use if the chill starts to set in when the sun goes down. The Oxford Textured Throw in a rich charcoal grey hue is a versatile option that will suit most outside spaces. Simply tuck away in ottomans or drape casually over chair arms for you or your guests to reach for whenever an additional layer will be appreciated.

Olivia's-Approved Accessories For The Green-Fingered

Bees and other pollinators are the unsung heroes of our natural world, however, over the years, numbers have fallen considerably and they need our help to recover. An Olivia's Bee House will make a charming addition to your garden and can be easily installed on a wall or fence that receives a lot of natural sunlight throughout the day. The house has been crafted from perfectly sized hollow plant stems, which provide valuable shelter for busy pollinators in a way that supports them to follow their natural instincts. Your chosen spot should be one of the sunniest in your garden, with south-west or south-facing locations among the most ideal.

bee house

When the temperatures start to rise, our powerful pollinators and gorgeous greenery tend to need a little bit of extra TLC. The Garden Trading Watering Can  has a 1.1L capacity that is ideal for tending to houseplants, hanging baskets and patio planters, which will allow you to ensure that your plants bloom all season long. The narrow, elongated watering spout makes it easy to reach plants in high and low positions, and the arched handle is ergonomic and easy to hold. In addition, the watering can's chic silhouette and beautiful chalk coloured finish means that it also looks wonderful when displayed on a windowsill or in a prominent corner of a summer house or greenhouse.

Olivia's knows that when you're looking for garden furniture quick delivery options are key, particularly as news of impending heat waves often comes at very short notice. We offer delivery choices ranging between three and five days, which means it won't be long before you have the opportunity to enjoy the newest additions to your garden.