5 Garden Furniture Ideas for Homes Without Much Outdoor Space

Plenty of British homes are built with modest gardens. New terraces, mews houses and city flats often share the same challenge: a courtyard, a paved strip or a small lawn that has to serve as a dining room, a quiet retreat and sometimes a play area too. Furniture choices matter more in these settings than in a sprawling garden, because every piece is in plain sight. In this guide we share five ideas for furnishing a small outdoor space without overcrowding it. From a two seater bistro corner that fits into a courtyard, to a bench built for storage, a single statement lounger, a wall mounted drop leaf table, and a compact modular sofa, each idea is paired with practical advice on layout. We also look at the finishing touches that help a small garden feel complete rather than crowded....