Summer Essentials - Our Favourite Outdoor Furniture Picks

The sweet smell of summer is in the air and we're flocking to outdoor spaces like bees to an ice cream cone. In the interest of making hay while the sun shines, we've rounded up our favourite summer 2023 essentials that are guaranteed to jazz up your patio or garden.

Dive into these designer setups and find the perfect luxury outdoor furniture for sizzling barbecues and breezy cocktail receptions, or to simply soak up the sun with a good book on a gorgeous lounger.

For The Small Space

If your space is small and you struggle to find options that don't make it feel cluttered, let us introduce you to the Serpent Collection by Skyline Design. 

The Serpent 4 Seat Dining Table is ideal for patios or hybrid spaces like garden terraces and covered porches. The table features a geometric design and tapered legs in a Mid-Century Modern design style. The clean and simple silhouette creates a natural elegance in smaller spaces.

Pair your dining table with a couple of Serpent Small Outdoor Armchairs made from powder-coated aluminium and durable woven rope. Like all of Skyline Design's outdoor furniture, the materials are weatherproof and extremely durable so your pieces will see you swanning off into many sunsets. 

After a delicious meal on your stylish dining set, retire to your Serpent Love Seat Outdoor Sofa with a digestif. This compact loveseat combines a trendy chunky weave with an undulating curved frame, providing true comfort in a classic alfresco style.

For The Beach Bum

You don't need the ocean to exude island style, as evidenced by our gorgeous range of woven, wicker and rattan outdoor furniture that will bring the beach to your backyard. 

The Mood Outdoor Armchair is part of a stylish collection of resin wicker furniture by Manutti. Designed by Stephane De Winter to allow light to pass through, the chairs are available as high or low units for maximum adaptability. These bohemian seats look equally at home in a beach bar or sunny terrace.

For the ultimate in lazy lounging, Manutti's Kobo loungers will bring some seaside sizzle to your English country garden. The lounger is made of hand-woven rope fixed to an aluminium frame. The deep, plush seating creates a sun trap that will impress the most dedicated beach bum.

Insider tip: complete your beach look with the picnic basket style Ambient Ray Outdoor Floor Lamp by Gloster for that golden sunset glow.

For The Summer Queen

With some of the most stunning luxury outdoor furniture brands on the market, it stands to reason that we have thrones fit for a summer queen. Here are two exceptional options from which to rule your roost. 

The Spa Outdoor Chair by Skyline Design is a real statement piece, featuring a black poly weave frame in a sleek and modern design. The tall sides and splayed back make it feel like a seat fit for royalty.

An icon of relaxation and a masterpiece of suspension, the Nest Suspended Chair by Atmosphera will calm your soul with its gentle swinging motion. It has just the right amount of sway for you to keep a firm grip on your goblet of wine. 

For The Sizzling Summer Soiree 

If you're not yet planning your summer cocktail receptions, what have you been doing? Every outdoor area needs a trendy place from which to serve breakfast mimosas and bottles of ice-cold bubbly at sunset.  Here are our designers' best recommendations for successful sundowners.

The Journey Bar Set by Skyline Design consists of a sleek high table and four elegant bar stools all created with the brand's signature weatherproof weave finish. The material is fade-proof and exceptionally durable, so your guests can enjoy your late-afternoon gatherings all summer long, no matter how lively the party gets.

While you serve some of your guests drinks at your Journey bar table, others will be looking to recline in style and catch up on some cheeky gossip. We recommend the Hut Daybed by Ethimo for stylish relaxation. It comes with a multipurpose privacy screen that also protects you from the sun's rays.

Contemporary outdoor furniture at FCI London

With our stunning range of outdoor furniture for all budgets and spaces, FCI London has everything you could want to create the chicest patio. Our team of designers are ready to help you find the best options for your space - pop in for a visit or send us a whatsapp and let us send you some recommendations.