From Scandi calm to Mediterranean sun – explore trending garden decor with the latest outdoor furniture range from Hillier

Hillier Garden Centres is welcoming the summer season in style with the launch of its 2025 outdoor furniture collection – created to help everyone design their perfect garden escape, no matter their aesthetic or available space. Whether it’s a peaceful corner to relax with a book, a sun-soaked spot for entertaining, or a complete patio refresh, the new range has something for every kind of outdoor living.

This year’s collection is shaped around four key lifestyle trends – Cottage Garden, Mediterranean, Scandi and Contemporary – each offering a unique take on outdoor style. Think cosy country elegance, laidback coastal charm, clean Nordic calm and sleek modern design. With beautifully crafted furniture, stylish accessories and clever practical touches, every detail is designed to help bring comfort, beauty and personality into the open air.

Cottage Garden – Romantic, nostalgic and bursting with character

The Cottage Garden trend captures the simple joys of outdoor living, blending modern comfort with classic country charm. This timeless style celebrates soft textures, romantic silhouettes and vintage-inspired pieces that bring warmth and character to any garden space.

Create a cosy retreat with the Serenity Hanging Garden Egg Chair, a cocoon-like seat perfect for slow mornings and sunny afternoons. The Driftaway Garden Bistro Set adds a laid-back, intimate seating option, while the matching Driftaway Garden Sun Lounger is ideal for long stretches of sun-soaked relaxation. Swap traditional seating for the Lymington Acacia Wooden Rocking Bench, a beautifully crafted wooden bench designed for two that invites gentle movement and peaceful moments beneath the trees.

Complete the look: Cottage Garden

• Flowers: Classic cottage blooms like roses, foxgloves, lavender and climbing clematis
• Lighting: Fairy lights and vintage style lanterns for a soft, romantic glow
• Textures: Rattan touches, soft garden throws, weathered wood finishes
• Extras: Vintage planters, enamel jugs, whimsical garden ornaments
• Colour palette: Greens, purples, soft cream, warm terracotta

Mediterranean – Relaxed style with a sun kissed spirit

Relaxed, sun-drenched and full of character, the Mediterranean trend brings the warmth and charm of southern Europe right to your doorstep. This look is all about natural materials, rustic finishes and an effortlessly welcoming vibe.

For laid-back lounging, the Jadia Garden Sofa Set blends solid FSC-certified acacia wood with soft, generous cushions and a ceramic topped table – perfect for relaxed summer gatherings. Add a splash of boho flair with the Boho Fringed Parasol, offering elegant shading and subtle style, while the Agadir Mosaic Garden Bench introduces a pop of pattern and colour with its intricate tiled detail.

Complete the look: Mediterranean

• Plants: A mix of sun loving evergreens, aromatic herbs and drought-tolerant shrubs in terracotta pots
• Textures: Rustic ceramics, linen throws, woven baskets
• Water feature: Add a gentle fountain or classic urn for a timeless focal point
• Colour palette: Earthy tones, dusty blues, soft whites, terracotta

Scandi – Clean lines and calm corners

Calm, clean and considered, the Scandi trend takes its inspiration from minimalist design and natural textures. It's about creating peaceful, harmonious spaces that feel as good as they look – perfect for modern outdoor living.

The Haisley Garden Double Egg Chair sets the tone with its generous shape and woven rattan texture, ideal for unwinding with a book or sharing a quiet moment. The Tuca Garden Sofa Set combines FSC-certified wood with rope wrapped detailing and a hand-crafted mosaic coffee table – a warm, understated take on Scandi elegance. Add ambient lighting with the LED Light Up Cantilever Parasol, which extends long summer evenings with its soft, built-in glow.

Complete the look: Scandi

• Plants: Sculptural grasses, ferns, white-flowering perennials like anemones or hydrangeas
• Textures: Rope-wrapped detailing, natural woods, neutral-toned cushions
• Lighting: Soft, integrated lighting for long evenings outdoors
• Extras: Wooden planters, light cotton textiles, minimal accessories
• Colour palette: Clay, Soft sand, sage, cream   

Contemporary – Sleek, stylish and built for living

Sleek lines, modern materials and effortless style define the contemporary garden trend. This look is all about function meeting form – a refined, sophisticated take on outdoor living that’s as practical as it is beautiful.

The Horton 6 Seat Garden Dining Set makes entertaining easy, with reclining chairs, weather-resistant cushions, and a ceramic glass-top table that’s as easy to clean as it is to admire. For relaxing in the shade, the Aluminium Pergola with Retractable Roof offers sleek architectural interest while providing adjustable cover from sun or rain. Or sink into the Verdant Corner Garden Sofa Set, where plush cushions and warm wood-effect details invite hours of stylish relaxation. Add a fire pit or sleek outdoor heater to keep the evenings going well into the night.

Complete the look: Contemporary

• Plants: Structured shrubs, monochrome planting schemes, ornamental grasses
• Textures: Sleek metals, ceramic and glass finishes, plush cushions
• Lighting: Sculptural lighting pieces, contemporary outdoor heaters or a fire pit
• Extras: Statement planters, potted trees, graphic rugs
• Colour palette: Matte black, olive green, charcoal grey, white

With a wide range of accessories, planters, lighting and water features available, it's easy to bring any outdoor vision to life – whether creating a space for entertaining, quiet moments, or simply enjoying a sunny morning coffee. With convenient home delivery available, refreshing a small balcony or reimagining a larger garden is simpler than ever.

For Gardening Club members, shopping the collection also comes with a little extra reward – members will earn loyalty points with every purchase, perfect for putting towards those final finishing touches or refreshing plant displays along the way.

Discover the full range online or visit your local Hillier Garden Centre to start shaping your perfect outdoor space at www.Hillier.co.uk.

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Editors notes

“To inspire the creation of green living spaces for now and the future” Hillier is one of the leading names in the horticultural industry, with 160 years of growing and retail experience.

Founded in 1864 by Edwin Hillier, the company remains a family-run nursery with the fifth generation now actively involved in the family business as it continues to grow.

Not only is Hillier the largest producer of semi-mature trees in Europe and grower of over one million plants at its Hampshire nursery, but it also employs over 750 staff across its nursery, amenity trees and 22 garden centre divisions and is a flourishing multi-million pound company. It proudly holds the world record for the most consecutive gold medals awards at the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with 74 wins.

As one of the leading growers in the UK, Hillier is involved in many peat-free initiatives, including the RHS Peat-Free Fellowship, the largest peat-free collaborative research project globally. The company was amongst the first nurseries to become 100% peat-free across both its production nursery and retail garden centres, and all Hillier plants are grown in peat-free compost.

Recent successes for the company include the launch of its online shop, the substantial redevelopment of Hillier Garden Centre Newbury and the acquisition of the Rosebourne Garden Centre Group in November 2022, as well as sponsorship of BBC Gardeners’ World Live and BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair, and the incredibly popular free ‘Hillier Gardening Club’ loyalty program which now has over half a million members.

Renowned for being a leading breeder of plants in the UK at its 100% peat-free nursery in Hampshire, each year Hillier introduces amazing new varieties. Many of these have become essentials in British gardens and the company continues with the tradition of innovation and the introduction of new garden plants in the present day.