H&M Home’s new garden range is perfect for outdoor socialising – here’s what we’re shopping

Full of colour and texture, the collection has dropped just in time for your next barbecue

Update your outdoors with our favourite pieces from the new range (The Independent)

As lockdown rules have eased and we’re now able to meet outdoors with either one other household or in a group of six, our calendars are fast filling up with barbecues and weekends we hope to spend in the garden.

If you’re keen to get together with friends and family and host them outdoors, then, lucky for you, H&M has just launched a chic new garden range.

From larger pieces like benches and chairs to soft furnishings and decor, it’s affordable with prices starting from just £1.99 – perfect if you’re shopping on a budget.

Whether you have a sprawling green space or are limited to just a balcony, the collection has something to help you create your very own area of urban zen.

It’s already proving popular, with some items selling out, so you’ll need to be quick.

Read more:

• How to get your garden ready for entertaining
• Best garden furniture shops: Online retailers who deliver
• Online garden centres and nurseries that deliver plants

We’ve scoured the entire range for the best picks that will add colour and functionality to your garden this summer. Ahead are all the details on the pieces to buy from the collection.

You can trust our independent round-ups. We may earn commission from some of the retailers, but we never allow this to influence selections. This revenue helps us to fund journalism across The Independent.

H&M metal lounge chair: £99.99, Hm.com

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Garden chairs are a no brainer, and you want a harder style like this one that will withstand the odd rain shower while being easy to clean. While we love the green shade, you can dress them up and add a textured cushion for extra comfort and style. It’s also available in plain black, should that suit your garden’s colour scheme more. It comes flat-packed, so getting it through the front door won’t be an issue and there are screws included, so assembly should be speedy.

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H&M low side table: £39.99, Hm.com

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Of course, you’ll need a table to rest your cocktails and barbecue plate on. You can pick from three colours – green to match the above chairs, black, or this gorgeous apricot shade that’ll add a pop of colour. There’s also nothing to stop you from bringing it indoors during the winter months and sprucing up your living room or bedroom.

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H&M metal planter box: £39.99, Hm.com

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We don’t know about you, but we’ve really got into gardening over lockdown. If you’re looking to make use of limited outdoor space to display your new blooms and plants, this minimalist planter is perfect. It has a removable insert too, so giving your plants a new home will be fuss-free. If you need inspiration on what to grow, read our guide to the online garden centres and nurseries that deliver plants to your door.

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H&M fringed cushion cover: £19.99, Hm.com

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Soft furnishings are an inexpensive way to refresh your space and this textured, fringed cushion cover is perfect for your new garden chairs. They take up little space, so if you’re renting and are soon to move, bringing them with you will be a breeze. When winter comes back around, you can also add them to an armchair or sofa to get year-round use.

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H&M terracotta plant pot: £14.99, Hm.com

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This terracotta plant pot has had a modern upgrade, with its textured finish providing extra style points. Fill it with a lush bit of foliage or colourful flowers for the perfect summery piece. If you love the style but want a different colour, it’s also available in pearly white.

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H&M wooden bench: £59.99, Hm.com

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This wooden bench is ideal for visiting guests or furry friends to sit on and enjoy the sunshine. If you’re keen to host people in your garden now lockdown rules have eased, this is perfect as it’s compact and takes up little room, but is a pretty inexpensive find compared to table sets that can set you back hundreds of pounds. You could also use it to display the fruits of your gardening labour by putting plants and flowers on top.

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H&M 2-pack tapered candles: £1.99, Hm.com

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Tapered candles are all the rage and perfect for a spot of tablescaping for your barbecue setup. This budget-friendly pair is perfect if you’re keen to try the trend but don’t have loads to spend on the smaller details. Paired with a white tablecloth, the yellow ombre shade is sure to instantly brighten up your space, even if the weather is overcast. You can also shop them in green, grey, pink, beige and a darker shade of yellow.

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For more garden furniture, read our guide to decorating your outdoor space ready for post-lockdown entertaining