Advice & Tips

Creating an outdoor space that fits you is important, and while we live in an era of accessorising and making grand statements with garden furniture, sometimes people strive for a more simple, uncluttered, and functional space.

Garden furniture can be expensive and our needs as consumers often change, one day we may need somewhere to dine and enjoy a perfectly cooked barbecue, another day we might want to relax and put our feet up. So, multi-purpose garden furniture is building the bridge between our needs and our wants by offering us a way to change it into something else.

Rattan garden furniture is available in many different colours, from a traditional brown colour, to lighter natural colours and even a more modern white wash colour. But no colours have proved to be as popular as grey in recent years.

Usually, when summer ends people spend less time outside, which means garden’s rarely get used in the colder months. However, just because the sun has gone inside and the temperatures start to cool, it doesn’t mean that you need to pack up your garden and stay indoors for another year.

A big question many people have is ‘can I leave my rattan effect furniture outside?’ and the answer really depends on the quality of your furniture but in most instances, and especially for any sets bought from White Stores, the answer is yes.

There are many garden furniture materials out there and if you stick to just one material you may be limiting your choices. However, if you go overboard your garden may end up looking mismatched and messy. Here, we have revealed how to mix & match garden furniture materials in a way that looks effective and practical.

Rattan furniture is the ideal garden furniture for your patio at home but there are so many more uses for rattan furniture, especially in commercial use. If you visit a golf club or spa, then it’s likely you’ll see some of our rattan furniture in use.

Time spent in the garden is often limited by weather and free time, so in order to make the most of your garden it is important that it is suitable for both daytime and evening use. Here, we have revealed the perfect ways to do this.

Every year there’s talk of heatwaves, with the promise of the hottest summer yet. With those promises comes people scrambling to get their garden ready. Usually, the weather is unpredictable and one moment it’ll be scorching hot and then the next moment, you’ll end up soaked.

With the pressures of everyday life, we understand that it can be tough to find a moment to unwind. You get up early, go to work, come home, and have a million and one things to do, and you often lack a space to relax.

The importance of quality garden furniture is often understated. People make the mistake of buying cheap and cheerful, but the reality is cheaper furniture isn’t made with the same care, precision, and value as ours...

Living in the UK can bring many challenges, such as does the cream or jam go on scones first, should you have tomato or brown sauce in your bacon sandwich, or the most difficult of all…trying to predict the weather.

With so many options and variations of garden furniture available, it can be hard to know where to start, what you’re looking for, and what will work for your garden. Here, we have revealed the 5 garden furniture sets that are perfect for any garden and every occasion.

Your garden doesn’t have to be a huge space in order to make it an area you can enjoy with friends and family, or even by yourself! Here are our top tips for those people with small garden spaces to be able to maximise their space and host.

Are you looking out at your garden longingly, waiting for spring or summer to use your garden? With these practical tips, you can use your garden year-round without waiting for the warmer months.

Creating a family-friendly outdoor space means that there is room for dining, playing, socialising, and relaxing. Your garden can become a space that the whole family enjoys if you follow these top tips.

A British winter is a cold, damp, windy thing, so if you have garden furniture how can you ensure it stays in tip-top condition ready for use in the summer? We’ve revealed our top tips and advice below.

In the UK it’s unheard of to have a New Year’s Eve garden party but with our top tips you can turn transform your outdoor space into the perfect place to celebrate, giving you the best vantage point to watch the fireworks and not have to worry about your house getting messy.