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If you're looking for advice on what furniture to buy, top tips on garden design and ideas for how to get the most out of your space, you're in the right place! Discover our latest advice and outdoor living tips in the blogs below!

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  1. Grey Rattan Garden Furniture

    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.

  2. The 5 Best Garden Furniture Products For Autumn & Winter

    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.

  3. Can You Leave Rattan Effect Furniture Outside

    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.

  4. How to Mix & Match Outdoor Furniture Materials

    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.

  5. Transform Your Garden From Day to Night with These Garden Accessories

    Traditionally, an outdoor space would only be used during the day in the warmer months, and usually when the sun is shining or if there was gardening to do. In the past, a garden would be a place to go, instead of being the place to be.

  6. Rattan Furniture for Schools, Gyms, Pubs & Clubs

    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.

  7. Come Rain or Shine, Spend Your Time Outside With White Stores

    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.

  8. How To Make Your Garden A Tranquil Space For Relaxing Outdoors

    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.

  9. The Importance Of Quality Furniture

    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...

  10. Preparing Your Garden For Every Season

    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.

  11. The 5 Garden Furniture Sets You Can't Go Wrong With

    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.

  12. Top Tips For Entertaining In A Small Space

    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.

  13. How To Use Outdoor Furniture In Winter

    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.

  14. Create A Family-Friendly Outdoor Space

    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.

  15. How To Keep Your Furniture Looking Its Very Best This Winter

    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.

  16. How to Host a New Year’s Eve Garden Party

    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.

  17. How To Decorate Your Christmas Tree

    Buying your artificial Christmas tree is the easy part. With so many to choose from, there is something for everybody and their spaces. But when it comes to decorating, how can you make your tree an insta-worthy creation?

  18. Why is NOW the Best Time To Pre-Order Garden Furniture?

    Summer might have come to an abrupt and rainy end, but we’re already looking forward to next year and when we can get back outdoors to enjoy our garden furniture. For those of you thinking about doing up your garden next year, we’re here to tell you not to put off making plans and why NOW is the best time to pre-order your garden furniture.