Kicking back in a garden armchair with an ice-cold gin and tonic is pretty much as good as it gets when it comes to the British summertime. Ever since we saw that first glimpse of the sun back in March we've been eyeing up every bit of garden furniture the internet has to offer so, naturally, it won't surprise you to learn that we jumped out of our seats when we saw the actual thrones Kylie Jenner has amongst her alfresco setup.
There we were, lazing around with a glass of wine in hand, catching up on the latest episode of the Kardashian's all-new series, when we spotted the 24-year-old billionaire's gorgeous lounge chairs. Complete with luxe cream cushions and a coffee table, Kylie's outdoor set-up at her Cape Cod-inspired mansion is everything we could want on a summer's afternoon, and more. Deep sunken seat? Check. Tapered legs? Check. Minimalist while yet still managing to capture that natural beauty and texture of the wood? Check, check. Likely the work of her award-winning interior designer – the renowned Martyn Lawrence Bullard – we're willing to bet that Kylie's garden furniture won't make it into our price bracket, so we went looking for the next best thing.
The fruits of our labour? Reader, you'll be pleased to hear that our search was not in vain and, in fact, we found 11 different variations on the youngest Jenner's garden chairs. See Cox & Cox's Turin Lounge Set, for instance; showing off that same natural texture and tapered legs, we love the branch-like appearance of the arms, not to mention it comes complete with a coffee table.
Elsewhere, for buyers in need of a singular chair, as opposed to a complete corner sofa and lounge chair set, Wayfair's Aamani chair and footstool brings together that luxury hotel feel – with oh-so-deep cushions – and a more traditional style of woodworking with its acacia timber supports.
We've pulled together options from £256 all the way up to the high-end contenders and –whether you're looking for a single armchair to laze in on your decking, or the whole shebang modular sofa and lounge chair collection – there'll be something here for you.
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Why we love it: In that same deep teak wood as Kylie's four-seater dining set, this Amara lounge chair features a quick-dry foam seat for that inevitable wet weather. That said, the brand do recommend using a furniture cover when the weather gets particularly bad, but we'd rather do that than use those all-weather stackable chairs like something out of a '90s cafe.
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Why we love it: Complete with a plush footstool to put your pampered paws on, this Wayfair garden chair comes in at a mid-range price despite the gorgeous sculpting of the premium acacia timber. You can't buy a matching Aamani dining table to go with it, so this is a purchase that looks best solo in a sunny corner of your back garden, but we think that's exactly its charm.
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Why we love it: With the option to upgrade this gorgeous luxury hotel-esque garden armchair with a matching sun lounger from the wider Zambra range, this wishlist item has such deep seat cushions that it's practically as inviting as a chaise, and a perfect pick for curling up with a book.
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Why we love it: At the more affordable end of the range of garden furniture price points, this Olivia's armchair for your outdoor space can be upgraded with a matching coffee table and is made from naturally weather resistant acacia wood. Plus, with a high back for extra support, it could easily double as an extra seat for your al fresco dining set up.
Why we love it: Our top pick of the lot and, arguably, the most similar set to Kylie's original inspiration, this outdoor living furniture set not only takes advantage of the beauty of the natural acacia wood, keeping some of it's rugged texture, but also gives buyers ample space to host BBQs and all sorts of of outdoor dining soirees.
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Why we love it: With a rope weave that looks almost rattan-like in appearance, this Cradle garden lounger from John Lewis & Partners is a boho take on Kylie's classic fire pit-surround furniture and a top pick for injecting a bit of that holiday abroad feel into your outside space. Suitable for year-round use and UV protected to prevent fading, we love this rattan garden furniture and will definitely be adding it to our wishlist.
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Why we love it: Complete with plush cushions for your comfort, this two seater garden lounge chair set gives us Hamptons energy (or, coastal grandmother, if you know what we mean) and is weatherproof for that inevitable summer drizzle we're prone to here in the UK.
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Why we love it: With the option to buy this chair with or without a cushion, it allows buyers to personalise their plush seat to match their parasol or reclining garden chairs and, with a deep teak finish, it'll look oh-so-luxurious in that golden hour outdoor lighting. Go on, upgrade that old hammock you've had since the 00s.
Why we love it: With a table and garden bench, this full set from Gardenesque is made from rot and decay-resistant eucalyptus wood and, with a whole host of five-star reviews, it's a top pick from us to you. We're big fans of the slatted arms on this lounge set and the removable cushions make for easy cleaning and maintenance come winter.
Why we love it: As garden furniture sets go, this one is definitely a top pick for the minimalist and industrial lovers. We can't get enough of the aluminium wood-effect frame (which is super lightweight to manoeuvre) and the deep, wide seats look just as inviting as a velvet tub chair. The garden sofa, lounge chairs and side table are all weatherproof - a must in the UK - and, with free delivery, you needn't worry about excessive shipping costs.
Why we love it: With sharp edges for a crisp finish, this garden chair from Perth and Parrow is available to build upon with both a matching coffee table and two-seater outdoor furniture bench, not to mention it's washed acacia make up will only look more coastal with age. If you're one for hosting guests in your garden, this is certainly a better pick for you than a hanging egg chair or day bed, even if they are a tempting idea…
