The best outdoor sofas for getting your patio summer-ready

This contemporary bench set is cheaper than many but still very cheerful – especially if you use any money saved to add splashes of colour with some vibrant outdoor cushions.

There's room for four to gather around the glass-top table and it offers scope to move your chairs around, personalising the set-up to your patio.

With a solid and durable acacia wood frame topped with plenty of plump cushions, this corner sofa really brings the indoors out. It comes in three sections for easy manoeuvrability, plus a lovely matching coffee table for spreading nibbles and drinks out on. A comfy, stylish and sociable pick.

This award-winning outdoor sofa will transform your garden into a curvy Seventies living room. Despite appearances, it’s designed to endure life outdoors – the fabric is breathable, water-resistant, stain-resistant and easy to clean (the covers are removable and machine washable). It comes in three modular sections, which you can rearrange as you please.

This is the one we'd turn to for bigger households and summer gatherings. A three-seater and two-seater combine to create a sizeable corner sofa, and there are two stools – so everyone can crowd round the accompanying table as needed. The rattan effect looks good, too, which means no compromising on style or substance.

This generously sized three-seater may look like rattan, but it’s actually made from all-weather steel rope coated in a synthetic material. This means it can be kept outside year-round, without a cover – just take the shower-proof cushions inside when autumn comes. A practical choice that looks great, too.

There's a lovely Mediterranean feel to this sofa's combination of golden acacia wood, rattan back and creamy cushions. Perfect for stretching out on with a cool drink placed on the (included) coffee table. The cushions are shower-proof and quick-drying, too.

Stretch out on this compact patio sofa set, which features an extended lounger section for settling into with a book. The glass-topped table keeps drinks and snacks close, while the rattan-effect finish provides a warm, handcrafted look. A great value pick for summer basking.

Named after a region in southern Italy, there’s no doubt that this woven set evokes days under the Mediterranean sun, living la dolce vita.

The sofa seats three, while two armchairs mean you can arrange the set in a way that works for you. Finally, there’s an acacia coffee table so your aperitivo is always in easy reach.

One sofa that does it all. This modern set can go from a pair of two-seaters to a large corner sofa, and even converts into a day bed – very clever. Both parts have integrated side tables for holding drinks, and the extra coffee table can be turned on its side for extra height.

This affordable two-seater is ideal for those with smaller spaces or budgets. Available in olive green or pinkish terracotta stripe, it’s such an easy way to inject a little life into any outdoor space. The powder-coated steel frame should be able to weather life outdoors year-round, thanks to an anti-rust zinc finish.

Plop down into the deep foam-filled cushions on this curvy wicker sofa. The lightweight, weather-resistant design arrives fully assembled (no messing around with an Allen key here) and the natural grey hues will blend seamlessly into any garden space. It’s a classic for a reason.

Stripes meet mid-century with this chic two-seater, which we think is perfect for bringing a touch of the seaside to your back yard.

If you like the low-to-the-ground design but want something more understated, you can get it in a range of neutral shades too, and it's available as a set.

This foldable bench means you can easily store your seating indoors when it’s not being used, instead of leaving it out to deteriorate over the winter and take up space. It’s lightweight, so you could even take it to the beach or the park if you wanted, and it comes with a handy matching fabric storage bag.

We love the combination of the soft sage green frame and creamy white cushions on this classic-looking outdoor sofa, which will blend seamlessly into a green space. It’s designed to provide a generous amount of seating for three, while being soft, supportive, and comfortable. An elegant, modern pick.

With its deep, squishy cushions that spill over the frame, this outdoor garden sofa is made for lounging in luxury. The set is resistant to moisture and dirt, and the galvanised and powder-coated steel frame is designed to last. It’s also modular, so you can switch up the configuration however you please.

We love the natural, crafted look of this acacia wood sofa, which invites you to sink into it on a hazy summer day. The cushion covers are made from a combination of cotton and jute, which is hardy but not weather-proof – so store indoors when not in use. Also available as a loveseat.