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Warmer weather and foreign holidays have inspired a new passion for al fresco dining in Britain, making an awning a sound investment this summer. Something of a torch bearer in this area, Appeal Group offers a huge range of awnings with a number of high tech extra benefits. Automatically extending or retracting according to the weather, the awnings are water resistant, UV protected and available with eco-friendly infrared heaters as well as lighting solutions. Prices start from £2500 but this price includes a consultation and free installation.

It takes a bit of searching to find the best bargains sometimes, but time invested is money saved when you stumble across discounts like this. Whilst other companies are taking advantage of the high demand for outdoor furniture around this time of year, Crocus is offering a massive 50 per cent off while stocks last. And this is quality furniture that we’re talking about. This four seater Worcester set is made from premium TFT approved yellow balau hardwood, folds up easily for storage and arrives fully assembled. It was £699.99 but is now only £349.99 – now that’s a bargain.

As all weather garden and conservatory furniture goes, you’d be hard pushed to find better than at Sojag UK Ltd.

I would happily lay claim to any one of its furniture sets, but it was Sojag’s Expresso Marble table and six chairs (£2,770 inc. VAT) that really caught my eye. Combining traditional design and a subtle ornate patterning with contrasting earthy tones, it makes a chic yet understated impact on your front patio or terrace.

There’s a whole host of attractive furniture, gifts and accessories at Gardeniron.co.uk – all created for the greater aesthetic good of your garden. Whilst you can find a tempting selection of stone decoration and more modern mesh furniture, its speciality lies in the collection of iron products – chairs, tables, planters and more ornamental pieces such as this Wall Deco Vase in rusty iron (£15) – which all bring a touch of the rustic and rural to even the most urban of gardens.

Premium grade teak garden furniture doesn’t have to set you back a fortune – particularly when you’re privy to Kings Hall Furniture.com. It offers a wide range of premium teak garden furniture, sold direct to the public at up to 30 per cent less than equivalent high street prices. Vastly superior to other hard woods, teak is hard-wearing and durable, standing up well to all sorts of weather conditions.

When homeware haven Cargo hosts a summer sale, you know you’re in clover. As part of the seasonal promotion it is offering up to 50 per cent off across a selection of bedroom and garden furniture, kitchen pieces and leather upholstery. Henley Kitchen Trolleys down from £99.99 to £79.99; Tiverton double beds reduced from £599 to £499 and garden furniture such as this Rimini Extending Table (250 x 85cm), which is slashed in price from £349.99 to £249.99. There are also some great multi-buy offers in store.

 Just when I thought I’d long grown out of bean-bags, I find these tasteful bean bag chairs from Ambient Lounge. Beating the slouchy, dumpy bean bags remembered from my teenage years, and a great way to save space, these bean bag “conversion loungers” can transform from chic, tailored chair to full body lounger in a matter of seconds. Better yet, as well as being available in a choice of premium weave fabrics, they also come in a choice of weatherproof styles – making these an ideal buy for this summer. From £99.