Rattan furniture turns up in a lot of UK gardens, and this could be your sign to consider it for your space. This guide runs through the best pieces that fit into most setups that don’t need much looking after. One of these could turn out to be your best buy yet!
Best Rattan Furniture for Sitting and Eating
This short list includes rattan garden furniture for meals, lounging, and everyday use. Starting with:
Rattan dining sets
You’ll usually get a table and four to eight chairs for a rattan dining set. Go for this if you like having meals outside with your family and friends. Now, what makes it ‘best’ comes down to the design and features.
A glass-top table is always a plus. Not only is cleaning up quicker, but you also won’t need to worry about crumbs or spills damaging the weave. Cushions with removable covers also make a difference—you can take them off and wash them. Some dining sets even have a built-in small fire pit as a centrepiece.
The BillyOh Sicily Rattan Dining Set ticks all these boxes. Eight high-backed cushioned armchairs (removable seat cushions) add to the comfort. And there’s the wood-effect table top, completed with a fire pit. Instead of a glass top, though, tempered glass panels surround the flame area. It’s good for eating, sitting out, or both.
Rattan corner sofa set
When talking about corner sofa sets, L-shaped designs make the most of dead space along walls. The layout simply makes sense if you’re working with a smaller patio or need the middle space free or open. Most include a matching coffee table or footstool to put your feet up or set drinks down.
Take the BillyOh Capri Rattan Corner Sofa Set, for instance. It offers seating for 8 to 9 people, with extra double cushioned benches. The stunning mixed light grey colour is complemented by cream seat and back cushions.
It’s somewhere you’ll end up spending a lot of time with your loved ones.
Rattan sofa (three-seater)
Not everyone needs a full sofa set, and sometimes there just isn’t the space for it. If that sounds like you, a three-seater sofa will do. You’ll still have space to move around, but you’ve got somewhere decent to sit, whether you’re on your own or with two others.
The Rattan 3 Seater Sofa is a perfect example. The synthetic rattan weaving is in graphite finish, paired with soft grey cushions. It looks modern but still relaxing. Perfect for lazy afternoons, catch-ups with friends, or stretching out solo.
Tip: Add a small table for drinks, or throw in a couple of garden chairs (e.g. folding ones or bean bags) later if you need more.
Smaller Rattan Garden Furniture Types
Rattan bistro set
Small outdoor spaces don’t need much, and a bistro set gives you just enough: two chairs and a table. It fits in a tight patio or that spare corner you’re not using, or even on a balcony, depending on the shape and size.
Some sets match bigger rattan pieces, so you can keep them coordinated across your space. You can always add more later without starting from scratch.
Rattan storage bench
You need somewhere to sit, but you’ve also got stuff lying around—cue rattan storage bench. It works as a spare seat when friends come over and, of course, as a handy stash room.
Inside, you can keep seat cushions, covers, or outdoor toys for kids and/or pets. And since the design matches most rattan furniture, it won’t look out of place if you already have a dining set or sofa.
Tip: The lid might be soft like a cushion or more sturdy like a bench. Always check the build and its weight capacity.
Round-up
You don’t need a full setup to make your space useful. A rattan dining takes care of your alfresco experience. Corner sofas use tucked-away areas more efficiently. A three-seater suits smaller patios and still leaves you with room to move.
Bistro sets are great for smaller spots or quick outdoor breaks. And the storage bench gives you seating with a bonus spot to keep things out of the way.
Hope our list of best rattan furniture gave you ideas to start with, and add more as your space comes together!
