Get set for a stylish spring-summer outside with this Livingetc edit

The first signs of spring are the ideal time to start thinking about your outside space. Forethought now means holiday vibes stretching into the autumn. No one wants to be scrabbling in the shed, unearthing forgotten or broken garden furniture on the first hot weekend of the year. 

When instead you can sort your seating, dining, reclining and lighting requirements now. In fact, at Cox & Cox you can nail them in one swoop. So impressive is its outdoor collection, that there’s something to suit all types of modern outdoor space - and any al fresco occasion.

The brand even has a competition to win £500 to spend at Cox & Cox on your favourite pieces. 

So with brighter days ahead, here’s our top picks from the Cox & Cox outdoor collection. 

SOCIABLE SEATING

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The Turin corner set offers the chance to live la dolce vita, wherever you are. One of Cox & Cox's more contemporary garden furniture offerings, Turin’s slim, linear profile is a wonderful addition to a modern outdoor space. 

Made from pale acacia wood slats, paired with soft grey cushions, the set includes right and left hand sofas, a corner piece, and a low coffee table. L-shaped seating encourages convivial conversation, so this is a surefire start to sociable summer soirees.

HANGING OUT

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Socialising is fun but sometimes we just want to kick back in our own space. The Slim hanging chair is a cool cocoon for laid-back summer lounging. Here you can capture quiet moments in the warmth of the sun, without packing your passport. 

With its sturdy steel frame and woven seat, this flexible piece can even be enjoyed on cooler days. It’s entirely portable - and with its slimline silhouette can be situated indoors or on a covered terrace without crowding the space.

RELAXED DINING

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Separate zones for seating and dining is the ideal outdoor scenario. Yet even in more minimal spaces, it’s possible to create these different moods with furniture curated from the same range. 

A simple solution is with two sets that work together, such as the Ravenna dining set and the Ravenna corner set. Two benches provide seating around a large rectangular table in the dining set, while a large L-shaped sofa and low square table in the corner set offer lounging after those lazy lunches that stretch into the night. 

COMPACT SPACES

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Short on space? The Vanta bistro set is a stylish solution for balconies, patios and bijou gardens. The black rope strung backrest and seats contrast beautifully against the warmth of the acacia wood frame, while the slatted timber table is a great height for drinks or dinner a' deux. 

The added bonus is that this lightweight bistro set can be folded away and easily stored - or moved around, if you're prone to following the sun (or shade).

FIRED UP

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Fire-pits are having a style moment but where do you keep the wood when you want to keep them going into the night? The Cox & Cox fire storage brazier has the answer. 

Made with black iron, this show-stopping piece is as functional as it is fabulous. With a striking cuboid stand, where you can stash enough kiln-dried logs for the night, and a beautiful big fire bowl for the flames, it makes a wonderful focal point for warming up romantic evenings or lively parties. 

See more beautiful furniture, lighting and accessories from Cox & Cox outdoor collection.

Plus enter Cox & Cox incredible competition to win £500 to spend on your favourite pieces.