Are you looking forward to long summer evenings in your back garden? It’s the time of year when we all move outdoors – so take a look around at your garden space and think about how you can make it a nicer space to spend some time in. No matter how large or small your garden is , it can easily become a space which reflects your personality , becoming a haven of calm for you to enjoy for long sunny days or an evening meal with friends and family . We have enlisted Laura Hitchcock , award-winning lifestyle blogger at Little Stuff to help you choose some of the essentials which bring a little personality and warmth to your garden. Here she’s looking at the options for outdoor chairs to enjoy in your garden or balcony space- ranging from deck chairs to garden recliners.

Choosing furniture for your garden shouldn’t be any different to picking your dining chairs for your house – people tend to forget that your garden is still your living space , and seats for it are furniture.And if you really want to enjoy your outside space for the summer , then of course you need to think about the two P’s of design essentials – practicality and prettiness(yes , I’m paraphrasing William Morris’ “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful , or believe to be beautiful ").

Folding Chairs

Folding chairs are essential in small gardens , of course , where you don’t have room to have your garden furniture out all year round. Even though some modern garden furniture is designed to stay out all year round now , even those who enjoy bigger gardens may not want their deck chairs out all year round. It’s a summer tradition , isn’t it , dragging the chairs out of the shed to pop them up in a splash of sunshine for an afternoon off. That’s the best thing about folding chairs – when you’re not using them , they fold and tuck away in a small space.

And yes , we all remember those metal-framed horrors with the floral nylon fabric of our childhoods – but contemporary folding garden chairs are not only good to look at , they’re comfortable to sit and while away a few hours in. With just a little looking after , they’ll last for years and years.

Garden Deckchairs

For myself , you can’t go wrong with a classic deckchair. Solid and dependable in construction , they’re like sitting in a hammock , and the perfect resting spot for an afternoon in the shade with a good book. Best of all , like these ones from Lemon Head Prints , they come in a range of funky fabrics , perfect for brightening the most faded patch of grass. Two deck chairs nestled between a garden coffee table is the perfect recipe for a chilled afternoon , grab an iced tea or a Diet coke with a few nibbles and you won't need to go indoors!

Garden Recliners

Others prefer a full recliner– and I’ll admit that there’s a lot to love about them. Lie back and absorb some rays with the ability to really stretch out , and then with a lift of the handle you can sit up and enjoy the barbecue.

If you’re simply looking for a perfect sun bather , then it’s difficult to beat the classic design of the Kiso Lounger – it’s a style unchanged for decades because it’s pretty perfect for lounging in the sunshine.

Camping Chairs

Of course , sometimes you need a chair for on the go – the beach , camping , an outdoors concert… they’re all made better if you can enjoy them from a comfortable chair you have brought with you. In this case you’re looking for a camping chair , something portable; light and strong which folds up small but expands easily. The backpack camping chair from Prestington is a personal favourite – roomy and comfortable for an evening under the stars , and light enough to lug across the dunes for a day on the sand.

Shop Garden Deck Folding Chairs has a zillion different garden decks & folding chairs for sale online , with options that make it easy to narrow down your online shopping to find Garden Seating that’s perfect for your outdoor space.