Top 5 Garden Trends for Summer 2025
Summer is just around the corner, and if you’re dreaming of refreshing your garden or outdoor space, now is the perfect time to get inspired.
At Rathwood, we’re seeing some exciting trends that are shaping how people are using their gardens this year — and we have everything you need to bring these ideas to life.
Here are the Top 5 Garden Trends for Summer 2025:
1. Outdoor Living Rooms
Gone are the days when a few chairs and a table were enough. This summer, gardens are being styled as true extensions of the home, with full outdoor living rooms becoming the ultimate must-have.
Think deep cushioned rattan sofas, modular corner seating, coffee tables, rugs, lanterns, and cosy lighting — everything you’d find indoors, reimagined for the outdoors.
Explore Rathwood’s What's Hot section to find trending lounge sets that fit this beautiful, comfortable look.
2. Dining Alfresco (All Day Long)
With longer days and warmer evenings, outdoor dining isn’t just about BBQs anymore — it’s about making every meal a relaxed, alfresco event.
Large cast aluminium dining sets and rattan dining tables are in high demand, giving you durable, stylish spaces for breakfasts, brunches, and evening feasts.
To complete the look, add a BBQ or pizza oven from Rathwood, and you’ll be hosting outdoor feasts all summer long.
3. Pergolas and Covered Spaces
Stylish shelter is one of the biggest outdoor trends this year. Pergolas, canopies, and gazebos not only offer protection from Ireland’s unpredictable weather, but they also frame your garden beautifully, creating natural “rooms” outdoors.
Whether it’s a pergola draped with climbing plants or a sleek canopy offering shade for your dining area, you can find the perfect structure in Rathwood’s Pergolas or Gazebos and Canopies collections.
4. Outdoor Cooking Takes Centre Stage
This summer, the garden isn’t just for eating — it’s for cooking too! Outdoor kitchens, BBQ stations, and pizza ovens are some of the hottest trends for 2025.
Whether it’s a casual family pizza night or a big BBQ party with friends, cooking outdoors turns your garden into a full entertainment space.
At Rathwood, you’ll find a wide selection of BBQs, pizza ovens, and firepits to suit gardens of every size — perfect for making your summer gatherings unforgettable.
5. Garden Spaces Designed for Year-Round Use
This summer, it’s not just about June to August — people are planning gardens they can use year-round. That means thinking about heating (firepits, patio heaters), durable furniture, and sheltered spaces so you can keep enjoying your garden into autumn and beyond.
Investing in long-lasting pieces, adding heaters, and choosing weather-resistant covers will mean your outdoor space works for you, no matter the season.
🌿 Ready to bring these trends home?
Shop the What's Hot collection at Rathwood and discover the trending garden furniture, pergolas, and accessories that will make your outdoor space the envy of summer 2025.
