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Every year we like to use the Pantone colour of the year to challenge ourselves in redesigning our gardens. It can force you to try and incorporate colours you never normally would with exciting re...

When choosing garden furniture, your main concerns are always design, comfort, and quality. However, something you may not consider is whether the fabric is fire retardant. In the UK, all upholster...

The autumn season is upon us. You might be starting to think about transitioning your wardrobe for the new season fashions… but what about your garden? Below we’ve collected some of the most popula...

The summer is coming to an end. Autumn is around the corner. So what should we do to prepare our gardens as the season is changing? Below are a couple of helpful tips of things to add to your to-do...

I am very excited to report that soon I will have my very own garden. I am currently in the process of buying my very first house. As first time buyers who were previously renting a flat, we are ov...

Now a Sunbrella Fabric Sofa Set, our Milano is one of the classic pieces that has been with us for many years. Our Milano collection has had a luxurious makeover, bringing in Sunbrella fabric to th...

This year the Pantone Colour of the Year, for us, is the epitome of summer. Living Coral is vibrant and eye-catching with tones of orange and pink. This colour is one that has already got us excite...

The wait is finally over, the Letto daybed is finally in stock and we are so thrilled with it. This statement piece is an incredible design and a perfect place to hide away with a book. We can’t wa...

This week we are again very pleased to be introducing you to a new collection – The Tosca. Those who have been fans of the Alexander Francis brand for a while may see that it has a resemblance to ...

We are so excited to finally be able to unveil our new collection to you all. Lusso is an innovative addition to the Alexander Francis family for 2019 and is unlike anything we’ve ever done before....

Simplicity Sunbrella Sun Loungers are now part of our new exclusive Veneto Collection. Our concept behind the Veneto Collection is to embody minimalist design – simple, understated and stylish. The...

MODERN OUTDOOR FURNITURE, WITH A TWIST. Modern garden furniture is our speciality and our exclusive new outdoor sofa set is our new favourite design. Contemporary garden furniture is a style that b...

Modern Industrial Style Industrial style has been on trend for interior design for the last few years. but we wanted to extend it to outdoor living. As the contemporary sun lounger design was to be...

Ultra Violet The Colour of the Year from Pantone is the most anticipated palette colour for interior designers and I think this is also a great colour for experimenting in outdoor design. Floral I...

Garden Makeover Ideas It’s that time of year again when I look out of my kitchen window and realise I have some work to do if I want to relax when the sun comes out. Here are a few ideas that I’m p...

Industrial Design – we love it. Our offices were designed to include industrial materials such as raw metals & wood. When discussing new furniture ideas we really wanted to express our love int...

Garden Spring Clean At the first sight of sunshine, I decide to spring clean my garden and head to my local DIY store or Garden Centre to buy essential items to do all the things I should have done...

Exclusive Design Garden Furniture The days of sitting in uncomfortable plastic chairs with matching plastic tables are long gone. Garden furniture designs get better every year. Sunshine can be spa...

Outdoor Living Inspiration Blending outdoor living inspiration can be difficult but by continuing your living space to the outdoors will maximise your home. One of the popular ways of achieving thi...

Outdoor Kitchen Ideas Recently I’ve noticed more of our customers investing in outdoor kitchens to improve their outdoor living experience. It makes sense and I must admit it is appealing to have e...

We attended the glee gardening exhibition in September to discover next year’s garden trends. Due to the ongoing trend of making more use of your outdoor space there were lots of great ideas but th...

When designing the Siena Collection we really wanted to concentrate on comfort but with a modern look. Following the current trend and popularity of our grey rattan furniture, we chose a dove grey ...

Introducing Siena – Black Rattan Garden Furniture Black Rattan Garden Furniture designed to make a contemporary statement. Our newest Siena collection designs are centred around comfort and style. ...

Find out why rattan furniture is perfect for your garden. Compared to other materials, PE rattan offers additional strength, durability and no maintenance versus traditional wicker rattan. This mak...

With summer fast approaching now is the time to start planning for garden projects. It is not just about choosing the right garden furniture, it’s about having a functional garden to suit your need...

When thinking of purchasing garden furniture, your opinions may clash over wanting a rattan corner sofa for relaxation but needing a dining set for outdoor eating. With our casual rattan corner sof...

After a busy season selling our lovely rattan garden furniture the Alexander Francis team go straight into preparations for 2017. However, we aren’t just about garden furniture. Company culture is ...

About Our Gardens Our gardens are important to us. We recently posted about our Accounts Manager, winning herself first place in a local gardening competition. Next up is our Operations Director wh...

Outdoor Rugs Outdoor rugs seem to be the new trend to hit the market. After researching it is apparent why this idea could become popular. These days our gardens are being used to its full potentia...

When we talk about rattan we mean PE resin rattan which is a synthetic material rather than natural rattan which is a tropical palm. Natural rattan is prone to damage from the element which drastic...

While we may dream of low maintenance lush green lawns with cut in stripes, the reality of having such a lawn without the right care may be unobtainable unless you opt for an artificial lawn. Prope...

Our Top 5 Outdoor Rattan Corner Sofa Sets 1. Got Space? Try The HUGE Milano Rattan Corner Sofa Our Milano outdoor rattan corner sofa sets are stunning, it’s the largest one we sell measuring 420 ...

All of our rattan outdoor furniture is, as the name suggests, designed to be left outdoors all year round and still look good as new every summer. Many customers ask us if they need a garden furnit...

We receive photos from our customers every week and we’re green with envy at their beautiful gardens. As a result we’ve gathered together a collection of some amazing garden design ideas. Showcasin...

Our new exclusive Veneto grey fabric outdoor sofa and Verona charcoal rattan range, designed to create functional, stylish furniture with a modern edge. Veneto Incorporating an arctic white powder ...

The sun is beating down on your garden. You can think of nothing better than having your comfortable bed or sofa right there in that sunny spot. To be able to stretch out in comfortable bliss, brea...

At Alexander Francis we are passionate about enhancing outdoor living spaces and we thought it would be nice for our customers to get to know a bit more about our colleague’s gardens. First up we h...

2015 saw Marsala emerge as the face of Pantone’s colour of the year, its rich, earthy tones fitting perfectly in the home and garden. Ideal for creating a cosy corner of your garden or even a Moro...

Our Splash-Proof Cushions Covers   Our managing director, Lee, demonstrates how to deal with spilled drinks on seat cushions in our latest video. Our splash-proof seat and back cushion covers on o...

Our Dining Sets Photo Shoot We spent the day in our photography studio with our contemporary brown rattan Outdoor Dining Sets from our Tuscany range. Comprised of 6 seat and 8 seat table and chair ...

Latest garden furniture videos In the latest of our garden furniture videos is the Calabria grey rattan garden furniture range in the spotlight in one of our photoshoots. Because of its popularity ...

We’re in the processing of adding brand new videos showcasing our latest outdoor garden furniture products. Subscribe to our YouTube channel   You can find all our of our latest videos on our You...

Black rattan garden sofas that transform your outdoor space. Hand weaved in smoky black textured rattan giving a contemporary take on our Tuscany Collection. A whole new look for the brown rattan ...

First of all we’re very excited to about our Calabria grey rattan sofa set collection. Here’s some more detail about this popular sofa set. First introduced in 2014, the Calabria grey rattan sofa ...

Our Tuscany brown rattan collection was the very first sofa set designed at Alexander Francis. Since then we’ve expanded our range of furniture to include the smoky black Siena range, the natural l...

Read more about why our Alexander Francis modern garden daybed has been popular for many years. We’ve put together a review of this piece of furniture based on feedback from customers and our own ...

We’re still clinging on to the last few weeks of summer with promising weather reports for warm weather through September. I’m desperately making the most of my garden, especially since I added two...

Recycled pallets are all over Pinterest and other DIY home projects websites. They can be turned into so many things and add a real vintage touch to a home or garden. Our furniture is delivered on ...