In the hot seat: As the temperature rises, take it easy in the garden

1. Brommo Recliner

Ikea, £27.56. This stylish folding wooden chair will assuredly soothe both your back and your bank balance. ikea.com

2. Luisa Chair

Graham and Green, £395. Let the good times roll with this sunny, retro-futurist lounger. 0845 130 6622, grahamandgreen.co.uk

3. Re-trouvé Armchair

Made in Design, £489 small; £557 large. You'll want to be caught in the net of this striking wire-mesh seat, available in a variety of colours. 020 7692 4001, madeindesign.co.uk

4. Bikeezy Fluid Chair And Table

Occa Home, £797. Its elegantly curving frame is perfect for those who like their alfresco decor to be à la mode. 0844 879 4258, occa-home.co.uk

5. Barrel Seat

Garden Trading, £145. Based on a traditional beer barrel, this galvanised-steel curio is also easily movable thanks to a handy handle. 0845 608 4448, gardentrading.co.uk

6. Pigeon & Jelly Deckchair

Thornback & Peel, £125. A surreally patterned twist on the beachside classic. 020 7242 7478, thornbackandpeel.co.uk