Ten hottest outdoor trends
May 7, 2025
Outdoor areas have become a key part of interior design and are increasingly seen as extensions of indoor living. With our short and changeable summers, it’s important to furnish balconies, terraces, and gardens in a way that allows for the longest possible use—regardless of the weather.
Choosing outdoor furniture isn’t as straightforward as it may seem. First, consider how you plan to use your garden, terrace, or balcony—whether for grilling and dining, sunbathing, enjoying the evening air, hosting friends, all of the above, or something else entirely. Combined with the size of the area, this helps determine which furniture and accessories are needed. Trends can also help guide your final selection.
ELKE Mööbel has highlighted ten of the top outdoor furniture trends right now.
TREND #1: White tones
White outdoor furniture is on the rise—more products in this shade appear every season. The selection includes both romantic "Parisian-style" options and minimalist Nordic-style pieces.
Palissade series now in white. HAY
Click series lounge chair and footrest in white. HOUE
Thorvald series chairs and table in white. &Tradition
TREND #2: Red tones
Red is also becoming more prominent in outdoor collections. The palette includes everything from bright red to warm umber-brown.
Original bean bag in outdoor fabric. Fatboy
Ocean chairs in umber colour. Cane-line
TREND #3: Rounded forms and maximum softness
Rounded, organic shapes have moved outdoors. Many new products feature soft contours and cozy designs. Thanks to innovative fabrics and fillings, outdoor sofas and chairs can now be just as comfortable and soft as indoor ones—and often look the same.
New modular Mellow sofa. Cane-line
Softly shaped Settle sofa. Muuto
Modular Level Lounge sofa. HOUE
Marshmallow-like Rouli series. Ferm Living
TREND #4: Slats
Slatted furniture—whether metal, plastic, or wood—is still trending. This design enhances airflow, prevents heat buildup, and allows rainwater to drain quickly.
Click chairs with replaceable plastic slats. HOUE
Palissade lounge sofa and table. HAY
TREND #5: Woven designs
Woven outdoor furniture adds warmth and softness to exterior areas.
The newly added Coast series includes a woven sofa and armchair. Cane-line
New Palissade Cord series with a rope-filled frame. HAY
The woven rattan Hive armchair can also be converted into a hanging chair. Cane-line
TREND #6: Portable lamps
Portable lamps are a major trend—just what you need to enjoy your outdoor spaces well into the evening. These lights are easy to bring into the garden, onto the terrace or balcony, or even to an evening picnic, making outdoor areas both bright and cozy.
Bolleke hanging light for branches, chair backs, door handles, and more. Fatboy
Edison The Petit is perfect for both outdoor and indoor use. Fatboy
TREND #7: Greenery
Plants bring coziness and life to balconies and terraces. It’s trendy to mix flower pots and planters of various sizes, materials, and styles to showcase herbs, summer flowers, vegetables, berries, and even small trees or shrubs. To safely leave your plants outdoors overnight, choose pots designed for outdoor conditions.
Hourglass pots are extremely popular. Ferm Living
Plant Box planters come in a wide range of colors. Ferm Living
New Rollo pots make a bold statement outdoors. Ferm Living
TREND #8: Benches
Benches are a growing trend in outdoor furniture. They can stand alone or be used in place of chairs at a dining table.
Palissade bench fits any outdoor space. HAY
New Dapple bench comes in eye-catching colors. Ferm Living
Ville bench with a wooden seat surface. &Tradition
TREND #9: Glossy furniture
While color tones are soft and natural, finishes are becoming glossier—this season includes outdoor tables with shiny surfaces made from glazed stoneware or fiberglass-reinforced concrete.
Deya table with a deliberately textured glossy surface, available in two sizes. Ferm Living
TREND #10: Airy metal
Metal is a great material for outdoor furniture due to its durability and low maintenance. A rising trend is airy, lightweight metal designs that feel delicate and elegant.
Thorvald series chairs and side table with an airy look. &Tradition
X-Line chairs with perforated metal seats and backs. HAY
Perforated metal is in – Dapple chair with a light, open design. Ferm Living
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