A cosy family patio with rustic outdoor décor ideas

On this veranda, where three generations love to hang out, every activity has its own place. With a little help from a greenhouse, a cosy nook for reading, and a colourful spot for play, this outdoor area becomes a vibrant extension of the house with space for cultivating both veggies and togetherness.

A bright patio with a dark brown ASKHOLMEN outdoor table with outdoor chairs with armrests and lots of surrounding plants.

Furniture that makes your veranda feel bigger

The ASKHOLMEN series offers compact, versatile wooden outdoor furniture, perfect for small spaces like balconies and patios. Make every gathering feel special by framing the ASKHOLMEN table with a HELGEÖ table rod. Dress it up with glowing string lights, festive balloons, climbing or hanging plants, or fragrant herbs hung to dry. Then, add a cheerful tablecloth, a vase with handpicked flowers from the garden, and your favourite people. Simple ideas that can transform your veranda into a magical spot for making memories together.

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A dining area on a small patio. A child is watching a grandparent prepare a berry pie at an ASKHOLMEN outdoor table.

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Put up a greenhouse in an afternoon

Growing together is a great way of being together, so pass on your passion for gardening with this neat and affordable ASPAREN greenhouse. It makes cultivating veggies, fruits, berries, plants, and flowers an easy and rewarding project, no matter the size of your outdoor area.

A transparent, white ASPAREN greenhouse with a steel structure covered with a polyester fabric is filled with plants.

A child in a dress and one more person watering plants, using dark blue ÅKERBÄR watering cans in different sizes.

Kick back, relax and let kids be kids

Spark a love for the outdoors with a place for children to play, paint, and have fun with cousins and friends. There’s no need to worry about messes – MAMMUT children’s furniture is tough enough for any adventure. Having a GRILLSKÄR outdoor sink unit nearby is great for washing up, food prepping, and plant care.

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A grownup is holding a liquid soap dispenser, helping a child wash their hands in a GRILLSKÄR outdoor sink unit.

A light blue, round children’s table with pens and drawing-paper on it, and two red MAMMUT children’s stools next to it.

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A nook for alone time

Creating areas for different activities allows everyone to find their own corner while still being part of the family feast. Putting together a peaceful spot for unwinding, reading, and having a cup of coffee is simple – all it takes is a couple of larger plants to define the space and add privacy, a small table, and a comfortable place to sit. These generous SKOGSÖN easy chairs have a timeless, relaxed look, and the lightweight material makes them easy to move around to wherever the sunlight or the shadow happens to be.

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A patio with a light grey SKOGSÖN outdoor easy chair with a reddish-brown cushion, and plants and a side table beside it.

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Rustic outdoor patio ideas for family moments

Doing hobbies, playing board games, and having fresh strawberries – the garden is a lovely place for the entire family to enjoy the season and do things together. Made from beautiful, durable acacia wood, the ASKHOLMEN outdoor furniture series adds a rustic, homey touch, turning it into a natural extension of your home.

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A patio with a dark brown ASKHOLMEN outdoor table, outdoor chairs with armrests, and a highchair surrounded by plants.

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An outdoor space with a NÄMMARÖ 4-seat conversation set, some cushions and several SOLVINDEN LED solar-powered pendant lamps.

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