Pia’s picks: why I’m sticking with green garden furniture
17/3/2026
Translation: Elicia Payne
Neutral garden furniture? Not for me. I prefer green, even when spring and summer are long gone.
Some people buy white or beige garden furniture so they don’t «stick out». I’m not one of these people. Why interrupt a garden with neutral furniture when you can make it even greener with green furniture? Why make a Zurich city balcony look even duller with shades of grey? Especially on small balconies, where there’s often no room for plants, green furniture does the work for you. Even a single green chair can change how an outdoor area looks.
In sage, mint or olive green, it really gives garden vibes – like real leaves, like the green that you can almost smell. The furniture doesn’t disappear into the green, it becomes part of it. Darker shades such as bottle green look more sophisticated and sedate, while lighter shades such as mint make it brighter. Either way, the choice of shade changes the whole mood of the outdoor area.
Green lasts
One advantage of this colour becomes apparent towards the end of the season: when the natural green around you becomes duller and the leaves say goodbye, green furniture will keep the garden alive. And because green has a calming effect, sitting outside is doubly relaxing.
Source: Bloomingville
Source: Hay
No styling issues
Green’s surprisingly easy to combine. If you pair it with accessories made of natural wood, it looks warm and grounded. Put some terracotta-coloured pots next to it, and it’ll look like you put a lot of effort into the arrangement, even though it comes naturally. Green also holds its own next to white or light grey, without dominating.
Source: Hay
Endless material options
Plastic, metal, wood, you name it – green garden furniture’s available in many materials. If you don’t have much time for maintenance, go for weather-resistant plastic or powder-coated steel. Anyone who prefers warmth and naturalness won’t be disappointed with lacquered wood.
While browsing through our range, I noticed green’s everywhere at the moment. Whether this is a coincidence or the manufacturers have the same vision as I do – I have no idea. But I’ll gladly see it as validation.
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Header image: Kave Home
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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