When it comes to choosing outdoor furniture there seems to be as much choice of styles as there is with indoor furniture?
To save confusion though, you can narrow the choices down by starting with ready-made sets. This way you can, at least, get a sense of how each option is going to look in your garden or conservatory.

Black metal and neutral coloured fabric dining set with a glass-topped table, parasol and 6 stacking chairs.
Table: W140 × D85 × H72cm
£379.99 plus delivery from very.co.uk

A a delightful, foldable square table and 2 matching chairs made from coated steel and available in 5 colours.
£269 from johnlewis.com
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A practical and versatile outdoor dining set comprising of a solid wood table, 4 folding chairs and a bench seat.
Table measures: W120 × D70 × H73cm
£349.99 (plus delivery) from very.co.uk

Solid wood sofa and a pair of armchairs, complete with cream fabric covered seat & back cushions and a matching coffee table
Sofa: W122 × D65 × H80 cm
Chairs: W52 × D65 × H80 cm
Table: W80 × D50 × H52 cm
£449 from johnlewis.com

An all-weather wicker set including a 2 and a 3 seater sofa with a coffee table and matching storage chest.
£899 (plus delivery) from very.co.uk
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A great value set in graphite-coloured synthetic rattan. A 2-seater sofa, 2 armchairs and a coffee table.
£399.99 plus £19.99 delivery from very.co.uk