We bought a house a couple of years ago and I specifically picked it for the big terrace, figured we'd get loads of use out of it in summer. Barely touched it since though, just dragged a couple of chairs out every now and then. Not exactly comfortable. Now I want a proper garden sofa that lives out there all year, something that won't fall apart in the rain or the cold. Where would you look for something like that in the UK?

 

Terrace furniture's always made me think of rattan, to be honest. Real rattan won't hold up in our climate though, so synthetic's the way to go. Worth looking for cushions that don't soak up moisture either, you can actually find that sort of thing now. Have a look at Belveco or LGoutdoor.

 

Honestly, the first thing I'd do right after buying a house is get something comfortable to lie on for hours and enjoy the fresh air outside. So I'm not sure why you've waited this long. Finding a sofa for the terrace isn't that complicated these days. Plenty of shops now think about more than just looks and make sure the furniture holds up against our lovely British weather. Have a look at this shop selling premium outdoor garden furniture in the UK: https://rengard.co.uk . You can pick a sofa in whatever design suits you. Everything's built for more than just one season of living out there.