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Protect against the elements with the best garden furniture covers

Protect your outdoor chairs, tables, BBQs and parasols from weather damage with our list of the best garden furniture covers

Published: September 26, 2022 at 11:30 am

We spend a lot of time and money choosing the right garden furniture for our outdoor spaces, so it makes sense to invest in suitable weather protection. Garden furniture covers can help prevent rust and mould damage, and they allow us to keep our larger garden furniture items that can't be stored in the shed, outdoors.

There are lots of garden furniture covers to choose from so you can find a specific fit for all of your favourite garden seats and cooking equipment. Cover your parasols, hanging egg chairs and BBQs during the chillier months, and keep your rattan chairs and corner sofas in pristine condition so they're always garden party ready.

We've gathered eight different garden furniture covers, of varying shapes and sizes, so take a browse below, and make sure your garden furniture is prepared for the elements.

Best garden furniture covers for 2024

Dokon Rectangular Table Cover

Dokon furniture covers are available in a range of sizes, so you can an ensure an exact fit. This cover is designed to cover a rectangular outdoor dining table, and you can even pop your chairs underneath and keep them dry too.

This is a heavy duty cover promising waterproof protection. It's also UV-resistant, tear-resistant and fade-resistant, making it a handy choice for all seasons, whether you're worried about rain or shine.

The four click-close straps at the bottom should ensure a secure fit to prevent your cover from flapping around in windy conditions, and you can just hose it down if you need to give it a wash. With over 12 different sizes to choose from, you can find the right size for a number of items including picnic tables and sofas sets as well as tables.

Dimensions: 250cm x 210cm x 90cm

Browse our roundup of outdoor tableware and set your table in style.

Okpow Parasol Cover

Garden furniture covers for summery garden equipment such as parasols are particularly useful during the colder months. Cover your parasol, and pop it out of the way when it's not needed, and enjoy the extra space.

This parasol cover should work for umbrellas with a diameter of two to three metres, and there's a drawstring rope at the bottom to keep your umbrella securely in place in blustery conditions. It's also waterproof and rip-resistant so you could pop your parasol in a cluttered garage or shed and protect it from dampness.

Dimensions: 170cm x 27.5cm x 33.5cm

Unicook BBQ Cover

Keep your BBQ in pristine condition with one of Unicook's garden furniture covers. Designed to work with popular brands such as Brinkmann and Weber, this BBQ cover features convenient handles for easy removal, and fastening straps for a snug fit. This is a fairly neat size for smaller BBQs, but there are loads of sizes to choose from so you're sure to find one to suit your grill.

Dimensions: 81cm x 61cm x 110cm

Patio Chair Cover

This garden furniture cover is designed to cover stacked patio chairs, so it's a convenient design which allows you to protect your furniture from the elements in a handy space-saving manner. We like the beige colour of the waterproof cover - a nice change from the more commonly found grey and black designs.

Dimensions: 115cm x 70cm x 90cm

Bramblecrest Coffee Table Cover

Buy from Garden Furniture World (£36.00)

Save yourself the hassle of wiping down your coffee table after a stormy night with this garden furniture cover. Featuring heavy duty fastenings, a drawstring cord lock and a water repellent cover, it's an easy way to ensure your garden coffee table remains nice and clean for your morning brew. There are also mesh air vents to help release unwanted moisture.

Dimensions: 46cm x 66cm x 96cm

Why not treat yourself to a new garden coffee mug?

Square Fire Pit Cover

Buy from VonHaus (£14.99)

Huddling around a cosy fire pit on a chilly evening is quite the treat, but in wet weather fire pits can often become rusty. This fire pit cover from Von Haus is an easy way to keep your fire pit looking as new as possible - ready for all kinds of garden gatherings. The water-resistant PVC lining should keep water, dust, frost and UV damage at bay.

Dimensions: 50cm x 78cm x 78cm

Stock up on eco fire lighters in preparation for the colder evenings.

Custom L Shape Sofa Cover

Buy from Covers and All UK (£186.38)

While there are all kinds of garden furniture covers available, it can be tricky getting the exact fit for some awkward shapes, so you may prefer to customise your own design. This garden furniture cover is designed to fit an L shape sofa, but you can choose your preferred measurements, fabric and tie down options (with elastic, zippers and drawstring all available) to ensure it covers every inch of your garden corner sofa.

As well as allowing you a dry seat, a sofa cover saves you the hassle of storing the cushions indoors over night.

Jayant Patio Chair Cover

For the more uniquely shaped cocoon and hanging egg chairs, this grey, water repellent garden furniture cover could do the job. It's got a convenient zip closure for faff-free removal, and there's a storage bag so you can easily pack it down and store it away when the sun is shining.

Dimensions: 200cm x 100cm x 100cm

Looking for garden furniture inspiration? Take a look at the best outdoor sofas, or discover the best outdoor bean bags for the softest seat in the garden.

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