Amy Lockwood
After specialising in Textile Design for Interiors at Winchester School of Art, Amy spent many years working in the design and interior industries, including styling and visual merchandising for many well-known brands. She now writes for multiple interior publications, including Livingetc, Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home, and Real Homes to offer advice on creating a well-designed interior, whether that's choosing the perfect shade of paint, what to look for when investing in a new sofa, or sourcing on-trend and sustainable products for the home.
Amy joined the Gardeningetc team to bring her design knowledge outdoors, offering advice on what to consider when shopping for the best garden furniture, how to choose the ideal garden bench, and sourcing everything you need to create an outdoor living area that will become the perfect place to kick back and relax when the sun shines.
Initially honing her green thumb growing indoor plants in her first-floor apartment, she greatly appreciates the benefits we gain from coexisting with plants; considering how we can best balance our valuable outdoor spaces to restore health to our own patches of soil, boost diversity for plants and wildlife, and embrace outdoor living with design that helps us to relax, entertain and improve our overall wellbeing through relationship with nature.
Latest articles by Amy Lockwood
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Best hot tubs 2022: our top picks from Lay-Z-Spa, and more
Buying Guide The best hot tubs for creating a luxury spa experience at home – from the best inflatable hot tubs to the top hard-shell options for relaxing in the garden
By Amy Lockwood • Last updated
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The best garden furniture stores: where to buy outdoor furniture
Buying Guide The best garden furniture stores to have on your radar – where to shop stylish, good value, and durable outdoor furniture
By Amy Lockwood • Published
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16 best garden benches: wooden, metal, and rattan – here are our top picks for your outside space
Buying Guide The best garden benches for your courtyard, patio, or lawn; from classic wooden garden benches to decorative metal bench seats and colourful, contemporary designs
By Amy Lockwood • Published
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Garden furniture deals: the Bank Holiday sales you won't want to miss
Furniture Transform your outside space for less with these fantastic end-of-season garden furniture deals, plus, all the best outdoor furniture sales you can shop this month
By Amy Lockwood • Last updated
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The best garden parasols 2022: top patio umbrellas for shade
Buying Guide The best garden parasols for some welcome shade, from the best cantilever garden parasol to stylish patio umbrellas
By Amy Lockwood • Last updated
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B&Q garden furniture: the best outdoor buys
Furniture The B&Q garden furniture you need top of your wishlist – from this season’s must-have egg chair to the best value outdoor seating and sun loungers
By Amy Lockwood • Last updated
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Best outdoor rugs 2022: stylish garden floor coverings
Buying Guide The best outdoor rugs for transforming your outside space; the most stylish garden rugs and floor coverings for your patio, decking or lawn
By Amy Lockwood • Published
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12 best sun loungers: stylish and practical garden loungers and reclining chairs
Buying Guide The best sun loungers for enjoying the summer sunshine; from luxury sun loungers for ultimate relaxation to the best reclining chairs for the garden
By Amy Lockwood • Published
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Best outdoor furniture covers for winter: plan ahead now
Buying Guide The best outdoor furniture covers for winter; beat the bad weather and protect your garden furniture from rain, frost and snow
By Amy Lockwood • Last updated