
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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The best garden furniture stores 2022: what and where to shop
Buying Guide The best garden furniture stores to shop to find stylish, great value, and durable outdoor furniture, including the top outdoor materials to have on your radar
By Amy Lockwood • Published
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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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Garden furniture deals: big savings on stylish outdoor corner sofas, dining sets, and bistro sets
Furniture Garden furniture deals are hotting up with some fantastic savings to be had if you know where to look. We've rounded up the top garden furniture sales to shop today
By Amy Lockwood • Published
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Best outdoor bean bags: chill out in style and comfort
Buying Guide Sit back, relax and unwind on these stylish outdoor bean bags; versatile garden seating for laidback summer living
By Amy Lockwood • Published
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21 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 outdoor designs
By Amy Lockwood • Published
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Best wooden garden furniture 2022: what and where to shop
Buying Guide The best wooden garden furniture; from teak garden tables and chairs to acacia wood patio sets, we've rounded up the best wooden outdoor furniture
By Amy Lockwood • Published
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Where to buy garden furniture in stock now: spring summer 2022
Furniture The top garden furniture in stock for 2022; where to buy outdoor furniture to make the most of your outside space, whatever the weather
By Amy Lockwood • Published
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Best gazebo 2022: add shelter and shade to the garden
Buying Guide The best gazebos provide shelter from the rain and add shade on a sunny day. Here are our top picks of the best pop-up gazebos, gazebo with sidewalls, and BBQ gazebo
By Amy Lockwood • Published