Let the Games Begin!

The Times Friday 27th July 2012 Let the Games Begin!

It’s raining furniture deals

Great offers are the silver lining of the recent clouds, says Claire Carponen

You may have decided to spend the next three weeks on your sofa watching the Games on TV. But you will also want to devote some time enjoying the better (fingers crossed) summer weather outdoors while reading the Olympics coverage in the Times…

There are upsides to the incessant downpour of June and early July. Not only will your garden be looking lush but also there are plenty of outdoor furniture bargains to be had. You can find reductions of up to 50% at John Lewis, M&S and B&Q

Perhaps not surprisingly, furniture that is designed for both conservatories and outdoor use as well as summer houses have been selling well. Sales of Rotating Spheres (Pods – Deluxe Garden Rooms, Summerhouses) are up 150% on last year. There are three different designs, with the most popular costing £7,495.