Why is Sustainable Garden Style on the Rise?

Gardens have become true extensions of our homes and homeowners are making choices that reflect both their lifestyle and their values. Sustainability has moved to the forefront, shaping how we design and furnish our outdoor spaces. From the materials we choose to the way we invest in long-term quality, sustainable garden style is on the rise.

In this blog, we’ll explore the key reasons behind the shift toward sustainable garden style and discover how teak garden furniture is leading the way.

1. Growing environmental awareness

Across the UK and beyond, people are becoming more conscious of how their buying habits impact the planet. Cheap, mass-produced furniture often comes from unsustainable sources, contributing to deforestation and waste. However, teak offers a responsible alternative when sourced correctly.

Here at Luxus Home & Garden (Europe), all our teak comes with a FLEGT license, which guarantees that the timber has been legally harvested, processed, and exported. Our licensing system, developed between the EU and Indonesia, was specifically created to combat illegal logging and ensure transparency in the timber trade. For homeowners, this means every purchase carries peace of mind your new furniture has been responsibly sourced.

2. Longevity reduces waste

A major driving factor of sustainable garden style is longevity. Many outdoor pieces sold as “affordable” rarely last more than a couple of summers, breaking down under UV rays, rain, or temperature changes. Replacements end up costing more in the long run and create unnecessary waste.

Teak garden sofas, benches, and dining sets are different. Teak is naturally rich in oils and has a dense grain, which makes it highly resistant to the elements. When left untreated, it ages into a sophisticated silver-grey patina, but with light care, it can maintain its golden-brown finish.

3. Ethical production and certification

Today’s buyers are asking questions about where their furniture comes from and how it’s made. Our teak furniture is sourced from government-managed plantations on the Indonesian island of Java. These forests are overseen by Perum Perhutani, the State Forestry Corporation, which strictly controls the number of trees felled each year and ensures replanting is carried out on a large scale.

Additionally, our furniture also carries SVLK certification, verifying that it meets Indonesia’s sustainability and legality standards and complies with the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR). Every teak garden furniture piece we produce can be traced back to a sustainable and legal source.

4. Lifestyle shift towards outdoor living

Since 2020, people have been spending more time in their gardens than ever before. Outdoor spaces are now seen as retreats for wellbeing, dining, and socialising, and homeowners want them to reflect a more mindful lifestyle. Choosing sustainable furniture is part of that shift.

With pieces like our teak extendable dining tables, sun loungers, and garden sofas allow you to create flexible, welcoming spaces that feel good to use and are good for the planet too.

5. Supporting community and reforestation

Sustainability also means giving back. Luxus Home & Garden (Europe) supports Trees4Trees™, a non-profit foundation that distributes high-quality seedlings to local farmers in Indonesia.

The programme provides education in good forestry practices, encourages replanting, and helps communities thrive. For every piece of teak furniture you bring into your home, there’s a positive impact that extends far beyond your garden.

Sustainability is the Future of Garden Living

Sustainable garden style is rising because it blends ethics, longevity, and lifestyle. Homeowners no longer want quick fixes; they’re looking for furniture that’s beautiful, responsible, and built to last.

At Luxus Home & Garden (Europe), our teak furniture, including teak dining sets, teak benches, teak sun loungers, and more, embody these values. Sustainably sourced, FLEGT licensed, SVLK certified, and tied to reforestation initiatives, each piece is designed to enhance your outdoor space for decades.

Explore our teak furniture collection today or get in touch with our team to learn more about our sustainable practices.