If you’re looking to spruce up your garden ahead of summer, the arrival of the longer days is the perfect time, but high-end outdoor accessories can come at a price.
Since lockdown made people more invested than ever in al fresco socialising at home, outdoor furniture has become big business, with retailers offering big ticket pieces such as the £299 pizza oven from Ooni or a luxury dining set from Teako costing an eye-watering £2,499.
But is it worth splashing the cash, or can you fool your guests with an ALDI bargain costing a fraction of the price.
The budge supermaret is currently offering garden décor, furniture and accessories as part of its spring event with prices starting at just £1.69.
The collection, which includes everything from miniature pizza ovens to heaters equipped with Bluetooth speakers, is almost undistinguishable from very swanky outdoor kit from designers costing four times the price.
So can you make out the cheap from the chic?
1.
One of these log burners costs £150, while the other is less than half the price at £69.99, but can you tell which is which?
2.
While these geometric fire pits looks almost identical, one costs less than £80, while the other retails at £259.99
3.
One of these stylish outdoor dining sets is worth £2,499, while the other is a quarter of the price at £649.99
4.
One of this heater with wireless Bluetooth system will set you back £400, while the other is much more affordable at £119.99, but which one could it be?
5.
These lamps are almost identical, but one costs £29.99 and the other is eight times the price at £249.95, so which one is which?
6.
Who doesn’t like a palm tree rug? But one costs a bargain £12.99 and the other will set you back nine times the price £119, can you tell which is which?
7.
Mini pizza ovens are super handy and super trendy. Can you guess which of these two costs £299, while the other is a bargain £39.99
8.
These animal-shaped planters are both adorable, but one costs £8 and the other will set you back £18
9.
Wind spinners can add a touch of rustic to your garden But one of these cost £16.99, while the other costs £25
ANSWERS
1. The wood burner on the left is the designer version
The log burner on the left is from La Hacienda, and costs £150. The one on the right is from Aldi and costs £69,99
2. The geometric fire pit on the left is from Aldi
The fire pit on the left is from Aldi and costs £79,99. The one on the right costs £259.99 and is from Living and Home
3. The furniture set on the right is the cheap Aldi version
The outdoor dining set on the right is from Aldi and costs £649.99. Meanwhile, the one from Teako on the left will set you back £2,499
4. The heater on the left is from Aldi
The heater with Bluetooth on the left is from Aldi and costs a bargain £119.99. The one on the right is from Kettler, includes LED and Wireless Speaker and costs £400
5. The lamp on the right is more expensive
The outdoor solar lamp on the left is from Aldi and costs £29,99. Meanwhile, the one on the right is from Victorian Plumbing and costs £249.95
6. The rug on the right is from Aldi
The rug on the left is from Beliani and costs £119, while the cheaper version from Aldi is on the right and costs £12,99
7. The pizza oven on the left is more expensive
The mini pizza oven on the right is from Aldi and costs £39.99. The high end version from Ooni, left, costs £299
8. The Aldi planter is on the left
The Dachshund planter from Aldi is on the left and costs £7,99, while the other version is from Not on the High Street and costs £18
9. The more expensive wind spinner is on the left
The wind spinner on the left is from Aldi and costs £16, while the one on the right is from Homebase and costs £25
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