Aldi is selling stylish alternative to its sell-out rattan sofa for summer – and it's £160 cheaper than viral favourite

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ALDI is selling an alternative to its viral sold-out rattan sofa, for £160 cheaper.
With temperatures set to reach 35C today, Brits across the country are likely making plans to soak up the sun in the garden.
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The rattan bench is perfect for doing up your garden on a budget
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The bench is £160 cheaper than Aldi's viral rattan sofa
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And what better way to enjoy the hot weather than to treat yourself to some brand new garden furniture.
Aldi Rattan Bench
Landing in stores this Thursday, July 3rd, Aldi's Rope Rattan Bench is priced at just £39.99.
The stylish two seater bench is perfect for placing on your patio or balcony, and will help you to relax and unwind in your outside space.
The 119 x 60 x 77cm bench is super easy to assemble and the viral rattan design will make you the envy of friends and neighbours.
However, you'd better set your alarm if you want to snap up the bargain buy, as with all Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone.
Cheaper Than Viral Sofa
Aldi's new outdoor bench is a whopping £160 cheaper than the German discounter's viral Rattan Effect Corner Sofa, which landed in stores earlier this year, and quickly sold out.
The £199 buy features the same chic rattan design, but also comes with cosy cushions and a food stool.
The stylish sofa fits three people, and is also incredibly easy to assemble.
More Budget Garden Furniture
Tesco shoppers are currently rushing to stores to buy stunning "reduced to clear" garden furniture that's up to 40% off.
Shoppers can get their hands on the Outsunny Foldable Sun Lounger that comes with a side pocket and headrest for £23.19.
'It's spacious enough for two adults' - The Range release double garden rocking chair less than €120
Reduced from £28.99, this lounger is great for relaxing outdoors.
If you're planning a garden bash this summer and need to give your gazebo frames a new lease of life, these Outsunny Gazebo Side Panels might just be for you.
The side panels have been reduced to £25.59 and come in two different sizes, both of which have windows to let in that natural light.
How To Get Rust Off Garden Furniture
And if you don't want to fork out for new furniture, and simply fancy sprucing up the garden chairs you already have, a 90p Wilko buy will have them looking brand new.
How to upcycle garden furniture in 3 steps
There's really no need to spend a fortune on new garden furniture.
Rebecca Miller, Fabulous' Associate Editor and gardening enthusiast has shared her tips to transforming grotty second-hand furniture into pieces that look brand new.
"Recycling centres, dump shops, charity shops and Facebook Marketplace are brilliant places to pick up second hand items for cheap.
And all you need to do is have a spare afternoon to spruce them up - and it's something you can get your kids involved in!
Clean
Everything looks better after a good scrub.
If in doubt, opt for a simple washing-up liquid and warm water solution, and get to work removing all the grime and dirt.
If the piece of furniture can withstand some pressure, why not pressure wash it?
Leave it to dry, then you can see what you're dealing with.
Fix-up
If the item of furniture is a little wonky, or you're unsure how sturdy it is, take a moment to check all the fixtures and either replace them or tighten them up.
Colour
The quickest way to transform a piece of furniture is with a lick of paint.
When choosing a new colour, base it on shades that will fit with your existing garden design and plants - but most importantly, pick a colour that will bring a smile to your face."
Laura Carter from the online retailer Furniturebox has shared go-to technique for revamping your furniture.
According to the expert, all you need is a brillo pad to spruce up your rusty metal outdoor furniture.
Nothing dates outdoor furniture more than rust but thankfully, it can be easily cleaned off.
And what better way to do so than using an inexpensive Brillo pad, which prove to be great for surfaces such as steel or cast iron.
You can pick up Brillo pads for just 90p from your local Wilko's.