Aldi's affordable rattan sofa is back – just in time for summer entertaining

If you're looking for a stylish new garden sofa on a budget, it'll be worth visiting Aldi's middle aisle next week to find the return of the sellout garden sofa set.

Buying the best outdoor furniture is always a worthwhile investment to make your garden more enjoyable during the warmer months. While there are affordable solutions, a sofa is never a 'cheap' buy; therefore, it's always a win when you find stylishly suitable options on a budget, and Aldi is unbeatable.

The Aldi Rattan Corner Sofa sells out year after year, quite simply because it's the most affordable solution for a chic rattan-effect seating set to create a desirable outdoor living room idea, priced at £199.99. My parents purchased one a few years back, and it's still going strong.

Available in stores from Thursday, 24th April. However, shoppers will have to be quick, because as with all Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone.

Aldi's Rattan Corner Sofa is back

The great-value Rattan Corner Sofa (£199.99), part of Aldi's garden Specialbuys range, comes complete with a 3-seater sofa with chaise and matching ottoman.

The powder-coated steel frame is encased in a synthetic rattan weave, ensuring it looks stylish while being highly practical and protected against the elements. For comfort, the set is dressed with matching seat and back cushions for a chic and contemporary feel.

The rattan-effect sofa is simple to assemble, with a reversible lounging chaise section which can be positioned on the left or right to make it bespoke for every garden layout.

This space-saving corner design is a small garden essential to utilise available space more effectively, making it ideal for even the smallest of terraces and patios.

You can also buy the Aldi Corner Sofa Cover (£19.99) to protect this garden furniture set from unpredictable British weather.

Affordable alternative corner sofas

As we know, once Aldi Specialbuys are gone, they're gone, leaving many disappointed when they are specifically looking for an item. Speaking from experience, after missed out on the lookout for the Aldi Standmixer earlier this year. (Although I did find the Aldi pastel green air fryer in my local branch, so all is ok.)

In the spirit of wanting everyone to find an affordable seating solution for their gardens, here are three alternatives that are stocked online...

Can you buy Aldi Rattan Corner Sofa replacement cushions?

Many are asking if you can buy replacement cushions for the sellout Aldi Rattan Corner Sofa, but sadly, that is not currently an option. We checked in with the team, who confirmed that Aldi does not sell replacement cushions at present.

If you have the sofa and feel your cushions are feeling a little flat, we suggest buying some foam and refilling the cushions yourself. Alternatively, if you need replacement cushions because of stains and spills and have had no joy when simply cleaning your outdoor cushions, you could find a suitable water-repellent fabric and recover the original cushions.