Outdoor Expert: Golden Glow
Home Beautiful|June 2021
The onset of winter doesn’t mean you have to farewell outdoor living – add warmth and atmosphere to your yard with the mesmerising glow of a flickering fire pit
Diana Moore
Outdoor Expert: Golden Glow

Dancing flames, close companions and a cool winter’s night. There’s no better way to extend time spent in your garden than with the addition of a crackling fire pit. Create your own warm and cosy outdoor destination that is equal parts sculpture, gathering place and chill-out zone. All in your own backyard. Designs can range from charming and cosy to bold and bespoke. Read on to find out which fire pit is right for you and your space.

PIT PERFECT

Planning is vital you’ll need to choose whether you want a fixed or portable model, then think about your budget, style and garden size.

You’ll also need to consider the heat source and intensity you’re after. “The most effective heaters are ones designed to produce plenty of radiant heat,” says Daryl Crowley, dealer representative at Jetmaster. “We recommend considering a gas fireplace in the early planning stages, to ensure the right gas and power provisions are allowed for.”

If it’s a large garden and you love a raging bonfire, a big Corten steel fire pit is the go. “Or you may want something low-maintenance and not have to worry about collecting and chopping wood,” says Paddy Milne, owner and founder of Victorian outdoor design hub The Scape Artist. “Just light your ethanol-fuelled fire pit and away you go.”

WOODWORK

The natural ambience of a wood-burning fire pit is hard to beat, but keep in mind that council regulations require the use of proper kindling and dense hardwood, otherwise too much smoke is created. Burning garden vegetation, damp wood, toxic materials or waste is prohibited, so a supply of clean wood is essential.

この記事は Home Beautiful の June 2021 版に掲載されています。

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この記事は Home Beautiful の June 2021 版に掲載されています。

7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。

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