the outdoor room
'natural' warmth from a :
built-in fireplace for a perfect blaze custom made from www.topstak.co.uk
masonry barbecue fireplace by Buschbeck from www.inspiredfires.co.uk
chiminea radiating heat from the neck and opening with a fitted grill - in cast iron from www.diy.com traditional clay from www.marsaba.com, industrial fire clays from www.bushmanburners.co.uk or a sleek Harrie Leenders cast-aluminium model from www.robey.co.uk
brazier with grill pan, charcoal pan and ash pan in solid steel from www.lebrazierbbq.com
Moroccan fire basket with grill pan in black finished steel www.greenfingers.com
or for a gentler heat
a simple square shaped firepit with grill for a gentler heat, in steel with steel legs, grill and spark guards www.mode.co.uk
notes:
fuel with sustainably managed hardwood and charcoal, for example BioRegional Local Seasoned Firewood and Charcoal from B&Q www.diy.com
Place the 'fire' of your choice on a flat non-combustible surface not a wooden deck, positioned away from sheds, fences and overhanging trees and use a mesh guard if possible. Never use acclerants. Use protective gloves to cook with ... and most importantly keep children away.
'atmospheric' lighting
a unique design from www.lightiq.com
outside rope lights, flush wall lanterns and ground decking lights from www.lighting-direct.co.uk
provencal storm lanterns made from recycled glass, designed to keep pillar candles alight outdoors hanging glass globe 'tea' lights from www.rkalliston.com
'all year round weatherproof' furniture
quintessential English garden furniture in hand-made aluminium, 100% weatherproof, 100% maintenance free www.tredecim.co.uk
create a distinct 'outdoor room' area
paving, gravel, shingle www.stone2yourhome.co.uk
stepping stones www.marshalls.co.uk
edging bricks www.ransfords.com
Charlotte Rowe Garden Design offers a full service garden design consultancy to clients seeking an outside space which is both beautiful and functional. From small urban courtyards, gardens and roof terraces to full-scale rural landscaping, we offer a range of services including the development of the initial garden design concept, construction management, planting and garden styling. www.charlotterowe.com