The Outdoor Stylist Workshop | Exploring outdoor heating options and the rise of creative designs

This week we will explore the rise of creative outdoor heating options including the increasing number of  ‘next generation’  infra red designs. The costs and merits of the different available options will be discussed too. One example will be ‘Hotdoor’ by Antonio Di Chiano for Phormalab. (Take a minute to view the design on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8dHTGgPe3g). Our selection will... Read More

Trend Watch | Urban escapism with Mobex’s Saharian lounge set

Urban escapism can be defined as the art of escaping the reality of urban/city life yet staying put. Designs that allow you to capture the feeling of vacations or wilderness tap into that trend and demand is on the rise. This new design by MOBEX, a brand based in France, taps into the idea and feeling of a camp fire in the Sahara. Presented at  Maison et Objet in September 2012... Read More

Escea | Outdoor fireplace | WiFi/smart-phone controlled

ESCEA, an international indoor/outdoor gas fireplace manufacturer, has just launched a new range of gas fireplaces that features built-in WiFi connectivity, thus offering the ability to control your fireplace with your smart-phone. The brand ( http://www.escea.com. ) is present internationally and expanding its presence. Check your market here : contact ESCEA  Read More

BD DESIGNS | Ultra modern bonfires by sculptor Cathy Azria

London based artist Cathy Azria has re-invented her “Bonfire” concept for the garden. Built to special commission, her fires can form the heart of an ‘outdoor room’. Running on mains gas, they can be designed into a chimney or built into fireproof/frost proof “box” vessels or set on a slab. Leading garden designers such as Luciano Giubbelei and Charlotte Rowe... Read More

Elena Colombo | Fire, water, wind features & landscape ornaments

Elena Colombo is a New york based sculptor and architectural designer specializing in site specific fire features and landscape ornaments. Her designs often work combinations of elements: earth+fire, water+fire etc. Her collection also includes furniture such as the Slot bench seen here. She works with very high spec materials such as bronze, copper or outdoor mirrors for example. Price... Read More

AK47 Design | Hole | Garden firepit with grill kit option

HOLE is one of the newest designs by Ivano Losa for AK47 design. Hole is a built-in wood fireplace for outdoor use. ‘It springs from the idea of presenting only fire on the scene, concealing the place where it is housed. Earth and fire envelop the people around them with warmth and discretion.’  It can be installed anywhere, on any type of external surface. Price pointers:... Read More

AK 47 design | ZEN outdoor wood fireplace | Can also be sunk in the ground

The Italian based brand AK47 design have broadened their collection of outdoor fires. The 2010/2011 collection includes ZEN.Designed by Ivano Losa, 2010, Zen is a wood fireplace for outdoor use, with a circular steel crown and built-in brazier. Stone, gravel, volcanic lapilli and sand are some of the natural elements that may be used to complete the Zen. It works not just a fireplace... Read More

Conmoto | Nero | Fireplace with wood and ash drawers

By Conmoto. Distribution: Europe and USA . Seen at 3022 Pounds. Garden fireplace burning with wood.  The integrated drawers hide the ash pan as well as the storage for wood. NERO is completely weather resistant due to the combination of powder coating and stainless steel. 52 L X 50 D X 205 H  The brand has also has really nice outdoor planters, furniture & great fires http://www.conmoto.com/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/flipbooks/conmoto_garden/    Read More

I Radium | Portable Man infrared radiator

By I Radium. Distribution: the firm is based in Italy. Check local availability via info@i-radium.com An amusing new options for easy outdoor heating. Infrared heaters heat people first not the air, creating immediate warmth. This a great patio/balcony buddy.  Read More

Conmoto | Dots | Seat and fire

By Conmoto Distribution: USA and Europe & online store. By Werner Aisslinger, the design works both inside or out. Price pointers: small Dots seat seen at 449 euros and the fire at 1090 euros DOTS is the first time that a fireplace and seating have been brought together to create a portable product family. The cylindrical elements can be assembled on a balcony, on the terrace... Read More