STAY WARM all evening

Enjoy your outside space even on cooler spring and summer nights with a heater. We explore the main options that are available for you to decide which one is right for you

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WOOD

Wood is a very popular choice for creating atmosphere. It requires more maintenance - as you have to source the wood then continually tend to the fire to keep it going and clean out ashes afterwards. However fire pits and chimineas are a favourite, ultimately people love the nostalgia and ambiance of sitting by a real fire.

A fire pit or chiminea may sometimes be trickier to ignite than your other heating options, especially on a windy day. Also, you'll have less control over the level of heat than you would with something you can easily turn down or put on a specific temperature setting. For many, the look and feel of a wood fire makes the trade-offs worth it.

BENEFITS

• Provides great atmosphere.

• Affordable to purchase or build.

KEEP IN MIND

• Requires more maintenance than other options.

• Trickier to ignite and maintain at desired heating level.

• Wood may be awkward to source and transport and expensive.

ELECTRIC

With its timeless design, the Heatsail Patio Heater Floor Lamp adds an air of elegance. Made from stainless steel and the hood from aluminium it can be left outside year-round, radiates heat up to 5m, and has a handy remote to control settings. Using less energy than typical outdoor heaters and with zero emissions, enjoy the outdoors for longer without guilt! Also available as a pendant light. Heatsail Dome Freestanding Electric Patio Heater Floor Lamp in Black (also available in white), cuckooland.com