Your garden should be one of the most important parts of your house, but it’s probably one of the most underused. One way of getting more use out of the outdoor space is to install an outdoor fireplace. A beautiful garden will increase the value of your home and make it much more enjoyable to live there.

An outdoor fireplace is a perfect addition to any garden. This will help you to get a bit more use out of your outdoor space when the weather starts to get colder. As well as being practical, a garden fireplace can add interest to your garden and should become a real focal point.

Throughout this post, we’re going to look at the things you need to think about when you are considering installing a fireplace in your garden.

What do you Want a Fireplace for?

The first thing you need to think about is the reason you want an outdoor fireplace. Do you just want it to look nice, or do you want it to provide heat? You will also need to think about the size of the fireplace depending on how much space you have available.

If you are planning a lot of big parties outdoors, then you will need to look at larger fireplaces. But if you are planing more intimate outdoor gatherings then you might be better off with a small or medium-sized fireplace. Choose a fireplace that fits in your garden and doesn’t look out of place.

Fuel Type

The two main types of fireplaces for gardens are gas and wood-burning fires. Both of these have different benefits. Gas is probably the most popular fuel for an outdoor fireplace. This is because they are clean and very easy to use. You can easily have them installed without having to apply for any permits. There’s also no ash to empty, and they can be lit at the push of a button.

The only thing about gas is that it doesn’t have the same feel as wood-burning fireplaces. Wood fireplaces crackle and glow to create a beautiful ambiance.

Think carefully about the type of fuel you want to use. This will come down to whether you want the convenience of instant heat from gas or the more classic feel from wood fires.

Looking Great

You should carefully consider the look of the fireplace you are installing in your garden. You want it to compliment your house, not look out of place. Take a look online at the many different styles of outdoor fireplaces you can have. Print off a few pictures and give yourself plenty of time to think about which design you want to go with.

What’s the Focal Point of Your Garden?

Before deciding on the fireplace, think about your garden as it is at the moment. You probably have several different focal points already, a pond, plant pots, trees, or water features. You can also use an attractive outdoor fireplace as a focal point if you put it in a prominent position. It’s important that you don’t just choose style over functionality though.

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