Designer Studio Vertijet may have the best new fireplace idea to come along in a while. The "Travelmate" portable fireplace by Conmoto not only burns bio-ethanol liquid fuel for the up to date ecological aspect, it is also small and light with a handle for portability. This take anywhere fireplace weighs only 55 lbs and measures 20" h x 28" w x 8" d. This handy gem is perfect for indoor or outdoor use, and may make cold nights out on the patio much more enjoyable without the need for logs or troublesome cleaning. Weather resistant powder coated steel. Available from AMEICO $3300
With an apartment balcony you may not be able to put the 8 foot lounge chair that you crave to put out for complete and total relaxation outdoors. In small spaces you have to have something a bit smaller which can at times be hard to find. Here is a cool outdoor lounge chair that features a "compacted" reclining design that can still provide comfort. It features an aluminum frame covered in wicker with an all-weather Viro cushion. The fluid lounge chair is available from Allegro here for $999.
F-Series is a collection of modular furniture that can be used in indoor and outdoor environments. There are five different models which can be assembled to form a furniture landscape of your liking. The flexibility of creating your own modular system as well as choosing amongst a dozen colors, offers great possibilities to design enthusiasts. F-Series can either be made of Kvadrat felt or woven fabric. David Menting was the designer that created this collection. Via.
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Winter is just around the corner and soon you will be gathered around the fire pit to stay warm at your next backyard gathering. Here are a few fire pits that not only serve a practical purpose, they look pretty good too. All available for quick ship from Firepits.com
The 40 inch Rubbed Bronze Fire Pit / Fire Bowl with attractive filigree design offers steel construction, easy-lift spark arrestor, and steel grate for improved airflow for nice rustic addition to your patio setting 25"H $169.00
The SoJo Kokopelli measures 31 inches and offers a cool decorative series of characters on the side. This fun little fire pit is made of 3mm cold rolled steel with a natural rust finish. The Kokopelli fire pit includes a stainless steel spark screen, cooking grill, fire poker, and a vinyl cover. 13.5" H $269
The 34-Inch Milano Mosaic Fire Pit / Table with cover will provide beauty and decorative flair to your outdoor area. The Mosaic Fire Pit is crafted of sturdy 5mm gauge steel with a mesh steel cover, while a durable steel construction and granite tile offers protection against weather conditions and a great place to set you drinks when its not in use. A protective cover, spark screen, poker tool, and a sturdy grate are also included. 20.5" H $319
Today's homeowners are often looking for a way to extend their space, and have begun to expand their living areas to the outdoors via patios, sunrooms, and decks. These are common, accepted spaces for every home of every shape or type, but intriguing new trends have started to come about, taking the outdoors by storm. Outdoor kitchens and baths have made their way to being a spotlight trend. Outdoor kitchens are very popular, and are especially useful in summer to keep extra heat out of the house. Outdoor baths are a little slower taking off, especially in the US, as we tend to be a bit conservative. However, if you live in a more rural area (i.e. NOT in a neighborhood), these intimate retreats can be very sensual or relaxing escape.
Outdoor kitchens are wonderful for entertaining, and can add value to your home. Simple outdoor kitchens can consist of a counter top, sink, prep area, shelf storage, and a grill. High-end outdoor kitchens can consist of weather resistant cabinetry, stainless steel appliances (sometimes including wine storage), sinks, pizza ovens, steamers, fryers, the whole nine yards!
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