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Cosy outdoor space

perhaps it’s a post-lockdown thing, after all, many of us invested in outdoor seating and firepits, but our gardens are getting more year-round use than ever before. With Christmas approaching, why not turn up the heat on your patio and create a cosy, inviting space that will allow you to extend your entertaining space in style? We asked three experts – a stylist and author, a creative design manager and a stove expert – how to create a warm, hygge-filled area.

THINK DIFFERENTLY

‘Most of us associate barbecuing with a scorching hot day but inviting your friends over for an outdoor dinner party during winter

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