Firepits, chairs and blankets for making the most of your garden in winter

Warming ideas for life in the winter garden, chosen by Amelia Thorpe.

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Morso Forno Outdoor Oven

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Fans of homemade wood-fired pizza will appreciate the versatile Forno Outdoor Oven, which can also be used for grilling succulent steaks, smoking fish and even baking bread. Made of durable, double-coated cast iron. £999 from Morsø — www.morsoe.com


Bringing light to the gloom

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Light up a dark corner with the Large Bamboo hanging lantern. £59 from Ella James — www.ellajames.co.uk


Trident tested

Toasted marshmallows over the firepit? These tri-pronged Toasting Forks will satisfy several sweet tooths. £14.99 for three, from Thompson & Morgan — www.thompson-morgan.com


Keeping your logs dry

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Made of spruce, the Aldsworth wide log store will hold a plentiful supply in dry conditions, £180 from Garden Trading — www.gardentrading.co.uk


Easy does it

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Sit back in the Vita Relax chair, made from teak with all-weather woven-fibre seat and back. £1,435 from Indian Ocean — www.indian-ocean.co.uk


Staying cosy

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Wrap up warm in the Forth double-face throw, a pure lambswool throw inspired by the Scottish landscape. £245 from Johnstons of Elgin — www.johnstonsofelgin.com


Staving off the chill

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The cosy Eira throw is made of pure British wool to stave off a winter chill. £200 from Neptune — www.neptune.com


Galio Corten gas fire

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This automatic outdoor Galio Corten gas fire pit is designed for easy installation (no electric connection required) and can be controlled via an integrated panel, a handheld remote or an app with a smart-home system. Costs from £2,263, from Planika — www.planikafires.com


Lounge lover

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Designed for curling up under a throw, the comfortable Lloyd Loom lounge chair, Gigi. From £880 by Vincent Sheppard — www.vivalagoon.com


Simon Burvill photographed by Richard Cannon / Country Life

(Image credit: Simon Burvill photographed by Richard Cannon / Country Life)

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Amelia Thorpe is an interiors and design journalist, and a regular contributor to Country Life.