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A terrace is not just a summer thing. With the right basis you are out there in October too. Or January.Warmth as the centreA fire bowl or outdoor fireplace changes everything: people pull up a chair, stay longer and the evening gets a focal point. Make sure you have a supply of split wood within reach.Keep the light lowAvoid bright white light. Candles, a string of warm lights and the glow of the fire are enough.Make it easyThe less hassle, the more often you sit outside. A wood bag by the door, blankets in a basket, and the fire is lit within five minutes.You can make that supply of kindling yourself in a few minutes with a log splitter. No axe, no swinging.