The AEMYR Journal | Fire, Outdoor Living & Design Guides

The AEMYR Journal

Meet the Maker: Martin Auer and the Story of FEUERWASSER

From a wood-fired hot tub in a Swedish forest to a patented outdoor shower, discover the story of Martin Auer and Sophie, the people behind Austrian maker FEUERWASSER. A story... Read more...

How Does a Wood-Fired Outdoor Shower Work? From Sauna Cool-Down to Hot Water Outside

How FEUERWASSER uses a wood fire to heat fresh running water and why one outdoor shower can serve both sauna cool-downs and warm daily rituals. Read more...

How to Choose a Suspended Fireplace: Ceiling, Fuel, Rotation and Room Design

Can your ceiling support a suspended fireplace, and should you choose a rotating, two-sided or fixed design? Compare bioethanol and wood-burning models, scale, finishes, operation and installation requirements before you... Read more...

Can I Light a Fire Pit in My Garden in the UK?

A practical guide to choosing and using outdoor fire with confidence, from wood-burning fire pits and gas fireplaces to wood-fired outdoor bathing. Read more...

How to Choose a Small Stove for an Existing Fireplace

An empty hearth can become a source of warmth, atmosphere and connection. Compare compact wood-burning, multi-fuel and bioethanol stoves, understand heat output and learn what an existing fireplace may need. Read more...

The Ritual Begins with Wood: Why Stainless Steel Matters in Outdoor Bathing

The ritual begins with wood, but what holds the water matters too. We compare stainless steel with fibreglass and explore why V4A steel suits wood-fired bathing, including demanding coastal settings. Read more...

Weathered by Design: Corten Steel in the Garden

A look at Corten steel, from its industrial origins to its place in contemporary garden design, and why its strength, weathered surface and rich rust tones work so naturally outdoors. Read more...

The Experience of Fire

Fire has never simply been about heat Long before it became something we designed into our homes and gardens, fire marked the end of the day. It gathered people together,... Read more...

Living Under the Pergola: How to Reclaim Your Outdoor Space

A pergola can anchor a proper outdoor living space — but only if the clutter has somewhere to go. Reclaim the room outside with storage, versatile furniture and fire. Read more...

Outdoor Gas Fires, Fire Tables & Patio Heaters: What Quality Looks Like

Outdoor gas fire quality is visible in more than the flame. We explore how stainless steel, Corten steel, protective glass and engineered safety systems shape patio heaters, fire tables and... Read more...

How to Choose an Outdoor Fire for Entertaining

The right outdoor fire can turn a garden, terrace or patio into a place people naturally gather. Here’s how to choose one that suits your space, your guests and the... Read more...

Bioethanol, Gas or Wood: Which Fire Is Right for Your Space?

Different fuels create different kinds of fire. Bioethanol, gas and wood each offer their own balance of atmosphere, installation, maintenance and everyday use. Read more...