Seating Areas for Fire Features

It is after much research and contemplation that a homeowner invests in a fire feature for his patio or garden. There is a lot of deliberation over whether to choose a concrete fire pit or copper fire pit table, whether to go for wood burning or gas and so on. They will tend to dilly-dally over the various sizes, shapes and styles available in the market. The price tag will obviously play a crucial role in the decision.

Once you have settled on an appropriate fire feature that is best suited to your home and needs, you will start considering accessories like burners, covers, screens, lava rock, fire glass and gas logs to protect and enhance the look of the fire.

Now that you have an attractive fire lighting up your backyard and adding a fascinating allure to the surroundings, you will be dreaming of inviting guests, playing games, roasting marshmallows or just gazing into the crackling flame. Therefore, what you need the most to enjoy the warmth and glow is some comfortable seating all around!

In fact, an appropriate seating area completes the look of the fire feature even as it makes it functional. This can be in the form of permanent or temporary seats, but the look should match the mood of the fire as well as the ambience of the surroundings.

Following are some seating ideas for your fire –

Built-in Seating – You can create a lounge area around your permanent fire pit in the form of built-in benches. These counters give a finished and polished look to the fire feature. They will easily blend in with the surroundings as well. The benches can be lined with cushions to make for more comfortable seating.

When it comes to the designing aspect, it is always better to match the built-in seating material to the fire feature or at least the patio to create a seamless look. Even the shape should follow the contours of the fire feature – straight benches in a linear format for square or rectangular pits and curved seating around round ones.

These built-ins not only look cozy and inviting but are low maintenance as well. You don’t have to worry about the sun, rain or snow playing havoc with the seating.

Sofas and Chairs 

When you are not sure where you will place the copper fire pit table or even about the number of people gathering around it, temporary chairs become a favorable option. These are easily portable – place them where you want and people can easily pull them up or change the angle to get the most of the fire.

Patio chairs come in various styles and materials that are durable as well. Sofas can get bulkier but raise the comfort level many notches. Ensure that the size, color and finish complement the fire feature for an elegant look.