How to Decide on the Perfect Fire Feature

 

If the idea of an outdoor dinner party, lounging about the outdoor space while beating the chill with a roaring fire has been mesmerizing you, then it’s time to adorn your outdoor space with a fire feature.

Fire pits, gas fire tables, and wooden fireplaces enable homeowners to maximize the enjoyment from their outdoor living spaces. What follows with the decision to install a fireplace is a long list of other decisions before the space gets the perfect fire feature.

Decisions to Make

Here’s a list of decisions you need to make before bringing the perfect fire feature home.

Fire pit or fireplace?

First and foremost, determine whether you want a fire place or fire pit. A fire pit is the modern version of a traditional camp fire. However, unlike the bare spot burnt in the outdoor space, it is built of cinder blocks and covered with a stone veneer to exude ambience in your landscape. Fire pits can be either wood burning or gas fire pits. The fire burns steadily in fire pits. Cleaning them is much easier. However, the main point to be considered is the available space. A fire pit is 360 degrees and requires ample space all around to sit and walk. A fireplace on the other hand is flat. It acts like a visual anchor at the end of a space. So, if you have smaller gatherings that can enjoy the warm glow while sitting in front of the fireplace and little ones are frequent visitors, then a fireplace is a better choice. Contrarily, when space is not a luxury and you like to enjoy dancing and sitting around the fire, a fire pit is better.

Gas or Wood?

Nothing can beat the convenience and safety offered by gas fire pits. Flipping a switch is all you need to do to switch it on and switch it off. Accessibility and availability of gas is much easier and convenient when compared to wood. Gas fire pits and tables eliminate the risk of sparks and cinders flying around.

However, despite the convenience and safety offered by gas fire pits, it cannot beat the authentic crackling sound of burning wood. There’s a smell and sound of wood that gas fire pits fail to offer. For homeowners who want to bring home a campfire like feature, wood burning fire pits and fire places are better. However, it is essential to consider the local regulations for installing wood fireplaces.

Seating – Fixed or Movable?

It is common to feel the heat when seated closer to the fire and experience the chills when you move away. This is why some homeowners prefer movable seating that can be moved forward or backward as per convenience and comfort. Other homeowners on the other hand, prefer fixed patio or outdoor furniture that adds value and ambience to the landscape while acting as a seating place for the guests. Gas fire tables with a fixed seating create a visual appeal and functionality to the space.

Outdoor Fire and Patio houses a large variety of everything for your fire feature in the outdoor space. So, once your decisions are made, visit the store to find the ideal fire pit or fire place to make your outdoor space enthralling and beautiful.

For further details, contact them at www.outdoorfireandpatio.com