Fire Pit Ideas to Enhance Your Outdoor Space

Whether you have a fully dedicated outdoor space for entertaining or something a little more basic, a fire is something that just about everyone enjoys. On cool spring evenings, the glow of an outdoor fire creates a unique ambiance. Even a small fire on a summer night adds to the enjoyment of being outdoors with family and friends.  

 

With some marvelous fire pit ideas, you can transform your outdoor space into a place where neighbors, friends, and family come for warmth and conversation in every season. 

 

 

The Essentials of Backyard Fire Pits 

At its most basic, an outdoor fire pit allows you to have a safe fire in a setting near your home. It creates warmth and light and exudes a beautiful mood that children and adults cherish. You can buy a fire pit design that burns propane or a unit that burns wood, and there are lovers of both fuels. While wood often has a pleasant smell and leads to a crackling fire, propane is usually more straightforward to use in an outdoor fire pit. It comes down to personal choice and the available designs in many cases. 

 

Propane or Gas Fire Pit 

One excellent idea for this fire style is the Living Accents Steel Brown Square Gas Fire Pit that has a handsome appearance and comes with electronic ignition. It runs just under $200 and can be bought on convenient financing terms (Buy now, pay later with Shop Pay). This unit creates a steady warmth and is simple to operate and very safe. It is aluminum-plated and has a square steel burner and a steel cover lid, among other features. This durable propane fire pit table will look great on outdoor decks and is portable enough to take out into your backyard or any outdoor living space. 

 

The Four Seasons Courtyard 32-inch steel propane table is also a good option. It quickly changes this unit into a coffee table when not in use.Another backyard fire pit option is the gas fire pit table made by Four Seasons Courtyard. It easily changes into a coffee table when not in use, so it's an excellent item for outdoor decor. When in use, it cranks out up to 50,000 BTUs of heat, making it perfect for cool mornings or evenings. It has numerous desirable features: 

 

• Aluminum-plated fire bowl 

• Stainless steel burner with steel lid 

• Hinged door for propane tank storage 

• Lava rock 

 

A fire pit table is a solid and secure design suitable for use near your home. Be sure to follow all safety instructions for many years of enjoyment. 

 

 

Wood Burning Fire Pit 

A wood fire is a perfect experience to enjoy on cool nights for many people. You can select the color and size that works best for your needs. The following fire pits are excellent choices to consider: 

• The 34-inch steel portable fire pit by Living Accents  

• The Noma round portable fire pit by Living Accents for  

• The American flag square fire pit by Living Accents  

 

 

A Few More Outdoor Fire Pit Ideas 

In addition to wood and propane, you can select from fire pits that burn charcoal. The Living Accents dome-shaped steel lattice coal fire pit comes in a beautiful design with steel construction and a dark finish. The round shape, along with the lattice design, makes this a handsome addition to any outdoor space. Friends and family will enjoy sitting around the glowing coals as this unit burns either coal or wood fuel. A great idea is to add string lights around the seating area to enhance the backyard landscaping. 

 

The ranch fire pit comes with side tables and a steel cooking grate for something a little different. This design allows you to enjoy an outdoor fire while cooking something tasty as you savor the time spent outside. It has many unique features: 

• A 24-inch deep fire bowl 

• A grill that swivels 360 degrees 

• High-temperature paint 

• Steel cooking grate (an excellent option for an outdoor kitchen) 

 

A gas tabletop fire pit pumps out 10,000 BTUs for a smaller design and can be enjoyed just about anywhere. It is portable and provides just the right amount of light and heat for summer evenings. 

 

 

Fire Pit Accessories 

Whether you have a wood fire pit or another unit, it is essential to have the proper accessories. This allows you to enjoy the fire more fully and to do so in a safe manner. In addition, some items such as a durable fire pit cover make sure your investment lasts and is in good condition to use when the time comes to entertain. 

 

Other items such as fire starters and lighters ensure you can get the wood to ignite more easily. The right outdoor fire accessories make time spent outdoors go more smoothly. 

 

 
Now is the time to prepare for the outdoor season, whether you need new outdoor furniture, a fire pit, string lights, or an outdoor heater to accent your deck, patio, or backyard. At Max, we can help you achieve your home improvement projects or backyard landscaping ideas. Find everything you need for a better outdoor living experience. 

 

 

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