- Enjoy the View. If you have property with a great view, locate your fire pit near the edge of the property. This way, people can enjoy the warmth of the fire while taking in the landscape.
- Inside Looking Out. Place your fire pit where it can be seen from your interior living or entertainment space so that you can enjoy the show both indoors and out.
- Built in Seating. Incorporate a seating wall into your patio design and you’ll always be prepared for extra guests around the campfire. A seating wall also helps shield the flames and ashes from harsh winds.
- Safety first. Your fire pit should be a minimum of 10 feet from structures or anything flammable in your yard. It may need to be placed even farther away from your home, fences, or covered patio or shed. Be careful placing it near a heavily wooded area (or trim trees back) as overhanging branches could be a fire risk.
- Two in One. Let your fire pit double as a water feature. When the temperatures rise turn your backyard into a calm and serine oasis by converting it into a pond for aquatic plants or fish.
A fire pit is very easily maintained and can add loads of panache to your backyard. Remember, your backyard should be a designed with your lifestyle in mind. So whether you prefer an intimate seating area for just a few, or a large and rowdy sing-a-long crowd, a fire pit will surely draw them in like moths to a flame.