Outdoor fire pits give your Riverhead, NY, yard a certain flair. It may be a basic campfire-style pit or a contemporary fire pit that pairs gas flames and sleek polished stone. Either way, with a stylish fire pit, any gathering can be transformed into an event.
Having a stylish outdoor fire pit starts with choosing a fuel source. Some may be in favor of a conventional wood-burning fire pit, while others may be in favor of using gas as fuel. Outdoor gas fire pits are actually more environmentally friendly, although they might not give the same aromatic ambience.
All in all, a fire pit offers a civilized reminder of the campfire’s primal hearth and provides a cozy place to enjoy the long but sometimes cool summer evenings.
Conventional Wood-Burning Fire Pit
A conventional wood-burning fire pit is the go-to for a campsite atmosphere and a simple, rustic appearance. Typically round and low-profile, these fire pits don’t overpower the landscape or draw attention away from the natural surrounds or view from your property. Add some permanent seating, fire it up, and your fire pit area becomes a stunning focal point for your landscape that will naturally draw guests to gather around. A wood-burning fire pit will need accessible wood storage and plenty of space for ventilation. You could also argue that a wood-burning fire pit is more labor intensive and will require stoking, but the ambience of a classic fire pit is hard to beat.
Custom-Built Fire Pit
A custom-built fire pit can be incorporated into any landscape and can be built to mesh seamlessly with the yard’s aesthetic. Custom-built fire pits can incorporate accents and banding to highlight colors present in other elements of your hardscape and can be modified to suit your purposes. Consider, for example, adding a layer of coping to the rim of your fire pit to provide a place to perch your feet and warm them up on chilly evenings. Another favorable aspect of a custom built fire pit is being able to select its shape based on the form theme of your yard. Circular fire pits are ideal for keeping with an organic, or campfire feel, while square fire pits are a good option for formal or modern design themes.
Modern Natural Gas Burning Fire Pit or Fire Table
If you’re looking to keep your fire pit design in line with a modern aesthetic, a modern gas fire pit or fire table is ideal. These are built to reflect the sleek lines and crisp edges prevalent in the conventions of modern design. Materials such as polished black granite can also be incorporated to give your fire pit a bold and modern visual interest. Because the intensity of a gas flame can be adjusted, a fire table is also a practical option. These can be built to provide heating to guests as they eat, or simply form a counter that divides an outdoor area for aesthetic purposes. Gas is a clean and residue free fuel that serves the modern principles of functionality and low maintenance. Natural gas-fueled fire pits can be connected to your home’s gas outlets and provide a steady, even heat throughout your evening get-togethers.