There are few landscape features with more appeal than the fire pit. People love to gather around a beautiful backyard fire pit with friends and family. The combination of warmth, gathering, and delicious refreshments is irresistible. A fire pit can fit anywhere in your landscape - close to the home or more remote - but you need to put it where it makes sense for your lifestyle and your property. Here are eight areas of a Long Island and Huntington, NY landscape where fire pits rightfully belong.
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A Secluded Corner
A smaller fire pit with only four to six seats around it can provide a secluded location in your landscape where you can escape from the stresses of the outside world for a little while. With the gentle crackle of wood providing the soundtrack, you’ll find the peace and even intimate conversation that you were looking for every time.
Beside the Pond
A fire pit does a great job of creating a soothing atmosphere, much like a backyard pond. When placed alongside a pond, the slightest breeze will make amazing reflections of the dancing flames. A pebble “beach” or a flagstone patio are both great surfaces on which to place comfortable seating.
The Center of Your Patio
A fire pit can be the center of your outdoor activities. You can have a generous fire pit where large groups can gather. Depending on the size of the patio, the choice of seating is important. If the patio is on the small side, surround it with masonry seat walls for an uncluttered look; and reserve individual seating for larger patios where space isn’t an issue.
Over the View
A fire pit is one of the best landscape features that will let you take advantage of a view in comfort Sitting near a fire and watching the background colors change as the sun sets can make for a memorable experience.
Beside the Pool
A fire pit makes it easy to warm up after a dip in the pool. Drying off next to a fire pit is preferable to tracking water into the house because everyone got cold. The light of the flames will even interact in a brilliant way with the surface of the water as the reflections dance and sparkle.
Sunken Into the Ground
A fire pit can amplify the feeling of any cozy space and sometimes the best place to get cozy is beneath the level of a surrounding patio, ‘60’s “conversation pit” style. When you add a fire pit that’s sunken into the ground in your outdoor living space, the space feels more intimate and makes it a wonderful place to gather. This approach will also help to shelter the fireside area from wind and help keep the heat longer.
Near the Outdoor Kitchen
A fire pit goes incredibly well with outdoor dining, which makes it a wonderful companion for an outdoor kitchen. You can even use a fire pit for cooking various foods such as grilled meats. At the very least, a fire pit will be a great place to gather during parties as your friends and family wait for the delicious food to hit the table.
Next to a Retaining Wall
Placing seating and a fire pit along a retaining wall creates a cozy nook for fireside chats. This also keeps the space out of the wind and the masonry walls help reflect the heat.
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