Elevate Your Backyard with a Fire Pit, Fire Table, or Outdoor Fireplace Heading into the Fall Months

Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean that the outdoor fun has to stop. You can extend the use of your outdoor spaces and add charm to your backyard by adding the right outdoor fire feature. Imagine crisp fall evenings spent cuddled up and cozy around the fire with those who matter most, or maybe you prefer to focus on enjoying time alone with crackling embers in the background.

Thanks to the many outdoor furniture options available today, either dreamy vision could easily become a reality. More than just a fleeting trend, a fire feature is one outdoor upgrade that can boost residents’ quality of life and even potentially increase the property’s value. Before you decide on one outdoor fireplace style, explore all the options available before choosing the fire feature that best suits the space.

Fire Pits, Fire Tables, & Outdoor Fireplaces Can Be Your Next Outdoor Fall Staple Piece 

Once relegated primarily to campgrounds and beach-inspired bonfires, backyard fire features have now become a staple for homes and commercial properties. Back in 2018, the American Society of Landscape Architects’ annual survey revealed that fire pits and fireplaces were one of the most popular outdoor design features. Today’s market offers more options than ever to choose from, including classic wood-burning fire pits, fire table patio sets, smokeless firepits, and outdoor fireplaces.

Benefits of Incorporating a Fire Pit, Fire Table, or Outdoor Fireplace on Your Property 

The warm glow of a fire transforms any outdoor living space instantly, adding supplemental heat to ward off chilly fall days and nights. Fire features elevate the appeal of outdoor areas and prolong the use of these spaces well into three or four seasons. Depending on design objectives, these elements can offer an incredible accent, with movable options like fire pits and fire tables. With a modern outdoor fireplace, you can also anchor the space by creating a dramatic focal point.

How to Choose Which Outdoor Patio Fireplace Option Best Fits Your Situation 

With so many options available, it’s relatively easy to find a fire feature to suit your outdoor living space and needs. As you browse fire pit and fire table options, you can find a broad range of sizes and styles. First, it’s essential to understand the differences between the three primary choices. 

• Fire Pits: Fire pits are traditional fire features, often built into the ground or a more portable option like a bowl, ring, or smokeless firepit design. Fire pit products tend to create a less formal spot to gather while typically burning wood or charcoal as fuel.
• Fire Tables: Whether sold as a fire table patio set or a freestanding outdoor fire pit table, these fire features provide added functionality. They usually have at least a small ledge for placing drinks, although some are in the center of a larger dining table. Fire tables typically use propane or natural gas as fuel, which provides easier control over the flames and creates less smoke than wood-burning options.
• Outdoor Fireplaces: Fireplaces offer a significant focal point with focused heat and an intimate, cozy setting. Although you might arrange seating around a fire pit or fire table, seating typically faces the hearth of an outdoor fireplace. These fire features also offer more protection from the wind and elements, which makes them more appropriate for use in windy conditions. 

Determining Your Intended Usage and Property Layout 

Do you need something portable or easily movable? Do you want the convenience of push-button operation that comes with propane, or do you prefer wood-burning options? How much space does the outdoor area have to accommodate the fire feature?

These are just a few of the essential questions to consider as you consider the different styles of fire pits and fire tables. Fire pits and fire tables require less space than outdoor fireplaces, which adds a bit more versatility. An outdoor fireplace often requires a bit more landscaping to work it into the outdoor design, but its size and “built in” appearance makes it a natural focal point. Some of the critical factors to consider include: 

• Desired design flexibility
• Budget for the overall project 
• Available space and the size of the fire feature 
• Sun exposure and proximity to the home or building 
• Typical wind exposure, which may make open flames and smoke uncontrollable 

Trust Your Local Fireplace Store to Help You Decide

With so much to consider, it can be helpful to rely on local experts. Not only will your local fireplace store carry a wide range of outdoor furniture, fireplaces, and outdoor living accessories, but the staff will be better equipped to understand your unique needs. The pros can help narrow down the options and ensure you choose a fire feature that best fits your unique space.

Visit Our Showroom to Check Out the Newest Fire Pits, Fire Tables, and Outdoor Fireplaces 

Light up autumn’s chilly nights and days with an outdoor fire feature that is perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and connecting. Whether you need something for residential or commercial use, Best Fire Hearth & Patio is Upstate New York’s one-stop shop for every type of fireplace.

From outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and fire tables to expert design and installation support, we provide a team of hearth professionals who are ready to help. Create the outdoor oasis of your dreams, complete with the warm glow of gorgeous fire, to enjoy your space this fall and beyond.

The Best Fire showroom is conveniently located in Albany, New York. Visit the showroom or talk to a professional today to explore all your options or to get started on your outdoor project.