Get Fired Up For Fire Pits!

You may not immediately be thinking “fire pit” as temperatures warm up and summer quickly approaches, but it should be on your mind for many reasons!

Fire pits not only bring more ambiance to your space but serve as a multifunctional piece all year round for non-stop fun and entertaining outdoors.

Whether you want an impromptu s’mores night with the family or an intimate outdoor dinner at dusk, a fire pit will surely enhance any outdoor event.

So how do you pick which one is best for you? Check out the following tips and considerations and then make sure to head over to one of Watson’s nine superstore locations to speak with one of our experts!

Picking the Perfect Fire Pit

When it comes to selecting your perfect fire pit, you’ll first want to consider all the potential uses you may want it for.

This could be anything from having an upright fire pit in the corner in an outdoor dining area to having it the center of the space for people to gather around and lounge. 

How many people you want to be able to fit around the fire pit is also something to consider with the size you get. Do you want to be able to have a table surround it or a free-standing fire pit without a table?

Let’s check out some of the designs and fuel types to determine what’s best for your space.

Fire Pit Fuel Types

Outdoor fire pits come in two main fuel types: wood-burning and propane.

Wood burning fire pits will surely give you the sense of the great outdoors with the snap and crackle of the wood and smell of wood, but it also comes with the obnoxious smoke that can become bothersome on windy days. In addition, you’ll need to clean out your wood burning fire pit from ash and have plenty of firewood on hand.

Propane fire pits are convenient and allow for instant warmth and fun with either match-light or electronic ignition options. No smoke, no firewood, and no waiting are what makes propane fire pits an easy addition to your outdoor space for impromptu and planned fun outside.

Fire Pit Designs

Fire pits have come a long way in design since the simple square, rectangle and circular designs. While these are still common shapes, it’s the additional amenities and enhancements that have made new fire pits even more functional.

Material

At Watson’s, we carry fire pits in a variety of materials, including cast aluminum, extruded aluminum, aluminum, mixed media, and iron. The combination of materials and style, such as contemporary, farmhouse, modern, and transitional are almost endless.

Style

Because there are more styles and designs to select from, you can better incorporate a fire pit into your other outdoor décor. Some pieces even allow you to “hide” your fire pit until you want to use it through moveable table top pieces, allowing you to use it as either a coffee table or a fire pit. 

Our Plank & Hide patented functional fire pit is the perfect combination of style, function, and ease of use. Not only does this versatile piece act as both an accent table and fire pit, it also means less mess and upkeep allowing for immediate fun. It’s slide-top motion locks into place so you can sit worry-free enjoying drinks and snacks or sitting by a fire.

In addition to the state-of-the-art design, these slide-top fire pits also come in a variety of sizes and finishes to ensure it fits perfectly with your existing décor and size of space.

While you may instinctively think of fire pits with the open fire concept, think outside the box with outdoor upright fire pits/fireplaces that add even more of an indoor feel to the great outdoors.

Design Tip: Just like round dining tables, round fire pits are a great option for getting more people around the fire pit and creating a more intimate and accessible environment.

3 Things to Consider When Picking Your Fire Pit

There’s a lot more options now to get fired up about with fire pits. Make sure to consider the following items when reviewing and selecting your perfect fire pit:

• Space: How big of a fire pit do you want and how much space do you have? Make sure you’re planning for ample space around the fire pit for people and seats as well as walking room.
  
  
• Safety: In addition to the available space you have, you’ll want to make sure your fire pit is placed in a spot that is safe, on even ground, and away from flammable items. This means away from bushes and plants, but also from other furniture. Propane fire pits can be controlled more than a wood burning making it a safe option as well.
  
  
• Maintenance: Propane fire pits are easy to maintain. Make sure you know how to properly maintain your fire pit when in use and in the winter season to keep it working for a long time.

For the biggest selection of fire pits, stop into one of Watson’s nine superstore locations and speak with one of our experts. A fire pit is a great investment for year-round fun with family and friends.