Outdoor fire pits allow homeowners to enjoy their gardens to the full and feel part of nature, even when living in a big city.
And with the addition of lighting, you can enjoy your garden in the evenings and at night, creating the perfect atmosphere for special occasions.
Ryan Ebedes, from Grounded Landscaping, shares 5 outdoor fire pits to help make summer evenings more enjoyable…
1. Wild and indigenous fire pit spot
Transform your outdoor area into an indigenous, wildlife-friendly garden, with stairs and a pathway leading to a stone fire pit and semi-circle seating area.
To add to the theme, you can add a koi pond, rockery, water-loving plants and additional water features just to get that soothing sound of water flowing. These will also help drown out any ‘outside’ noise coming from the surrounding neighbourhood.
Step lighting can be added to illuminate the way at night, along with garden lighting, accent lighting and seating area lights.
Convert the corner of your property into a large seating area for children’s parties and family entertainment.
Add indigenous plants to complement existing trees and shrubbery, and modern cladding and flagstones to add texture and colour. You can also choose from a variety of materials so that you can customise your fire pit area.
Frame the seating area with aloe and herb planter boxes and install a table box for convenience and use as a preparation area.
Remote controlled lighting will add that much-needed final touch, allowing everyone to enjoy the garden both during the day and night.
3. Elegant and private outdoor space
Turn an underutilised outdoor space into a formal seating area with a cladded seating area, wooden fencing for intimacy and gravel underfoot.
Add garden lighting for aesthetic appeal and increased visibility at night. To complete this simple yet elegant design, bring in a portable Keith Hamilton fireplace to act as the centrepiece.
Now you can enjoy your garden with friends and family under the stars.
4. Modern fire pit with planters
Creativity is required when it comes to making the most of a small garden.
You can use seating that doubles as a planter box where you can plant hardy indigenous species.
A modern, square fire pit, allowing for ample leg room and an intimate, cosy space, can be placed in the centre and lightning can be used to enhance the appeal of the fire pit at night.
5. Water-friendly and screened fire pit area
To create a water-friendly fire pit area, use indigenous plants. Plant some trees for shade and use accent lighting to bring them ‘come to life’. You can also put up a screen to add that decorative touch.
To add a sense of purpose and texture, you can start a herb and vegetable garden to the side, which will come in handy if you like cooking.
Cladding, flagstone pavers and gravel will give it a modern feel, providing for a relaxing and enjoyable summer evening in the garden.
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