5 Reasons You Should Install a Fire Pit
Our home is our sanctuary.
It provides refuge from the stresses of life and offers one of the best staycations in the world. We know it like the back of our hand, and it holds our most valued treasures.
Unfortunately, it can take many of us years to realize that our backyard may not be the sanctuary we always imagined. Here are the top five reasons why installing a fire pit in your backyard could transform your outdoor space from so-so to sizzling.
1. Make seasonal gatherings exceptional
Imagine spending your nights toasting marshmallows or enjoying a glass of red wine as a high, open fire crackles and pops before your eyes. By installing a fire pit in your backyard, you can enjoy summer nights or winter gatherings around a self-contained fire that offers heat, beauty and elegance.
2. Fire up the beauty
A fire pit allows you to control the experience. Choose from low flames or high flames, thick flames or thin flames. Whatever type of natural lighting or relaxing ambiance you wish to create, you can do so with a custom fire pit.
Fire pits provide endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. (Photo courtesy of Pella® Windows and Doors)
3. Bring style to your backyard space
When it comes to installing a fire pit, style is everything. Sure you can choose between a circular or rectangular installation, but did you know you have a lot say when it comes to other design elements as well?
For example, you can use glass crystals for a more sophisticated look or beautiful red rocks for an earthier sensibility. Pebbles are also a popular choice among homeowners. Imagine combining beautiful grays and whites for a visually stunning, historic-looking fire pit that your guests are sure to admire.
4. Embrace the beauty of natural seating
Uncomfortable, plastic chairs are out, and natural seating is in. By installing a sitting wall around your fire pit, you and your guests can enjoy a fireside toast or chat in the beautiful outdoors.
5. Add value to your home
A fit pit does add value to your home in terms of dollars and cents, but it also adds a feeling of sophistication and elegance that is sure to bring your family together for valuable, quality time, which certainly adds real value to any day.
Do you have a fire pit? If so, tell us what you love most about it in the comments section below.
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