Fire Pits: Current Trends, Potential Enhancements, and Safety & Convenience

Fire pits have always been a popular backyard edition, but with advanced technology like smart fire pits, large, commercial fire pits, and the rise in popularity of outdoor kitchens, fire pits of all kinds are in more demand than ever. It’s completely understandable; why have a backyard if you can’t sit out and enjoy nature, right?

Fire pits are the reason for tons of family memories, whether it be star-gazing, s’mores around the fire, or camping in your backyard! In order to help you create and preserve those memories, here is an article detailing how you can incorporate a fire pit into your space.
Current Fire Pit Trends Today
Aesthetics are super important, but function and safety always come first. That being said, there are lots of hot trends in fire pit landscaping buzzing around currently, and they encompass all three aspects:

• Fire Bowls: Fire Bowls are exactly what they sound like – a bowl of fire. Their distinct shape and large surface area not only provide a modern aesthetic but also lots of warmth.
• Large Fire Pits: In a similar vein, large fire pits are preferable to something small and portable these days, especially in commercial settings. Long, rectangular fire pits have grown in popularity as they allow for more people to gather around them at once.
• Multi-Functional Fire Pits: Particularly useful for backyards with limited space, multifunctional fire pits with the ability to transform into grills or tables are very popular.
• Geometric Designs: This isn’t just a fire pit trend–geometric shapes are popular in all areas of landscaping and hardscaping currently, but it is reflected in the abstract stone or pit shapes people are going for with their fire pits.
• Mounted Heaters: With the rise in popularity of outdoor kitchens and other structures, mounted heaters on walls or ceilings are gaining popularity as well for folks who want to keep warm but don’t want to sit around a fire pit.
• Gas-Powered Fire Pits: Folks who want a fire pit without the hassle of constantly adding wood to the fire love the ease and convenience of gas-powered fire pits. They’re also a clean-burning flame.
• Integrated Seating: Again, with the rise in popularity of outdoor structures, integrated seating offers a seamless and cohesive backyard experience.
• Sustainable Materials: Options like recycled glass, reclaimed wood, and eco-friendly concrete are on the rise as people are trying to find ways to combine the benefits of aesthetic appeal with environmental consciousness.

Fire Pit Safety

Fire Pit Safety

The goal is to enjoy your outdoor space as much as possible, so here are some rules of thumb to follow when enjoying your fire pit:

• Get a professional installation.
• Consider proper placement–you want your fire pit at least 10 feet away from other structures to prevent fires.
• Keep a safe distance, and keep an eye on pets and children.
• Clean your fire pit regularly.
• Inspect gas lines regularly.
• Avoid using your fire pit in extremely dry or windy conditions.
• Check your state and county laws; you may need a permit or other things to use your fire pit legally.