Choosing Your Fire Pit-Versatile, Functional Outdoor Decor

Fire pits are versatile,  functional outdoor decor, and aside from the aspect of providing a fiery focal point for entertaining, they can also be used for heating your patio, deck or surrounding area of the pit, as well as for cooking foods.

When choosing a fire pit, or fire component, you should take into consideration what you may want to use the fire pit for. While all fire pit styles are excellent for entertaining, certain styles and designs work better for certain purposes.

The large steel fire domes are the perfect fire element for sophisticated outdoor entertaining, with their stunning beauty they are also effective in heating the surrounding outdoor space and accommodate marshmallow roasting as well.

Table fire pits are a great choice for entertaining as well as casual use, as they can be used as a table when the fire bowl is not in use, and also provide a flat surrounding surface on which drinks or plates can be placed when a fire is burning. These fire pits are convenient for cooking quickly grilled foods, however most do not provide much heat and are not well suited for BBQ’s or for grilling foods that require long cook times.

If you would like a fire component that will be an attractive entertaining focal point, provide heat, and have the ability to grill any foods you like, steel, bronze or wrought iron fire bowls are your generally your best bet.

When heating your outdoor space is your main goal and you want a beautiful, decorative addition to your patio, deck or lawn without an open fire, a chiminea may be the right choice for you. These fire components are effective outdoor heating, without the use of an open fire, while adding a touch of old world style to any area. Patio fireplaces also fit meet the requirements for these uses as well, providing effective 365 degree heating for the surrounding outdoor space with an enclosed lantern, firehouse or pagoda patio fireplace design.

Regardless of the design or style you choose, your patio, deck or lawn will be exquisitely enhanced with the element of fire. Add a friendly, inviting feel, to your outdoor space with the perfect stunning focal point!

Visit www.communalfires.com for a large selection of styles and designs to choose from.