From an article by Tim Sykes written in the So Magazine, November 2022
OK so it’s time to get the marshmallows out, tuck yourself under a nice outdoor throw, get the Sonos Music system working and get cosy around a lovely warm fire pit. Personally, I can’t think of anything nicer, save for some sausages to toast on the fire!
We’ve been enjoying late summer and autumn nights for years around our fire pits and chimeneas when we’ve had them. So don’t decamp inside just because it’s dark and chilly outside.
As temperatures drop, what could be more fun than huddling around a crackling fire and sharing memories with family and friends as the sun goes down and listening to Adele, Coldplay – or even Fleetwood Mac if you are as old as me?
If vou don’t have a firepit already then now’s the time to think about it…
The good news is there are a huge range of different styles, from wood-burning fire bowls to chimeneas and gas burners.
If you are really committed you might even think of investing in an outdoor fireplace, or chimney complete with its own outdoor lounge. Interestingly, we are increasingly being asked to build such features like these into new garden designs.
There is a huge amount of information online, so do Google it. But in the meantime here are a few thoughts on the different types of fire pits you might consider: