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Fire Pits Reestablish Communal Gathering Spots

Fire Pits have been around as long as man has been able to learn to create and control fire. During the times when primitive men gathered around fire to cook the latest kill, or to withstand the cold harsh winters, when we were clad in nothing but animal skins to stay warm, gathering around the fire was commonplace back then not only for survival but for conversation and social gathering.



Modern times allow us to enjoy the comforts of better housing and technology and not RELY on fire pits to cook our food or to stay warm. But a few elements of custom fire pits and their benefits still remain.

I came across an article out of New Bedford, Massachusetts, that pointed out and reminded me of a few of these innate advantages of fire pits that some of us may forget or overlook at times.



First off, fire pits are great for conversation because guests, family, friends, what-have-you, are facing one another which is more engaging to conversation. Fire pits are traditionally sat "in-the-round," forcing people to look at each other, whereas fireplaces are usually built where people place themselves in front of and look at, versus looking at whom they are speaking with. While fire pits and fireplaces are a natural focal point, fire pits create a much more intimate conversation setting because people are facing each other.

Another advantage to having a fire pit is that along with an outdoor kitchen area and bar can turn an ordinary patio into a full blown entertainment space. There is nothing like having the adults gather around a fire pit while the kids join in on the entertainment by roasting smores over an nice tall open flame.



A final benefit of installing a custom fire pit in your outdoor entertainment space, is just that, CUSTOM. You can make it your own. Although there are prefabricated fire pit kits you can purchase and then finish yourself with faux stone, stucco, or a variety of heat resistant stone, with all the great landscape design ideas out there online, you can see about adapting and creating a custom fire pit or burning system to meet your needs, match your homes style or adjust the size so that it is suitable to your meet your specific outdoor entertainment space.

Regardless of what you decide, fire pits make for an excellent focal point and gathering spot when entertaining outdoors and will really add a spark to your dinner parties. If you have any questions on which fire pit system would be best for you home, please feel free to contact us and let us bring a warm glow to your patio.