A Guide to Choosing A Fire Pit Table

 

Fire tables consist of 4 basic heights:

• Dining height: 29" Typically accommodates dining chairs.
• Counter height: 38" Great for informal get-togethers where guests stand around or sit at bar stools.
• Occasional height: 19" Lowest height, which pairs with deep seating patio furniture.
• Chat height: 24" A little taller than Occasional height, ideal for chats around the fire pit table, which may incorporate taller, more formal patio furniture.

Choosing a table size and height is dependent on how you intend to use it. Dinner parties come alive with an elegant patio fire pit table at dining height. Most dining fire pit tables have ample space for dinnerware, with the flames contained by a protective mesh dome, which protects you and your guests from sparks. Other heights such as occasional or chat height create a stunning centerpiece while entertaining at the deep seating sofa during cocktails or coffee.

Fire Media

Fire pit tables are available as standard where the fire ring is exposed, or convertible, wherein a cover conceals the fire ring. It allows you to use it as a regular table. They are usually circular or square and made from various materials, including cast aluminum, marble, slate, and steel.

Some styles come with a fire pit grill tool, which fits nicely above the fire pit, enabling you to grill food such as kebabs or even smores while remaining seated in your comfortable furniture.

Outdoor gas fire pit tables are more common than wood-burning ones. They are perfect for those living in areas where wood burning is not allowed. Gas fire tables are easy to light, as many use electric ignition. Wood-burning models are available to those who desire an authentic fire pit.

Questions to Ask Yourself:

Some questions to ask yourself before choosing a design are; How will I use the fire pit? And also, how will I spend time using the fire pit? The latter may include the primary aim of entertaining, and therefore you may wish it to be the centerpiece of your outdoor living area.

If you want to add the fire pit table as an essential component to your outdoor sanctuary, then take the time to ponder on a crucial consideration. Am I willing to share this space with others? Or am I creating this space for myself? Whatever your reason, a fire pit table can be a welcome addition to your backyard.

 

Outdoor Area “Style”

The fire pit table design may be influenced by your home interior's style inspired by the outdoor landscape, whether you choose modern, rustic, traditional, or a combination. Choose the flame strength wisely, especially when you want to use it as a serving table. They are available in a variety of sizes, shapes, and designs. Measure the space you plan to put your table in and decide whether the area is best suited to a round, square, rectangular, or expanding table.

Here are some great tips!

• Square: The perfect shape for an intimate 4-person lounge area with comfortable furniture.
• Rectangle: Great for larger groups for dining or a good shape for placing in front of a sofa.
• Round: Ideal for groups to informally gather around.

There are multiple fire pit ideas available nowadays that can be overwhelming when planning your outdoor living area. Its accompanied seating is also a hot topic with the increasing demand for indoor high-quality design features to be brought outdoors.

While outdoor wood-burning fire pit tables are the most traditional, propane gas fire pit tables take the top spot among trendsetters. Its ease of installation and wide variation in the design are the two reasons for its popularity.

Choose the table's height according to how spacious your outdoor space is and its primary purpose. Is it for alfresco dining, intimate or bigger parties, or entertainment, casual or business?

Fire Pit Table vs. Fire Bowl

On your search for the perfect fire pit table, you might stumble across the fire bowl and wonder what it is used for. Is it a fire pit, a fire table, or something completely different? A fire bowl is often referred to as a table top fire pot and is moreso used for decorative purposes. However, a fire bowl is more versatile than a fire pit table due to its portability, while also being capable of producing the robust flames of a wood-burning fire. Plus, fire bowls can be filled with colored glass, lava rock, or other flame-resistant materials to add to the show of the burning fire.

The Charming Bench company offers several different fire bowls, including the gorgeous steel Lunar Artisan Fire Bowl and the Fire Chalice Artisan Fire Bowl by Ohio Flame.