—FIRE—

Fire is an element in the landscape that has a long history of importance to the human race. It not only provides warmth on a summer night after a day in the pool, but the ambiance created by the light emitted is hard to match. Roasting marshmallows around a real wood fire on a cool fall evening can bring a feeling of nostalgia to many. Fire is an element we can use to our advantage in a landscape in many different ways.

The placement of a fire feature can somewhat dictate its use. A wood-burning fire pit placed a distance from outdoor living, creates a destination and event. It often is used more in fall and spring, but becomes its own entertaining space. A gas feature, located near a patio or pool deck, is often used throughout all seasons, for both ambiance and warmth.

The Design of a fire feature is a product of the number of people that will use the feature at a given time, as well as how that feature will be used. A fireplace allows seating in a 180-degree arc but can create a more intimate scape space, while a fire pit allows 360-degree seating. A fire table can sometimes provide the same function as a dinette set in an outdoor living space.

Fire is a welcome element in creating dramatic and functional outdoor living spaces for you and your family.