Cozy Fire Pit Tips and Design Tricks for Fall and Winter

Check out these three fireside hangouts for tips and tricks on setting up your own warm and inviting fire pit area just in time for sweater weather.

October 23, 2020

By: Brian Patrick Flynn

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Woodsy Retreat

As temperatures start to drop, think of fresh ways to add autumnal and wintry charm to your outdoor spaces. This woodsy retreat is extra dreamy in the winter with its lumberjack-inspired throws and fire pit paired with comfy loveseats for lounge-like hangouts.

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Double Duty Furniture

When space around a fire pit is at a premium, choose hardworking furniture pieces that serve more than one purpose. To add surface space for wine and cheese, this small table comes in handy; however, it can also function as an extra stool for guests to keep warm around the fire.

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Underfoot Surfaces

Since safety is of the utmost importance when a fire pit is in use, pay extra attention to surrounding underfoot surfaces. Here, chunky gravel is freshened up every fall so there's plenty of thick stone between the bottom of the fire pit and the bare ground.

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Wear and Tear

For spaces in which a fire pit will get heavy usage during the colder months, choose outdoor furniture that can withstand a lot of wear and tear. This rustic end table is made from pressure-treated pine and industrial steel — two tough materials that can stand up to bumps, scrapes and all types of weather.

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Colorful Hangout

Bring a modern boho vibe packed with color to your fire pit area for fall and winter. This backyard in Maine is equipped with a custom built-in fire pit made of steel and wire mesh. The circular paved area around it houses teak chairs and earthy textiles made from organic materials.

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Plush Pillows

Lumbar pillows make fireside hangouts a bit more comfy and a lot more stylish. Here, this patterned pillow is eco-friendly, made from rug remnants and is a unique, sustainable way to introduce autumnal color outdoors.

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Layered Throw Rugs

Worn items are indicative of classic bohemian style. Add cozy surfaces underfoot with layered throw rugs. These were chosen for their warm colors and timeless patterns.

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DIY Skewers

Create campfire s'mores old school style with DIY skewers. Forage your surroundings for chunky branches, then use a knife to sharpen the edges for spearing and holding marshmallows above the fire.

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Cozy Cabin Vibes

Create a cozy conversation area around the fire pit with classic Adirondack chairs in an inky hue such as jet black. Add autumnal charm with throw pillows and blankets in shades of yellow.

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Shepherd's Hook

Get clever with yard and garden accessories when furnishing your fire pit area. To keep cold drinks chilled and within arm's reach, a shepherd's hook holds a bucket packed with ice just a few inches from the chairs.

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Stick With Steel

Due to the heat output of fire pits, it's wise to consider accent tables and garden stools made of metal for the surrounding area. Here, a simple garden stool made of powder-coated steel coordinates seamlessly with the finish of the fire pit while offering an extra surface for fireside snacks.

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Black on Black

If you're looking to update your outdoor space for fall and winter, try freshening up fences, gates and posts with matte black exterior paint. This will add a dramatic spin while also adding a modern touch to otherwise traditional elements.

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Cozy Fire Pit Tips and Design Tricks for Fall and Winter

Related To:

Shop This Look

Woodsy Retreat

Double Duty Furniture

Underfoot Surfaces

Wear and Tear

Colorful Hangout

Plush Pillows

Layered Throw Rugs

DIY Skewers

Cozy Cabin Vibes

Shepherd's Hook

Stick With Steel

Black on Black

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