11 Ways to Give Your Fire Pit Holiday Flair

This open and airy spot right off the back deck was transformed into a warm and welcoming place for hot chocolate and s'mores, thanks to easy-to-hang festival lights, simple holiday decor and comfy seating.

Create a mobile s'mores station by outfitting a serving tray with all of the necessary ingredients. Keep marshmallows in a tall container, and spread out graham crackers and chocolate squares on a platter. Mix things up a bit by adding extra options such as pretzels. Help control messes with color-coordinated cloth napkins.

Keep things practical outside when serving hot drinks. Set up a spot for enamelware coffee mugs that will keep hot chocolate hot on cold evenings. Plus, they're super durable, so there's no need to worry about breaking them.

When adding comfy seating to your fire pit, think about how you can best use each piece year-round, then easily add holiday charm with accents. Instead of choosing red or green upholstery, this area was outfitted with modern rocking chairs with rich, navy upholstery, a color that can mix with a wide variety of accent colors for seasonal looks.