Outdoor Firepit vs Outdoor Fireplace ???
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Belahn
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Comments (81)I helped my Dad build a fire pit in his garden, he made wooden seats to sit around the metal fire pit with old stone columns for extra seating (unfortunately you can't see the actual fire-pit as behind the stone bench). Lots of stories and fun are had around it until deep into the night. If you have the space it is a great addition to put in! Shannon...See MoreYour dream home
Comments (4)My dream home would have an impressive entrance with a modest room nearby for coats, shoes, prams etc. I would want a small but grand living room for entertaining guests, with two sofas facing each other and a fireplace, this room would be near a wet bar and wine room. I would have a dining room with a large circular table for 8 and a butlers pantry next to it. The kitchen would be big and sociable and access the garden and include casual dining and room for everyone to watch TV comfortably. I would have two small rooms off the kitchen:- One would be a pantry with a freezer and an overflow fridge for parties. The other would be an appliance room and a slow cooker, stand mixer, bread maker etc could all be at hand but hidden from main view. There would be a side access to the house from the parking area and garage. The garage should be big enough to be able to park and get out comfortably. My preferred choice would be to not see the cars or garage doors from the front but equally I don’t like driveways that surround houses like a moat cutting them off from the garden. Near the house I would like a covered area so that outside furniture is protected from the elements and I would want features that make the outside space useable of an evening such as lighting, an outdoor fireplace and heaters. Upstairs it is important to me to have a hotel quality bedroom, lots of storage and although I like an ensuite it is important to me to not have the WC too close to my pillow or tooth brush. I think it is nice to have an upstairs area with a TV. An upstairs laundry room is practical and I think it is lovely to give guests their own bathroom. For me slight higher ceilings and tall windows lend grandeur to even very modern houses. I prefer visually interesting houses which can be achieved with symmetry, asymmetry, expensive materials or interesting features such as the roofline or windows. My perfect house would sit behind an electric gate. Please build all of this for me......See MoreWhat would you do with the space? Ideas, recommendations, inspiration?
Comments (9)Hi. I’m no good at doing plans on computer I’m afraid ( I possibly could but it would take me hours) but I did do a little sketch with what I think could work. Just note that it’s not to scale and I’m not a pro, just a hobby of mine. So I’m thinking shed in top right corner then in between greenhouse and shed you could lay paving and have an area for an outdoor fireplace or bbq area. Just think it would be nice to have that area as more of a working yard, somewhere you can potter about (potting bench perhaps). Then I put a corner summerhouse in the left hand corner with path leading from it to the new patio area. The bench and slabs in the middle I would perhaps remove to open the lawn space but you could keep the trees depending on what variety they are, trees can grow very big. Otherwise I think you’ve done a great job so far:). It’s a nice size garden so plenty of possibilities. Here’s my rough sketch and some ideas for outdoor fireplace:...See More
PROJust Grillin Outdoor Living
6 years agoA Fire Pit is more functional especially outdoors. Pits are becoming a huge trend- especially gas burning pits where you can easily have one built with an on/ off switch or a gas timer.
Wendy
6 years ago
PRORaegan Ford Interior Design
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6 years ago
PROBig Rock Landscaping
2 years agoYou’ll need to answer a few questions for yourself before you decide either way. Do you want to have a larger group all have access to the flames/heat at once? Then a fire pit might be the better option. How much does smoke bother you? If you hate having to move out of the smoke every time the wind blows, a fireplace is a better solution because it guides the smoke up through the chimney. Do you want to use wood, natural gas, propane or gel? There are pros and cons to each of those in both fire pits and fireplaces. Do you want it to be a visual focal point for the yard or more of a functional gathering place? Fireplaces can be built to be stunning focal points, but have less options for seating, while fire pits are better for gathering.
Working with a landscaping company might be your best option for deciding- they will know what questions to ask to figure out what fire feature will be best for your needs. Either way, both add value and additional entertaining space to your yard.
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Big Rock Landscaping
2 years agoYou’ll need to answer a few questions for yourself before you decide either way. Do you want to have a larger group all have access to the flames/heat at once? Then a fire pit might be the better option. How much does smoke bother you? If you hate having to move out of the smoke every time the wind blows, a fireplace is a better solution because it guides the smoke up through the chimney. Do you want to use wood, natural gas, propane or gel? There are pros and cons to each of those in both fire pits and fireplaces. Do you want it to be a visual focal point for the yard or more of a functional gathering place? Fireplaces can be built to be stunning focal points, but have less options for seating, while fire pits are better for gathering.
Working with a landscaping company might be your best option for deciding- they will know what questions to ask to figure out what fire feature will be best for your needs. Either way, both add value and additional entertaining space to your yard.
PRONorwood Architects
2 years ago
Gerety Building and Restoration