1. What is your budget?
The basis of any project is the budget. It determines not only the design of the fireplace, but also the location, furniture and other comfort solutions. However, keep in mind that your budget should not limit your enjoyment of enjoying cozy evenings by the fire. The most important thing is to comply with safety requirements and not allow children or people who do not know how to handle fire to be close to the fireplace.
2. What form will you choose?
The most popular forms of campfires are circular and rectangular. When choosing a shape, it is important to take into account the environment, the proportions of the house and the yard. If you plan to place furniture around the fireplace, be sure to measure the space so that everything fits harmoniously.
Tip: A long and narrow fireplace is perfect for a long seating area, while a round fireplace is more suitable for an angled courtyard.
3. What fireplace design will you choose?
The design of a fireplace is not only its shape. You can choose concrete, metal or ceramic finishing solutions. When choosing, think about what will go best with the façade of your house, garden furniture or patio covering. If your pavement is made of aged cobblestones, a fireplace with a modern design may look out of harmony.
4. IMPORTANT! Have concrete under your feet.
To ensure safety, make sure that there is a non-combustible coating under the fireplace – concrete or paving stones. This will protect the environment from sparks and create an aesthetic space that will look better than a fireplace standing on the grass.
5. Place, place, place...
The location of the fireplace is one of the most important decisions. If your plot opens up to a beautiful view, place a fireplace there so you can enjoy it. On a large plot, it is worth installing a fireplace in the center, and on a smaller plot - at the end of the yard, choosing a compact round fireplace.
6. Sit comfortably.
Built-in seating areas or high-quality outdoor furniture give the fireplace not only aesthetic, but also practical value. Forget plastic furniture – choose soft cushions, blankets and furniture that invite you to enjoy a long evening outside.
7. Will you cook snacks?
Many people probably can't imagine fire without a purpose, just sitting by it is boring. Baking snacks is something that everyone likes.
8. Or will you cook dinner?
Snacks are not enough? Are you someone who likes to throw parties in your backyard?
Fire is not only a place of coziness, but also a place for cooking. If you want to grill snacks or even cook dinner, consider getting a special grill or equipping an outdoor kitchen with a fireplace. Such a solution requires a larger budget and more space, but adds functionality.
9. Is it the place where you leave the website or take the website with you?
More and more people are expanding their indoor spaces outdoors. Modern terraces combine a fireplace, comfortable seating and even entertainment elements such as a TV or projector. This is a great solution for creating a universal recreation area.
10. Do you plan to take the fireplace with you?
If you are a person who is more of a traveler than a sedentary person, get a fireplace that you can take with you.
It doesn't have to be a large fireplace, it can just be a large metal fireplace that is easy to transport.
