As you hope for a cohesive effect of a fire pit addition to your Waunakee, WI, landscape, highlighting the beauty and warmth of this special fire feature can bring it to the forefront. These following landscape services can help to put the attention on your fire pit.
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Retaining Wall
Enclosing all or part of the fire pit with a cozy retaining wall can increase the intimate feel of what will become a prime gathering space. This can also help to add privacy when there are close neighbors and you would like to sit by the fire without giving them a full view.
Depending on the materials involved, a retaining wall can match or closely complement the pavers of the patio for a seamless look. Topped with a flat stone such as granite or capstone can give you more room for guests to sit near the fire and enjoy a drink while visiting together.
With a new retaining wall, you also have the option of creating visual interest with varying heights, to emphasize privacy, or to create the sense of an entrance to your beautiful landscape.
Pergola or Pavilion
Another way to bring the focus to your fire pit can be to cover the space with a pergola or pavilion. Either shade structure can cut the hottest rays of the sun to provide comfortable shade on an afternoon when you just want to light the fire and relax. A completed roof can keep the rain from hindering your plans to enjoy time by the fire.
Both shade structures can bring definition to your outdoor fire pit by definitely designating your patio’s functional space. The base of the posts can potentially be the same or different wall stone to increase the unique design and beauty of your fire pit area. The introduction of wood beams and rafters lets your space merge the fire pit with the surrounding nature, too.
Outdoor Kitchen
Positioning an outdoor kitchen near the fire pit can keep the cook warm while preparing food and the guests entertained while the host is tied up. It also opens up easy access to any culinary supplies your fire pit enjoyment may need, such as smores ingredients.
When your grill is part of the outdoor kitchen, you can have an impromptu barbeque whenever the mood strikes. With the fire glowing nearby, this will become the prime hangout spot in your landscape.
Outdoor Lighting
When you illuminate the patio and fire pit areas, the darkness cannot force you inside any longer. Targeted outdoor lighting can bring attention to the beautiful textured surface of your patio or direct attention to the area surrounding your fire pit. A new outdoor lighting plan can lead to a significant improvement in your nightscape and the effects of illumination on your outdoor fun.
The fire pit itself will of course offer some warm illumination while a smart lighting plan can give you full control over when your lighting is in operation.
Planning a new or patio refresh can involve so many decisions, but a fire pit is often an obvious choice for the many benefits it brings to outdoor living. Not only can this change the focus of the patio but it also brings the warmth and appeal that only fire can.
