Add Style and Warmth to Your Backyard With a Fire Pit Table

The average fire pit for your outdoor area is well designed for standing guests but not so great for seating arrangements. It's because most of them are low to the ground. This is great for a large group of people who are enjoying a few beverages together but not very good for a smaller group of people who want to lounge in some comfortable chairs. That's where the fire pit table set comes in. A fire pit table is exactly that. It's a fire pit with a table surrounding it. The design of a fire pit table brings them further up from the ground making them perfect for a small group of people to sit around them in comfortable outdoor lounge chairs. Some table designs only function is to get the fire up off ground level but others incorporate enough table are for it to be used as a patio table as well. Many manufacturers make models big enough to actually be used as an outdoor dining table. Fire pit tables are either of the wood burning variety or the gas burning variety. Some people still love the character and charm that only wood fires can provide. Even though there are some disadvantages there is nothing that can reproduce the crackle and pop of a real wood fire. Sparks can be a problem so you will need a mesh cover to contain them. Guests and neighbors can also become annoyed by the smoke. The smell also sticks to clothes which many people don't appreciate. The other disadvantage is cleaning. Burning wood creates ash so that will have to be disposed of regularly. If you have a garden you can always mix the ash with your compost for excellent fertilizer. Gas fire pit tables are becoming more popular due to fact that they don't produce smoke that you don't need to clean them at the end of the night. You also don't have to shower to get the smell off. Gas is great for portability and for whenever you move house but a few models will also run off your natural gas lines from the house which will make them a permanent fixture. Not only can a fire pit table be a useful addition to your outdoor area it can also enhance your decor as well. For more examples of beautiful outdoor furniture check out the author's website at outdoor bar sets.