8 Fire Pit Seating Styles for Cosy Autumn Nights
Marshmallows and hot choc optional.
A fire pit is the perfect outdoor entertaining centerpiece, but it's incomplete without any accompanying chairs. Make sure your whole household can take advantage of the warming beauty of your fire pit by pairing it with the right seating arrangement. In this guide, we make it easy with eight ideas for fire pit seating.
1. Try a Couple of Classic Adirondacks
There's nothing quite like sitting around a fire in an Adirondack chair. An Adirondack chairs' tall, reclined back and angled seat make it perfect for relaxing comfortably or enjoying conversation. Thanks to their wide, sturdy armrests, Adirondack chairs can hold multiple beverages at a time. Easily fit several Adirondack chairs closely together around a fire pit and all without the need for any side tables.
Nestling a fire pit in the crook of an L-shaped outdoor sectional creates the cosiest corner imaginable. A sectional is an easy alternative to buying several individual chairs; they can seat anywhere from just one person to more than six people comfortably. Outdoor sectionals are great for entertaining or enjoying a night by the fire with the family.
Enhance your fire pit's outdoorsy vibe by pairing it with rustic, traditional rattan or wicker chairs. These lightweight yet sturdy outdoor chairs will make your patio space feel like it's up in the mountains. Plus, there's no better perch from which to toast marshmallows.
Smaller than a sectional but more accommodating than individual chairs, a plush outdoor sofa is the perfect choice if you want to maximise comfort without overwhelming your space. Placed near a fire pit, an outdoor sofa will make your outdoor space feel more like home.
Torn between an outdoor sofa and individual chairs? Get the best of both worlds by choosing an outdoor conversation set. Complete with a sofa and matching chairs, an outdoor conversation set is the ultimate fire pit seating choice if you want to create a unified outdoor space that can also accommodate several guests.
Though they are commonly placed poolside, lounge chairs can also be the perfect partner for a fire pit. Adjustable, reclining lounge chairs are ultimate in outdoor relaxation. Prop them up to enjoy quiet conversation beside a roaring fire or recline them all the way to rest comfortably as the embers die down.
Add some intrigue to your outdoor space by setting a hanging chair up by your fire pit. Cushioned with plush throw pillows and blankets, a hanging chair will instantly become the best seat in the house. Hanging chairs can typically seat only one or two people at a time, but there are other options available if you'd like a more accommodating hammock.
Your choices for fire pit seating don't have to match perfectly to look great in your outdoor space. For an eclectic overall look, choose outdoor chairs in different materials or of different shapes. Outlined in the fire pit seating idea above, the rocking chair pairs beautifully with a loveseat. Similar cushions and throw pillows tie the chairs together.
Tip: You're not leaving us now are you? We've still got these seasonal guides for you to check out:
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