Fire Pits Double as Dining Tables and Beverage CoolersBy JHCadmin, July 23, 2012Fire pits started gaining popularity last season, and this summer, they’ve become the must-have outdoor furnishing.One reason fire pits are so popular – besides the fact that they’re perfect for both dining and relaxing outdoors – is that you can mix-and-match table shapes, hearth tops, finishes, and bases to create a unique look.You can also customize the fire bowl with such materials as a traditional log kit, ceramic rocks, lava granules, or tumbled glass in a variety of colors such as “herbal tea,” “ice,” or “black.”Pictured: 'Ice Glass' Fire Media KitA fire pit provides the ambiance and comfort of a campfire minus the smoke and ash. Fire pits are designed for outdoor use, but they are not wood-burning, so you shouldn’t attempt to cook (or roast marshmallows) over them.Many fire pits have adjustable flames and they are powered with either liquid propane, gel fuel (an alcohol-based blend), or natural gas.Some fire pits double as a beverage cooler. Others, such as this Contessa Counter Height Fire Table (from OW Lee), have a lazy Susan option that you can use when dining, and then switch that out with the fire bowl for after-dinner relaxation.Here are some pictures to give you a sampling of the variety of fire pits you can special order from Rich’s (we also stock several models in our five Puget Sound-area showrooms):Table top:(New at Rich’s): LeeStone Cocoa Beach from OW Lee. This fiberglass-infused cement product is veined to look like stone and has a five-year warranty.Cypress Aluminum Chat Height Fire PitLargo Fire PitSeat family and friends around this rectangular chat pit.If you prefer a smaller fire pit at a mid-range price, consider the new Corsica Chat Height Fire Pit from OW Lee. It is designed with a hearth top that sits inside a metal rim. A love seat and two club chairs fit perfectly around the Corsica.Related ArticleFire Pits and Chat Groups: The Hot Patio Furniture Trend ‘Like’ Rich’s on FacebookWe provide tips and Internet-only specials on our Facebook page. Hope you’ll “like” us, and encourage your Facebook friends to join us, too. Subscribe to Rich's BlogSubscribe to our blog via your feed reader or receive our latest posts in your e-mail Inbox. Simply click “Subscribe to this blog’s feed” or fill out the form located in the right-hand sidebar of our blog. 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