Winter doesn’t have to halt your outdoor entertaining.
These six stylish outdoor products add heat and a homey feel to yards, porches and patios. Friends and family can get toasty gathering around fire pits and heaters, which range in size, durability and price and are available through local and online retailers.
Fire pits
Copper-finished hammered iron lends a handsome look to the Safavieh Reed Fire Pit. The pit, which is 20 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 12 inches high, sits on three curved legs. It comes with a poker. ($199, macys.com).
The Serenade Round Firebowl by Dekko is a high-end, modern take on a campfire accessory. You can customize the 15.5-inch fire bowl to complement your outdoor space. Decorative stone choices range from slate beach stone to bronze crushed glass. A natural or liquid propane gas burner can be controlled with an on/off switch ($2,845, authenteak.com).
Geometric patterns are a continuing home decor trend. A pyramid-shaped cover tops the Barrone Fire Pit by Landmann, which features a crosshatch design on its solid steel sides. Four steel legs provide stable placement. The fire bowl is 8.75 inches high by a little over 26 inches wide and also comes with a poker. ($94.95, wayfair.com).
The Phat Tommy Hammered Bronze Fire Pit's 38-inch square table top can enlarge your outdoor entertainment space. This fire pit is designed to heat a 15-square-foot area and comes with a lid to cover the stones when not in use. The fire pit has a crossbar design on its sides. Open the door to store an extra propane tank ($438.99, overstock.com).
Heaters
Use the chain to mount the Hanging Electric Patio Heater wherever you want on your porch or patio. The pendant-style heater by AZ Patio Heaters is made of steel and aluminum in a silver finish. You can adjust the heat with its two-stage temperature controls that heat up to a 15-square-foot radius ($115.71, wayfair.com).
If you have concerns about batteries or electrical cords, the Patio Comfort Portable LP Heater is an option. Liquid propane (LP) is stored inside the 90-inch heater on wheels. The polished modern stainless steel finish makes it look more like a lamp in your outdoor space; other finishes are bronze, jet silver vein and vintage cast aluminum. The heater lasts up to 10 hours on one tank of liquid propane, giving guests plenty of time to stay warm. ($519-$569, authenteak.com).
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