Category Archives: Fire Pits
Designing Modern Fire Pits – Fire As A Design Medium
In my posts about modern fire pit toppings I alluded using fire as a design medium. This is a fundamentally different approach than one might take if creating a fire pit with a ‘traditional’ look, and it is an idea … Continue reading
Modern Fire Pits FAQ – How do you turn it on?
Paloform’s line of modern fire pits are self-contained units. All the working parts and connections are hidden inside the concrete vessels. This means if you plumb in a gas or propane line from underneath, there are no exposed hoses or valve parts. Continue reading
Modern Fire Pit Toppings – Part 2: The Options
The three most popular topping mediums for modern fire pits are lava rock, glass beads, and stones. Though they all share the qualities of being fire proof and somewhat homogeneous in size, there are a few key differences. Continue reading
Modern Fire Pit Toppings – Dressing Up The Fire
The technology behind natural gas and propane fire pits necessitates the use of some kind of topping medium. They serve a functional purpose as well as an aesthetic one. Continue reading
Watch it Burn – Bento Modern Fire Pit
In response to requests to see what our modern fire pits look like in action, here is a propane version of Bento burning. Continue reading
Modern Fire Pit – Bento
Spring is here. Enjoy! A demonstration of Paloform’s Bento modern fire pit burning. This is a hand cast concrete fire pit with a propane-fueled burner.
Modern Fire Pits – Vessels
One style of contemporary fire pit that has become very popular in recent years is the fire vessel. These incorporate the fire into a bowl, trough, or other container and can create a look that is both spectacular and distinctly … Continue reading
Fire Pit Or Outdoor Fireplace, A Comparison – Part 3
Part three of our comparison of fire pits an outdoor fireplaces deals with some of the installation differences and points to consider when deciding which is right for you. As I’ve said in previous posts, both outdoor fireplaces and fire … Continue reading
Fire Pit Or Outdoor Fireplace, A Comparison – Part 2
Part 2 of my comparison of fire pits and outdoor fireplaces as design features deals with design considerations. Both fire pits and outdoor fireplaces can add incredible ambiance and coziness to outdoor room, but each has its own unique personality … Continue reading
Fire Pit Or Outdoor Fireplace, A Comparison – Part 1
Now that spring is officially in the air, I offer some practical and design considerations for incorporating fireplaces and fire pits into outdoor rooms or landscaping. Part 1 is the practical differences. With the growing popularity of designed outdoor rooms, … Continue reading
