Campfire bowls ideas for summer cottages
Campfire bowls are gaining popularity rapidly. They extend the time we can spend outdoors, providing comfort and warmth on cool evenings. People have always been attracted by the safety, heat, atmosphere and wide culinary possibilities offered by the fire. Using campfire bowls in gardens is a modern and more convenient alternative to conventional bonfires.
How campfire bowls are used
Sometimes the bowl is positioned for ease of movement between the main areas of the garden. For example, guests will be pleased to move from the dining area or pool to the fire bowl and back.
Tips for creating
If you choose to build a fire pit in your backyard, think carefully about the size and location of the fire pit. Although you can make the structure quite bulky, the average diameter of the bowl used in the garden is about 1 m. These dimensions include both the outer edge of the fire bowl and the burning area. The most comfortable distance from the fire to the feet lying on the edge of the outer wall is 25-30 cm.
If the bowl is set up so that it is level with the ground, people will have to squat around it to feel the warmth. Therefore, if you want the outer wall of the fire bowl to simultaneously serve as a seat, make it about 50 cm high.
Do not make the bowl too high, as people will be uncomfortable leaning against the edging and the fireplace will not be able to radiate enough heat to heat the rest area.
Location and weather
Further recommendations for building a hearth bowl relate to the distribution of free space around it, as well as weather conditions:
- the size of the area around the bowl;
- Rose of Wind;
- Fire safety.
How big should the area you have selected for the chairs be? Some owners of fire bowls believe that a distance of 2 meters is quite enough for people to be able to move further away if they become hot. In the case when the diameter of the structure is more than 1 m, we recommend leaving up to 5 m of free space around.
Check the wind rose for your area. It is not recommended to install a fire bowl where the wind constantly blows: firstly, it will be difficult for you to kindle a fire, and secondly, guests will have to constantly dodge the smoke flying in their faces.
If you plan on making stationary benches or chairs, don't place them too far from the fire. Arrange them so that you feel comfortable and warm.
Please note that open flames are prohibited in some areas to avoid fire or air pollution. You will likely need permission from the fire department, as they will want to make sure that you do not place the fire bowl on a wooden porch or too close to flammable overhanging branches or foliage.
Campfire Bowl Ideas
There are many types of garden fire bowls. The easiest and most budgetary option is to buy a ready-made structure from your local store. It is usually made of light metal and equipped with a grate with a spark cover. The structure is mobile and can be easily moved around the garden.
If you decide to make the cup yourself, nothing can limit your imagination. You can use brick, concrete, stone, metal, or a combination of all of these materials.
A smooth concrete hemispherical bowl is also a popular option. They look modern and expensive.
You can also make a table with a fire bowl in the middle. This design has a bonfire area and a wide edging around which plates and cutlery are placed. The table can be square, rectangular, round, and even L-shaped. You don't need a wood stove. There are all sorts of options for gas and propane, which are excellent alternatives and are easy to use.
Many landscape design experts specialize in building garden fire pits. They know all building codes and how to make the structure safe for you.
If you decide to build a fire bowl yourself, you must be extremely careful not to allow flames and sparks to hit the surrounding objects. Use refractory bricks and caulkers on the bottom and sides of the bowl. Follow the drawings and instructions drawn up by professionals, then your creation will become a source of warmth and comfort, where you will want to return again and again.