Cozy Fire Pit Tips and Design Tricks for Fall and Winter

As temperatures start to drop, think of fresh ways to add autumnal and wintry charm to your outdoor spaces. This woodsy retreat is extra dreamy in the winter with its lumberjack-inspired throws and fire pit paired with comfy loveseats for lounge-like hangouts.

When space around a fire pit is at a premium, choose hardworking furniture pieces that serve more than one purpose. To add surface space for wine and cheese, this small table comes in handy; however, it can also function as an extra stool for guests to keep warm around the fire.

Since safety is of the utmost importance when a fire pit is in use, pay extra attention to surrounding underfoot surfaces. Here, chunky gravel is freshened up every fall so there's plenty of thick stone between the bottom of the fire pit and the bare ground.

For spaces in which a fire pit will get heavy usage during the colder months, choose outdoor furniture that can withstand a lot of wear and tear. This rustic end table is made from pressure-treated pine and industrial steel — two tough materials that can stand up to bumps, scrapes and all types of weather.