Turning your backyard into a place where you want to spend a lot of time means different things to different people. For some people, that can include putting in a pool or hot tub. For other people, that includes a fire pit and places to sit and enjoy the fire. Having a fire pit in your backyard can give you a place where you can gather with your friends and family, enjoy making s'mores, and enjoy watching the fire. If you are going to create a sitting area around your fire pit, there are several things that you will probably want to have in your backyard. 

Table

You are going to want to have a table so that you have a place to put your food and drinks while you are out enjoying your fire pit. There are all kinds of tables that you can choose from, including folding tables that you can take out with you whenever you decide to use your fire pit. There are also more permanent types that you can consider. One of them is to use something like a table made out of an old wine barrel or cask. These tables are generally made out of a barrel or cask that has been cut in half. The surface of the table can be the end of the barrel, or a new topper can be placed on the barrel, and the barrel sits on the already existing end. These barrels can be a great choice to go with if you want a more rustic look to your backyard. They also often look really aged and can smell pleasant from the wine that has settled into the wood of the barrel. A company like Barrel Rocker LLC can help you find the right item for your space.

Seating

Depending on how permanent your fire pit and surrounding area will be, you can have benches built in around your fire pit. This will mean that you have somewhere to sit whenever you want to have your fire, and you won't have to worry about bringing out lawn chairs or other kinds of seating. The nice thing about having benches built around your fire pit is that you can get them to match whatever table you put out there, which can help keep to your aesthetic. 

If you are going to create a fire pit so that you can spend more time in your backyard, you want to make sure that you have everything you need in order to enjoy it. 

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