Best Fire Pits For Fall 2012

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Why invest in a fire pit? Emmy Award-winning television personality and HGTV Design Star finalist Cathy Hobbs agrees that extending our living spaces to the outdoors for year-round use is possible with a fire pit. "Aspects such as outdoor kitchens and fireplaces have long been desired luxury items, and a fire pit is an immensely desirable alternative to a traditional outdoor fireplace." She tells us that this feature has become a popular design element, not only for residential homes, but for vacation destinations, hotels, and outdoor nightclubs. "I have experienced and appreciated fire pits as a key decor element as it relates to creating a luxury environment and creating a seductive mood."

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