Patio heaters have held a dominant role as the heating item of choice for outdoor patio venues such as bars and restaurants. But new fire pit designs are quickly becoming a new in vogue option for swanky places.

 

To give a little history, people like to be comfortable and restaurants or bars like to maximize the number of people they can seat at their establishment. Hot days and cold nights make it difficult for people to go out at night. Facilities with outdoor heating can accomodate more guests. A patio heater is a good choice. They look like a lamp and the restaurant can use their existing tables. For changing weather the heater can easily be shut off or temperature adjusted. It is left away from the patio until it gets cool.

 

Places looking to differentiate themselves have started using fire pit tables with propane gas tanks. Guests like the new look of a table with fire pit in the middle. Beer, wine, shots and other goodies can be placed on the outer rim. The fire pit is above the propane gas tank. Despite its industrial look no one cares because it is hidden under the table. While it is easy to remove the panel it is decorative to keep things beautiful. Enjoying nightime fires dates back to caveman times.

 

While this option lacks the flexibility of the patio heater it makes for an interesting seating arrangement. These tables are not just limited to commercial establishments. For people looking to differentiate their patio or home this is a good option. Additionally, some models come with a feature to place a cover over the center for nights that are warmer and you would prefer more table space.

To put the frosting on the fire pit one might consider fire glass. It does not discolor or melt under high temperatures. HIp, cool and innovative are words that describe the look. The look is reminiscint of shattered glass.

Article Author Geoffrey F. Moore is Managing Partner for MyFirePits.com an e-commerce retailer specializing in outdoor heating.  He is also an expert author at EzineArticles.com.