With fall a couple of months away, a fire feature is a great addition to any patio! Serving as a stunning focal point and a cozy gathering spot. Many fire pits can cost upwards of $1,000, particularly when they’re made of heavy natural stone or concrete, but there are also plenty of budget-friendly options out there that are just as beautiful. Check out these $350-or-less fire pit picks.
Best Overall Fire Pit: Hampton Bay Tipton 34″ Steel Deep-Bowl Fire Pit $119:
The lattice design in a rich, oil-rubbed bronze finish instantly brings style to your backyard. The 34-inch fire pit has ample space for firewood and includes drainage holes to help guard against rusting. A mesh lid and poker are also included.
Best Propane Fire Pit: Best Choice Products 28″ Fire Pit Table With Cover $279.99:
Summery sips taste sweeter when shared around this fire pit table. The propane-powered design features an all-weather wicker base, a bed of glass beads and a metal tabletop that’s equal parts durable and easy to clean. Best part? It comes with a metal lid that covers the pit between use and creates space to spread out snacks.
Best Stone Fire Pit: Sun Joe Round Cast-Stone Wood-Burning Fire Pit $179.09:
Heat up your farmhouse patio design with this cozy cast-stone fire pit. The wood-burning pit is texture-rich and made to last with a durable cast-stone base that surrounds a powder-coated steel fire bowl. Each pit comes with a mesh screen that stops stray embers in their track, as well as a screen hook for safe screen removal while the fire is burning.
Best Modern Fire Pit: Urli Fire Pit $349:
Chic and understated, this iron fire pit is a must-have for your contemporary outdoor lounge. The fire pit features a handsome pedestal lift and a deep, circular bowl that comes with a mesh top to keep flying embers at bay. Style the smoky design with white outdoor furniture and cabana-stripe accessories for an alfresco lounge that exudes a timeless look.
Best Portable Fire Pit: Solo Stove Bonfire $254.99:
Take this portable fire pit wherever you go, whether you’re camping, tailgating or hanging out in your backyard. The Solo Stove Bonfire features the brand’s signature Airflow Design that creates a super-efficient burn using strategically placed holes in the double-wall structure to draw in air from the bottom and feed the heated oxygen to the top. That means nearly no smoke and minimal ash to clean at the end of your fire pit session. Plus, it’s so compact you don’t need a ton of space to store it.
Best Tabletop Fire Pit: Colsen Tabletop Fire Pit$85:
Don’t let your pint-sized patio keep you from enjoying fireside conversations this summer. This tabletop fire bowl offers the same cozy flames in a compact form that you can move from your dining table to your patio table with ease. The basin is powered by smokeless, odorless, rubbing alcohol and can be used indoors or out.
Best Small Fire Pit: Landmann Steel Wood-BurningFire Pit $370.64 SALE $219:
Get your outdoor space into shape with this spherical fire pit. The wood-burning design is crafted from durable steel and boasts an inky finish that complements all color palettes. Each pit comes with a stylish spark screen and a weather cover.
Best Metal Fire Pit: Trent Austin Design Cannet Iron Wood-Burning Fire Pit $189.99:
This contemporary fire pit brings heat to your outdoor design in more ways than one. The wood-burning design features a mixed-metal design with a copper-finished steel basin and contrasting iron frame. Best part? You can pair this eye-catching fire pit with classic neutral tones and vibrant summery hues alike.
Best Large Fire Pit: Sophia & William 32″ Round Wood-Burning Fire Pit $129.99:
Get that cozy campfire feeling without leaving your house with this extra-large wood-burning fire pit. The lightweight fire pit is made from rust- and heat-resistant steel and features a charming lattice-grid base. Each pit comes with three legs, fire poker and a mesh lid to shield you from fly-away embers and sparks while in use.
Best Chiminea Fire Pit: Arlmont & Co. Kramer 45″ Wood-Burning Chiminea $247.99 SALE $226:
Love an outdoor fire but hate the smoke? You need a chiminea. This cast-iron, wood-burning chiminea offers warmth and style to your outdoor patio while directing the smoke up and away through its built-in chimney. Each chiminea comes with a charcoal grid, poker, removable ashtray for easy cleaning and a sliding door for easy log access.
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