Top ideas for fire pits and bomas for winter

We’re heading into winter soon, so now’s the time to get your outdoor fire pit and boma sorted. Then, you’ll have stunning places to stay cosy, entertain friends and family, and make the most of the South African winters (which are really quite beautiful when you have a fire nearby to keep you toasty!)

Bomas and fire pits add huge value to your property as they both provide additional entertainment and eating spots.

Because these are outdoor features, choosing composite wood decking around a fire pit is best. It is hardy, doesn’t warp or swell, is free of splinters, and requires no maintenance, even after a good rain or hail. Our decking options ensure that you can choose a profile that perfectly suits your needs and the aesthetic of your house and garden.

It’s ideal to put them in a quiet area of your garden that is relatively well protected so that it is a peaceful spot that doesn’t get too windy or chilly. If possible, use an outdoor rug too to add warmth and atmosphere.

Whether you put a fire pit and boma around your existing composite wood deck or install a new deck with them, you’re bound to get loads of use out of this inviting feature.

We’re heading into winter soon, so now’s the time to get your outdoor fire pit and boma sorted. Then, you’ll have stunning places to stay cosy, entertain friends and family, and make the most of the South African winters (which are really quite beautiful when you have a fire nearby to keep you toasty!)

Bomas and fire pits add huge value to your property as they both provide additional entertainment and eating spots.

Because these are outdoor features, choosing composite wood decking around a fire pit is best. It is hardy, doesn’t warp or swell, is free of splinters, and requires no maintenance, even after a good rain or hail. Our decking options ensure that you can choose a profile that perfectly suits your needs and the aesthetic of your house and garden.

It’s ideal to put them in a quiet area of your garden that is relatively well protected so that it is a peaceful spot that doesn’t get too windy or chilly. If possible, use an outdoor rug too to add warmth and atmosphere.

Whether you put a fire pit and boma around your existing composite wood deck or install a new deck with them, you’re bound to get loads of use out of this inviting feature.

Ideas and Tips for Use and Décor for Your Fire Pit and Boma

Have fun and make your boma and fire pit work for you! To make the space very special, create an intentional aesthetic around it. Here are some ideas for your space:

Nature Lovers

If you love a natural, lush look, include lots of plants and natural materials around it. Think: stones, rocks, grasses, cacti, bamboo, jute, and rattan. Extend these materials into the design and motifs on your scatter cushions if you choose to have them.

Hangout for Teenagers

If you envision that your outdoor entertainment area will be a hotspot for the teens, use trendy lighting, have space for them to put down drinks and snacks without making a huge mess, and ensure that the speakers reach the fire pit so that they can listen to music.

Romantic Retreats

Create a nest for you and your significant other to snuggle around the fire. Fairy lights, blankets (stored tastefully in baskets nearby), wispy grasses in vases, flameless candles, and a bar fridge go a long way in creating a romantic spot to which to escape.

Hideaway

If you’re a busy parent who is desperately in need of taking every little bit of “me time” you can grab, you could create a spot in the bottom of the garden. Make sure it’s comfy with cushions and blankets so that you can lie back and indulge in your favourite books or a cuppa alone. Choose colours, lights, and décor that are especially soothing to your soul.

Entertainment Central

Make the most of this added eating, drinking, dancing, and chatting zone! Make it safe and accessible for friends of all ages, ensure there’s a way to get music there, a bar fridge (or space for a large cooler box), and trendy décor that can easily transition from one event to the other.

Be sure to build your fire pit with a drain included so that it doesn’t allow rainwater to accumulate inside. This also makes it easier to get rid of any residual ash.