With the above pondered you’re in a place to start looking at specific types of features. This is where you can bring the aesthetic into play.
Are you looking for a large concrete modern unit with a coffee table top when the fire is not in use? Rectangular in shape?
What about a metal fire bowl instead that encourages round or closer seating?
Perhaps a more conventional stone or veneered unit is the best fit, with a large coping surround to allow for graham crackers and chocolate to perch nearby as guests toast the marshmallows to their preference.
The feature could also be more of an artistic statement.
Is the material clean and finished or does it have texture or colour granularity to hide the dirt or fingerprints. There are no real wrong answers here, rather preferences and justifications for selections.
If you’re in a local area where snow is a factor, a cover or lid will go a long way to improving the experience/ utility in the colder months.
If you’d like to speak more to us about how we may help you design/ install a fire feature, please reach out to our team.