Ideas & Insights
Ideas & Insights
Fire table design, outdoor living inspiration, project stories and expert advice from Castin Crete.
How Are Concrete Fire Tables Reinforced? Inside a High-Performance GFRC Fire Table
When you’re shopping for a concrete fire table, most of what you see is the finished surface: the shape, color, texture, flame and overall design.
Concrete Fire Tables: What to Know Before You Buy
A concrete fire table can be one of the most substantial pieces in an outdoor living space. But if you’re comparing fire tables online, it
Custom Concrete Fire Table in Delafield, WI — When the Fire Table Doesn’t Live Up to the Property
Some fire tables look right in a showroom photo. Others look right on a property. When those two things don’t match, you end up replacing
Why High-End Fire Tables Cost More — And What You’re Actually Getting
The fire table market runs from roughly $300 to $5,000 or more. That range is wide enough to stop making sense unless you understand what’s
Parade of Homes Fire Bowl: 52-Inch Zen + Warming Trends Crossfire in New Berlin, WI
When MJS Landscaping Services designed the outdoor living space for a Metropolitan Builders Association Parade of Homes property in New Berlin, WI, the fire feature
Why People Regret Their Fire Table (And How to Avoid It)
Most people don’t think about regret when they’re choosing a fire table. They think about how it’s going to look, where it’s going to sit,
Choosing a Fire Feature When You Don’t Know Where to Start
Most people don’t struggle with wanting a fire feature. They struggle with everything that comes after that. Will this fill my space with smoke? Is
Most Evenings Don’t Start Here. They End Here. | Fire Tables in Hartland, WI
Most evenings don’t start around a fire table. They usually begin inside — finishing dinner, cleaning up, wrapping up the day. People are moving around,
Fire Tables – Not the Big Box Kind
You Can Tell the Difference in About 10 Seconds Most fire tables look similar in photos. Clean lines. Neutral colors. A flame in the middle.
Why We Don’t Chase Trends in Concrete Fire Table and Outdoor Fire Feature Design
Trends move fast. Outdoor living spaces don’t. When it comes to concrete fire table design, we’ve learned that chasing what’s popular at the moment rarely
Trending Fire Table Colors and Finishes for Modern Outdoor Spaces
Fire table finishes play a major role in how an outdoor space looks and feels, and today’s trends line up beautifuly with the nine colors
Why Fire Tables Make Ideal Focal Points for Thanksgiving or Christmas Gatherings
As the holidays approach, families and friends start looking for ways to spend more time together — and the outdoor space becomes an inviting setting