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How to Choose the Best Chiminea for Your Outdoor Living Space

A chiminea is a wonderful addition to any outdoor living space since it is more robust than a fireplace and produces a focused, controlled flame. Select models made of metal to withstand the effects of rust and high temperatures.

Be sure that the model you choose comes with a log grate as well as a poker to ensure safety handling. The grate should be removable, allowing you to tend the fire without burning your fingers.

1. Terrain Chiminea, Angled Obelisk

Terrain's obelisk-shaped chiminea that is angled is currently $33 cheaper for a limited period of time. It's the perfect accent piece for any backyard. It's made from weather steel, a metal that is resistant to heat that develops an elegant rusty patina with time. It's light enough to be portable and comes with grilling grate so that you can cook your favorite burgers and take pleasure in the roaring flames while you cook.

Although it's not as versatile as our top pick, this chiminea is a good alternative if you're looking for an option to add warmth and ambiance to your backyard. The angled shape is not only visually striking however, it also draws fresh air to keep the fire burning. Additionally, it has an easy latch that opens the mouth to allow easy access to place logs inside, and closes when you're finished.

For safety and longevity, you should regularly dust and clean your chiminea. You'll also want to apply a coat of paint to metal chimineas with high-heat paint that's designed specifically for fireplaces and grills and will help to ward off rust and extend the lifespan of your investment.

It is important to ensure that the chimney is free of obstructions, as well as cleaning it out. A metal chiminea should have a rain cap to shield it from heavy rainfall which could cause water to splash onto the chimney, and could spark a fire. It is important to store your chiminea in an area that is dry during the winter.

Cast iron chimineas tend to be more expensive, however they are extremely durable and robust. They're also easy to maintain. They are less likely to rust and will develop a beautiful patina with time. However they are heavy, so you'll either need a strong back or help moving them onto your patio or deck.

Alternatively, you can go for a gas-burning chiminea, if you don't want to carry around huge piles of wood. A lot of these models have a built-in tank for propane gas, or can be connected to your natural gas line. Some, like our top pick from the Blue Rooster Company, even come with a grill grate and fire poker, so you can cook on your Chiminea.

2. Cuisinart Chiminea Lava Rocks

This chiminea offers a stylish alternative to the drab wood-burning firepits and awkwardly-shaped propane tower heaters. It will add warmth and ambience to your patio or outdoor dining area. A directional heat shield pushes up to 40000 BTUs of warm air outward and warms your guests during alfresco lunches or evening cocktails at sunset and dinners with stars. The sleek painted steel frame and stainless steel base are strong with a tip-over security switch for added protection. 8 lbs. of red lava rocks are included. They trap and disperse heat for warmth and ambiance. Make use of the heat control system that can be adjusted to adjust your flames. It can heat up to 200 square feet.

4. Kelly Clarkson Home Chiminea

Chimineas can be an ideal option to bring warmth and ambiance to your outdoor chiminea fireplace space. These wood-burning fire pits can produce more heat than standard fire pits, and their vertical chimneys aid in directing smoke away from seating areas. There are many styles and sizes available and some are updated versions of traditional clay chiminea fire pit models, while others are vintage-inspired alternatives made of steel or cast iron which develop a beautiful patina with time. Chimineas can be used on wooden decks. They are safe to use, unlike regular fireplaces with wood burning.

Although there aren't many of contemporary-looking chimineas on the market, this model by Kelly Clarkson Home is a standout with its sleek lines and tone-on-tone gray finish. It has a wide opening that allows for easy loading of logs. It also includes a mesh cover and log screen. A grill grate is included for cooking food on the fire.

Although the legs that are curved on this chiminea don't work for uneven surfaces, they're strong enough to support its massive weight. It's among the highest and widest chimineas in our lineup, and it weighs just over 30 pounds--meaning it won't require multiple people to move it around your patio. It's also one of the lightest chimineas on our list, which makes it a great option for smaller spaces such as cement balconies and postage-stamp-size urban patios.

This obelisk chiminea with an angled design is another fashionable and affordable option from Terrain that is currently available for sale. It's slightly smaller and broader than our other obelisk-shaped one constructed of weather-resistant steel. The dark oxidized finish will acquire a rustic patina with time. The wide opening makes it easy to build large clay chimineas for sale fires and the chiminea includes a mesh cover, a log screen, a poker, and a grate to cook on.

Though chimineas aren't as popular as built-in outdoor fireplaces, they're an excellent choice for enhancing your patio and making your backyard more inviting and cozy. These fire pits will soon become your most-loved outdoor activity because of their unique design.