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Fire pits add light and warmth to an outdoor living space, inviting conversation and reconnection.
Picture a cool evening. Soft firelight casts a warm glow as friends and family gather, enjoying its comforting warmth. Catherine Traschenko, project manager at DreamCast Design and Production, captures the appeal: “A fire pit becomes the focal point of your garden space,” she says. “It draws people together, creating a space away from distraction and interruption.”
Based in Vancouver, DreamCast Design is a producer of fine concrete products, including fire pits. The company’s artisans blend traditional European craftsmanship with modern techniques and are committed to quality craftsmanship and excellent customer service.
Not all fire pits are alike. That’s why DreamCast has professional designers on staff who offer complimentary design services to clients, helping them select the ideal fire pit for the space. The team provides expert advice to ensure the fire pit enhances the space, focusing on layout, warmth and overall design.
“Our goal is to create a welcoming outdoor space for you,” Traschenko says. “We focus on creating an outdoor space that’s both welcoming and functional. By carefully designing the layout, positioning the fire pit for optimal warmth, and ensuring it fits your overall style, we turn outdoor spaces into your retreat.”
DreamCast offers models in a variety of shapes: rounded bowls, squares and long rectangular tables in multiple sizes and ten colour finishes. Fire pits can be further customized with accessories like wind screens, fire glass, lava rock or ceramic logs.
Although fire pit options are available at large format retailers or home and garden stores, many of these models are made of inferior materials like sheet metal, which can rust and dent.
Moreover, they often provide just enough heat output to keep you comfortable on a mild evening. By comparison, DreamCast’s Signature Series is made using high-performance, fiber-reinforced concrete. Further, they use corrosion-resistant and rust-proof burners, which are backed by a lifetime warranty.
“Our Signature line can keep a large patio warm well into the colder months,” Traschenko says. “Heat output is measured in British thermal units (BTU). You can find firepits from other manufacturers with output as low as 25,000 BTUs. We have models with 10 times the heat output, which can keep you comfortable in all seasons.
“We rigorously test our entire fire pit systems to meet the highest safety, environmental and performance standards, ensuring dependable warmth and peace of mind.”
When choosing a fire pit, Traschenko recommends considering how you plan to use your outdoor area—for dining, relaxing or entertaining. This will help you select a fire pit that meets your needs while enhancing the atmosphere of your space.
Ready to make the change? Contact DreamCast today to discover how the right fire pit can turn your space into a warm, inviting retreat throughout the year.
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