A beautifully tiled firepit, or braai not only provides a welcoming entertainment area but can also add value to your home. The style you choose for your perfect outdoor entertainment area should be complementary to your home’s existing aesthetic.

Bring the Bushveld home

For a rustic, bushveld feel to your firepit, evoking starlit nights under African skies, look to cladding and stone-look tiles. The natural colours, patterns and character of these tiles will beautifully bring the feel of a luxury lodge or rustic boma, to your home. Natural stone tiles are also a good choice here but remember these must be sealed to keep them looking beautiful for years to come.

Decked out in style

With the large range of wood-look tiles now available, creating a warm, naturally beautiful space with clean lines is easily achieved. An added benefit of using wood-look tiles is that there is no need for sanding, sealing and maintaining of real wood, delivering a low maintenance installation. Wood-look tiles can be paired with accents of natural stone mosaics for added appeal.

Concrete appeal

To achieve a more minimalist, urban twist to your firepit, concrete look tiles come in a range of hues proving that grey isn’t boring. Geometric shapes and patterns in layout are key for this style of firepit. Offset the strong lines with wood-look or natural stone tiles and lush planting for stunning contrast.

Perfect Placement

Placement and size of your firepit is very important to achieve that perfect result. Firepits should ideally be placed away from trees, boundary walls, thatch and of course, the house itself. Consider the size of the fire pit in relation to the garden as a well-proportioned design is as important as the choice of style when creating the perfect outdoor entertainment area.

Practical considerations

Before moving forward with your fire pit project, check with the tile manufacturer/supplier that the tile you have chosen is suitable for this type of installation. The choice of tile adhesive is also important for longevity of your firepit. When in doubt, ask for advice in-store.