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12 Outdoor Fire Pit Ideas for a Cozy Backyard

When spending time outside, nothing makes an outdoor room cozier than a great backyard fire pit design. Incorporating one of these outdoor fire pit ideas can help make your backyard a space to enjoy well into the night.  Perfect for s’more roasting, entertaining or sitting outside on a cool night with a glass of wine. Back yard fire pit ideas can vary in materials, design and style. Finding one to fit your lifestyle with one of these fire pit area designs can help make your yard complete.

 

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PORTABLE FIRE PIT

Not ready to commit to a built in fire pit design? Adding something like these portable fire pit area ideas will give you a great look with the convenience of being portable. They can be elegant and ornate or rustic and simple. They offer the great benefit of adding a fire pit to your space with lots of flexibility.

 

FORMAL FIRE PIT

Make a statement with one of these formal fire pit patio ideas. Made of stone, metal or brick, a formal fire pit can bring an element of class to your backyard. Built to have smooth clean lines and using beautiful stone, brick or metal to match your home or current landscaping.

 

 
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WOOD BURNING FIRE PIT

The smell of a burning campfire comes hand in hand with these fire pit seating ideas that incorporate a wood burning fire pit. No gas line needed and with just a few logs of wood, you can have a nice, cozy fire in no time.

 

GAS BURNING FIRE PIT

A gas starter, gas log fire pit, firebowl or fire tabletop are great ways to have a fire pit area with little fuss.. Adding one of these gas fire pit ideas can make it as simple as turning a switch to create the perfect night time atmosphere.

 

TABLETOP FIRE PIT

No room for a stone or permanent fire pit? Adding a fire table as an alternative fire pit design makes a great entertaining spot. The table can be elegant and comfortable without a lot of fuss. A great meeting place for neighbors and family to enjoy.

 

RUSTIC FIRE PIT

Keep it simple with backyard fire pit ideas that have a rustic style. A few well placed stones for a small fire pit can be a great solution for a small, cozy fire for two.

 

SQUARE VS. ROUND FIRE PIT

Choosing a shape for your fire pit area ideas can depend on how much space or the shape of the area you want it located. Square shapes can sometimes look a bit more formal and round can sometimes fit a space a bit easier. Planning ahead when designing your outdoor fire pit can help fit in the style you prefer. 

 

UNIQUE AND UNEXPECTED FIRE PIT

Searching for unique or unexpected fire pit landscaping ideas? Creating a little fire spot in your landscape that doesn’t scream fire pit, is sometimes what’s needed. Having small children or using your yard for lots of activities can be a good reason to use a fire pit design that might be a little unique, unexpected or hidden. These fire pit patio ideas have a gas fire pit built into a small island in their patio. Unless it’s on, it looks like a little rock feature or just part of the patio. 

 

 
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SMALL AND INTIMATE FIRE PIT

Searching for unique or unexpected fire pit landscaping ideas? Creating a little fire spot in your landscape that doesn’t scream fire pit, is sometimes what’s needed. Having small children or using your yard for lots of activities can be a good reason to use a fire pit design that might be a little unique, unexpected or hidden. These fire pit patio ideas have a gas fire pit built into a small island in their patio. Unless it’s on, it looks like a little rock feature or just part of the patio. 

 

METAL  FIRE PIT

Many fire pit area ideas use brick or stone fire pits. However, there are some great metal fire pit design ideas that can be used alternatively. Fire bowls or portable fire pits made from metal come in all types of styles from simple to very ornate. Using one of these outdoor fire pit ideas can add a conversation piece when entertaining guests.

 

FIRE PITS WITH BUILT IN SEATING

Entertaining a crowd? Take a look at these fire pit seating ideas for a great entertaining space. Stone, brick or modular block walls can add permanent seating to your outdoor room without needing to add more furniture.

 

GRAND FIRE PIT

When wanting to make a statement in your outdoor room, you can not go wrong using one of these backyard fire pit ideas. Landscaping with a grand fire pit can transform your outdoor room day or night. Adding a fireplace in your fire pit design gives an outdoor room a grand look. It becomes a formal outdoor living room and truly an extension of your home. 

 

Looking for some help incorporating some outdoor fire pit ideas into your outdoor space? Contact us today and let our talented landscape designers create a custom design to transform your space and bring a lot of cozy to your yard.

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Brian Jordison

Brian Jordison

Brian is a Senior Landscape Designer with James Martin Associates.