Just imagine on those cooler nights huddling around the fire pit that you’ve put in your backyard and making S’mores, sounds like the perfect night in! If you don’t have a spot to sit by the fire, you’re in luck because I’ve got 33 fire pit ideas just for you.
Creating a lovely outdoor space to use for relaxation and entertaining. You can design a fire pit made of brick, stone, concrete or a combination of all three materials. Share these amazing ideas and drive more traffic to your platform. In order to guarantee your success – buy website traffic.
Planning and materials
Start by choosing the best location for your project, in a part of the yard that has plenty of room. Decide how you want your fire pit seating area to look. Some people like a fire pit setting that’s rustic and natural, while others prefer to create a more upscale decor. When it comes to outdoor furnishings, there are as many selections as there are fire pit ideas.
Fire pit liner
Regardless of whether you choose brick, stone, or concrete for your fire pit, you’ll need to include a steel liner in the middle. This tubular piece of metal fits snugly into the opening and has a lip that extends over the top of the fire pit wall. The ring keeps the fire pit materials from drying out and crumbling prematurely from the heat of many toasty fires.
Square fire pit
Sure a circle is the norm when it comes to fire pits because everyone can huddle around it nicely, but there’s nothing wrong with going for something a little different with a square fire pit.
Irregular bricks
This fire pit idea includes irregular white bricks that create an elegantly thrown-together look. It’s more natural than rustic, kind of a shabby chic look, and you can dress it up or down with furniture and decor. These simple benches are made from wide wooden boards with more of the white brick for support.
Classic brick fire pit
Here’s a tried and tested fire pit design, lining up a circle of bricks side-by-side on their ends to create the interior walls. The top ends of the bricks create a sturdy base for adding an outer rim to the fire pit. It’s best to add a steel liner as well because the heat from the flames will eventually cause the surrounding bricks to dry out, crack and crumble.
Stone fire pit
A rustic fire pit like the one in this photo can be put together with flat rocks of various shapes and sizes if you have pieces that are about the same length and thickness. Use concrete beneath and between the rocks to hold them permanently in place. Do it unobtrusively, and your fire pit will look like a simple ring of stacked rocks.
Concrete fire pit
For the minimalists out there, a clean-lined concrete fire pit looks stunning.
Steel fire pit
If you can’t have a permanent fire pit in your backyard, there are lots of options for temporary ones. This one is great as you can also store the wood you need below.
Ceramic tile, concrete and stone
Here’s a luxurious setting that features ceramic tile flooring. The fire pit and seating around it are made of irregular stacked stones topped by smooth concrete. This is a high-end project, and you should look for a skilled professional to do the work.
Rock, stone and wood
This fire pit incorporates several kinds of stone, and it includes a short surrounding wall. In this design, wooden boards are added to the top of the wall on their edges to create an interesting look. Stone blocks are used for the walls, irregular flagstones for the patio area, and a pebble and concrete ring surrounds the fire pit.
Ceramic tile mosaic
The design of your fire pit can be as simple or fancy as you wish. In the photo above, the elegant steel liner has a scrolled edge that complements the ceramic tile mosaic around the fire. Some of the tiles are glossy and others have a flat finish, with pieces of all different sizes and textures coming together to create a beautiful pattern.
Above-ground fire pit
Do you want to be able to prop your feet on the edge of the fire pit? If you plan to use the walls as a footrest, they should be about 12-14 inches high like the ones in this picture. Most fire pits are 36-44 inches wide between the outer edges, just right for an intimate gathering spot.
Below-ground fire pit
Also known and in-built. This is a fire pit that you build into the ground but it’s really important that you have a lid for these types of pits.
Fire pit table
There are some different options available if you want your fire pit and table to rest drinks on or just to put your feet up.
Modern fire pit
If you’ve got more of a modern home, then you’ll want a fire pit that fits this aesthetic too.
Fire pit lighting
You’ll be getting a lovely warm light from the fire pit but there is some additional lighting which can add to the overall ambience of the space.
Festoon lights
By adding festoon lights above the fire pit, it creates a magical feeling and somewhere you would want to spend hours with friends.
Fire pit seating ideas
Entertaining area
Want to make it a special spot for people to gather around? Then you can look at getting a builder or landscaper to design your very own fire pit entertainment zone.
Lounge seating
Get comfy by the fire with an outdoor lounge setting by the fire pit.
Built-in seating
Add another wow factor by excavating out some of the ground for a cosy experience.
Bench seating
For a place to chill out, get a builder to put together a bench for you.
Circular seating
If you have a large budget, getting something custom might be what you’re after.
Pergola fire pit seating
Make it a properly zoned area with a cute pergola built around the fire pit.
Wooden gliders
You can’t go wrong with comfortable wooden gliders like these which can be moved around depending how many people you have.
If you’re on a budget, there’s nothing wrong with good old plastic chairs.
Fire pit flooring
Pebbles
Some people use sand as a fire-resistant ground cover, and fine gravel is also an excellent choice. This type of rock is sometimes referred to as pea gravel. So that it always looks immaculate, stop weeds from poking up by covering the ground with sand or a heavy plastic barrier before adding the gravel.
Bricks
Repurposing bricks or picked up from someone else giving them away is a simple solution to use around your fire pit.
Decking
This could be a risky choice but with the proper application and also installation of your fire pit there’s no reason why you can’t have decking around your fire pit.
Tiles
You’ll most likely go for a stone or slate tile if you’re thinking about tiles around your fire pit.
Alternative ideas
There are so many different types of fire pit ideas that we haven’t even touched on yet… But I’ve included all of the alternatives as well so that you can make the best choice for you.
Brazier
Although it looks small, it will still provide you with enough heat and it’s actually multi-purpose as you can use a grill attachment to cook food as well.
Chimenea
This is a Spanish free standing fire pit which is loaded with wood from the front and has a long vertical chimney.
Pizza oven
Have a family, love entertaining and a slight obsession with pizza? Well, then you can’t go past building a pizza oven into your backyard.
Portable pizza oven
If you’re unable to put in a permanent pizza oven, perhaps a portable one is the way to go.
Gas outdoor fire pit
Not a fan of smoke or want something that you can turn on or off at the flip of a switch? Then a natural gas fire pit is perfect for you.
Camping fire pit
Take your camping trips to the next level with your very own camping fire pit. Just make sure you check the regulations of the campgrounds for you to light it up.
