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Fire Pit Landscaping Ideas

A well-designed fire pit adds the perfect combination of beauty, fun, and serenity to your landscape.

From simple deck setups, to rustic built-in seating areas, to elegant stonework, there are virtually endless fire pit design options to create unique and beautiful outdoor spaces.

IN THIS GUIDE…

Backyard Fire Pit Landscaping Ideas:

• Rustic Fire Pits

• Sunken Fire Pits

• Flagstone Fire Pits

• Deck Fire Pits

• Paver Patio Ideas

• Barbecue Fire Pits

• Portable Fire Pits

• Gazebo Fire Pits

• Fire Pit Seating

Rustic Fire Pit Ideas

There are a variety of ways to create a rustic, outdoorsy atmosphere with your fire pit. One of the most effective ways of achieving a rustic fire pit design is to avoid patterns and materials that look too uniform or match too closely. Utilizing mismatched or staggered materials is a simple but effective way to achieve a rustic look. Adding a gravel patio with varying natural colors around the fire pit can also emphasize this effect.

Another way to achieve a rustic look is to add a removable repurposed wooden table to your fire pit. This combines usable entertainment space with a country aesthetic.

Sunken Fire Pit Ideas

Sunken fire pit designs are installed at a lower terrain level than your other outdoor spaces, similar to a retro indoor conversation pit. Sunken fire pits always feel cozy and add visual interest to your backyard space.

These fire pits are great options for colder or windier backyards, since their sunken design keeps you and your friends or family out of the elements. They also provide a great opportunity to add unique types of hardscaping and lighting.

Flagstone Fire Pit Ideas

Flagstone is durable, versatile, and stylish, making it an ideal material for fire pit and patio design. Flagstone fire pits can more effectively withstand elemental stressors than other traditional materials and can be cut into pieces of virtually any size and shape, allowing you to express your unique design preferences for years to come.

Shape your flagstone into precise geometric patterns to achieve a sophisticated, dramatic look, or install them in their natural state to create a cozy, marshmallow-ready living area to spend quality time with your friends and family.

Deck Fire Pit Ideas

Situating your backyard fire pit on a new or existing deck is the perfect way to make sure your fire pit feels connected to the rest of your home and indoor living spaces. It’s also an extremely versatile option. Simply add a portable fire pit and deck chairs or build an entirely new covered or uncovered deck from scratch with a built-in fireplace area!

A deck fire pit provides the ideal opportunity for entertaining, and can often be used for a large part of the year – including the rainy season if your deck is covered. Add an outdoor dining set and a grill to complete the space!

Paver Patio Ideas With Fire Pits

Concrete pavers or patio slabs create beautiful outdoor spaces, and they’re the perfect setting for a backyard fire pit. Concrete or stone pavers are naturally fire resistant, and they’re sturdy and durable enough to provide a stable surface for a free-standing fire pit.

Patio pavers can be built in a wide array of styles, depending on your preferences and budget. You may also opt to have your fire pit and seating installed using the same materials as your patio pavers, to create a cohesive and elegant look.

Barbecue Fire Pit Ideas

Your fire pit doesn’t have to be just a design choice – it can be beautiful and also serve a functional purpose! Your fire pit can go farther to make your backyard barbecues even more fun and exciting. You can use a fire pit with an attached, or removable, cooking grate or grill in a variety of sizes. Whether you're hungry for hot dogs, s’mores, kebabs, or another classic bbq dish, you can make dinner right on top of your fire pit!

Portable Fire Pit Ideas

If you want to add even more flexibility to your outdoor space, you have the option to use a raised, portable fire pit to accentuate your outdoor space. Portable fire pits are compact, and some can even be broken down and stored when not in use, making them the perfect choice for small backyards and side yards!

Portable fire pits are an inexpensive option that allows you to choose from a number shapes, colors, patterns, and materials. Choose a circular metal fire pit for a classic, low-maintenance design, or opt for a smokeless bonfire pit to add a sleek and modern element to your gatherings.

Gazebo Fire Pit Ideas

If you have a larger area to work with, then a fire pit under a new or existing gazebo can be an elegant way to add a distinct personal touch to your backyard. If you have the space, you could even place pavers leading up to a private fire pit framed by a gazebo or a pavilion in the style of your choice. This adds a cozy, intimate atmosphere perfect for warm summer nights and long chats with friends and family.

Fire Pit Seating Ideas

The type of seating you choose to surround your fire pit has a significant impact on the appearance and functionality of your outdoor space.

Fire pit seating can take almost any form. From simple store-bought patio chairs to ornate built-in seating with incorporated lighting, the sky’s the limit when it comes to seating options. 

In general, it’s a good idea to construct or place seating that follows the same general shape as the fire pit itself. For example, rectangular benches will beautifully complement a rectangular concrete fire pit, while a circle of chairs looks cohesive and cozy around a circular fire pit. This also ensures everyone (even your pets!) sitting around the fire at any given time will be a similar distance from it.

Here are some awesome seating ideas to get your creative juices flowing…

Creative Fire Pit Seating Ideas:

• Metal swivel chairs

• Concrete benches

• Wooden patio furniture

• Custom retaining walls for sunken fire pits

• A circular bench

• Wicker lounge chairs

• Adirondack Chairs

• Rustic tree stump stools

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From planning to project completion and cleanup, our expert landscapers are here to guide you through all your options and ensure we transform your yard into a gorgeous outdoor oasis that suits your lifestyle.