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Customize With Fabric
contemporary outdoor fire pit sitting area
LAURE JOLIET
ETC.etera’s outdoor fire pit stands out with custom cushions on the built-in bench. Not only does the printed fabric add character and color, but it also provides somewhere comfy for people to sit around the fire.
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Strategize Around Shape
rooftop terrace with fire pit
HEATHER HILLIARD DESIGN
If you already have outdoor furniture for your patio, make sure to take measurements and think about the shapes of your preexisting pieces before falling in love with a fire pit. On this roof terrace designed by Heather Hilliard, the long, narrow silhouette of the fire pit complements the sofa perfectly.
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Create Privacy the Natural Way
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To make your fire pit lounge area even more intimate, consider creating privacy with tall hedges instead of fencing. Here, Jenn Feldman kept things grayscale with a concrete fire pit and complementary seating. The high hedges add privacy, drama, and best of all, greenery.
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Section It Off
modern coastal backyard with fire pit
ROBERT MCKINLEY STUDIO
Studio Robert McKinley used different materials to distinguish hangout areas in the backyard and keep the fire pit area far away from the swimming pool’s splash zone. The concrete flooring under the fire pit sitting area is a durable and sturdy finish.
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Match It to Your Seating
small backyard fire pit ideas
COMMUNE DESIGN
A freestanding bowl shape has a nice floating effect when color-matched to the surrounding furniture. Even if you choose something a little more modern, like a stainless steel fire pit with interlocking panels, adding a few butterfly chairs completes the effect.
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Keep Blankets and Towels Nearby
pictures of fire pits outdoors
ALEXANDER DB
A built-in seating nook is inherently cozy—add an outdoor fireplace, and you’ve struck gold. This California backyard designed by Alexander DB is equal parts modern and intimate with its rough, natural materials.
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Hang String Lights
backyard fire pit ideas
BON TRAVELER
It doesn’t take much to make a backyard feel magical, no matter the size. Even a small city patio can transport you elsewhere if you hang romantic string lights. Rustic wooden furniture becomes cozy when surrounding a fire pit and layered with pillows and sheepskin throws. If you have a smaller yard, opt for an enclosed fireplace. You can also take it on the go to a friend’s place—the party goes wherever you are!
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Enclose It With Rocks
fire pit design ideas
BON TRAVELER
To make it feel like a special area, set the fire pit apart from the rest of the space by enclosing it with a border of rocks. If you love the rustic look, opt for a round cast iron fire pit bowl in a terra cotta hue.
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Channel a Campfire
outdoor fire pit storage ideas
FRANCESCO LAGNESE
Designer Bonnie Edelman created this outdoor feature as a gathering place for friends and family. Designed with storage in mind, the setup features speakers hidden in the walls of local stone and logs stacked under the benches. If stonework is your thing, a round fire pit would be a perfect addition to your backyard.
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Make It Minimalist
backyard fire pit
ED HOLLANDER DESIGN
This open-basin cast iron fire pit is so simple and yet, so stunning — the perfect addition to any backyard. Classic white patio furniture and a minimalist deck designed by Hollander Design allow us to focus on the real stunner: that waterfront view.
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Lay Tiles Underneath
modern backyard fire pit ideas
STUDIO LIFESTYLE
A square or rectangular concrete fire pit lends an industrial edge to the backyard. We love how this area designed by Studio Life.Style uses geometric shapes throughout the yard, down to the ceramic tiles and pillows.
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Give It a Backdrop
fire pit design ideas
BON TRAVELER
Leave it to the Jonathan Adler-designed Parker hotel in Palm Springs, California to offer the perfect outdoor fire pit situation. At the center of the circular tile island in the middle of the lawn, all eyes will be on the roaring fire. The surrounding butterfly chairs introduce a laidback, SoCal vibe, which is further accentuated by the tall palm trees and dreamy pampas grass.
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Go Multifunctional
backyard fire pit ideas landscaping
JAMES MERRELL
Just looking at the incredible view in Thom Filicia’s yard puts you in a more relaxing frame of mind. If you have a large lawn, consider building a fire pit hangout zone in the middle of it. If you’re working with a smaller space, consider a round stone fire pit that also doubles as a surface space to rest your drinks.
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Build Into the Ground
sunken fire pit
STUDIO LIFESTYLE
This recessed lounge area designed by Studio Life.Style feels like a romantic, relaxing space to unwind. Because it’s sunken, it feels private and separate from the rest of the space. Opt for one that doubles as a cocktail table so you don’t have to take up space with side tables when you’re eating and drinking al fresco.
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Lead Us to It
fire pit landscaping ideas
JANICE PARKER DESIGN
All eyes are on this fire pit, thanks to the hypnotizing pathway that leads us there in this backyard designed by Janice Parker Design. The shape of the chairs mimic the soft rounded edges of the fireplace and rounded stone enclosure separating the circular patio from the rest of the lawn.
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Have Fun With It
metal fire pit ideas
PHOTO: SCOTT HARGIS; DESIGN: REGAN BAKER DESIGN
Surrounded by comfy, eclectic seating, this fire pit area is the perfect backyard retreat. Add a rocking chair (in a pop of color if you’re feeling bold!) and floor cushions for extra seating. For another fire pit option that strikes the balance between bohemian and formal, try a hammered copper fire pit.
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Get Graphic
modern fire pit ideas
NICOLE FRANZEN
The Surfrider Hotel roof deck in Malibu is the best outdoor space inspiration we’ve seen in a long time. Take style notes from the sleek and simple matte black fire pit surrounded by spacious sofas with contemporary graphic throw pillows piled on.
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Forget About Grass
stone fireplace ideas
HB
Now here’s an outdoor fire pit idea we can get behind. For an Ojai vacation home, a laid-back seating area fits the no-hurries, no-worries vibe. The fire bowl warms up the courtyard during cooler weather. And the gravel ground gives it an interesting rustic feel.
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Look Out at a View
2021 whole home house beautiful
STEPHEN KARLISCH
Designed by LH Designs, this outdoor area in House Beautiful’s 2021 Whole Home project really has it all. “I think about outdoor space the same way I do interiors: Every area needs to have a purpose.” The pool was a necessity, given Texas’s scorching summers, so everything was built around that. There’s a grilling table with its own dining table and then this pretty lounge centered around the fire pit.
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Put It Near a Hot Tub
1920s spanish colonial in san francisco designed by regan baker design and landscape architect terremoto roof deck all three firms, medium plenty, terremoto, and regan baker interiors, came together to mastermind this bonus entertaining space, complete with a hot tub, fire pit, and herb garden bench cushions jovinas upholstery, in peter dunham textiles fabric flooring custom marble, stone fleury
LAURE JOLIET
In this San Francisco 1920s Spanish colonial designed by interior decorator Regan Baker, landscape architect studio Terremoto, and architecture firm Medium Plenty, the three came together to mastermind this bonus entertaining space. Complete with a hot tub, fire pit and built-in bench, and herb garden, it really extends the liveable square footage of this home.
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Make It the Centerpiece
fire pit ideas
KARYN MILLET
To create a 20-foot-tall courtyard in the center of his Los Angeles home, designer Eric Olsen’s team had to dig 11 feet to lay the footing and foundation. It really is the heart of the home, especially thanks to the roaring fire pit.
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Disguise It With a Tile Topper
fire pit ideas
VICTORIA PEARSON
Designed by Molly Luetkemeyer, this Los Angeles hilltop home is all about fun, so she incorporates tons of vibrant colors, comfy furniture, and personal touches to create opportunities for connection and laidback get-to-togethers. And the patio is no exception. Parties always gravitate to the outdoor fire pit, which is hidden under a blue tile tabletop. The pergola also features retractable sola
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Strive for Minimalism
fire pit ideas
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
This open-basin cast iron fire pit is so simple and yet, so stunning — the perfect addition to any backyard. Contemporary hoop chairs and a minimalist deck and pool designed by General Assembly allow us to focus on the serene forest backdrop.
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Optimize It for Camping
fire pit ideas
JAMES MERRELL
“This home allows you to feel the majesty of the Adirondacks from the ground up, from the wildflower to the mountain,” says designer Anthony Baratta. A ground-level mattress piled with snuggly blankets and throws in outdoor grade fabrics inside an open-air structure creates a cozy spot for campfire stories and smores on the compound.
HADLEY MENDELSOHN Senior Editor
Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful’s senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
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