Decorating & Design
15+ Outdoor Fire Features That Will Warm Up Your Yard
Updated on June 5, 2023
Is there any sound or smell more evocative of summer nights than an outdoor fire? Outdoor fire features provide more than just warmth, and have become a staple feature in modern outdoor design and landscaping. From cozy firepits on chilly spring evenings to modern gas fire bowls at summer BBQs, consider adding an outdoor fire feature to your backyard this season.
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The porch of this cottage comes complete with a built-in fireplace and loggia to give a little shelter during the shoulder seasons.
A gas Corten steel fire table is set against natural black stones and concrete pavers for a contemporary look.
Rather than run a gas line from the house to the firepit, these homeowners powered up theirs by concealing a propane tank under the flip-up bench.
The only thing better than hanging out by this stone firepit beneath a pergola is a glass of wine to go with it.
This Corten steel fireplace will only look better as it ages and gets more weathered.
Fire features come in a variety of shapes and styles, like this enclosed one that’s reminiscent of a miniature lighthouse. A nearby stack of freshly cut wood ensures the homeowners are always prepared for an impromptu campfire.
With exposed wood beams and a massive stone fireplace, you might have mistaken this screened porch for an indoor room.
The exterior stone hearth in this West Vancouver home is so grand it looks like it belongs in an old manor. The homeowners cleverly built it into the retaining wall, creating the perfect spot for outdoor dining.
What’s better than a firepit right on the lake? We’ll wait.
A stone fire bowl and four Muskoka chairs are you all you need to bring the cottage straight to your city backyard.
A cluster of garden gnomes and a forest in the background give this fire bowl setup a whimsical vibe.
Former House & Home editor Morgan Michener’s cabin has a firepit at the front surrounded by grey-hued Muskoka chairs to match the exterior.
Who says firepits need to be rustic? This low profile brick surround firepit with modern Muskoka chairs feels cool and contemporary.
This sprawling property has plenty of space to entertain, including a pavilion complete with a gas fireplace and a television mounted above.
This flagstone patio is accented with a sculptural firepit and modern lounge chairs to create an intimate city escape.
This family created a quintessential campfire setting on their property that’s perfect for entertaining on long summer nights. For larger crowds, wooden stumps serve as additional seating.
This family went for a classic firepit that fades into the rock terrace and allows the focus to be on the views.
This gas firepit (right) keeps the patio warm and inviting all year round, no matter the temperature.
Avoid pesky mosquito bites by integrating a fireplace directly into your screened porch. This indoor-outdoor Muskoka room features a stone hearth that soars to the vaulted ceiling, and an all-blue palette that echoes the lake views.