Decorating & Design
July 26, 2023
10 Modern Firepit Ideas To Inspire You!
Today’s firepits have come a long way. Designers and homeowners are turning outdoor conversation areas into sleek focal points with contemporary fire features that double as sculpture. Here are some of our favorite looks from the H&H archives.
A generous outdoor lounge space in this B.C. backyard is set with comfortable sofas and a modern fire pit that doubles as a table.
Leave it to landscape designer George Coito to create an epic statement in his own backyard in Oakville, Ontario. The sleek sitting area features a stone fire table surrounded by sculptural orbs.
When these homeowner were contemplating their North Beaches backyard, they wanted to channel summer vibes into the fall with a covered cabana and firepit.
Purchased before the house was built, this modern fire bowl was part of the inspiration for the overall palette of designer and architect Patrick Warren’s B.C. retreat.
In this sleek Montreal backyard, a gas Corten steel fire feature is set on natural black slate stones that contrast with the concrete pavers.
“I’ve sat at the fire table on November mornings with a latte and a throw, but it also brings an ambience on a summer evening and really adds to the yard,” says the homeowner.
In this cottage-style home in Lions Bay, B.C., designer Ami McKay (pictured right) re-imagined every space of the circa-1965 house. An outdoor lounge area with a contemporary fire table is a favorite hangout spot for entertaining and taking in the view.
The outdoor living room in Hali and Andrew MacDonald’s country estate has a firepit and comfy woven furniture, perfect for enjoying a glass of wine in the evening.
“More hard surfaces means less maintenance,” says landscape architect Inese Bite. A simple flagstone patio and sculptural firepit anchor this intimate conversation area.
With its weathered patina, this Corten steel fireplace brings wow factor to the outdoor lounge space—and will look even better as it ages.
Backyard expert Sarah Keenleyside wanted a place to gather around a firepit with here family. This round version is given more presence with a curved herringbone concrete brick walkway that follows the contours of the firepit.