29 Outdoor Fireplace Ideas
Scene setter [1]
This three-sided fireplace means that views are hot from almost anywhere in the yard.
Classy curves [4]
Frame a view with columns and a curving fireplace.
Conversation circle [7]
Pull up a few Adriondack chairs around a portable unit and you've created a warm circle for conversation like at this Twin Cities home.
Table topper [10]
Flames flicker at eye level if you use a tablesize fire pit (burning ethanol). Despite its size, it generates warmth and cheer.
Make connections [13]
Stone and brick combine in this fireplace and the wall behind the hot tub for a pulled-together look.
Seating area [16]
The raised hearth adds perches to this seating area, with an adjacent dining spot.
Tradition with a twist [19]
The back of this rather traditional home gets a fresh twist with the addition of a fireplace.
Balancing styles [22]
Wood and stone provide substantial weight to a rustic scene accented with modern furniture.
Warm spaces [25]
This Indiana homeowner built benches, walkways and decks around the fire pit.
Bold statement [28]
A tower of poured concrete makes a bold statement.
Simply stunning [31]
The fire pit in this Chicago home's backyard is a simple portable unit. But the fall-color plantings make it stunning.
French touch [34]
Embellishment makes this an airy piece even as it anchors a pavered seating area.
Chiminea styles [37]
Mexican chimineas come is all shapes, sizes and materials. Natural materials merge in this woodland garden in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Full kitchen [40]
No need to head inside for meals with this elaborate setup!
Ultra mod [43]
Long and low, the fire draws attention to the sunken living area.
Flowing look [46]
The flowing lines of brick and stone turn the back of a house into a thing of beauty and warmth.
Transitional use [49]
When summer ends the need for heat, keep the fireplace a focal point by filling it with plants.
Spring warmth [52]
Courtyard walls contain the heat of this unit, making any seat comfy.
Big and bold [55]
The size of this fireplace makes a bold statement all year. The materials withstand the Glencoe, Illinois, winters.
Two sides to the story [58]
This Spanish-style two-sided fireplace heats two seating areas.
Modern lines [61]
From the trellis overhead to the angle of the chimney, this scene’s geometry reads modern.
Not-quite cottage [64]
Though in a cozy corner of a cottagey backyard, this setting has some modern touches—striped upholstery, bug pillows, gray furniture.
Brick works [67]
This is a spacious yet cozy patio because of all the brick and wood. The fireplace contributes to that feeling, too.
Fire pit [70]
Gravel crunches underfoot in this sunken seating area behind a garage.
Triple the heat [73]
A wood-burning grill joins a barbecue for a powerhouse of heat—for food and people. Note the bright red fireplace at the head of the table for added warmth.
Spanish style [76]
A tiled mantel continues the Spanish theme of the white stucco and red tile roof.
Table height [79]
Reach your hands out or put your feet up—this fire pit puts your heat where you want it.
Solid spot [82]
A stone fire pit underscores the solid nature of the built-in seating.
Hearth works [85]
Indoors or out, a raised hearth puts a fire where you can most enjoy it. The stone surround complements nature's beauty.