30 Cozy Outdoor Fireplace Ideas

Nothing brings people together like a fireplace. Outdoor fireplaces can turn patios into four-season gathering places.

Outdoor fireplaces can be either permanent or portable. While portable outdoor fireplaces can be moved to add warmth to multiple locations, permanent outdoor fireplaces — such as this handsome outdoor fireplace that's combined with a teak dining table — offer an extra degree of luxury and style to your outdoor spaces.

Common outdoor fireplace materials include stone, stucco, tile and brick — plenty of options that allow you to match your backyard or deck's overall design. Outdoor fireplaces can burn wood or offer the convenience of gas fuel.

See the following outdoor fireplace ideas — featuring designs from modern to rustic — and get ideas for a space that fits your style.

Built-in firewood cubbies flank this stacked stone fireplace, which is illuminated by perfectly placed landscape lighting that keeps the patio bright at night.

You can enjoy the evenings outdoors while watching the big game in this covered outdoor retreat with rustic architectual elements such as exposed wooden beams and stacked stone columns.

This outdoor fireplace makes open-air living possible even in cooler months. The fireplace complements the comfortable, rustic elegance of the waterfront patio.

Vines and an airy pergola provide pretty shade for this outdoor sitting area that features a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for taking the chill out of cool evenings.

An outdoor fireplace encourages guests to stay a while on this stone patio with a simple sitting area.

All the details that make an indoor living room comfortable — rug, fireplace, cushy sofas — are included in this simply chic outdoor space.

It would be tempting to spend all weekend on this screened-in porch with its wonderful forest views and cozy stone fireplace.

This covered modern outdoor deck extends over a pool and includes a wall-mounted fireplace.

An inviting, Mediterranean-style outdoor kitchen gets cozy with a fireplace, chef-grade appliances and easy access to a small pool.

This small patio, situated just outside the home's kitchen, is warmed by a sleek black gas fireplace. Wood decking is a friendly counterpart to the surrounding concrete walls.

"Traditionally, outdoor fireplaces were made of brick and needed a foundation to be laid before they were built," says Lou Manfredini, Ace's Home Expert.

A floor-to-ceiling cultured stone fireplace adds a warm and welcoming feel to the screened porch. The fireplace's stone mantel is decorated with black-and-white abstract art and modern hand sculptures.

A built-in fireplace is a cozy addition to this luxurious poolside bar and sitting area.

This Tuscan-style outdoor room features a rustic fireplace and iron details that set the stage for intimate outdoor gatherings at sunset.

With a corrugated metal roof and large cutouts, this outdoor lounge offers shelter from the afternoon sun and encourages cool breezes. Throw pillows and an area rug in soft, neutral hues help showcase the subtle texture of the structure itself: the brushed concrete, the beams radiating from the built-in fireplace and the unique pattern of the tile flooring.

This simple raised patio is made more welcome with a small outdoor fireplace — a perfect corner retreat on cool evenings.

To preserve the natural gems of this Venice Beach property, including a 40-foot pine tree, a California live oak tree and a magnolia tree, the architect set up rooms in a modular layout. Intimate outdoor spaces, like this industrial-chic fireplace lounge, were created in the gaps between structures.

A large wooden chandelier and gorgeous stone fireplace lend a rustic feel to this chic outdoor living space. A small sofa and two armchairs provide seating.

Outdoor lighting, furniture and a fireplace blur the boundaries between indoors and out. A covered patio adds to your home's livable space.

This outdoor patio features a custom stone fireplace and rustic pergolas with lush landscaping.

A porthole mirror and potted plants dress up this outdoor fireplace. Courtyard seating faces the fireplace, creating the perfect spot for company and conversation.

With an outdoor space this inviting, the only trouble may be getting guests to come back indoors. Storage alcoves on either side of the outdoor fireplace let firewood be part of the decor.

A simple table with clean lines and a beautiful stone fireplace keep the breathtaking views front and center in this modern outdoor dining area.

A stone fireplace cozies up the flagstone patio at the outside end of this home.

Summer days are made all the more special with a pool and outdoor sitting area. After a quick evening swim or a soak in the spa, the owners and their guests can warm up around the fireplace.

This patio features a built-in outdoor fireplace you can enjoy from both sides, rain or shine.

Screened porches serve as another living room, especially when they're outfitted with a fireplace. To copy this look, simply paint your mantel a color that complements the rest of the fireplace. Then separate a pair of hurricane candle holders to help fill the space.

This gorgeous (and huge!) back patio truly has it all: an outdoor fireplace, barbeque area, hot tub with a wraparound fire pit behind it and a pool with fire pots on either side. You may never go indoors again.