55 Gorgeous Fire Pit Ideas and DIYs

Looking to add some elemental excitement to your outdoor space? Consider these cozy, stylish blazes a warmup for your own toasty conversation starter.

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October 11, 2021

By: Lauren Oster and Felicia Feaster

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DIY Washer Drum Fire Pit

Make a fire pit with a tossed-out washing machine drum, which you can pick up at an appliance repair shop or scrap yard. This step-by-step project is super easy, can be done in just an afternoon and will add some upcycled style to your backyard.

Get the How To: How to Turn an Old Washing Machine Drum Into a Fire Pit

DIY Tabletop Fire Pit

The warmth of a fire pit will instantly cozy up any outdoor room. If space is an issue, make this tabletop fire pit. It's easily customizable to fit any table, yet just as beautiful as a full-size fire pit.

Get the How To: Warm Up Your Patio With a DIY Tabletop Fire Pit

Statement Piece

This sleek Sonoma pool deck is all about horizontal lines and right angles … until those alternating rows of ground cover and concrete pavers give way to a single, circular slab and a curvaceous concrete fire bowl. That thoughtful hardscaping makes the feature at its center feel almost inevitable.

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From: Shades of Green Landscape Architecture

DIY a Fire Pit in an Afternoon

Create a cozy space to gather in your backyard in just an afternoon. This step-by-step requires just some concrete blocks, some river rock and some basic tools.

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DIY Concrete Fire Bowl

Want a fire feature for your backyard but don't have a lot of space. Make this stylish fire bowl using just a few common items and a bag of concrete. No special skills required.

Get the How To: How to Make a Concrete Fire Bowl

Private Oasis

This serene space demonstrates how landscaping can make gathering around a fire pit feel like stepping away from civilization. Waist-high native grasses and an explosion of white hydrangea cultivate an air of seclusion for this seating area — and because natural gas feeds this fire, there’s no danger of embers wafting away into the brush.

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From: Mom's Design Build

DIY Modern Concrete Fire Feature

Enjoy the ambiance and smell of a wood-burning fire with this DIY concrete fire feature. We'll share how to build a concrete form then fill it with gravel and a metal fire bowl to create a unique, modern fire pit you can customize with your choice of stone finish.

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Atlantic Idyll

The semicircular fire pit on this round flagstone patio seems to beckon the sun as it descends over Long Island Sound. Atmospheric but unobtrusive, it adds subtle dimension to the magnificent harbor scene beyond it.

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From: Glen Gate

Desert Heat

Layered rugs, sisal-covered cushions and a pair of pastel Acapulco chairs cozy up to this pale, modern fire pit. Its square shape echoes the cutout in the property’s rear wall — and its dancing flames draw the eye up and out to the twinkling city in the distance. Ready to plan your fire pit?

From: BOXHILL

Brick and Bluestone

The veneer and four-piece thermal coping used to create this custom gas fire pit blend it seamlessly with the spacious patio it accents and the traditional brick home beyond it. The surrounding upholstered teak chairs are just as complementary: their cushions pick up tones in the stone, while their printed bolster pillows echo the yard’s lush landscaping.

Gather Around

This modern black fire pit from DIY Network Ultimate Retreat 2018 connects to the home’s propane system and serves as a versatile heating source for one of the deck’s seating areas. “The circular shape of the firepit is a nod to the octagon deck,” says project manager Dylan Eastman.

Canyon Cool

This laid-back gray deck oozes California chic: wide cushions, sculptural coffee tables and pale upholstered seats surround a carved stone, neo-primitive fire pit. Use wide floor pillows like these — or poufs, if you’d like a bit more height — to give your space an easygoing feel.

From: Marie Flanigan Interiors

Mid-Mod Marvel

With an olive base and a wide slab top that echoes the architecture of the home surrounding it, this gas-fed fire feature doubles handily as a perch for cocktails. Loveseat cushions, a custom fence and spiky desert blooms continue this courtyard's chic color story.

Bay Area Beauty

This Asian-inflected pavilion houses a gas-fueled metal fire bowl with a verdigris patina that echoes the pavilion's green roof. The bold red chairs arranged about the patio, in turn, reflect the stunning maple and the ancient redwood trunks at the edge of the lawn. Would you prefer a metal fire bowl over a stone or concrete fire pit? Learn more about these durable and typically more budget-friendly options, below.

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Conversation Corner

An antique brick fire pit forms a cozy circular seating area at the edge of this twinkling garden. Its rounded shape and weathered face contrasts beautifully with the newer brick laid in a herringbone pattern on the patio.

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From: Casa Smith Designs, LLC

Tropical Blaze

Cozy up behind this fire pit for an all-encompassing view of everything this exotic patio has to offer. The tawny flagstone used as the pit’s coping complements the hardscaping around it rather than matching it; this feature is meant to be noticed.

Modern Primitive

The sleek fire bowl at the base of these craggy stone steps is a subtle standout: nestled in dramatic dark gravel, it’s an unexpected focal point among waving grasses and textural plantings. It’s also a satisfying counterpoint to the boxy, minimalistic modern home behind it.

From: Alderwood Landscaping

Western Warmth

This Colorado backyard was landscaped to reflect the stunning natural scenery surrounding it, and the flagstone-encircled wood-burning fire pit does just that. The native plantings that lead to its sunken patio, the warm, naturalistic boulders that form its barriers and the wetland surrounding it complement the lakeside and the wide-open Western sky beautifully. Take a tour of this truly spectacular lakefront garden, below.

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From: Lindgren Landscape

Low-Slung Lounging

Sunk flush with the patio’s square bluestone pavers, this easygoing fire pit encourages informal gathering. A pair of modern wicker sofas enhance the space’s symmetry and just happen to run the precise length of the installation; clever, no?

From: Beechwood Landscape Architecture

Painted Desert Perch

When you’re looking to accent a vista of ancient rock formations, sometimes ultramodern patio features are the clear choice. This crisp triangular fire feature and its straitlaced patio are even more dramatic set against craggy boulders and a distant shadowed valley.

From: Windermere Real Estate and Luxury Portfolio International®

Corner Cutie

Featuring tall, hexagon tile privacy walls and surrounded by lush vegetation, this open-air patio is the perfect place to sit and sip by the fire. Built-in benches situated next to the corner fire pit ensure the space feels clean and modern, yet welcoming. A set of stairs and a wrought iron stair railing lead up to the patio, making the space feel exclusive.

From: Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture

On the Rocks

A modern, oversized white fire pit, filled with beautiful smooth stones and flanked by stylish seating is the centerpiece of this backyard oasis. Lush vegetation surrounds the raised wood deck while a large umbrella provides a spot to sit and relax, rain or shine.

From: Molly Wood

Charcoal and Flame

This rectangular fire pit’s pale concrete looks even cooler — er, warmer — framed with a cozy gray sectional strewn with graphic throw pillows and a cozy blanket. Weather-resistant fabrics are available in almost any pattern you can imagine; why not go wild with them?

From: Kiesel Design

Natural Ease

This organic space channels the rugged beauty of the California coast over the hills beyond its low stone retaining wall. Small, irregular boulders half-sunk in the gravel-topped ground contain the fire pit without souring the impression that modernity has done little to alter this natural scene. Learn more about building a stone fire pit, below.

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From: Margie Grace

Modern Marvel

A gorgeous geometric paver patio sets the stage for a beautiful black fire bowl surrounded by chic modern, outdoor chairs. Gravel and small plants fill the area around the fire pit while towering palm trees frame the space, creating an enviable poolside oasis.

From: Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture

Enduring Material

The raised Corten steel fire bowl on this flagstone patio hints at the spectacular lines of the coordinating water feature set against the landscaping at the far side of the space. The material match is also practical: Corten steel retains its vivid red color when exposed to the elements (since it’s already weathered).

From: AguaFina Gardens International

The Future of Fire

When the sun goes down, this unique fire pit allows you to start a fire quickly. A double wall design creates a burst of hot air over the fire, reducing the smoke without the use of batteries or fans. Powered by logs, this next-generation fire pit offers all the benefits of a wood-burning fire, without campfire smell sticking to your clothes.

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From: Tiffany Brooks

Toasty Tabletop

Conversation and drinks by the firelight — it doesn't get much better than that, right? Well, this might get a little better, since this DIY doubles as a centerpiece and can be put together in under 15 minutes. Give your party a little ambiance (fast!) by transforming a ceramic pot into a tabletop fire pit.

GET THE HOW-TO: Make a Tabletop Fireplace for Your Party in 15 Minutes

Northwestern Scenery

This sloped backyard in Washington State winds its way through a dramatic canopy of evergreen trees down to a paver-topped circular patio and a ring of boulders. Its fire pit is a bit rustic and a bit refined: the fieldstones surrounding it pair well with the boulders, while its smooth coping lends a hint of sophistication.

From: Alderwood Landscaping

Built-In Beauty

This cozy patio corner features a built-in bench that showcases patterned tile and decorative pillows with coordinating cushions. A modern stone fire pit sits in the nook of the built-in bench, creating the perfect poolside relaxation zone. Hanging above the bench, two matching mirrors reflect the bright light and picture-perfect views of the outdoor oasis.

From: Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture

Spectacular Setting

Sedimentary stones form warm, textural faces for both this traditional bluestone patio’s fire pit and the retaining wall bordering its glorious rose garden. A wide, pale sectional and armchairs with wooden frames complement the organic tones in the hardscaping.

Scene Partner

When your patio boasts a spectacular view like this one, encircling a fire trough (and therefore depriving half your guests of the killer vista) is out of the question. Landscapers fashioned a long, low gas-fed feature to add interest to this patio without detracting from the main event.

Lawn Party

This cylindrical metal fire pit has a vintage feel, thanks to the curlicues of metalwork that swoop around its sides. White Adirondack chairs, lattice and fencing add to the yard’s timeless appeal.

Functional Art

Speaking of singular circles, consider how this recessed fire pit seems to emerge from a reflecting pool to nip at the lip of a stone patio. Both the steel sculpture framing the pit from the water and the trio of benches that stand at attention before it add to the sense that this is a both a gathering spot and a modern sculpture garden.

From: Ward + Blake Architects

Heat Treatment

Now, why don’t all backyard spas have an in-ground fire pit beside them? Being able to toast marshmallows for s’mores without forgoing the pleasures of the hot tub is outdoor living at its sweetest. Is an in-ground fire pit right for your yard? Learn more about this style, below.

Learn More: In Ground Fire Pits

Hill Country Hideaway

Nestled in native vegetation with a view untouched by civilization, this Texas backyard’s modern fire pit is its own sculpture garden. Crisp oxidized steel frames the blaze itself, and pale stone, dark gravel and a custom sectional complete the stylish scene.

Mountain Moment

Framed by a lush North Carolina mountainside and a knobby, rustic wooden fence, this sunken fire pit is defined with simple slabs of stone. A few stacked slabs, in turn, create naturalistic benches.

Pacific Perfection

When the view from your fire pit is this good, landscaping is all about getting out of the way. The rough-sided Belgard pavers forming the pit, the bench and the integrated planter beyond it recall porous volcanic stone, and jewel-toned blooms add a bit of sunset-hued softness to the patio border. Want to build your own stacked block fire pit? Get our tips, below.

Get the How-To: How to Build a Fire Pit

Hexagon Hangout

A cozy sitting area with a gorgeous hexagon-tiled gas fire pit provides the perfect place to unwind after enjoying dinner in the adjacent alfresco dining area. A set of concrete stairs featuring a black wrought iron railing rises from the outdoor dining area to an overlook above.

From: Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture

Seaside Shades

Anchoring tones of warm coral and breezy aqua unite the features on this thoughtfully styled pool patio, where sandy stacked stone and thermal coping on the fire pit and bench contrast subtly with gray pavers and bricks underfoot and on the home itself. Cushions and container plants pick up that same hue and carry back to spectacular stained wood on the wall behind the outdoor kitchen.

From: Paradise Restored Landscaping

Westchester Wonder

You’d be forgiven for going right past this New York home’s pool deck and heading straight for the chic, geometric waterfront fire pit. Squared off with wide, pale stone pavers and outfitted with modern takes on old-school Adirondack chairs (and one shapely wooden bench), this is the loveliest spot on the property.

From: Conte & Conte, LLC

Stone Stunner

This simple yet stunning stone fire pit featured in HGTV Dream Home 2020 is a cozy place to gather after sunset, easily extending the evening's entertaining long into the night.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Waterside Warmer

Embedded in a flagstone patio and encircled with rustic Adirondack-style chairs, this cheery gathering spot is the perfect place to watch the last rays of the sun disappear from view. This recessed feature provides plenty of crackle without interrupting sight lines.

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Deliberate Drama

Landscaped and hardscaped with confident, graphic minimalism, this outdoor space’s bold lines and saturated primary colors would please the Cubists, we imagine. It’s improved on the gallery lighting you’d find in a modern art museum, though: this crisp rectangular fire pit is underlit to emphasize its angles.

From: Drew Sivgals

San Diego Chic

This is modern resort style at its toastiest: wide, pale pavers joined almost seamlessly give rise to a semicircular, lava-stone-lined fire pit built against a curved retaining wall. A shapely cocktail table and lounge chairs with striped fabric complete the contemporary scene.

From: Jackson Design and Remodeling

Ring Around the Toasty

With all due respect to simple fire bowls, the shapely iron band surrounding this version is awfully handy for putting your feet up and warming your toes. Gently rounded leading edges on these Adirondack-style chairs offer an ever-so-slightly-cozier update on a classic shape as well.

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Vanishing Point

This ultramodern, triangular concrete fire pit and the pair of benches flanking it are a master class in making the most of perspective. From where we’re sitting, these sight lines (and the city and coastal view beyond it) are perfect.

From: Mark Silva

Private Beach

Who says stepping from the patio into white sand is a privilege limited to beachfront properties? This sprawling lawn features waterside views and a miniature paradise of its own in concentric fieldstone rings.

A Cut Above

The custom fire pit and sitting area at the edge of this pergola-topped outdoor kitchen make ingenious use of the sloping patio. If you’re facing the fire from one of these chairs, the flames are at knee level; when you circle around beyond the low wall, the same feature flickers at your feet.

From: Torrey Pines Landscape Company

Minimally Mod Deck

A streamlined sectional and dramatic privacy wall frame this industrial-chic concrete fire pit. With minimalistic building blocks like these, accessories are an opportunity to offer soft contrast — and jewel-toned pillows and a cozy pouf are well-chosen finishing touches.

Crisp Circle

This more manicured fire pit, by contrast, boasts smooth edges, a Belgard flagstone paver path and a cylindrical, tile-adorned centerpiece; just-so arrangements of cushions continue the palette established in this generous yard’s other sitting and lounging spots, and a 200-foot lazy river amplifies this conversation’s geometry by wrapping around its leafy border.

From: Ryan Hughes Design Build

Late Show

Designed to allow homeowners and guests to safely enjoy the heat of wood fires outdoors, fire pits like this one can keep a small blaze burning for hours and safely contain flames and embers. Can your indoor conversation pit do that?

From: Hidden Creek Landscaping

Elemental Balance

An angular, oxidized-metal water feature greets guests en route to benches arranged around a wide, shallow fire bowl with the same gorgeous patina. Jewel-toned outdoor pillows double down (no pun intended) on the vivid tones in both the space’s other accessories and the flowers on the hillside behind them.

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Contemporary Lounge

Why queue for VIP seating at a rooftop bar when the best seat in the house is, in fact, at your house? This sophisticated spot pairs a glass-edged, stone-supported fire pit with a darkly dramatic veranda and spacious upholstered seats. A wet bar in the corner stands ready to freshen everyone’s drinks.

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Primary Colors

Boldly upholstered bench seating lends this backyard a bit of nautical style, as does the streamlined metal fire pit that serves as its focal point. This high-sided structure is generous enough to accommodate quite a bit of firewood; no one’s in danger of catching a chill in this space.

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55 Gorgeous Fire Pit Ideas and DIYs

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DIY Tabletop Fire Pit

Statement Piece

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DIY Concrete Fire Bowl

Private Oasis

DIY Modern Concrete Fire Feature

Atlantic Idyll

Desert Heat

Brick and Bluestone

Gather Around

Canyon Cool

Mid-Mod Marvel

Bay Area Beauty

Conversation Corner

Tropical Blaze

Modern Primitive

Western Warmth

Low-Slung Lounging

Painted Desert Perch

Corner Cutie

On the Rocks

Charcoal and Flame

Natural Ease

Modern Marvel

Enduring Material

The Future of Fire

Toasty Tabletop

Northwestern Scenery

Built-In Beauty

Spectacular Setting

Scene Partner

Lawn Party

Functional Art

Heat Treatment

Hill Country Hideaway

Mountain Moment

Pacific Perfection

Hexagon Hangout

Seaside Shades

Westchester Wonder

Stone Stunner

Waterside Warmer

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Vanishing Point

Private Beach

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