24 Backyard Fire Pit Ideas for Romantic Summer Nights
Is there anything better than hanging around a fire with loved ones? Toasting marshmallows in the summer or drinking spiked cider in the winter, a fire pit is a year-round gathering spot. If your backyard is lacking a crackling oasis of its own, we've found 19 outdoor fire pit ideas and shopping tips to help you achieve romantic campfire hangs at home. There are a lot of stylish options out there—and many of them are surprisingly affordable. Get inspired by the gorgeous outdoor spaces and ultra-cool backyard fire pit ideas, from portable, enclosed outdoor fireplaces (that are still s'mores worthy!) to beautiful, open concrete and steel options.
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Customize With Fabric

ETC.etera's outdoor fire pit stands out with custom cushions on the built-in bench. Not only does the printed fabric add character and color, but it also provides somewhere comfy for people to sit around the fire.
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Strategize Around Shape

If you already have outdoor furniture for your patio, make sure to take measurements and think about the shapes of your preexisting pieces before falling in love with a fire pit. On this roof terrace designed by Heather Hilliard, the long, narrow silhouette of the fire pit complements the sofa perfectly.
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Create Privacy the Natural Way

To make your fire pit lounge area even more intimate, consider creating privacy with tall hedges instead of fencing. Here, Jenn Feldman kept things grayscale with a concrete fire pit and complementary seating. The high hedges add privacy, drama, and best of all, greenery.
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Section It Off

Studio Robert McKinley used different materials to distinguish hangout areas in the backyard and keep the fire pit area far away from the swimming pool's splash zone. The concrete flooring under the fire pit sitting area is a durable and sturdy finish.
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Match It to Your Seating

A freestanding bowl shape has a nice floating effect when color-matched to the surrounding furniture. Even if you choose something a little more modern, like a stainless steel fire pit with interlocking panels, adding a few butterfly chairs completes the effect. Read More...