Building a fire pit outdoors offers a 67% return on investment.
But whether or not you plan on selling your property in the future, there’s no denying that having a custom fire pit makes the outdoors more exciting. It could also encourage you to invite company over more often!
What are some great custom fire pit ideas? How do these fire pit designs affect your backyard’s overall space?
Keep reading to learn more.
Natural Stone
Natural stone custom fire pits are versatile for any design scheme. The stone successfully contains the fire while offering a rustic yet adaptable look. Not only that, but this effortlessly ethereal design is cheaper than those made from other materials.
Stone materials can be bought or harvested from nature itself. Keep in mind that the best common stone materials to withstand heat are granite, marble, or slate. Despite this, most stone fire pits are safe as long as they’re well-constructed.
Not only that, but minimal manufacturing makes every natural stone fire pit unique. While many polished and cut stone materials look like each other, uncut stones rarely look identical to each other. With a natural stone fire pit, homeowners can enjoy a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind platform to illuminate cold winter nights.
Fire Pit in Pergola
Fire pits are already eye-catching, double functioning as a landmark for your backyard. They can set the tone for its surrounding space and tie together your outdoor space. You could amp up its impact by situating it in the center of a pergola.
If you do employ this tactic, speak to a professional. There are safety and fire hazards that you must account for while building a fire pit under a pergola or a pergola over a fire pit. No matter the pergola’s design, there must be enough open space for maximum airflow and fires must not be able to reach the pergola’s building materials.
However, you get a stunning space with added comfort when the project is finished. Adding a fire ensures that guests experience maximal comfort while enclosed in the gorgeous pergola. By adding a beautiful structure to a relatively open space, you make the space look more coherent without making it stuffy.
Brick
Custom fire pits made of brick are popular for their affordability and durability. They’re also excellent at retaining heat. For that reason, they’re perfect options for ultra-practical homeowners.
But brick fire pits can also look stunning. Dark brick could compose a round fire pit that anchors an outdoor modern farmhouse setting. The brick used to build your fire pit could also line the floor and wall connected, making it look built-in and seamless in outdoor entertainment areas.
As with natural stone fire pits, brick fireplaces are easy to set up yourself. However, if you want help making it look fantastic, you’ll want the help of an outdoor renovator.
Poolside Location
Is there a better way to punctuate a cold swim than resting by the fireplace? Not really, and if you’re entertaining guests, this is especially true. Otherwise, they experience the inconvenience of oscillating between the warm shelter indoors and the pool outdoors.
Some homeowners build fire pits into their pool, though they’re still connected to its perimeter. This way, swimmers can swim up and enjoy the fire at a distance, close enough to feel its warmth but far enough to enjoy it safely. Though mostly decorative, some homeowners also place a sleek, vertical poolside fire pit for a brilliant display.
Poolside fire pits can wow guests and family, both because of the practicality and illumination it offers. Even just modifying your fire pit’s location can add a unique design twist to your backyard.
Domed Fire Pit
Domed fire pits are timeless, practical options with unique design capabilities. They’re more intuitive to use than other fire pits, and most are portable.
Not only that, but the dome covering can have gorgeous intricate designs. Homeowners can customize their dome coverings for an aesthetically pleasing twist to an otherwise unornamented design. These coverings also look sublime when illuminated by the fire they’re covering.
People also like domed fire pits because they’re easy to cook over. There’s also little cleanup afterward since sauce won’t drip on marble, and marshmallows won’t discolor the brick.
DIY Washer Drum
If you want an extremely cost-efficient fire pit idea, even if it potentially sacrifices aesthetics, opt for a DIY washer drum fire pit. But honestly, washer drum fire pits can look quite nice if you forget that you repurposed them from an old appliance.
However, there are plenty of ways to spruce up your washer drum fire pit if need be. You could pile natural stone around it, covering it entirely while benefiting from its ability to contain the flames. It could also be sug into the ground to function as an in-ground fire pit.
Whether you love the practicality or the price (or lack thereof) of washer drum fire pits, they’re worth considering. They can last you years without enticing you to venture into other fire pit options.
Build Your Perfect Custom Fire Pit!
With these fire pit ideas, it’s easier to incorporate a stunning and functional feature. Guests and family members alike will thoroughly appreciate the entertainment and comfort it offers.At Blue Oak Patio & Landscape, we know how much your home’s landscape affects your quality of living. That’s why we offer sustainable and innovative landscaping services in the Hilliard, OH area. Contact us today if you’d like to build your own custom fire pit!
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