Outdoor Living
Fire Pits
Create a natural gathering place for cool evenings, long conversations, and one more reason to stay outside.
Room for one more conversation
Design the gathering space around the fire
A fire pit changes where people sit and how they move through the yard. Picture the seats occupied, with room to get up, pass behind chairs, and return to the house without cutting through the center of the group.
Choose the location and intended use before choosing the decorative finish. The proposed fire system, fuel, nearby structures, vegetation, and property requirements all influence where the feature can go.
- Seating with clear ways in and out
- A deliberate connection to the patio
- A suitable location for the chosen system
- A finish that relates to the home

Surface, Comfort And Style
Compare the fire system and surrounding finish
The burner or fire system and its requirements come before the surround. Compare the proposed fuel arrangement, controls, maintenance access, and compatible construction. Select caps and facing materials in context with the adjoining patio.
Consider the site’s wind, exposure, nearby structures, and vegetation with the responsible installer. Operating conditions, clearances, and use restrictions depend on the selected system and applicable requirements, rather than a universal layout.
- 01LocationThe feature in its setting
Review structures, planting, wind, and the selected system’s location requirements.
- 02FuelOperation and connections
Compare fuel options, controls, access, and the responsibilities for any utility work.
- 03SeatingRoom to gather
Test the arrangement with chairs occupied and walking routes kept clear.
- 04FinishA connection to the patio
Compare the surround and supporting surface with the rest of the outdoor room.
Planning Your Space
Planning a fire pit
Can a fire pit be added to my existing patio?
That depends on the selected system, patio construction, available space, nearby features, and applicable requirements. Have the proposed location and supporting construction reviewed before choosing the surround.
How much seating space should I plan?
Use the actual chairs or proposed fixed seating to test the arrangement. Allow for occupied seats, movement around them, and the specific fire system’s required clearances. A generic diameter does not establish a safe or comfortable layout.
What should I compare between fire pit options?
Compare fuel, operation, installation requirements, controls, care, appearance, and the utility work involved. Confirm the selected system and installation responsibilities in the proposal.
Create Your Outdoor Space
Give every evening a natural gathering place.
Tell us what you want to change and how you hope to use the finished space. A few current photos are enough to start.

