For cozy warmth on cold days and cool summer nights, an outdoor fireplace is a favorite in any household. While a simple architectural addition, a fireside atmosphere offers a truly fascinating experience. You can use it to create a certain mood for your outdoor space or simply just to add a stunning feature that is sure to turn heads. You can go for a functional fireplace, one that is purely stylish, or something in between.
The tantalizing dance of the flames creates the perfect dreamy escape, building upon an evening of romance.
Our stomachs growl with delight at the sight of hot, bubbling marshmallows pressed against melted bars of chocolate and gram crackers. Of course, there’s also freshly cooked steaming popcorn and fire-grilled charred steak too if you’re up for the challenge of cooking outdoors.
In reality, admiring the beauty of fire comes naturally. After all, we’ve been doing so ever since the day mankind first discovered it.
Here we’re going to look at some brilliant ideas that will inspire you to turn your drab and cold outdoor space into something very special. We’ll quickly take a look at what your options are for materials and fuel before seeing some design inspiration. Let’s get started!
Materials
One of the first steps you need to take before choosing an outdoor fireplace is whether or not it should be stone or metal. Here we take a look at the pros and cons of each option.
Stone
This is the more common type of outdoor fireplace as they are generally safer, can be built bigger and people love the aesthetics of natural stone. A stone fireplace can be very solidly built to give you that homely campsite feel.
Metal
The other main option for an outdoor fire is metal. The likes of stainless steel can look visually stunning and give a torch appearance. These are usually less functional than using a stone veneer but can be more visually striking for your outdoor area.
RELATED BEST 10 ON AMAZON:
IMAGE | TITLE | TRENDS | SEE MORE |
| Colsen Tabletop Rubbing Alcohol Fireplace Indoor Outdoor Fire Pit Portable Fire Concrete Bowl Pot Fireplace Rectangular (B... | 1658.8 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| JHY DESIGN Rectangular Tabletop Fire Bowl Pot 13.5" L Fire Bowl Portable Tabletop Fireplace Clean Burning Bio Ethanol Vent... | 834.2 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| Sponsored Ad - Kate's Home Portable Tabletop Fire Pit | Concrete Bowl Fireplace for Outside and Inside | Rubbing Alcohol M... | 35 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| ESTART 11 Inches Metal Decorative Nautical Compass Wall Decor, Living Room Bedroom Office Porch Garden Patio Signs Wall Ha... | 2916.4 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| Scented Candles for Men | Bonfire, Mahogany & Teakwood Scented | Wood Wick, Long Lasting, Masculine Scents | Natural Soy J... | 1258.7 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| Tabletop Fire Pit, Marble Mini fire Pit, Indoor Outdoor Portable Fire Pit Bowl, Clean Burning Real Flame for Patio Balcony... | 61.1 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| Magical Flames Cosmic Fire Color Packets - 12-Pack Colorful Fire Packs - Magic Colored Flame for Campfires, Bonfire & Outd... | 42195.8 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| Premium Wood Candle | Cedar Candle | Soy Candle, Candles Gifts for Women | Soy Candles for Home Scented | Aromatherapy Can... | 20044.9 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| FMFUNCTEX Blue White Curtains 84” for Living Room Grey Tree Branches Print Curtain Set Linen Textured Semi-Sheer Window Dr... | 52819.2 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| Magical Flames Cosmic Fire Color Packets - 12-Pack Colorful Fire Packs - Magic Colored Flame for Campfires, Bonfire & Outd... | 42195.8 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| Outland Living Firebowl 883 Mega Outdoor Propane Gas Fire Pit with UV and Weather Resistant Durable Cover, 24-Inch Diamete... | 38649.6 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| Rocky Mountain Goods Long Fireplace Poker - Rust Resistant Black Finish - Heavy Duty Wrought Iron Steel - Decorative Look ... | 25227 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| Rocky Mountain Goods Firewood Tongs - Reinforced Wrought Iron for Extra Strength - 26” - Log Grabber for up 12” Thick logs... | 23565.8 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| Premium Wood Candle | Cedar Candle | Soy Candle, Candles Gifts for Women | Soy Candles for Home Scented | Aromatherapy Can... | 20044.9 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| Sponsored Ad - Color Changing Solar Powered Glass Ball Garden Lights, Aukora Solar Table Lights Waterproof Solar Led Night... | 15691.5 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| Scented Candles for Men | Smokey Fireside Scented Candle | Candle for Men | Soy Candles for Home Scented | Aromatherapy Ca... | 14826 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| TURBRO Suburbs TS17 Compact Electric Fireplace Stove, 18” Freestanding Stove Heater with Realistic Flame - CSA Certified -... | 14638.8 | MORE VIEW |
---|
| Sunnydaze Black Crossweave Large Outdoor Fire Pit - 36-Inch Heavy-Duty Wood-Burning Fire Pit with Spark Screen for Patio &... | 12594.8 | MORE VIEW |
Tips: "Amazon, Amazon Prime, the Amazon logo and Amazon Prime logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates". AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE, WE EARN AFFILIATE COMMISSIONS FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES.