Visitors can step up to raised levels on both sides of the spa and pool: To the right is an outdoor seating area with a circular fire feature mounted in the cantilevered cast concrete steps. This feature mimics the form of the spa and has a sculptural fire element created by Brooklyn, N.Y.-based artist Elena Colombo. To the left is a deck with a fireplace – this one square and also embedded in the continuing line ofthe steps. michaelwoodall.com

Rustic fire pit made of steel is placed within a stone circle, and set on crushed gravel. The area is backed up by a grapevine-covered trellis that holds a bench swing. A lime green painted adirondack chair and cobalt blue seating pillows add color accents.

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Design ideas for a traditional shade backyard gravel landscaping in Columbus with a fire pit for summer.

Built-in custom polished concrete fire -pit with surrounding brick bench with a bluestone cap. Bluestone patio paving with slot of gray beach pebbles. Fire-pit has natural gas with an electric spark starter. Bench seating has a wood screen wall that includes lighting & supports vine growth.

A perfect addition to your outdoor living is a seating wall surrounding a firepit. Cambridge Maytrx wall, Pyzique Fire Pit, Round table Pavers. Installed by Natural Green Landsacpe & Design in Lincoln, RI

Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard gravel patio idea in Cleveland with a fire pit and no cover

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Example of a transitional patio design in Denver with a fire pit and no cover

This classic San Francisco backyard was transformed into an inviting and usable outdoor living space. A few steps down lead to a lounging area, featuring drought-friendly and maintenance-free artificial grass as well as a cozy, custom-built natural gas fire pit surrounded by a Redwood bench. Redwood fencing, low-voltage LED landscape lighting, drip irrigation, planting and a water feature completed the space.

The upper level of this gorgeous Trex deck is the central entertaining and dining space and includes a beautiful concrete fire table and a custom cedar bench that floats over the deck. Light brown custom cedar screen walls provide privacy along the landscaped terrace and compliment the warm hues of the decking. Clean, modern light fixtures are also present in the deck steps, along the deck perimeter, and throughout the landscape making the space well-defined in the evening as well as the daytime.

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Mid-sized transitional backyard deck photo in Chicago with a fire pit and no cover

Outdoor seating area and retaining wall with prefabricated fire feature and native California plants. This design also includes a custom outdoor kitchen with a freestanding pergola.

An elegant wooden screen supplies just enough enclosure around this wonderful outdoor seating area featuring a custom built in gas fire pit. Like us on Houzz and see more of our work at www.rollinglandscapes.com. Photo by: Linda Oyama Bryan

Planters and a pergola provide the herb and vegetable garden, as well as a green surrounding for a seating area with a gas fire pit. (Photo by Frank Gensheimer.)

Example of a trendy concrete patio design in Salt Lake City with a fire pit and no cover

This gourmet kitchen includes wood burning pizza oven, grill, side burner, egg smoker, sink, refrigerator, trash chute, serving station and more! Photography: Daniel Driensky

Backyard fire pit. Taken by Lara Swimmer. Landscape Design by ModernBackyard
Patio - contemporary backyard concrete paver patio idea in Seattle with a fire pit

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard stone patio design in Seattle with a fire pit and a gazebo

Great view of the outdoor fire pit area. Gas powered fire feature built into raised planter beds. Cultured stone finish adds elegance to entire outdoor room.