Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler

Traditional Style Fire Feature - the Prescott Fire Pit - using Techo-Bloc's Prescott wall & Piedimonte cap.
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Outdoor fire pit and seating Scott Hargis Photography
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This backyard retreat in Florida, NY is ready for entertaining in the spring, summer, and fall with a cozy fire pit. Equipped for year-round leisure, this beautiful backyard hideaway welcomes guests around a built-in fire pit, down the flowing path to the pool, or to enjoy a home cooked meal on the raised patio dining area. Incorporating a range of Techo-Bloc retaining walls and concrete pavers, this Florida, NY backyard features a balance of lush local foliage and modernized masonry. The separation of space and gathering areas truly showcases the dynamic design, providing a sense of flow and harmony for all visitors.

Studio H Landscape Architecture
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This traditional bluestone patio has a central wood-burning fire pit with radius cut Eden stone coping and wallstone. A similar Eden seat wall and pillars surround the patio with bluestone caps and underledge LED lights.

Placing a fire pit into your outdoor living area is like the final chapter to completing your beautiful Lexington Ky backyard. It adds a sense of elegance and style that you will truly appreciate for years to come. A fire pit will help bring your friends and family closer as you enjoy a quiet evening, or even a rockin party together. Folks just naturally tend to gravitate towards a fire. What this means is that your fire pit is going to be a welcome addition to your home and your life, for years to come. Photo By Outdoor Living "By Design" Lexington KY

Sunken glass tile fire pit in upper pool with swim-up bar. Spa's overflow water feature cascades over the hand cut stone retaining wall. Design and construction by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. Photography by KO Rinearson

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An in-ground fire feature with surrounding boulders makes for a perfect spot for long summer evenings or cool autumn mornings. An easy-to-use gas fire feature like this is a must-have.

Piston Design
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Timber-Tech composite deck and railing is attached to the house complete with post and step lighting. 400 square foot patio with mortared Pennsylvania flagstone and an outdoor stone-veneered grill station and fire pit. Located in Arlington, VA

This is an outdoor pavilion which houses a kitchen complete with sink, hot water, grill, side burner, fridge. All operated with LP Gas and the fire pit is connected as well. What fun! Check out Puget Sound Playback for your photo needs!

The fire pit area is perfect for the family to hang out at after swimming. Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' and Eupatorium maculatum 'Gateway' provide privacy and help to hide the fence. Westhauser Photography

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This outdoor patio is brings a luxurious experience with distinct seating areas. The covered deck is topped with a motorized louvered trellis by Smart Patio, complete with recessed lighting and two pendant space heaters--all are remote controlled. White table and chairs with beige seating pads and backrests tie the inside colors and textures to the outside. Hardscape elements include large poured pavers and plastered fire pit and surrounding seating. Slatted wood backrest, custom blue seating cushion, and multi-colored throw pillows complete the character of this fire pit seating area.

The fire pit reveals a custom abstract metal sculpture. David Burroughs Photography
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