11 Fire features for fun summer nights
From DIY fire pit decks to custom stone work, your options are wide open if you're thinking of buying or installing a fire feature.
Posted — UpdatedAnd why wouldn't you want a fire feature? There's nothing quite like relaxing by an outdoor fire on a cool summer or autumn night. From the firewood crackling to the smell of wood burning, it's a treat that warms both body and soul.
Keep it simple with a prefabricated portable fire pit. There are so many styles of portable fire pit to choose from. You can move it into the garage to store for the winter.
So here is a DIY version of the concrete fire pit. It's smaller and cheaper to make than the previous one, but it offers a similar effect.
Now we're starting to get into the fancy stuff: Custom stone fire pits.
This flagstone and boulder fire pit and patio is understated and classic.
You could always spring for an outdoor fireplace. Admit it: They're pretty awesome.
Get a load of this smooth-as-butter outdoor fireplace, and its matching pool deck.
I can't even.
And now we step away from the natural style to have a look at this custom steel gas fireplace. Do you like it? I like it. While it looks inhospitable for roasting marshmallows, it is certainly an attractive way to include a fire pit on a small urban patio.
