Fire Pit

A fire pit is a contained outdoor fire feature designed to safely hold a fire for warmth, cooking, and ambiance in a backyard or patio setting. The concept of communal fire gathering is as old as human civilization itself, and the modern fire pit translates that primal draw into a designed landscape element. Fire pits can be built into the ground, constructed above grade with masonry, or purchased as portable metal units. They burn wood, natural gas, or propane, each fuel type offering different advantages in terms of atmosphere, convenience, and local fire code compliance. Contemporary fire pit design has expanded far beyond the simple ring of stones. Today's options range from sleek linear gas fire tables that double as coffee tables to dramatic sunken conversation pits with built-in seating. Fire pits have become the most requested outdoor feature in residential design, serving as natural gathering points that extend the usability of outdoor spaces into cooler months and evening hours. When designing around a fire pit, the key considerations include safe setback distances from structures and vegetation, seating arrangement for conversation, wind patterns, and local building codes.