An outdoor fireplace is an architectural blessing which creates a serene atmosphere. You can sit in front of a fireplace with a blanket wrapped around you on a chilly winter night and feel your problems drifting back to sleep with you. The fireplace was anciently used for cooking, heating and domestic uses, although over time it has changed into a perfect spot for calm and peace.
If you are looking forward to doing something with your yard positioning a fireplace is the best option available. You can come across tonnes of ideas for outdoor fireplaces. Some can be enumerated as follows:
Roofed Area
You can construct a roofed area for lounging and place a sofa or bean bags in a semi-circle facing the fire pit. Every member can enjoy the fire pit on chilly winter nights and use the area even off-season for lounging.
Fire Pit
Place a fire pit in the center of the area surrounded by wicker chairs for making maximum use of minimal area. Place decorative pillows on the chair to enhance the design.
Fire and Water
You can also make great use of the area beside your swimming pool and position a fireplace.
You can swim and also make use of the fireplace at the same time for lounging. It would help to be a great aid when throwing a pool party.
The Traditional Way
Use red bricks for staking up a fireplace giving it a rusty yet traditional look. You can place sofa beds, sit-on pillows and place blankets over the sofa beds for use.
Chiminea technique
These Mexican chimineas are obtainable in different shapes and sizes. You could place them in the centre of the sitting area or at the corner if you don’t want to dedicate a full space to a fireplace. Chiminea looks good giving your backyard an artistic look.
Two to Tango
This Spanish-style fireplace helps two sitting areas to be warm during a cold night. More number of members could enjoy the fireplace without crowding a particular area.
The Burning Oven
You can use a wide array of pizza cooking ovens as a fireplace. It would give your backyard an artistic look.
Table
You can put this fire pit anywhere you want. Its height is that of a table and helps you to moderate the heat as and when you want it. You can put up your feet on the table and warm your legs.
Fixed Spot
Marbles in combination with stones can be used to create a fire pit for creating a fixed, firm spot for the fireplace. You can place chairs, stools and a bar lounge to create a perfect party spot for you.
Hearthstone
Use hearthstone to build a magnificent fireplace. Lit a fire in the hearth and enjoy the amplified heat over the night.
You can be more creative with your fireplace construction by using different kinds of stones aligned with each other, placed in different locations, being the prime focus of your backyard.
Enjoy the newly built fireplace!
