A fire pit might be the one outdoor feature that would draw the most attention to your Middleton and Waunakee, WI, landscape. These landscape design and construction ideas for a backyard fire pit can spark your imagination for what you want yours to look like.
Fire Pit and Partial Retaining Wall
When space is limited or you want to add seating to your fire pit area in addition to free-standing chairs, the fire pit and retaining wall combination can be exactly what you need. It could also help you establish ambient beauty in your landscape.
A fire pit itself is enticing, but this is a way to take it to another level: A partial retaining wall surrounding a curve of the fire pit area could provide more privacy in addition to more seating and serving space. A retaining wall can be constructed of material that closely resembles the pavers selected for constructing your patio, for a cohesive effect. Using the same or similar tones in wall stone can create a seamless outdoor living space.
Or our landscaper can make it so that the retaining wall is crafted from a much darker wall stone than the pavers, to set the wall apart from the rest of the space. With a stepping stone path leading from the backdoor or patio to the fire pit, your fire space could feel like a separate destination.
Half-Circle Fire Pit
Another amazing fire pit option can involve making the most of an unused corner of your patio or backyard. A sort of half cylinder shape for the fire pit would mean that the fire won’t be the only thing drawing you and your guests to the fire pit—they will also want to marvel at the craftsmanship of the fire feature.
This innovative design can be as large or small as you prefer but the size won’t matter when your guests see this unique plan. With eye-catching native plants to bloom there and chairs for relaxing, a fire pit design like this one could entice them to check out this fire feature and its surroundings.
Elevated Fire Pit
If you want your backyard fire pit to be the star of the landscape, this feature could be elevated for a proper showoff. It could be elevated a few feet above the patio—and the flames can be seen from afar.
While the fire pit shape is important, in this case the draw for attention could be the fact that the area is higher than the rest of the yard. Not only can this effect add drama to your fire pit area but it will also emphasize the destination as a prime gathering spot.
Fire Bowl
A custom circular fire bowl sitting on tiny gravel can certainly evoke a custom design and feel for your outdoor living space. This bowl shape can complement a traditional home as easily as a modern abode.
The bowl could offer a contrast to the other straight lines that are part of the landscape style. When your landscapers echo the curvature in nearby landscape beds, the repetition can make the whole space look and feel connected.
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