Reasons to install an outdoor fire pit

Extend your time outdoors

Even as the weather gets chilly, creating a cozy environment to enjoy has never been easier. A fire pit area provides a casual hangout for friends and family during a cool night. It gives you the opportunity to extend your living space outdoors late into the fall, during mild winter nights and early in the spring. Design a welcoming stone walkway that leisurely strolls to the fire pit area or build it as an extension to your existing patio. It will be a great area to savor the warmth of the fire.

Provide an entertainment factor

Camping trips have a way of gathering everyone together and the fire is where they congregate for evening entertainment. You will have an exciting place to gather and entertain right in your back yard. Bring out the marshmallows, make s’mores and get ready to tell stories for many good times. And because this will be a permanent entertainment area, you can custom build stone benches around the fire pit for the ultra-comfortable party place.

Create a private retreat

When you are not throwing parties and entertaining you will still have the ambiance of a captivating fire while stargazing with loved ones. It can be your retreat that inspires while providing rest and relaxation. After a full day get ready to settle down and unwind in your own private outdoor space. For an intimate setting, find a secluded place in your garden and build a seating area into a stone wall that surrounds the fire.

Create a fun cooking experience

A fire pit creates a whole different experience in cooking outdoors compared to grilling. The kids will have fun cooking hot dogs and kabobs on sticks over the fire. You can also bring the camping experience to your backdoor by wrapping meat, potatoes and vegetables in foil to cook on the fire. For the ultimate luxury, incorporate grates or grills over the fire so you can use it as a barbecue.

Increase your property value

It is an attractive focal point that can make your outdoor living space stand apart from others when you decide to sell. Building a pit of natural stone adds to the beauty and tends to be elaborate. It is durable and will last season after season. The versatility of stone works well with any environment, whether used in a luxurious extension of a patio or in a sophisticated garden setting.

When you install a fire pit with stone you can make the most of your outdoor space for several years. Besides having an enjoyable space, it can increase the value of your home and more. For help on selecting the best stone to build it, contact Fieldstone Center at (770) 385-7708. We also have pre-constructed kits available.

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4 Design Ideas for Stone Luxuries

Outdoor Kitchen

Image having an area where you can cook while you entertain. You can take grilling out back to a whole new level of enjoyment! Outdoor kitchens are quickly becoming the most popular addition to modern outdoor living spaces. Thin stone veneer is a good choice for construction of a full outdoor kitchen area. It’s lightweight, making it easy to work with. And it’s versatile because it doesn’t need a footing or support ledge that requires anchoring. It also has a number of colors, textures, and shapes to create the perfect outdoor kitchen that you want. Include a built-in grill, stove top, pizza oven, sink, refrigerator, and more. Pull some seats up to a wet bar. And because you won’t have the same restraints as an indoor kitchen, you can position your appliances for function.

Pool with Spa and Water Features

Flagstone is beautiful and has a wide range of colors, shapes, and patterns for limitless possibilities when designing the surface area surrounding your pool. Flagstone is a great choice for the pool area because it is flat cut, non-slip and able to handle high traffic. It is a favorite material for building and can be used for a variety of purposes when you want to add luxuries. Build a seating area or a spa. Create an exquisite waterfall feature or a bubbling fountain. Your design can bring a resort atmosphere right into your backyard!

Fire Pit with a Seating Area

After you have spent the day relaxing by the pool, retreat to your own fire pit area to toast marshmallows and tell ghost stories. Fire pits are becoming extremely popular and it’s no wonder with their reminder of childhood camping experiences. They convey an atmosphere of warmth and fun. Plus, they are an economical option for adding luxury without a large investment or a lot of maintenance. Consider an intimate design that frames the area with stone benches while you sit around a pre-manufactured fire pit that is easy to install. Or build a fire pit of your own design using pavers or drystack stone.

Cozy Outdoor Fireplace Retreat

The fall season is not that far away and you might like having an outdoor fireplace to extend your time outside. Imagine being able to kick back and relax while you stargaze and listen to the crackling fire at the same time. Thin stone veneer is a favorite building material for an outdoor fireplace. As we mentioned above, it is lightweight and doesn’t require anchoring. You can design your fireplace as part of an entire entertainment space so you have your kitchen and lounging area all together. Or incorporate it in a separate, quaint area that compliments your garden.

Be creative. These are just a few ideas of stone luxuries you can add into your landscape.

If it’s time to stop looking at unused space in your backyard and put that space to use, we have the stone to help you transform your landscape to one of luxury. Fieldstone Center has a wide selection and can help you decide on the right stone to build the luxury structure you want. Contact us for assistance at 770-385-7708.

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