Firepits can be designed to complement your home’s style, whether it is ultra-rustic or ultra-modern. Everything in this contemporary backyard — from the patio furniture and landscaping to the firepit — features clean lines, creating a comfortable yet cohesive look. The firepit seating area serves as one of the space’s multiple outdoor living spaces.

Looking for a truly dramatic way to add a firepit to your space? Consider mixing two elements—fire and water—into one cohesive feature. This project combines a Tuscan lap pool with a firepit that also serves as a fountain, providing a water feature and a heat source at the same time. The top of the firepit is large enough to act as additional seating, or can serve as a table on which to place appetizers and beverages.

You don’t have to have a big space to create big drama in your backyard! This trendy brownstone garden features bluestone pavers with intentional gaps that highlight smaller stones. The horizontal wood wall and built-in benches lend visual warmth and depth to the area, while the contemporary firepit creates an elegant focal point.

If you’re working with a large backyard space, the sky’s the limit when it comes to your options. This backyard patio features stone pavers interspersed with lush grass, creating a visually interesting area that echoes the organic shapes of the home’s flowerbeds and landscaping. The sunken firepit allows the homeowner and friends to enjoy a cozy evening together, sharing laughter and stories.

Make the most of your backyard space by adding custom touches to your existing hardscape materials. Here, the homeowners integrated their plain, gray patio floor in a high-end, elegant design. The matching firepit cap and stone-colored patio seating complement both the brick and the cement, making the area feel upscale without feeling too formal or sterile.

Drought-prone areas can still have welcoming, attractive outdoor living spaces. The backyard space for this French transitional home features multiple seating areas where the homeowners can enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or an impromptu dinner with friends in the evening. A mixture of textures—stone, pavers, and wood—create visual interest. And the sunken firepit area with built-in seating is the perfect place for enjoying an after dinner glass of brandy or a single malt Scotch, relaxing and looking up at the stars.

There’s nothing like a firepit for creating a sense of magic in your outdoor living space. Here, the homeowners opted for a slightly sunken stone firepit area that mirrors the stone used in other areas of the yard. Built-in circular seating provides a place to sit and enjoy the fire and the view of the yard. Container plantings add a pop of color, while the hedges and trees add privacy without making the space feel too closed in.