Light up your patio or yard with one of these bright fire pit ideas.

One important feature to consider?

Using matching (or similar) stone as the patio for the built-in pit helps create a seamless transition.

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And when there’s no fire, the chairs can double as a lounging area for swimmers.

Here, the patinated pit suits flushfernsand greenery surrounded by simple Adirondack chairs.

This built-in rectangular pit can go incognito as a coffee table when it’s not lit up.

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Laid-Back Look

Design a stylish hang-out space around the campfire or opt for a simpler approach.

Make use of the space by installing a fire pit and spending many evenings around the fire with family.

Include a side table or two to host refreshments and you’re good to go.

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Outdoor Fireplace

The pit’s cousin, anoutdoor fireplaceis another wonderful option.

Choose a pleasing, petite one like shown here or one that stands sky-high.

All you need now is a good bottle of wine or your favorite bourbon.

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Concrete and fire-proof metals will also get the job stylishly done.

Decorate the space with cozy seating and a fire pit to encourage comfortable garden-side lounging midst your blooms.

True Pit

A fire pit can also be taken very literally.

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Construct a no-frills hole in the ground to fill with firewood like this Texas family did.

A fire pit is sure to go appreciated even in tropical climates like this one.

A fire pit might be just the outdoor staple you need.

Watkinsville Farmhouse backyard

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Green and Gravel Yard with Fountain

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Flat Mountain Farm, family by the fire pit

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Backyard Fire Pit with Adirondack Chairs

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Green Adirondack Chairs on Backyard Patio

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The Cabin on Coney Island

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Blue Ridge, Georgia

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Adirondack Chairs Surrounding Outdoor Fireplace in Backyard

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Handcrafted Cedar Pergola

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Graveled Courtyard

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Fire Pit

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Exterior Back

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Glamping

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Wayne Harbin Outdoor Living Space

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