20 Outdoor Fireplace Ideas To Up The Romance Factor in Your Backyard

No outdoor living space would be complete without the warmth and romance of a cozy fire. Not only do outdoor fireplaces, fire tables, and fire pits offer a visual focal point for your gathering spot, they also serve as a welcoming beacon for friends and family alike. Because while porches may be the crown jewels of a home's exterior, backyards are where memories are made.

And whether your idea of a perfect outdoor retreat is a modern oasis in the midst of urban sprawl or a quiet chalet beside snow-capped mountains, there's a fireplace for every outdoor living space. These 12 ideas — from the chic and modern fire table at an Aspen mountainside escape to the crisp, tile-adorned facade of a Palm Beach getaway — will give you plenty of outdoor fireplace ideas to ponder while dreaming up your next backyard redo.