30 Ideas for Patios With Fire Pits For a Cozy Backyard

Equipping your backyard patio with a fire pit will make your outdoor space cozier for nights at home with the family, and up your entertaining game. Both patios and fire pits come in a range of sizes to meet your needs and accommodate your outdoor space. You can install a fire pit as the central feature of a small patio that is purpose-built as a conversation area, or carve out a zone of a larger patio to create a dedicated zone for toasting marshmallows and bonding by the light of a crackling fire.

Check out these backyard patios with fire pits in a range of styles, settings, and price points to inspire you to install a modern campfire of your own.

Patio With Cozy Fire Pit

A tree sheltering the fire pit seating area in this Newport Beach, CA outdoor patio from Mindy Gayer Design Co. makes the space feel cozier. Low metal outdoor industrial style stools add extra seating.

Smoke-Free Fire Pit

Most Lovely Things added a smoke-free fire pit to the backyard that makes it easy to enjoy a bonfire-style moment day or night without smelling like a campfire or worrying about smoke blowing in your eyes.

Gas Fire Pit

Modern Glam set up a backyard fire pit conversation area like a comfy outdoor family room, with a mix of rattan and slip-covered seating around a large rectangular central fire pit.

Fire Pit With Landscaping

Michelle Boudreau Design added sculptural seating and a cacti border to this Palm Springs patio fire pit oasis.

Outdoor Kitchen With Fire Pit

This stylish outdoor kitchen from Seed Studio Landscape Design includes a sleek white sofa and long, linear fire pit that creates a stylish spot for outdoor entertaining.

Spacious Backyard Fire Pit

The best fire pits for your home are those that fit the style of your space. Kate Marker Interiors used a fire pit to anchor a pair of backyard sofas that are just outside the French doors leading inside, and added side tables with outdoor lanterns to balance the light in the large open space after dark.

Rustic Patio With Fire Pit

This modern chalet-style home from WRJ Design features a sophisticated outdoor living room on the back patio that is anchored by a massive sleek rectangular black fire pit that adds contrast with the wood decking and is complemented by high-end upholstered outdoor seating.

Outdoor Bar Fire Pit

This multi-level San Francisco patio from Seed Studio Landscape Design is built for entertaining, with an outdoor bar and lounge area that includes a fire pit and large sectional to seat a crowd.

Metal Fire Pit

This light and airy lounge space and fire pit area is set on a large patch of gravel that floats like an island in the spacious green yard. Black-and-white furniture and accessories like the black metal firewood holder keep it looking modern.

Propane Fire Pit

Michelle Boudreau Design carved out a special spot for this Palm Springs fire pit conversation area with its spherical propane fire pit, round wire bucket chairs, and circular cement slab base.

Fire Pit With Tile Rug

This spacious outdoor living room from Leclair Decor has comfortable wrap-around seating around a central rectangular fire pit that is positioned on top of an inlaid tile rug in a pale shade of gray to give it the feel of an indoor room.

Rustic Boulder Fire Pit

WRJ Design used large boulders to define this rustic outdoor fire pit area, lending it a casual and organic feel.

Stone Fire Pit

A stone fire pit and conversation area surrounded by natural wood Adirondack chairs create an intimate spot on an open backyard patio that blends right in with the natural surroundings and sweeping landscape views outside this home from JLF Architects.

Poolside Patio Fire Pit

Mindy Gayer Design Co. created a fire pit conversation area in this spacious and multi-zoned poolside patio in Newport Beach, CA.

Patio Deck With Fire Pit

This outdoor fire pit area from Crisp Architects looks polished enough to fit indoors, while the clean lines and dark neutral colors of the fire pit and deck chairs allows the lush greenery of the surrounding landscape to take center stage while the sun is out.

Patio With Fire Pit

Interior designer Maite Granda added a moat-like walkway across the green grass leading to a round stone patio equipped with a matching round stone fire pit that is the centerpiece of this Florida backyard.

Covered Patio With Fire Pit

A Beautiful Mess added a round matte black fire pit to the semi-covered backyard patio that is decorated with plants, curtains, and twinkly lights on the ceiling.

Large Patio Fire Pit

Kern & Co. added a fire pit conversation area on the patio outside the living room that is fully visible from the inside thanks to a wall of bifold doors that create a truly indoor outdoor feel.

Small Patio With Fire Pit

Michelle Boudreau Design added a pair of white woven egg-shaped chairs and a spherical fire pit to this sliver of backyard patio to create an intimate hang out space.

Dedicated Fire Pit Patio

A contemporary rectangular white fire pit is set on a dedicated patio on the green lawn of this Newport Coast backyard from Mindy Gayer Design Co.

Stone Patio With Fire Pit

This front yard fire pit from Brophy Interiors is located on a small stone paver patio equipped with armchairs a few steps from the small front porch. Consider adding a fire pit cover to protect it from the elements when not in use.

Covered Patio With Fire Pit

This Austin, TX bungalow from Martha O’Hara Interiors includes a backyard patio with a flat screen TV and comfortable outdoor armchairs around a small fire pit.

Banquette With Fire Pit

This coastal back patio from Christina Kim Interior Design has a row of sailor striped chaise longues for daytime sunbathing and a curved built-in stone banquette equipped with a round fire pit for whiling away the evenings.

Sunken Patio With Fire Pit

A sunken fire pit is the centerpiece of this rustic chic backyard patio from Kibler & Kirch.

Square Fire Pit

This Newport Beach, CA outdoor living room from Mindy Gayer Design Co. has white wicker-style furniture and is anchored by a matching large square white fire pit.

Desert Patio Fire Pit

This open-air patio from Living With Lolo includes a large fire pit that matches the sandy stucco and desert surroundings of the picturesque outdoor setting.

Sunken Patio Fire Pit

Michelle Boudreau Design added a sunken U-shaped conversation pit that is anchored by a large rectangular fire pit to create a destination in this Palm Springs backyard.

Painted Patio With Fire Pit

Most Lovely Things added a simple DIY fire pit to this painted backyard patio, adding black chairs that match the black, white, and gray palette.

Large Patio With Fire Pit

Brophy Interiors included zones for dining and a conversation area around a fire pit on this large Southern California patio that allows for seamless indoor outdoor living both day and night.

Private Patio With Fire Pit

This backyard patio fire pit from Living With Lolo mixes pale finishes and black-and-gray seating to create a relaxing, neutral-toned space that seats a crowd.

Can you put a fire pit on a patio?

An open air patio is an ideal place for a fire pit, but never install a wood-burning fire pit on a covered patio as a fire safety precaution. If you are installing or building a DIY fire pit, remember that the fire pit base must be fireproof. According to Angi, you’ll need to include a protective surface such as a fire pit mat or fire-rated bricks when building a fire pit on top of a patio instead of a lawn.

How much does it cost to build a fire pit patio?

According to HomeAdvisor, the average cost to build a fire pit is $850, with a range between $200 to $3,000. Keep in mind that labor accounts for roughly half your project price, but can cost more if gas or electrical work are required.

Where should a fire pit be placed on a patio?

You can install a dedicated patio with a central fire pit conversation area or carve out a corner of your outdoor patio for a fire pit depending on your space and preferences. Just be sure to leave at least 6 or 7 feet around the fire pit to allow for seating, and place the fire pit at least 10 to 15 feet away from the house as a fire safety precaution.

If you are building a new fire pit, also be sure to check on local permitting requirements as well as seek permission from your homeowners’ association if applicable, which may include required clearances around a fire pit.

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