This magical outdoor firepit area boasts a stunning handmade wooden swing as its showpiece. The rounded sofa is furnished with black cushions, yellow throw pillows, and twinkling lights. A wooden bench sits opposite of the hanging swing on the other side of the natural stone and wood firepit.
23 Cozy Outdoor Fire Pit Ideas to Warm Up Those Chilly Evenings
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Published: March 1, 2023
Updated: November 27, 2023
Your outdoor space is supposed to be a relaxing retreat to breathe in the fresh air and escape the days worries. Nothing feels better than curling up outside around a warm firepit with your family or a good book. There are tons of options floating around to make a gorgeous patio area but nothing creates a cozy atmosphere quite like these outdoor fire pit ideas.
Creating an outdoor space with a fire pit is a lot easier than you might think. Instead of digging out the traditional stone fire pit, and potentially damaging your lawn, you can purchase freestanding firepits that are electric or gas. These firepits come in any color or shape you desire, there are also options that have wheels so you can create a modular outdoor area if you are tight on space. If you are looking to create a warm inviting outdoor living area complete with a fire to roast up some marshmallows, keep on scrolling to see our curated list of outdoor fire pit ideas!
02 of Modern Boho Firepit
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This firepit area features a hanging wicker egg chair with a navy blue cushion, a gray throw pillow, and a cream ottoman. To the right, a bamboo chair with a gray cushion and a gray and purple throw pillow sits on top of the blue and white rug. The centerpiece of this seating area is the sleek white firepit filled with blue and white glass pieces.
03 of Cozy Outdoor Paradise
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This outdoor seating area features a modern, black square, standing firepit surrounded with matching black metal outdoor furniture fitted with cream cushions and patterned throw pillows. A bar cart sits next to two evergreen trees decorated with glassware and potted plants. The area is finished off with some hanging patio lights and tiki torches to create a warm ambiance.
04 of Cozy Outdoor Oasis
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This cozy outdoor oasis features a large, metal, wood-burning pit with a metal screen cover. To the side of the pit sits two natural woven chairs with cream cushions, black and white throw blankets, and red plaid pillows. Between the chairs rests an organically shaped side table for drinks or the ingredients for making delicious smores on a chilly fall evening.
05 of Simple Firepit Area
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This simple firepit area features light woven wood furniture with white cushions. The black metal firepit rests atop a black and white striped rug.
06 of Simple, Easy Firepit for Back Porch Gatherings
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This patio has a seating area with black chairs and sofas with dark gray cushions surrounding a simple black moveable firepit. Between the seats a tall white vase and a black side table sit. Try out a simple movable firepit like this one to create a cozy outdoor space without the need for a built-in system.
07 of Fun Farmhouse Porch with Teal Accents
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This outdoor space is filled with wicker furniture topped with white cushions and white, blue, and yellow pillows. The area is set with a white and blue patterned rug and a variety of green potted plants. The showpiece is the large cement firepit filled with lava rocks.
08 of Rustic Boho Patio Décor
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This rustic boho patio features a bamboo chair and ottoman fitted with a black cushion and a tasseled black overhang. To the right of the chair is a wicker loveseat with white and orange cushions sitting behind the black standing firepit. A simple white stool rests in front of the fire pit on the white, blue, and orange patterned rug.
09 of Wicker Wonderland With Blue Glass Firepit
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This modern firepit filled with blue glass is surrounded by wicker furniture. A woven wicker sofa sits just out of the frame beside the hanging wicker egg chair that is fitted with plush white cushions. Next to the hanging seat rests a rattan plant stand displaying a lush fern.
10 of Black Boho Patio
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This outdoor seating area features a large black wicker firepit topped with stone tiling. On either side, rounded black rocking chairs sit with white pillows. Under the cream umbrella hangs a large wicker egg chair filled with white cushions and throws.
11 of Classic Patio Firepit
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A gray cement firepit sits on the black and white striped rug in this classic outdoor seating area. Brown woven furniture surrounds the pit with white cushions along with two woven footrests stacked next to the fire pit.
12 of Rustic Firepit With Adirondack Chairs
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This classic rustic firepit is set in a gravel circle. Adirondack chairs surround the stone firepit with wooden stumps next to them as side tables.
13 of Large Outdoor Entertainment Area
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This large entertainment area is furnished with ten plastic grey Adirondack chairs all facing the simple black firepit. White posts line the area perfect for stringing up twinkling patio lights.
14 of Summer Firepit With Seating
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Two pale mint green Adirondack chairs sit on either side of a lush plant surrounding a stone brick firepit. The area has green metal planters along the wooden fence and the ground is pale gray gravel.
15 of Grayscale Firepit Patio
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This all-gray patio features metal seating with gray cushions and grey gingham pillows. The side table is decorated with a white tray filled with a lantern and a potted plant. The centerpiece of the patio is the large rectangular gray cement firepit.
16 of Black and White Firepit
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This outdoor seating area has black woven seating with light grey cushions and throw pillows. The standing firepit and side table offer a surface area for drinks. Twinkling patio lights and sheer white curtains are hung from the stained black pergola.
17 of Simple Cozy Pallet Patio
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This cozy patio is furnished with wooden pallets with throw blankets and large plush pillows for seating. The pallet seating surrounds the tall black firepit under the hanging patio lights.
18 of Sleek Modern Outdoor Living
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This stone-tiled patio features a gorgeous metal black sofa with white cushions and a black and white throw blanket. A glass vessel rests to the side of the couch filled with three tall white candles. A metal black firepit is set a ways away to offer warmth in the chilly evenings.
19 of Stone Fire Pit on Taupe Patio
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Taupe siding surrounds this patio paired with white elements and stacked stone wainscoting. Stone column gas fire pit stands on a black and white patterned mat with egg chair. Auburn door with wreath is complimented by layered mats.
20 of Family Farmhouse Deck
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This farmhouse outdoor living area is furnished with a black standing firepit surrounded by large plush loungers and a black and white striped rug. A black metal cafe table and chairs sit behind the fire area finished with a matching black and white striped umbrella.
21 of Rustic Farmhouse Firepit
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A built-up stone firepit sits surrounded by black metal seating with cream cushions. To the left, a wooden and metal end table rests topped with some small plants in terracotta pots. Two other plants find their home between the other seats in this rustic farmhouse firepit.
22 of Autumnal Firepit With Black and White Accents
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This stone firepit features gray wooden seating with striking black and white striped cushions. Wooden posts are affixed with dried fall botanicals. A small table is covered with a white and gray plaid tablecloth under the autumnal centerpiece. Try bringing some of your seasonal decor into your outdoor living spaces to celebrate the seasons in the garden as well.
23 of Outdoor Fire Pit Ideas for Entertaining Guests
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Six white Adirondack chairs sit around a stone-lined firepit. Small plants in wooden and metal pots sit next to the chairs and wooden stumps are used as side tables. Patio lights hang strung from a nearby tree over this classic firepit perfect for entertaining guests.
