Fire bowl at dusk on the patio. The cast iron sugar kettle is lit from below with lights recessed into the beach pebble surround. Edmunds Studios

Bird's eye view of the fire pit seating area and the pool
This is an example of a large country backyard rectangular pool in San Francisco with a pool house and natural stone pavers.

Perched atop a wooded ridge sits a private retreat immersed in the beauty of a mature hardwood forest. The landscape interventions all seek to highlight the natural beauty and exist in harmony with the present ecosystem. At the main level, Tennessee sandstone slabs set in grassed joints form permeable walkways and patios that deconstruct the architecture's stone facade and extend the main entrance into the arrival court. At basement level, a stone retaining wall forms the backbone to two gathering areas; one with a curtain fountain and the other around a stone fire pit. Native plantings seamlessly tie the garden spaces together and provide year-round interest, both visually and in terms of wildlife habitat. Photography (c) Graham Landscape Architecture or used by permission.

The fire pit is the focal point of this outdoor seating area. It creates an intimate place to gather in the cool California evenings. The circular shape of the stone bench continues into the flower beds and encircles the fire pit creating a cozy area surrounded by the fragrance of the plants and herbs.

Custom granite seat walls and firepit with Pennsylvania bluestone cap. Random pattern square cut PA bluestone patio surface. Red Laceleaf Japanese Maple enframes the view. Alan & Linda Detrick Photography

Dusk on the patio. Subtle, low voltage up lights on the seat wall back and wall fountain add to the drama. Edmunds Studios
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts backyard patio in Milwaukee with a fire feature and concrete slab.

Patio seating area with cast concrete firepit. Builder: Rockridge Fine Homes Photographer: Revival Arts
Photo of a contemporary patio in Vancouver with a fire feature and no cover.

Brick walkways and a brick patio work in concert with boxwood and yew hedges on this farmhouse landscape. A fire pit, Adirondack furniture and plenty of annual flowers are also woven into the fabric of this landscape design.

Built-in custom polished concrete fire -pit with surrounding brick bench with a bluestone cap. Bluestone patio paving with slot of gray beach pebbles. Fire-pit has natural gas with an electric spark starter. Bench seating has a wood screen wall that includes lighting & supports vine growth.

The outdoor patio area features an exposed concrete fire pit with white stucco bench for seating.
Photo of a contemporary patio in Orange County.

Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun garden in Melbourne with a fire feature and gravel.

An outdoor fire pit with fire glass and custom stone seat benches lead to the sunken bar area complete with a custom cedar pergola with custom outdoor lighting. http://www.onespecialty.com/aquarius-luxury-swimming-pool-flower-mound/

The Oriflamme Hammered Copper gas fire pit includes a metal lid, fire glass and a propane tank. Not only is this gas fire table beautiful, it is also functional with its unique height and burner style that allows this table to sit at standard coffee table height and burn up to 64,000 btus with the hidden propane tank or up to 90,000 BTUs with natural gas. This gas fire pit is truly unique and sets itself apart from the rest.

This is an example of a contemporary patio in Salt Lake City with a fire feature, concrete slab and no cover.

Photo credit: www.parkscreative.com
Large traditional backyard patio in Seattle with a fire feature and natural stone pavers.

I love the contemporary style of this square fire pit. I especially like how the geometric theme is carried from the legs all the way to the grate on top. * Length 30" Width 30" Height 12" Steel Weight : 102 Lbs. * Shown in PC Rust * Available in natural gas or wood burning

The fire pit is placed in a spot in the patio to enjoy the golf course.
Traditional patio in San Francisco with a fire feature.

Fire Pit Mark McKnight Photography
Photo of a traditional backyard garden in Austin with a fire feature.