15 DIY Outdoor Fire Pit Ideas to Inspire Your Own Backyard
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Looking for landscaping ideas to beautify your backyard? One of the best additions to any outdoor oasis is a fire pit. It just has a way of bringing people together—to talk, tell stories, and, of course, make s'mores! The best fire pits found at hardware stores can be expensive, but that shouldn't prevent you from seeing out your vision. Believe it or not, it's a simple DIY project that you can do in a weekend. To help get you started, we've rounded up some fun and easy DIY outdoor fire pit ideas—and just in time for all your summer parties.
Here, you'll find tutorials for stacked stone fire pits, brick fire pits, and even a fire pit repurposed from an old metal washing machine drum. If you're working with a small backyard space, consider making one of the tabletop fire pits on this list. They're so cute and only cost about $10 or less to create!
Once your fire pit is all set up, finish off the area with patio furniture and backyard lighting. Of course, for the best backyard décor (like outdoor pillows), be sure to check out The Pioneer Woman's outdoor collection. With all these exciting upgrades, your backyard is sure to be the go-to hangout spot this summer.
Check out these other ideas to transform your outdoor space:
Solo Stove Fire Pit
A flagstone rock raised border, pea gravel, and a Solo Stove smokeless fire pit come together to make this space one to enjoy every night of summer (and the following seasons). Comfy seating and string lights just make it even better.
Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.
Wood and Cinder Block Benches Fire Pit
To ensure all your guests can comfortably fit around your fire pit, try this version with five benches in a hexagon shape. They're made of cinderblocks and wood. You can build the benches with or without backs to fit your yard. Plus, the benches open up to serve as handy storage.
Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.
Glamping Fire Pit
If you're anything like this blogger and prefer glamping to camping, follow her tutorial for a fabulous fire pit! Once you have the actual fire pit built, finish the area with an artfully painted bench and vibrant throw pillows.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Rustic "Smokeless" Fire Pit
There’s no such thing as a 100 percent smokeless fire pit, but there are certainly ways to reduce the smoke. Follow this tutorial using a slatted fire ring and pavers to create your own "smokeless" version!
Get the tutorial at House Mix.
DIY Tabletop Fire Pit
If you're working with a small outdoor space, you may want to consider a tabletop fire pit. This one is so cute and only costs about $10 to make with a cement planter, white stones, and a fuel canister.
Get the tutorial at Mighty Mrs.
Washing Machine Drum Fire Pit
This ingenious project involves repurposing an old metal washing machine drum as a chic standing fire pit. We love the sleek black color, too.
Get the tutorial at The Crafty Chica.
Stone Fire Pit
A stone fire pit is one of the simplest and most stylish fire pits you can DIY. Follow this easy tutorial to make one out of concrete landscaping stones.
Get the tutorial at Fresh Mommy Blog.
Fire Pit with Painted Adirondack Chairs
Add a pop of color to your fire pit area by spray painting Adirondack chairs in a bright hue like purple. They'll make you and your guests want to sit and stay a while!
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
Fire Pit with Hardscape Benches
If you're a beginner DIYer, you can make things easier by purchasing a fire pit kit from your local hardware store. You'll still have to assemble it using construction adhesive, but you'll save so much time that you can make a couple of matching hardscape benches to round out the seating area.
Get the tutorial at Charleston Crafted.
Fire Pit with Cover
Can't decide between an outdoor coffee table and a fire pit? Get the best of both worlds with this simple tutorial for a fire pit with a cover that doubles as a tabletop!
Get the tutorial at Keeping It Simple.
$50 Brick Fire Pit
Who knew you could build your own fire pit for $50 using only landscaping bricks and adhesive? We like the modern, square shape of this pit, too.
Get the tutorial at Bitterroot DIY.
Fire Pit with Cooking Grate
S'mores aren't the only thing you can make over a fire pit. Add a custom grate and you'll be grilling for your friends and family in no time!
Get the tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom.
One-Hour Fire Pit
If you're pressed for time, this one-hour DIY fire pit is the project for you. It's so easy to make using stones and lava rock from your local hardware store.
Get the tutorial from Shabby Creek Cottage.
Repurposed Planter Tabletop Fire Pit
If you love repurposing found items then take a cue from this blogger and turn an old concrete planter into a tabletop fire pit. Beautiful aqua fire glass makes a pretty and practical finishing touch.
Get the tutorial at A Loverly Life.
Fire Pit with Cooking Bar
Pro tip: Purchase your rock at a local quarry to save money. And here's another tip: You can turn a stacked stone fire pit into an instant outdoor kitchen by adding an in-ground homemade cooking bar!
Get the tutorial from Old World Garden Farms.
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
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