One way to liven up any patio is by adding a fireplace. It can be a fire pit or a fireplace, wood-fueled or gas. The styles vary tremendously.
The patio fireplace creates a great gathering point for friends and family. It also helps illuminate and warm your outdoor space during those cool nights!
Outdoor fireplaces aren’t very expensive (some less than $100!) and they’re relatively easy to set-up. Outdoor fireplaces can be used in a warm climate and a cold climate. You can expect a very calming ambience when a fireplace is involved.
Additionally, there isn’t a kid in the world who doesn’t love a fire pit in the backyard! Having your own is like camping every night.
Below is an extensive photo gallery of many styles of patio fireplace ideas and fire pit ideas for your outdoor space! We hope you enjoy this gallery of backyard fireplace pictures.
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Gas patio fireplace set into brick wall serving as an outdoor living room area

Radial flagstone patio with fire pit in the center

A clay fireplace that matches with the overall adobe feel of the house

A modern and luxurious outdoor fireplace made of brick

This outdoor fireplace compliments a dining area

Large backyard patio with brick fire pit
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Large brick fireplace on the side of a patio
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Built-in adobe patio fireplace on edge of brick patio

Large custom brick fireplace on edge of backyard patio

Covered patio with elevated fireplace

Flagstone patio with fireplace serving as the focal point

Brick patio with stylish patio chairs seated around patio fireplace
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Free-standing enclosed fire place in the yard

Large brick fireplace on edge of cobblestone patio

Elegant brick wood-burning fireplace on edge of large flatgstone patio

Custom rock and brick patio fireplace with wood-overhang

Patio fireplace with chimney with log storage

Brick fireplace on small flagstone patio against yellow wall

Brick fireplace with mosaic of the sun

Elevated patio fireplace with wood storage below
This gorgeous fireplace is reminiscent of a pizza oven. Have you considered adding an outdoor kitchen to your backyard space?

Stylish elevated fireplace with rock base

Free-standing fireplace in corner of brick patio
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Large rock fireplace with wood storage section

Brick fireplace on edge of brick patio

Concrete and brick fireplace on flagstone patio

Fire pit on patio with large cushioned patio chairs

Large elevated fire pit in the middle of patio

Built-in fire pit on patio wrapping around swimming pool

Free-standing fireplace in corner of patio

Covered brick patio with stone fireplace built into home’s exterior wall
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