Creative Fire Pit Ideas for the Cabin

Group Gathering

This 42-inch square fire pit, built by Linthicum builders, is elevated 18 inches above a heated stone terrace and constructed of native basalt stone. The fire ring contains a 30-inch multi-burner system. The whole set-up here is designed around “the more, the merrier” concept. Everyone can enjoy the approaching evening in comfort and in company.

Design: Ryan Group Architects, www.ryangroup.net

Photo courtesy Ethan Rohloff Photography

Porch Place

Keep the warmth close to the cabin by including a fireplace on the back porch. Wicker furniture with soft pillows adds to an inviting respite. Not warm enough? Add a patio heater to your space. To make the porch feel open, include thin balusters and add a few plants. The aged-stone look of this fireplace invites you to throw on a pot of stew and snuggle up with Rover.

Design/Image: Soorikian Architecture, www.soorikianarchitecture.com

Simplicity

If you are of the minimalist mindset, take everything away aside from a few wood benches with carved seats and a fire pit. Surround the pit with sand if you are near a grassy or wooded area. (The last thing you want to do is stress about starting your cabin yard on fire!)

Design: Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, www.jhinteriordesign.com

Photo by Lincoln Barbour

Outdoor Room

Creating a room to enjoy your outdoor fireplace can make a nice getaway separate from the indoors, but keep the walls open. This wood-burning design uses a grate to hold the wood while it burns and includes two side compartments to store firewood for future use. That way, you can spend more time sipping wine and less time retrieving the right piece of timber to add to the flames.

Design/Image: Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design, www.paradiserestored.com

Rolling Rapids

Sometimes, even better than the sound of the fire crackling, is the sound of water lapping against a dock or, in this case, rushing past over rocks and logs down a river. Put the two beautiful sounds together with a design like this. A bear-in-a-log carving and Adirondack chairs add a personal touch.

Design/Image: Loretta Simpson