These 10 Firepit Seating Ideas Will Make Your Outdoor Space Cozy

A Multilevel Firepit

One-of-a-kind designs are the hallmarks of 21st-century home style, and that's true for firepits as well. This multilevel version has two distinct fire areas, one lower than the first. It's an unusual arrangement that complements the sectional seating and the pathway of oversized pavers.

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An Unusually Shaped Firepit

For very narrow landscape spaces, a full circle may not be feasible for a firepit. That's OK. Firepits can be adapted to our personalized styles and space restrictions like so much else in our homes. This half-circle fits neatly into a sloping space that's not deep enough to accommodate anything wider. Comfy, laid-back Adirondack chairs are easy to move around as needed for best traffic flow.

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A Proportional Firepit

Scale and shape are important when considering firepit seating ideas. A substantial firepit calls for seating choices that offer similar visual weight. Angles and straight lines in a home or yard can be echoed in a firepit. This rustic version is tempered with a cool, almost-white stone on the flat surround.

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A Landscape-Inspired Firepit

The choice of materials can make your firepit feel like a seamless extension of your landscape design. Although the larger paving stones on this elegant and Mediterranean-style patio gave way to a smaller version in the firepit, the color palette remains mostly the same, which preserves cohesion. Upholstery colors, too, echo the natural landscape that surrounds the seating area.

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A Contemporary Firepit

Although common in more traditionally influenced landscapes, these cozy spots can fit perfectly in modern-leaning yards with the right firepit seating ideas. That's why the choice of material is particularly important if you add a firepit after the backyard gathering area has been assembled. Here, an atypical design—a base sloped in—and the neutral color and wide surround give this portable firepit a modern aesthetic. The deep cushions on the wicker seating offer a softness that counters the hard surface of the firepit.

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Cozy Firepit with Contrasting Materials

People naturally want to draw closer together when seated around a firepit. This tall, elegant version includes a few covetable features. Although the comfortable seats take up too much room for side tables, the firepit's height and shelf fill in. Two materials offer subtle contrast in texture and color to help heighten visual interest.

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A Built-In Firepit Seating Idea

All permanent firepits have some sort of fireproof material as a surround; it acts as a barrier to prevent people from getting too close and as a buffer from any loose, hot materials that may escape the structure. If you have the space, a wider-than-normal decking can be easily integrated into the firepit's permanent seating. Here, a slightly raised surround elevates the narrow ring of the firepit and offers casual seating for larger gatherings.

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A Quiet Firepit Respite

Although firepits are often a central part of a backyard, portable versions are good options for encouraging more secluded firepit seating ideas. Here, a change in material underfoot—from gravel to pavers—marks the quiet square. It's just big enough for a cozy sofa and chair around the central firepit.

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A Portable Firepit

The wide range of portable firepit options means it's easy (and not overly expensive) to try one before diving into a permanent location or design. Measure the space available and review existing details in your home and furniture to guide your purchase. Here, the pretty curve in the chairs, as well as the richly finished color, supplied easy guidance for the choice of focal point fire pit. Another welcome detail: The outdoor space includes a clever nook for stashing firewood.

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An Organic Firepit Seating Idea

Loose and casual, this firepit's distinctive design makes it feel like it's sprung naturally from the paved patio area. Although the firepit is a central part of the secluded backyard, the homeowners tucked it into a corner, surrounding it with benches and chairs to manage the main traffic flow better.

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