As the sun sets and the cool evening breeze sweeps through your backyard, there’s nothing like gathering around a fire pit to create a cozy and inviting ambiance. An outdoor fire feature is the perfect centerpoint for a relaxing evening.
Investing in a fire pit, fire bowl, fire table, pizza oven, or outdoor fireplace can transform your backyard into an outdoor haven. Here are some of our customers’ favorite outdoor fire features in 2023.
Fire Pits
Our customers’ favorite fire pits today come from American Fyre Designs. These artistically designed fire pits come in a range of contemporary, traditional, smooth, and rough-hewn styles, as well as a variety of colors. Fuel options include natural gas or propane.
Louvre Fire Pit
A smooth, contemporary fire pit available in 48” round, 72” x 30” long rectangular, and 56” x 30” rectangular shapes.
Chiseled Fire Pit
A rough-hewn, brick-style fire pit.
El Dorado Fire Pit
A unique fire pit with a brick pattern.
Contractor’s Model Fire Pit
A customizable fire pit with your choice of stone, tile, or another veneer.
Fire Bowls
American Fyre Designs fire bowls are also a hot trend right now because of their simple, contemporary design and versatility. They are slightly elevated off the ground with a riser at the bottom. With a variety of styles, colors, textures, and sizes, these fire bowls easily fit into any outdoor space. Fuel options include natural gas or propane.
Bordeaux Fire Bowl
This fire bowl comes in 36” square, 30” petite square, and 50” rectangle shapes and multiple styles, including a “reclaimed wood” look option.
Standard Fire Bowl
This round fire bowl comes in 48”, 36”, and 32” sizes in a range of styles.
Marseille Fire Bowl
Available in 48”, 32”, or 24” sizes, this wide fire bowl has a reduced profile and wider opening to accommodate more fire media.
Pizza Ovens
A portable pizza oven is perfect for backyard gatherings, picnics, and tailgating. Our customers’ favorite option in 2023 is the Lil Luigi Pizza Oven. You can use this pizza oven anywhere outdoors with wood chunks, chips, pellets, or charcoal.
The Lil Luigi comes with foldable legs, a high temp thermometer, a storage cover/carrying bag, and a pizza accessory kit with a peel, poker, and pizza cutter. It has a hinged door for easy access and a peephole so you can keep an eye on your pizza without heat loss. You can quickly light it and bring it up to temperature.
Product specs:
- Size: 31.5” L x 16” W x 33” H
- Double-walled stainless steel with fire blanket insulation
- Heat-retaining interior that saves you fuel and makes cooking easier
- Downdraft air induction system for easy temperature management
- Includes a removable stack
Portable Heaters
Our top recommended portable heater in 2023 is the Bromic Tungsten Smart-Heat™ Portable heater. This highly efficient, easy-to-maneuver gas patio heater can warm areas of up to 215 square feet, overcoming winds of up to 8 mph. It has a matte black finish.
A nice feature of this heater is that it uses directional heat to avoid energy waste. It’s up to 3 times more efficient than traditional mushroom heaters.
Fire Tables
For those seeking a blend of elegance and practicality, fire tables are a fantastic choice that offers some of the functionality of a table. American Fyre Designs’ popular, handcrafted outdoor fire tables come in a wide variety of styles, sizes, and finishes for any outdoor space. These fire features are manufactured in the U.S.A. and available in natural gas and propane models.
Iron Saddle
A coffee table height fire table available in seven different finishes, with either a manual or Bluetooth flame control system.
Contempo LP Select
A low-profile fire table featuring a hidden drawer for housing a standard horizontal propane tank. You can choose a finish with the appearance of reclaimed wood.
Legend
A fire table with a generous surface area at coffee table height, with a range of finish options.
Calais Oval
A premium fire table design that can hold any media mix for a modern outdoor look.
Fiesta or Fiesta Dining
A high-end fire table design at chat height with a bronze metal base and tabletop. The Fiesta Dining fire table has extra table space, making it ideal for an outdoor meal.
Cosmopolitan Rectangle, Square, Square Dining, or Round
This fire table comes in a rectangular, square, or round shape with a sleek, contemporary design. The Cosmopolitan Square Dining option has enough table space for enjoying a meal.
Versailles
A contemporary design available in seven different finishes with plenty of media options for a custom look.
Lotus
A simple fire table design with a cylindrical base, bowl-shaped top, plenty of table space, and a wide range of texture and media options.
Inverted
A unique fire table design with a slightly raised flame area.
Milan Linear Tall or Low
This sleek fire table is available at two different heights, depending on your preferences.
Voro Fire Table or Cube
The Voro comes as either a fire table or a cube without the tabletop, with both options featuring a wave-like pattern around the base.
Amphora
A stylish design that will look great in many outdoor living spaces.
Contempo Rectangle, Square, or Round
A large fire table design that comes in several shapes, with multiple glass and gem media options.
Outdoor Fireplaces
A fireplace elevates any outdoor living space. In 2023, many of our favorite outdoor fireplaces are made by Hearth & Home Technologies’ Outdoor Lifestyles brand. We’ve also seen several good models from Majestic, SimpliFire, and other brands.
Lanai Outdoor Gas Fireplace
The Lanai is a linear gas fireplace. It comes with a colorful crushed glass fire bed that is reflected in stainless steel, plus customizable LED lighting. With no need for a chimney or venting, it’s perfect for outdoor spaces with a contemporary style.
Specs:
- 48”, 60” and stunning 48” double-sided models
- LED lighting in eight colors (choose one or cycle through) and three intensity levels
- Weatherproof wall control to run your fireplace and change LED colors
- Stainless steel interior to reflect and magnify the flames
- Durable with rust-resistant, stainless steel construction
- IntelliFire ignition® system with wall control keeps you safe by constantly monitoring ignition
- Glass wind guard to keep flame pattern steady and strong
- Optional screen to prevent debris from entering the fireplace
- Optional ceramic stone or driftwood logs for a custom touch
- Optional drain pan that moves moisture away from the fireplace
Courtyard Outdoor Gas Fireplace
The Courtyard outdoor gas fireplace offers traditional styling with ultra-realistic logs that ignite at the flip of a switch. It blends artistry and function with multiple interior options.
Specs:
- 36” or 42” widths
- Interior options: stainless steel to magnify the flames, traditional brick for a classic look, premium stacked brick, or herringbone brick for a unique look in neutral tones
- Durable with rust-resistant, stainless steel construction
- IntelliFire ignition® system with wall control keeps you safe by constantly monitoring ignition
- Optional framed mesh barrier
Vesper Outdoor Gas Fireplace
The Vesper outdoor gas fireplace has a vent-free design so you can place it almost anywhere. You get a big view of the flames from the large opening. Create your own fireplace look with your choice from three unique log sets and a traditional or herringbone brick interior.
Specs:
- 36” or 42” wide viewing area
- Vent-free design for placement almost anywhere
- Brick-to-brick opening for a masonry appearance
- Durable stainless steel construction that can handle the elements
- Optional stainless-steel operable mesh doors to keep out debris
Villawood Outdoor Wood Fireplace
The Villawood is a wood-burning fireplace that can be styled to match a variety of outdoor spaces. Add it to your deck, patio, or outdoor kitchen to enjoy the warmth. You can choose either a traditional or herringbone brick interior that creates a masonry look.
Specs:
- 36” or 42” wide
- Steel grate and stainless steel mesh curtain screens built to look great for years
- Optional bi-fold glass doors with stainless steel finish
- Optional gas log set if you prefer the convenience of gas
Cottagewood Outdoor Wood Fireplace
The Cottagewood outdoor wood-burning fireplace is weatherproof and safe to use on wood or composite decks. You can toast marshmallows around a classic wood burner with low upkeep and good looks. Choose between mineral gray traditional or herringbone brick interior panels.
Specs:
- 36” or 42” wide openings
- Tuckaway stainless-steel screens so you can enjoy an open view of flames or keep sparks in
- Easy damper control for airflow/smoke control on enclosed patios
- Safe on a wood or composite deck with a 20” protective hearth apron
- Black painted grate keeps logs in place and burns more efficiently
- Can be freestanding or placed next to an exterior wall
Majestic Castlewood Outdoor Wood Fireplace
The Majestic Castlewood has a large, high opening that provides a dramatic view of the fire from anywhere in your yard. Choose either a traditional or herringbone textured brick interior, giving you the stylish look of masonry at a fraction of the cost.
Specs:
- 42” wide with an expansive 38” high firebox opening
- Black steel grate and stainless steel mesh curtain screens built to look great for years
- Optional gas log set for the added convenience of gas
- Optional bi-fold glass doors with a bronze finish
SimpliFire Forum Outdoor Electric Fireplace
SimpliFire’s outdoor electric fireplace, Forum, is the easiest option for installing an outdoor fireplace. You can place it anywhere, with no need to worry about propane tanks, gas lines, or wood. Choose the look you want with four flame options, 13 ember bed colors, and your choice of fire bed style.
Specs:
- Big presence in 43” and 55” linear sizes
- Durable to withstand the elements
- Clean look with finishing materials to the edge or framed with included overlap front
- No heat, meaning you can safely place a TV or artwork above the fireplace
- Easy remote control
An outdoor fire feature is a surefire way to enhance your outdoor living experience. Whether you plan to gather with loved ones around a fire pit, dine around a cozy fire table, or enjoy the grandeur of an outdoor fireplace, we have great options for you.
Four Day Fireplace is here to help you choose, purchase, design, and install your ideal outdoor fire feature. Our company is known for completing high-quality fireplace projects in four days or less. Contact us today to begin planning your perfect outdoor space.
