{"id":319871,"date":"2020-02-21T01:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T06:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=319871"},"modified":"2021-12-15T06:20:20","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T11:20:20","slug":"outdoor-fire-pits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/outdoor-fire-pits\/","title":{"rendered":"24 Perfect Patios with Fire Pits and Fireplaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br>Ideal for entertaining with friends and family, fire pits deserve a spot in your outdoor area. Why? Bruce Fox sums it up nicely: &#8220;Just as people are always drawn to the kitchen at a party, conversations and cocktails center around the fire pit on evenings and weekends.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not sure about the right style for you, don&#8217;t worry. 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Smith Inc.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/JBE_-_jim_james-belushi-los-angeles-out_door_6-674x950.jpg 674w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/JBE_-_jim_james-belushi-los-angeles-out_door_6-248x350.jpg 248w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/JBE_-_jim_james-belushi-los-angeles-out_door_6-85x120.jpg 85w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/JBE_-_jim_james-belushi-los-angeles-out_door_6-768x1083.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/JBE_-_jim_james-belushi-los-angeles-out_door_6-662x933.jpg 662w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/JBE_-_jim_james-belushi-los-angeles-out_door_6.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<p>In the outdoor patio of an Italian-villa-style California compound, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/santa-monica-santa-monica-ca\/75053\/\">Michael S. Smith<\/a> added a pergola and cozy seating surrounding a marble fireplace. Photo by Scott Frances<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/minimalist-exterior-los-angeles-ca-by-rios-clementi-hale-studios1-1-scaled-950x619.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Los Angeles home by Rios Clementi Hale Studios\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/minimalist-exterior-los-angeles-ca-by-rios-clementi-hale-studios1-1-scaled-950x619.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/minimalist-exterior-los-angeles-ca-by-rios-clementi-hale-studios1-1-scaled-537x350.jpg 537w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/minimalist-exterior-los-angeles-ca-by-rios-clementi-hale-studios1-1-scaled-120x78.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/minimalist-exterior-los-angeles-ca-by-rios-clementi-hale-studios1-1-scaled-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/minimalist-exterior-los-angeles-ca-by-rios-clementi-hale-studios1-1-scaled-1536x1000.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/minimalist-exterior-los-angeles-ca-by-rios-clementi-hale-studios1-1-scaled-2048x1334.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/minimalist-exterior-los-angeles-ca-by-rios-clementi-hale-studios1-1-scaled-1433x933.jpg 1433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<p>The sharp lines and abundance of white lacquer imbue this home a quintessentially SoCal vibe, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/exterior-minimalist-exterior-los-angeles\/330222\/\">RCH Studios<\/a> picked up on with white furniture and a subtle fireplace. &#8220;The home&#8217;s seamless and structural skin give it an abstract, sculptural appearance, making it feel object-like and a part of the collection of sculptures on the site,&#8221; says the firm&#8217;s creative director, Sebastian Salvado. Photo by Jim Simmons<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/dumais_litchfield_307-950x712.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Country house by Dumais ID in Litchfield, CT\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/dumais_litchfield_307-950x712.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/dumais_litchfield_307-467x350.jpg 467w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/dumais_litchfield_307-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/dumais_litchfield_307-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/dumais_litchfield_307.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<p>&#8220;The iron fire pit was actually the first item we purchased for our weekend home,\u201d says New York City\u2013based designer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/dumais-id\/\">Kevin Dumais<\/a>, describing the Litchfield, Connecticut, haven he shares with his husband, Charlie. &#8220;It found itself ideally situated at the base of a fern-covered hill behind our house, and it quickly became the focal point of our backyard.&#8221; Photo by Eric Piasecki<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/13.ATI-LLPatio-scaled-729x950.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Patio by Alan Tanksley, Inc. in Colorado\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/13.ATI-LLPatio-scaled-729x950.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/13.ATI-LLPatio-scaled-269x350.jpg 269w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/13.ATI-LLPatio-scaled-92x120.jpg 92w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/13.ATI-LLPatio-scaled-768x1001.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/13.ATI-LLPatio-scaled-1178x1536.jpg 1178w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/13.ATI-LLPatio-scaled-1571x2048.jpg 1571w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/13.ATI-LLPatio-scaled-716x933.jpg 716w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/13.ATI-LLPatio-scaled.jpg 1964w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<p>The ski-in, ski-out getaway of Boston-based clients got a cozy update courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/family-vacation-home-snowmass-colorado-snowmass-co\/101193\/\">Alan Tanksley<\/a>. &#8220;The goal,\u201d says Tanksley, &#8220;was to create a rustic retreat for the active young family.&#8221; With the exception of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/buy\/butcher-block-tables\/\">antique butcher&#8217;s table<\/a>, all the furniture is from Sutherland and covered with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/holly-hunt\/furniture\/\">Holly Hunt<\/a> fabrics. Photo by William Abranowicz<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6048-Perrier_0084-Lo-950x633.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Tara Shaw-designed front porch in New Orleans\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6048-Perrier_0084-Lo-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6048-Perrier_0084-Lo-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6048-Perrier_0084-Lo-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6048-Perrier_0084-Lo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6048-Perrier_0084-Lo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6048-Perrier_0084-Lo-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6048-Perrier_0084-Lo.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/everyday-chic\/32753\/\">Tara Shaw<\/a> gave the front porch of a home in a converted elementary school a contemporary look. It proved a hit. &#8220;I have seen the family sitting in their outdoor living room,\u201d says Shaw, &#8220;enjoying the New Orleans breeze.&#8221; Photo courtesy of Tara Shaw<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"753\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/SVR_ExteriorLR5-753x950.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Mountain retreat by Fisher Wiesman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/SVR_ExteriorLR5-753x950.jpg 753w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/SVR_ExteriorLR5-278x350.jpg 278w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/SVR_ExteriorLR5-95x120.jpg 95w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/SVR_ExteriorLR5-768x968.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/SVR_ExteriorLR5-740x933.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/SVR_ExteriorLR5.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<p>&#8220;We love the skillful way the architect Janet Jarvis carved the mantel into wall and created the shallow niche above,&#8221; says Jeffry Weisman, of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/exterior-living-room-maximalist-exterior-san-francisco-ca\/3947041\/\">Fisher Weisman Brugioni<\/a>, describing this outdoor living room of a West Coast home. Aiming for a modern-ranch-style feel, the designers outfitted the space with crisp.rustic elements, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/philippe-starck\/furniture\/\">Philippe Starck<\/a>\u2019s Bubble lounge furniture. Photo by Thomas Loof<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/final_S_DSC1778-950x632.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"B. Jarold and Company, LLC\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/final_S_DSC1778-950x632.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/final_S_DSC1778-526x350.jpg 526w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/final_S_DSC1778-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/final_S_DSC1778-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/final_S_DSC1778-1402x933.jpg 1402w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/final_S_DSC1778.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<p>\u201cMy client wanted me to create an enlarged patio space for entertaining,\u201d says Becky Jarold, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/resort-home\/94173\/\">B. Jarold and Company<\/a>. \u201cThe source for inspiration was the beautiful view. It led to this structure, which also contains a pizza oven. The fire pit is actually a recessed fire bar built into the structure. The fire provides warmth for the elongated seating in front of it and the framed view of lush green hills beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-NICOLEHOLLIS-TIBURON-BAY-VIEW-MARIN-OUTDOOR-950x712.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Nicole Hollis\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-NICOLEHOLLIS-TIBURON-BAY-VIEW-MARIN-OUTDOOR-950x712.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-NICOLEHOLLIS-TIBURON-BAY-VIEW-MARIN-OUTDOOR-467x350.jpg 467w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-NICOLEHOLLIS-TIBURON-BAY-VIEW-MARIN-OUTDOOR-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-NICOLEHOLLIS-TIBURON-BAY-VIEW-MARIN-OUTDOOR-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-NICOLEHOLLIS-TIBURON-BAY-VIEW-MARIN-OUTDOOR-1245x933.jpg 1245w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-NICOLEHOLLIS-TIBURON-BAY-VIEW-MARIN-OUTDOOR.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<p>\u201cWe wanted to create a warm and intimate outdoor area where the owners could enjoy the panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/nicolehollis\/\">Nicole Hollis<\/a>, founder of the eponymous design studio. \u201cThe clients requested minimal furniture on the patio, so we selected these mirror-image James Perse sofas and designed a built-in concrete fireplace that was fabricated by Concreteworks.\u201d<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/corley-design-portfolio-landscape-patio-950x633.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Corley Design Associates\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/corley-design-portfolio-landscape-patio-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/corley-design-portfolio-landscape-patio-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/corley-design-portfolio-landscape-patio-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/corley-design-portfolio-landscape-patio-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/corley-design-portfolio-landscape-patio-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/corley-design-portfolio-landscape-patio.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<p>\u201cThis is the choicest spot inside or out of the house. Look at that view!\u201d says Julie Stryker, partner at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/mountain\/107683\/\">Corley Design Associates<\/a>. \u201cThe house is in Wyoming, so a little heat is always necessary, and a fire is a must. This fire pit is reminiscent of an infinity pool&#8217;s edge. We kept the furnishings very simple and neutral to let the backdrop be the focus.\u201d<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Karyn_R_Millet_MG_9633R-950x633.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Taylor Borsari Inc.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Karyn_R_Millet_MG_9633R-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Karyn_R_Millet_MG_9633R-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Karyn_R_Millet_MG_9633R-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Karyn_R_Millet_MG_9633R-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Karyn_R_Millet_MG_9633R.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<p>\u201cThis is an intimate spot in a large yard at the end of an olive all\u00e9e,\u201d says interior designer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/taylor-borsari\/\">Taylor Borsari<\/a>. \u201cThe back wall and fountain were designed as grounding elements at the end of the view. To activate the space and add function, we installed the fire pit and seating. It is now a small retreat in the yard that offers a place for casual conversation and late night s\u2019mores. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/russell-woodard\/furniture\/\">Russell Woodard furniture<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/building-garden\/planters-jardinieres\/\">vintage pots<\/a> and fountain basin were the perfect complements to the contemporary but textural home.\u201d<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/murray6-950x686.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Ohara Davies Gaetano Interiors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/murray6-950x686.jpeg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/murray6-485x350.jpeg 485w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/murray6-120x87.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/murray6-768x554.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/murray6.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<p>\u201cI wanted the outdoor fire pit to be cozy and inviting \u2014 truly an outdoor living experience,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/odg-interiors\/\">Ohara Davies-Gaetano<\/a>. \u201cThe views are spectacular, and you feel as if you were floating above the clouds and the ocean. It is the perfect spot to watch the sun setting over the Pacific.\u201d<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.-Whidbey-Island_Tent-City_TentsOverallDusk-0046-Photo-Lisa-Romerein-950x634.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.-Whidbey-Island_Tent-City_TentsOverallDusk-0046-Photo-Lisa-Romerein-950x634.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.-Whidbey-Island_Tent-City_TentsOverallDusk-0046-Photo-Lisa-Romerein-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.-Whidbey-Island_Tent-City_TentsOverallDusk-0046-Photo-Lisa-Romerein-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.-Whidbey-Island_Tent-City_TentsOverallDusk-0046-Photo-Lisa-Romerein-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.-Whidbey-Island_Tent-City_TentsOverallDusk-0046-Photo-Lisa-Romerein.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"slideshow-slide-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/costal-cottage-exterior-freeland-wa\/2455053\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/costal-cottage-exterior-freeland-wa\/2455053\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><p>\u201cThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/costal-cottage-exterior-freeland-wa\/2455053\/\">classic boulder-ring fire pit<\/a> is reminiscent of a WPA park campground,\u201d says Tim Pfeiffer, partner at Hoedemaker Pfeiffer. \u201cA crushed-bluestone surround creates a solid, dry and fire-safe arena for gathering. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/building-garden\/garden-furniture\/style\/adirondack\/\">Adirondack chairs<\/a> and vintage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/pendleton-woolen-mills\/furniture\/\">Pendleton blankets<\/a> invite coming together on cool nights for s&#8217;mores making and storytelling around the fire.\u201d Photo by Lisa Romerein<\/p>\n\t<span class=\"image-container svg-container svg-external \" style=\"\">\n\t\t<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?><!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 1.1\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/Graphics\/SVG\/1.1\/DTD\/svg11.dtd\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M9 3h8v8l-2-1v-3.080l-5.6 5.59-1.41-1.41 6.090-6.1h-4.080zM12 15v-3l2-2v7h-11v-11h8l-2 2h-4v7h7z\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.-East-Hampton-Beach-House-Photo-Ray-Olivares-950x630.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.-East-Hampton-Beach-House-Photo-Ray-Olivares-950x630.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.-East-Hampton-Beach-House-Photo-Ray-Olivares-528x350.jpg 528w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.-East-Hampton-Beach-House-Photo-Ray-Olivares-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.-East-Hampton-Beach-House-Photo-Ray-Olivares-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.-East-Hampton-Beach-House-Photo-Ray-Olivares-1407x933.jpg 1407w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.-East-Hampton-Beach-House-Photo-Ray-Olivares-365x241.jpg 365w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.-East-Hampton-Beach-House-Photo-Ray-Olivares.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"slideshow-slide-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/transitional-exterior-east-hampton-ny\/2803073\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/transitional-exterior-east-hampton-ny\/2803073\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><p>\u201cWe built this custom fire pit to turn a typical outdoor pool space into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/transitional-exterior-east-hampton-ny\/2803073\/\">something more usable for evening entertaining<\/a>,\u201d says Susana Simonpietri, creative director at Chango &amp; Co. \u201cThe property is located next to Main Beach in East Hampton, and the sky is the most beautiful color at the end of the day. We wanted to capture that color with our fire pit.\u201d Photo Ray Olivares<\/p>\n\t<span class=\"image-container svg-container svg-external \" style=\"\">\n\t\t<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?><!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 1.1\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/Graphics\/SVG\/1.1\/DTD\/svg11.dtd\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M9 3h8v8l-2-1v-3.080l-5.6 5.59-1.41-1.41 6.090-6.1h-4.080zM12 15v-3l2-2v7h-11v-11h8l-2 2h-4v7h7z\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.-Night_terrace_02-Photo-photo-by-Jenn-Crawley-950x633.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.-Night_terrace_02-Photo-photo-by-Jenn-Crawley-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.-Night_terrace_02-Photo-photo-by-Jenn-Crawley-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.-Night_terrace_02-Photo-photo-by-Jenn-Crawley-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.-Night_terrace_02-Photo-photo-by-Jenn-Crawley-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.-Night_terrace_02-Photo-photo-by-Jenn-Crawley-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.-Night_terrace_02-Photo-photo-by-Jenn-Crawley-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.-Night_terrace_02-Photo-photo-by-Jenn-Crawley.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"slideshow-slide-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/contemporary-patio-and-deck-brentwood-ca\/2479251\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/contemporary-patio-and-deck-brentwood-ca\/2479251\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><p>\u201cYour outdoor space should feel like a continuation of the decor in the rest of the home,\u201d says Vanessa Alexander. \u201cI love that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/contemporary-patio-and-deck-brentwood-ca\/2479251\/\">this fire pit works for both sides<\/a>, and you can still see through to the larger dining area \u2014 ideal for alfresco dinner parties.\u201d Photo by Jenn Crawley<\/p>\n\t<span class=\"image-container svg-container svg-external \" style=\"\">\n\t\t<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?><!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 1.1\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/Graphics\/SVG\/1.1\/DTD\/svg11.dtd\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M9 3h8v8l-2-1v-3.080l-5.6 5.59-1.41-1.41 6.090-6.1h-4.080zM12 15v-3l2-2v7h-11v-11h8l-2 2h-4v7h7z\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.-Photo-Tria-Giovan-950x713.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.-Photo-Tria-Giovan-950x713.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.-Photo-Tria-Giovan-466x350.jpg 466w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.-Photo-Tria-Giovan-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.-Photo-Tria-Giovan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.-Photo-Tria-Giovan-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.-Photo-Tria-Giovan-1243x933.jpg 1243w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.-Photo-Tria-Giovan.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"slideshow-slide-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/sagaponack-sexy-outdoor-theater-modern-transitional-exterior-sagaponack-ny\/2595601\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/sagaponack-sexy-outdoor-theater-modern-transitional-exterior-sagaponack-ny\/2595601\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><p>\u201cThe house was designed with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/sagaponack-sexy-outdoor-theater-modern-transitional-exterior-sagaponack-ny\/2595601\/\">sunken terrace<\/a>, but it was unfinished,\u201d says Allison Babcock, of Babcock Peffer Design. \u201cWe immediately saw that the large concrete wall was the perfect surface for projecting movies. We designed an oversize U-shaped sectional to allow maximum lounging for movie watching and cozying up next to the fire pit on cool summer and autumn evenings.\u201d Photo by Tria Giovan<\/p>\n\t<span class=\"image-container svg-container svg-external \" style=\"\">\n\t\t<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?><!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 1.1\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/Graphics\/SVG\/1.1\/DTD\/svg11.dtd\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M9 3h8v8l-2-1v-3.080l-5.6 5.59-1.41-1.41 6.090-6.1h-4.080zM12 15v-3l2-2v7h-11v-11h8l-2 2h-4v7h7z\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/5.-Crescent-Drive-Photo-by-Jim-Bartsch-950x789.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/5.-Crescent-Drive-Photo-by-Jim-Bartsch-950x789.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/5.-Crescent-Drive-Photo-by-Jim-Bartsch-421x350.jpg 421w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/5.-Crescent-Drive-Photo-by-Jim-Bartsch-120x100.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/5.-Crescent-Drive-Photo-by-Jim-Bartsch-768x638.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/5.-Crescent-Drive-Photo-by-Jim-Bartsch-1536x1276.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/5.-Crescent-Drive-Photo-by-Jim-Bartsch-1123x933.jpg 1123w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/5.-Crescent-Drive-Photo-by-Jim-Bartsch.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"slideshow-slide-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/beverly-hills-modern-garden-modern-patio-and-deck-beverly-hills-ca\/2682663\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/beverly-hills-modern-garden-modern-patio-and-deck-beverly-hills-ca\/2682663\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><p>&#8220;When asked by a Los Angeles developer to reimagine a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/beverly-hills-modern-garden-modern-patio-and-deck-beverly-hills-ca\/2682663\/\">Beverly Hills backyard<\/a>, we started with the pool deck,\u201d says Stephen Stone. \u201cIt was clad in Carrara marble and black-slate porcelain cut on a diagonal to anchor modern chaises and seating. The fire-trough area was designed as a long linear space to accommodate groups sitting around while enjoying drinks from the outdoor bar.\u201d Photo by Jim Bartsch<\/p>\n\t<span class=\"image-container svg-container svg-external \" style=\"\">\n\t\t<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?><!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 1.1\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/Graphics\/SVG\/1.1\/DTD\/svg11.dtd\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M9 3h8v8l-2-1v-3.080l-5.6 5.59-1.41-1.41 6.090-6.1h-4.080zM12 15v-3l2-2v7h-11v-11h8l-2 2h-4v7h7z\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6.-shintaffer_lakehouse_0326-2-Photo-by-Eric-Piasecki-950x950.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6.-shintaffer_lakehouse_0326-2-Photo-by-Eric-Piasecki-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6.-shintaffer_lakehouse_0326-2-Photo-by-Eric-Piasecki-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6.-shintaffer_lakehouse_0326-2-Photo-by-Eric-Piasecki-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6.-shintaffer_lakehouse_0326-2-Photo-by-Eric-Piasecki-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6.-shintaffer_lakehouse_0326-2-Photo-by-Eric-Piasecki-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6.-shintaffer_lakehouse_0326-2-Photo-by-Eric-Piasecki-933x933.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6.-shintaffer_lakehouse_0326-2-Photo-by-Eric-Piasecki-216x216.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/6.-shintaffer_lakehouse_0326-2-Photo-by-Eric-Piasecki.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"slideshow-slide-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/lakeside-gathering-spot-contemporary-exterior-seattle-wa\/2473571\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/lakeside-gathering-spot-contemporary-exterior-seattle-wa\/2473571\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><p>\u201cThis project is all about providing spaces throughout the property where the lake and view can be enjoyed year-round,\u201d says Kylee Shintaffer. \u201cAt the beach, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/lakeside-gathering-spot-contemporary-exterior-seattle-wa\/2473571\/\">outdoor fire pit<\/a> is fashioned from a vintage rock-crushing cone and surrounded by teak Adirondack chairs, making it the perfect spot for leisurely summer evenings.\u201d Photo by Eric Piasecki<\/p>\n\t<span class=\"image-container svg-container svg-external \" style=\"\">\n\t\t<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?><!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 1.1\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/Graphics\/SVG\/1.1\/DTD\/svg11.dtd\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M9 3h8v8l-2-1v-3.080l-5.6 5.59-1.41-1.41 6.090-6.1h-4.080zM12 15v-3l2-2v7h-11v-11h8l-2 2h-4v7h7z\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/7.-Jeffers-BOSM-1085-Photo-Matthew-Millman-950x712.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/7.-Jeffers-BOSM-1085-Photo-Matthew-Millman-950x712.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/7.-Jeffers-BOSM-1085-Photo-Matthew-Millman-467x350.jpg 467w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/7.-Jeffers-BOSM-1085-Photo-Matthew-Millman-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/7.-Jeffers-BOSM-1085-Photo-Matthew-Millman-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/7.-Jeffers-BOSM-1085-Photo-Matthew-Millman-1536x1150.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/7.-Jeffers-BOSM-1085-Photo-Matthew-Millman-1246x933.jpg 1246w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/7.-Jeffers-BOSM-1085-Photo-Matthew-Millman.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"slideshow-slide-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/contemporary-patio-and-deck\/2557773\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/contemporary-patio-and-deck\/2557773\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><p>\u201cWe used a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/contemporary-patio-and-deck\/2557773\/\">simple rectilinear fire pit with a contemporary style<\/a> that suited the style of the owners,\u201d says Jay Jeffers. \u201cWe wanted to put it in a location where they could unwind and take advantage of the Silicon Valley views. The main goal was to create a simple setting in the expansive outdoor space for friends and family to gather, without adding too much.\u201d Photo Matthew Millman<\/p>\n\t<span class=\"image-container svg-container svg-external \" style=\"\">\n\t\t<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?><!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 1.1\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/Graphics\/SVG\/1.1\/DTD\/svg11.dtd\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M9 3h8v8l-2-1v-3.080l-5.6 5.59-1.41-1.41 6.090-6.1h-4.080zM12 15v-3l2-2v7h-11v-11h8l-2 2h-4v7h7z\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"912\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/8.-Photo-Tessa-Neustadt-.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/8.-Photo-Tessa-Neustadt-.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/8.-Photo-Tessa-Neustadt--261x350.jpeg 261w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/8.-Photo-Tessa-Neustadt--89x120.jpeg 89w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<p>\u201cWe worked closely with the landscape architect to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/outdoor-fireplace-contemporary-cottage-patio-and-deck-la-jolla-ca\/2815703\/\">cozy yet functional<\/a> space for this family,\u201d says Amber Lewis, founder of Amber Interiors. \u201cWe wanted plenty of grassy area for the kids to play in and a comfortable place with a fire pit where the rest of the family could relax.\u201d Photo Tessa Neustadt<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/9.-Exterior-Firepit_High-Res-Photo-by-Nathan-Kirkman-950x713.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/9.-Exterior-Firepit_High-Res-Photo-by-Nathan-Kirkman-950x713.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/9.-Exterior-Firepit_High-Res-Photo-by-Nathan-Kirkman-467x350.jpg 467w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/9.-Exterior-Firepit_High-Res-Photo-by-Nathan-Kirkman-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/9.-Exterior-Firepit_High-Res-Photo-by-Nathan-Kirkman-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/9.-Exterior-Firepit_High-Res-Photo-by-Nathan-Kirkman-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/9.-Exterior-Firepit_High-Res-Photo-by-Nathan-Kirkman-1244x933.jpg 1244w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/9.-Exterior-Firepit_High-Res-Photo-by-Nathan-Kirkman.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"slideshow-slide-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/contemporary-patio-and-deck\/2838761\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/contemporary-patio-and-deck\/2838761\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><p>\u201cOur clients were moving from their suburban home \u2014 where they had lots of outdoor space and loved to entertain \u2014 into the city of Chicago,\u201d says Bruce Fox. \u201cWhen this apartment became available, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/contemporary-patio-and-deck\/2838761\/\">huge amount of outdoor space<\/a> sixteen stories above Chicago\u2019s historic and green Lincoln Park, they knew they had found their new home. This entire area was raised to take full advantage of the city, park and lake views, which would not be obstructed by architecture. The new rounded platform, with its magical panorama, became the perfect place for an outdoor fire pit.\u201d Photo by Nathan Kirkman<\/p>\n\t<span class=\"image-container svg-container svg-external \" style=\"\">\n\t\t<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?><!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 1.1\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/Graphics\/SVG\/1.1\/DTD\/svg11.dtd\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M9 3h8v8l-2-1v-3.080l-5.6 5.59-1.41-1.41 6.090-6.1h-4.080zM12 15v-3l2-2v7h-11v-11h8l-2 2h-4v7h7z\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/10._IKB-Photo-Peter-Aeron-950x636.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/10._IKB-Photo-Peter-Aeron-950x636.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/10._IKB-Photo-Peter-Aeron-523x350.jpg 523w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/10._IKB-Photo-Peter-Aeron-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/10._IKB-Photo-Peter-Aeron-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/10._IKB-Photo-Peter-Aeron-1394x933.jpg 1394w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/10._IKB-Photo-Peter-Aeron.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"slideshow-slide-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/modern-patio-and-deck-cabo-san-lucas-mx\/366043\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/modern-patio-and-deck-cabo-san-lucas-mx\/366043\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><p>\u201cThe elements earth, air, fire and water have defined our connection to nature for millennia,\u201d says Thomas A. Kligerman, partner at Ike Kligerman Barkley. \u201cWe brought two together on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/modern-patio-and-deck-cabo-san-lucas-mx\/366043\/\">this Mexican beach<\/a>: fire, for warmth in the cool azure evenings, and cool water, for the hot, sunny days.\u201d Photo by Peter Aeron<\/p>\n\t<span class=\"image-container svg-container svg-external \" style=\"\">\n\t\t<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?><!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 1.1\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/Graphics\/SVG\/1.1\/DTD\/svg11.dtd\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M9 3h8v8l-2-1v-3.080l-5.6 5.59-1.41-1.41 6.090-6.1h-4.080zM12 15v-3l2-2v7h-11v-11h8l-2 2h-4v7h7z\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11.-katchid_penthouseroofdeck-950x562.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11.-katchid_penthouseroofdeck-950x562.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11.-katchid_penthouseroofdeck-591x350.jpg 591w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11.-katchid_penthouseroofdeck-120x71.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11.-katchid_penthouseroofdeck-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11.-katchid_penthouseroofdeck-1536x909.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11.-katchid_penthouseroofdeck-1576x933.jpg 1576w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/11.-katchid_penthouseroofdeck.jpg 1689w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"slideshow-slide-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/hells-kitchen-boutique-development-contemporary-patio-and-deck-new-york-ny\/2772551\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/hells-kitchen-boutique-development-contemporary-patio-and-deck-new-york-ny\/2772551\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><p>&#8220;This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/hells-kitchen-boutique-development-contemporary-patio-and-deck-new-york-ny\/2772551\/\">roof deck of a Hell\u2019s Kitchen<\/a> development is a study in contrasts,\u201d says Pamela Katch, cofounder of Katch I.D. &#8220;The reductive geometry of the strong furniture is rendered inviting and luxurious by the French mattress detailing of the canvas upholstery. The warmth of the fire pit was the perfect way to create both a cozy environment and a feeling of hospitable largesse.\u201d Rendering by Volley Studio<\/p>\n\t<span class=\"image-container svg-container svg-external \" style=\"\">\n\t\t<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?><!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 1.1\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/Graphics\/SVG\/1.1\/DTD\/svg11.dtd\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M9 3h8v8l-2-1v-3.080l-5.6 5.59-1.41-1.41 6.090-6.1h-4.080zM12 15v-3l2-2v7h-11v-11h8l-2 2h-4v7h7z\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"slideshow-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-image\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12.-Soucie_horner-950x773.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12.-Soucie_horner-950x773.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12.-Soucie_horner-430x350.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12.-Soucie_horner-120x98.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12.-Soucie_horner-768x625.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12.-Soucie_horner-1536x1250.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12.-Soucie_horner-1147x933.jpg 1147w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/12.-Soucie_horner.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"slideshow-slide-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/eclectic-patio-and-deck\/2597753\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"slideshow-slide-caption-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/eclectic-patio-and-deck\/2597753\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><p>\u201cI love how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/eclectic-patio-and-deck\/2597753\/\">simple and elegant this fire pit<\/a> is,\u201d says interior designer Martin Horner, cofounder of Soucie Horner. \u201cIt\u2019s got clean lines that don\u2019t compete with the architecture of the house or the furniture. It doesn\u2019t fight with the view, either. To be able to gather outside around a fire in the middle of the city, with skyscrapers looming above you, that\u2019s an urban experience you just can\u2019t beat.\u201d Photo by Dustin Halleck<\/p>\n\t<span class=\"image-container svg-container svg-external \" style=\"\">\n\t\t<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?><!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 1.1\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/Graphics\/SVG\/1.1\/DTD\/svg11.dtd\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M9 3h8v8l-2-1v-3.080l-5.6 5.59-1.41-1.41 6.090-6.1h-4.080zM12 15v-3l2-2v7h-11v-11h8l-2 2h-4v7h7z\"\/><\/svg>\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"interstitial-banner interstitial-banner-related interstitial-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"interstitial-title\">Find Patio and Garden Furniture in Many Styles<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"interstitial-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"interstitial-text item-list item-list--products\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/contemporary\/featured\/building-garden\/garden-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"item-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item-list__item-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/14280731_master.jpg\" class=\"attachment-small size-small\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/14280731_master.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/14280731_master-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/14280731_master-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/14280731_master-120x120.jpg 120w, 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class=\"attachment-small size-small\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/5394763_master.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/5394763_master-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/5394763_master-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/5394763_master-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/5394763_master-216x216.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item-list__item-title\">Hollywood Regency<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/building-garden\/garden-furniture\/style\/victorian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"item-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item-list__item-image\"><img 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