Home Home Decor Ideas Glowing Outdoor Fireplace Ideas By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 13, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Helen Norman These outdoor fireplaces are full of inspiration to help you create a charming, relaxing getaway in your own backyard. 01 of 19 A Touch of Fall Helen Norman This natural stone outdoor fireplace complete with fall foliage garland invites guests to relax by the fire and stay a while. 02 of 19 Bring the Holidays Outside This backyard fireplace shows that any space can be perfect for an outdoor living space. It also creates additional space to decorate and entertain guests during the holiday season. 03 of 19 Inviting Patio Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Humble materials can pull off a high-end look. To anchor the space, an outdoor fireplace was constructed from cinder blocks lined with fireproof brick and covered in stucco. And all the furniture and accessories that decorate the space were chosen to withstand the elements but age gracefully, resulting in an inviting spot for alfresco entertaining. 04 of 19 Bring Warmth to the Pool House Photo: Nancy Nolan This outdoor fireplace adds warmth to the pool house while also creating a defined gathering space. The wood storage on each side creates organization, as well as a visually appealing display. 05 of 19 Natural Qualities Photo: Helen Norman This natural stone outdoor fireplace and forest-like color scheme bring the outdoors into the porch and creates an inviting space for lounging on cool fall evenings. 06 of 19 A Gathering Place Building a freestanding outdoor fireplace creates an instant cozy gathering place for fall. Decorate the mantle with a row of tea lights for extra sparkle when the sun goes down. 07 of 19 Romantic Getaway Photo: Laurey W. Glenn For year-round lounging, there's an enclosed sitting area that boasts candle chandeliers and a fireplace. Filling the fireplace with candles instead of firewood gives this small seating area a very romantic feel. 08 of 19 A Cozy Outdoor Space Photo: Tria Giovan A wood-burning outdoor fireplace is the center of attention in this porch, and dozing, reading, and chatting are the orders of the day. An indoor-outdoor rug softens and defines the gathering space. The seating arrangement includes a upholstered swing that the homeowner had custom made based on an antique bench she saw at a Paris flea market. 09 of 19 Autumnal Flair An outdoor fireplace makes it comfortable to sit outside on cool fall evenings. Touches of the season around the mantle and the hearth feature arrangements of pumpkins, gourds, and fall leaves. 10 of 19 A Vintage Touch Photo: Laurey W. Glenn The brick in this courtyard and outdoor fireplace came from old buildings that were torn down. The biggest issue with antique brick is there are several different sizes and it tends to get mixed up. So these homeowners set the brick in sand, rather than concrete, to give a relaxed and aged look. Plus, the sand helped level odd-size bricks. 11 of 19 Create a Focal Point Photo: Jean Allsopp Composed of a brick chimney, mantel, and firebox, this outdoor fireplace is covered with stucco as well. This touch not only distinguishes it from the surrounding brick walls, but it also makes a focal point. The hearth is raised for additional seating. Plus, by centering the fireplace between a brick opening and the exterior living room wall, it provided a nook for firewood. 12 of 19 For the Outdoor Kitchen Photo: Ralph Anderson Measuring 20 feet square, this pavilion provides shade during the summer and a warming fireplace when the air turns cool. Kitchen conveniences run along a sidewall. Set back beneath a lean-to roof are a bath and areas for prep and storage. 13 of 19 Extension of the Home This seating area and outdoor fireplace blend seamlessly with the garage behind it. The vaulted pitch of the arbor mimics the lines of the garage roof and makes the garage more background than feature. The brick chimney helps to draw the eye up, creating height and keeping the attention on the fireplace, which features a mix of fieldstone and brick for added interest. 14 of 19 Dinner Venue This dining courtyard is adjacent to the interior dining room and features a wood-burning fireplace to warm up outside dinner parties, especially in cool fall months. 15 of 19 A Seasonal Centerpiece A stone fireplace creates the perfect area for fall gatherings in this backyard. A cluster of pumpkins and mums warms up the sitting wall. 16 of 19 Find Inspiration Photo: Laurey W. Glenn An entry arbor at Christ Church on St. Simons Island inspired the design of this pool house. It makes for a cozy gathering spot around the outdoor fireplace on cool fall evenings. 17 of 19 An Afternoon Retreat Photo: Robert Rausch This covered outdoor fireplace is a great place to relax on chilly fall evenings. The pavilion also gains importance by being raised three steps above grade. Low, wide stone steps run its entire width. 18 of 19 For a Small Space Short on space doesn't mean short on use. This area is barely 25 feet deep and 50 feet wide, but it includes a place to have a drink and watch the game, a location to dine, and a warm spot to relax by the outdoor fireplace. 19 of 19 A Comfortable Space Lighting is key to entertaining in a large outdoor space. Strands of light strung overhead create a nice glow for stand-and-snack gatherings. Comfortable outdoor sofas, a blazing fireplace, and a convenient bar set the scene for the most popular fall party spot. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit