Fire Pits

With the home’s glass walls pulled open, the patio and fire pit become an extension of the dining room.

The outdoor fire pit.

Taking cues from this home's Japanese-influenced slatted screen, Hufft Projects applied a ring of ipe wood around the perimeter of this outdoor fire pit.

The courtyard with its fire pit and infinity pond—extends the living area outdoors. The family has hosted events, weddings, and even a funeral here, and annual solstice parties are always a big hit with the neighbors.

A cantilevered ipe bench hugs a custom board-formed concrete fire pit.

A mix of vintage finds and pieces designed by Mathesius, including a Cor-Ten steel fire pit on the second-floor deck, furnish a majority of the home.

A fire pit and garden complete the backyard as a place to relax when not making art.

After raising the rear patio to the level of the kitchen, the team reused the original redwood decking and supplemented it with recycled pieces from other projects. Recessed planters punctuate a garden wall. Scott and Regina warm themselves by a Solus fire pit on chilly evenings.

Kartheiser’s private courtyard includes a covered seating area and fire pit, designed by Roberts.