Just in time for summer, here are seven modern wood-burning fire pits to inspire your next backyard get-together.

The Nomad propane firepits from Tohst Modern Living are a straight-up bright idea.

At the front of the property, a spacious deck and sunken firepit overlook the surrounding hills and city.

Hufft Projects carves out a conversation pit–style seating area in an open-air scheme designed for entertaining.

Watch our video and follow this step-by-step guide to build your own bluestone fire pit.

From a smokeless fire pit to a headlamp that’s actually chic, BioLite has spent years upping the standard for outdoor gear.

A parable of redesigning the hose reel from the wall out.

Colossus Mfg. revives the living areas and backyard of a Sacramento residence with contrasting colors and materials.

Dwell editor Duncan Nielsen makes his top picks for an unhurried season.

Architect Don Dimster revamps a 1960s gem by Buff, Straub & Hensman to maximize opportunities for indoor/outdoor living.

For a family of five and their goldendoodle, there’s always room to roam—no matter the weather.

In a nature preserve, two creative directors design a colorful country home.

The V-shaped lakefront retreat strikes a balance between privacy and welcoming a houseful of guests.

Once worse for the wear, these revamped classics shine again under the Southern California sun.

Splinter Society dismantled, catalogued, and rebuilt the historic Melbourne home with an industrial rear addition, two...

By bumping out the back of their Arapahoe Acres home and adding sliding glass walls that open to an awesome outdoor living space,...

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The updated Brentwood home is tucked into a leafy site with an outdoor kitchen, sauna, hot tub, and firepit.

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With Fall coming fast, I'm hoping for an Indian Summer and at least another month of evenings spent outdoors.

Designed by William Wallace Eschbach, the 1953 home still has many of its original details—including its kitchen, bathrooms, and...

The fully furnished Scandinavian-style home comes with a firepit and easy access to the Cascade River.

A conversation pit, a wading pool, several rooftops, and standalone bedrooms with a view: this Todos Santos retreat is built for...

Designed by Leonard Perfido, the residence has an angular exterior, a lofted, wood-wrapped living room, and an elevated pool...

The recently renovated property includes a finished garage, a brand-new kitchen, and fresh landscaping with a fountain and...

An open floor plan connects the updated interior of the streamline moderne residence to an expansive rear patio with a firepit.

The woodsy Puget Sound residence is surprisingly airy thanks to an abundance of skylights, windows, and glass doors.

Just a three-minute walk from the shore, the Boles Beach House includes a freestanding sauna, a firepit, and a stone patio.

An infinity pool with spa, home theater, and stunning views make this home a modern sanctuary.

Six days. Ten students. One prototype building.

Designed by Buff, Straub, & Hensman, the landmark 1954 home has a massive concrete fireplace, an interior Japanese garden, and a...

Sliding glass doors connect the bright interior to a landscaped outdoor area with a built-in barbecue and firepit situated on a 1.

The celebrated architect transformed the property into his home in 1978, and the current owners expanded it with glass bricks,...

Listed for $1.2M, the restored Edward Fickett home includes a landscaped garden and a one-bedroom guesthouse.

Bestor Architecture gave the 1931 residence a gleaming renovation with vibrant tile, custom millwork, and an abundance of glazing.

Take a walk in the woods, hop in the pool, or drive 10 minutes to town—this Bend residence offers the best of all worlds.