How to Design an Outdoor Fireplace
Since you're probably paying taxes for the whole of your property you might as well get the most for your money. That means you might want to make the outdoors just as useful as the indoors. A well-designed landscape will do precisely that when it becomes an extension of your house and of your living space. And one element you can use to make your extended space cozy and inviting is an outdoor fireplace. Here are some guidelines that should help you design an outdoor fireplace into your landscape. Does this Spark an idea?
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Outdoor fireplaces have become very popular and, as a result, there are more styles and designs available than ever before. You can purchase them as kits, have them built by professional masons or custom design your own.
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By adding an outdoor fireplace, you can make an outside space into a second family room, a center for entertainment or a lounge. A fireplace can offer a place to warm up while being outdoors in chilly weather or a fun place for roasting marshmallows or hot dogs on a stick. Or think of how romantic it would be to snuggle up to a fireplace outdoors at night with the surrounding garden filled with mood lighting!
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When you plan out your fireplace, decide if you want to build it on its own, integrated into the general landscape, or if you want it built as part of an actual 'room', included into a patio space or under an enclosed area.
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Styles can fit into any décor. Fireplaces can look antique, contemporary, rustic, or echo a theme or locality. Materials can be stone, wood, stucco, tile or brick. A well-built fireplace will create a focal point for your landscape as well as creating a useful event to make the most of your property. Situate your fireplace where the warmth will be enjoyed and the view easily seen. You can use the height to block neighbors or areas you don't want readily seen. Make sure it is located safely away from potentially flammable trees or structures and it is properly screened.
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Some areas where wildfires are problematic have restrictions on the building of outdoor fireplaces, so before you build, check your local codes and laws. For more information on how to use and design outdoor fireplaces, please check the Resources listed below.
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