35 Deck Fire Pit Ideas and Designs [With Pictures]

The fire pit is a beautiful feature, with the metalwork giving it a sense of warmth and weight. With the pyramid-shaped post caps, space has a slight regal edge, feeling just a bit like a castle wall.

This fire pit on wood deck design toes the line between traditional and modern. However, the overall design remains very clean and mainly linear, allowing the space to have a contemporary vibe.

While the fire pit is round and made of natural stone, the stacked approach works well with modern or traditional homes. Plus, it’s a great contrast to the natural stacked stone, making the fire pit visually intriguing without it being overly busy.

The steps and bench essentially frame the fire pit, ensuring it is always the main focus. The deck boards are set in a contemporary chevron-like design, allowing them to function like an arrow. Even the tabletop surround is just a bit uneven, ensuring the aesthetic feels modern, yet comfortable.

It looks like rough stone slabs have been hand-stacked to create a space for a cozy fire. The curved bench and contrast wood flooring create a near-circular space. Additionally, the railing is fairly simple, allowing the fire pit to take center stage.

Built along the edge of the deck, this stepped fire pit provides a substantial amount of warmth to a cozy seating area. Couple that with the wood railing and siding, and the country cabin vibe is strong.

Another option that encourages people to gather, this octagon fire pit features faux stone tile.

The octagon shape and tile color and design give this fire pit a traditional vibe.

The tiles also create usable surface, which can be ideal for preparing fireside snacks or, when not in use, holding drinks. The deck features a cutout that acts as a raised side to the ground-level fire pit.

There’s a circular stone surface on the ground, and a curved piece of metal along the deck cutout, enhancing overall safety. The fire pit is center stage, but it doesn’t necessarily dominate the space.

The fire pit itself resembles a terra cotta dish thanks to the coloring, imbuing extra warmth into the space.

The two frosted glass panels are incredibly contemporary as well, while also adding a bit of privacy.

Combine that with the steel fire pit, and the area takes on a hint of a modern industrial vibe. This fire pit unit is also a bit on the smaller side, making it a good choice for slim decks.

The warmth of the metal mimics the flames, while the hammered sections ensure that it doesn’t look dirty when left out in the elements. With this fire pit, the modern look goes a step further thanks to the clean lines and simple design and the very neutral color palette.

Curved concrete legs support a central dish, making sure the fire itself is what captures your attention. The design is a simple dish, featuring an aged copper, brass, or bronze-style hue. That allows it to work with nearly any aesthetic and causes it to blend a bit with the wood decking. While it is ideal for supporting conversation across it, it does mean it may not be suitable for homes with pets or small children.

While the lines are clean and modern, the tile choice gives this fountain-flanking fire feature a traditional bend. It’s a large and low fire dish with a wooden deck, creating a cozy outdoor space. There’s a long bench on one side with a bit of an Arts and Crafts vibe thanks to the slats.

The light gray and white stone design is very clean and modern, allowing it to work well in a contemporary or minimalist space. However, the stacked stone approach also makes it feel natural, so it could work in a transitional or nature-inspired yard, too. The top has a glass surround, allowing it to radiate warmth while keeping the flames contained.

The flames are limited to a smaller section in the center, allowing you to take advantage of much of the surface space. It’s a substantial piece with clean lines and hard angles, causing it to dominate the seating area a tad. The octagon on the floor draws the eye to the fire pit, ensuring it takes center stage. The blue fire glass acts as another source of contrast, bringing in cool element to the mix. It creates a clear seating area with room for a large sectional for lounging. The decking itself features clean lines and warm wood hues, making it inviting.

This fire pit and deck design is a great choice for anyone who enjoys a hint of rustic flair. It allows the glow from the flames to be best enjoyed by those in the hot tub, making it a unique approach to deck design.

It’s a simple metal structure with a compact chimney that can also work as a rain shield.

The dish is generous without being overly large, making it ideal for smaller decks.

This fire pit seating area creates the feel of a multi-level deck, even though the height difference is subtle. The main body of the fire pit features the same wood as the deck, allowing it to blend in with the structure.

Another modern yet flexible approach, this ground-level deck features clean lines and simple design. There’s a subtle two-tone approach to the wood surface, allowing darker pieces to frame sections of the deck. In the middle of the circle is a wood-burning stone fire pit, a design choice that adds a touch of rustic flair to the overall look.

The copper-toned fire pit is ground-level, surrounded by a bench on all four sides, ensuring ample seating.

Technically, the nearly ground-level deck is surrounding the fire pit, elevating it above the seating space slightly. It allows the gray-toned deck to act as a frame, drawing the eye toward the inviting seating area and warm fire.

A mix of concrete and pebbles, this corner fire pit nestles up against a built-in seating area. The longer side features a gentle curve, softening the look and adding visual interest. It features the stacked stone in slate colors, giving it a rustic cabin vibe.

Another option for anyone looking for a minimalist design, this fire pit is a simple, smooth concrete-style bowl.

The fire pit material blends seamlessly, allowing it to almost recede into the deck visually. The glass surround enhances safety and warmth without interrupting the clean, modern look.

Whether you want to keep outdoor pillows, fireside cooking utensils, or anything else within arm’s reach, it’s possible with this approach. The warm color palette and roof times give this entire deck a Mediterranean vibe. The wood decking completes the look, while the brown railing provides safety without taking away from the other visual elements.

It creates a sense of warmth without dominating the area, making it a feature instead of a strong focal point. If you were looking for amazing deck fire pit ideas, you should now have a ton of outstanding options to explore. If you know of any other stellar deck fire pit design ideas or what to discuss your thoughts on any of the ones in the list, take a trip to the comments section below.

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