Outdoor fireplaces have become increasingly popular and it is pretty easy to understand why. They increase your outdoor living space which can make you feel like you have gained square footage in your home. It will feel like you have had a complete backyard remodel if you add an outside fireplace and a seating area so you can sit around the fire allowing you to enjoy it on those slightly chilly evenings where you may not otherwise be outside. Many people also use them on temperate evenings just to add the ambiance of the warm glow and to help keep bugs away as they sit outside and enjoy the evening.
Increase The Value Of Your Home
Not only does an outdoor fireplace add beauty and functionality to your outdoor area, but it will also increase the value of your home. If you are looking to sell your home it will be an attractive feature to may prospective buyers. But even if you have no plans to sell, it will provide increased enjoyment for you and your family, allowing you to directly feel the increased value of your home.
Types Of Outdoor Fireplaces
But with so many choices of patio fireplaces which one is best for you? First you may want to decide if you want a portable outdoor fireplace or one that is more of a fixed structure. Portable fireplaces include things like outdoor chimineas or patio fire pits, ones that aren’t attached so you can pick them up and move them if you want or need to.
True outdoor fireplaces are more fixed structures, for example stone outdoor fireplaces or brick outdoor fireplaces. These types have stone/brick and mortar fixing them to the patio. Many people are using these types with a backyard remodel, making the patio a sort of outdoor kitchen with a nice grill and patio dinning table next to the fireplace. This creates an incredibly cozy, yet functional feel. This significantly enhances your outdoor area and is great for entertaining.
Stone Outdoor Fireplaces
Stone outdoor fireplaces are very popular because they provide such a beautiful, stable look and feel. They seem to blend so well in the outdoors. Plus there are a variety of stones you can choose from providing a variety of potential looks from contemporary to rustic. Outdoor stone fireplaces can be made from natural stones, cultured stones, limestone, marble or granite. Each of these stones can provide a very different look making a stone outdoor fire place a very versatile choice.