How to organize a garden hearth at home and in the country? Making an open hearth Outdoor fire pit
A fire in the country is a special pleasure that is not available to us in a city apartment. By making an outdoor fireplace with your own hands, you will be able to enjoy the play of fire more often, cook something tasty on the grill by the fireplace, or simply bask in the warmth on cold evenings.
To make the fire look harmonious in the garden, it is better to arrange for it permanent place, which would provide adequate fire safety standards and ensure comfort. 
And, although the outdoor fireplace in the photo may look absolutely luxurious, its construction does not require a significant investment of either time or materials. 
You may well choose an option for yourself that you can implement in a couple of weekends.
How to make an outdoor fireplace out of stone.
In order to make an outdoor fireplace trimmed with natural stone, first we mark the hearth's kennels and pour a small concrete pad under the masonry.
The masonry will consist of two layers. The inner layer is a brick layer and the outer layer is made of natural stone. 
The upper part of the hearth can also be finished with stone. 
In order to use the fire pit as a barbecue, provide a grate for it in accordance with the size of the fireplace. 
Such a beautiful fire pit can be placed on the terrace in front of the house, where you can spend truly unforgettable evenings in the country. 
If you will be using the fire pit more often as a barbecue, then you may be interested in other barbecue projects that are easy to make with your own hands. You can check them out
Fire pit made of concrete blocks.
In fact, the simplest outdoor fireplace can be made from ordinary concrete blocks.
In order to protect the soil as much as possible from fire and for more convenient cleaning of the fireplace, it is better to place concrete blocks onto a brick platform. 
If the top of such a fireplace is decorated with natural stone, it will look quite respectable. 
By placing the fire pit next to summer kitchen and a gazebo, you will have another wonderful relaxation area in the garden. 
The hearth is made of a semicircular curb and paving slabs.
Concrete blocks are produced not only in the form of rectangles; semicircular concrete curbs are usually used to fence trees.
Such concrete blocks are perfect for creating a small outdoor fireplace. 
If semicircular blocks cannot be found, pay attention to paving slabs. It turns out that using it as bricks, you can also make a fire pit for your summer house. 
Brick outdoor fireplace.
For those who are not a fan of excessive creativity, the easiest way is to use bricks to create a fireplace.
We lay out the brick of the required size of the fire pit, mark the contours and dig a hole to the height of the brick. We cover the contours of the hearth, adding gravel to the bottom. Advice: if the walls of the pit are made slightly inclined outward, the structure will be more stable. 
Minimal decorating top part hearth, you will get a cozy and beautiful fireplace in the country. You can place a metal tripod in the hearth and cook kulesh. For meat lovers, you can install a simple spit and cook the whole bird on the spit. 
How to make a fire pit in your country house.
To fit the fire pit into overall design garden, you can make a special platform for it.
Such a place for a fire will be more cozy and convenient because... a stone border can be used as a bench, and the smooth shape of the platform will add an elegant touch to the landscape design of the entire garden. 
Outdoor fireplace made from scrap materials.
For those who like to use scrap materials, there are also beautiful options for an outdoor fireplace.
For example, you can make such a beautiful hearth from an old basin and the remains of stone and metal. 
In fact, any durable metal will do for the inside of the fireplace. 
This metal can become a tank from washing machine.
For it to function, it is enough to weld the legs to it. 
Or you can add minimal brickwork. It's not a lot of work, but the difference is noticeable. 
Sometimes a fire pit is placed in a recess in the area - this technique is used for a windy or noisy area, this creates a calmer and quieter atmosphere around the fire pit.
Outdoor fireplace made of metal.
It is not necessary to use leftovers for the fire bowl household appliances.
You can simply buy a sheet of galvanized metal and weld a simple structure for the hearth from it. 
The only drawback of this design is that its walls become seriously hot and it is necessary to isolate the fireplace from flammable surfaces. 
Street fireplace made from a car disk.
Therefore, it is better to cover the outside of a metal hearth with brick or decorative stone.
The disk from a tractor wheel was taken as the basis for this hearth. 
How to make a fireplace out of concrete with your own hands.
For an outdoor fireplace made of concrete, you need to make formwork in accordance with the dimensions of the fireplace you have chosen. For structural strength, additionally place metal reinforcement in the formwork.
A concrete hearth can be decorated with stone or simply left as is - this way it will have a more modern, laconic look. 
It is convenient to place an outdoor fireplace in an open gazebo - such a place can become the center of attraction for the whole country life.
Round or square, stone or concrete blocks, no matter the style you choose, there is always an outdoor fireplace that will suit your garden. 
Small or large, almost every fireplace is a budget option that can add a touch of real luxury to your garden!
The hearth is the personification of family comfort and warmth. The soaring flames and melodious crackling of logs mesmerizes and soothes, setting you up for relaxation and a pleasant rest. It’s nice to gather around the fire in the evening, enjoying communication with family and friends. To be able to enjoy the magic of an open fire on your property, you can arrange a special recreation area, the key element of which will be a fire pit.
An outdoor fireplace, which until recently served only a utilitarian function, has now become a fairly popular element. landscape design.
The unusual design of the courtyard area with a fireplace and the original shape of the fireplace itself can transform any area
The fireplace, which does not attract attention during the day, becomes a “zone of attraction” with the onset of dusk - a center around which the whole family gathers with pleasure. To make your vacation even more comfortable and enjoyable, an area with comfortable stationary seats and garden furniture is built around the fireplace.
The shape of the outdoor fireplace can be any, suitable for general style Houses. But from the point of view of ease of maintenance and access, most often the hearths are given a round shape.
An excellent technique for creating a picturesque place with a fire pit in the courtyard of a house would be the original covering of the site itself.
The area around the fire can be covered with tiles, gravel, etc. The choice of materials and design methods is determined only by the style of the site.
One of the most convenient and interesting ways zoning of the site, when the area with the fire pit is located lower in relation to the adjacent areas of the yard
Setting up a cozy multi-level area on the site is not at all difficult. You just need to remove the layer of soil and level the surface.
Recessed fireplaces, which are located below the level of the site itself around the fireplace, look no less impressive.
Recessed fire pits are suitable for all types of backyards and a variety of styles. The only requirement for arranging a fireplace: do not deepen the hearth too much, since the natural combustion process can only be maintained due to the influx fresh air. To ensure the necessary air circulation, the firewood in the recessed hearth is stacked in a hut, leaving wide gaps between them and retreating a sufficient distance from the walls.
We propose to consider a couple of options for arranging a fireplace, which, in addition to their direct functional significance, will act as an effective element of landscape design. A self-made outdoor fireplace will become a source of pride for its owner and a favorite resting place for the whole family on cool evenings.
Methods for arranging a fire pit
An outdoor fireplace is essentially a hole dug in the ground or an above-ground structure lined with a wall of durable stones. Strong walls help retain heat, maintain the shape of the fire pit and protect the hearth from being blown out by gusts of wind.
Option #1 - above-ground structure
When planning to set up a fire pit on your property, the first thing you need to do is choose a location. The fireplace is located far from spreading trees, outbuildings and the house itself.
The best option is when the fireplace is located at a distance of 4-5 meters from the tree crowns and up to 3 meters from buildings
A small hill or, conversely, a flooded lowland is far from the best choice for placing a fire pit. There must be a golden mean. It is better if it is a flat area with good visibility.
Having decided on the location of the fireplace, we prepare the site: we clear it of plant roots and debris, level the surface and outline the location of the future fireplace.
Traditionally, a fire pit is given a rounded shape, making it 90-100 cm in diameter for convenience. In our case, a metal rim was used to arrange the structure.
To set up a fire pit, remove a layer of turf from the marked area. In the future, the site can be tiled, decorated with backfill, or arranged as desired
Along the intended installation contour of the rim itself, we remove a ten-centimeter layer of soil. We level the bottom of the dug pit and install the rim.
Along the outer walls of the rim we lay stones or concrete blocks in several rows, the wall thickness of which is at least 10-15 centimeters
The walls of a structure that are too thin are not able to provide sufficient strength, and when a person leans on them, they may not be able to withstand the load at all.
From a decorative point of view, it is better to use purchased concrete blocks, which will simultaneously perform practical and aesthetic functions. On sale you can find both blocks made of cast concrete and natural stone. Alternatively, you can use paving slabs or even real granite cobblestones.
In a good way, to build a fire pit you need to use only masonry mortar with fire-resistant additives. It is better to completely cement natural stone using clay oven mortar. Post robust construction, you can also use a special glue designed for laying fireplaces and hearths.
Formed between the metal rim and facing material fill voids and gaps with sand, earth or clay mortar
The backfill will prevent the future accumulation of rainwater and debris, thereby making it easier to maintain the fire pit.
The fire pit is ready, all that remains is to arrange seating areas, retreating 70-90 centimeters beyond the border of the protective strip, where flying sparks will not reach
To prevent an equipped outdoor fireplace from turning into a small pond after heavy rain, it is necessary to make a cover. Cutting it out is not difficult sheet metal.
Option #2 – fire pit buried in the ground
To set up a stationary fire pit, you can use another option - digging a pit. At the site of the future fireplace, we dig a hole about 30-40 cm deep.
To divert storm water, to arrange drainage under the walls of the structure being built, we dig a shallow trench
We cover the bottom of the pit and trench gravel bed fine fraction 15 cm thick. To extend the service life and increase the reliability of the design, inner part the pits must be surrounded by a ring made from a piece of sheet metal.
Having laid out the first row of blocks on the gravel backfill, we check their level and knock down the protruding elements using rubber mallet
When we assemble a ring from separate blocks, there is always a need to split individual elements. To do this, you need to mark a line on the surface of the block, and then chip along the contour using a hammer and chisel. You can easily give the uneven edges the desired shape by tapping them with the shank of a hammer.
We cover the upper edge of the first row with special glue for laying fireplaces and hearths, and lay out the second row. We fill the erected structure with gravel
We decorate the upper edge of the structure with a decorative stone that suits the style, which we set on cement mortar.
We lay the subsequent rows using the same principle. Along internal walls We place a sheet of metal for the fire pit. We fill the voids between the inner ring and the blocks with soil or sand.
Option #3 – budget hearth from an old barrel
Another option for arranging a street fireplace:
Design of the area around the fireplace
Any materials are suitable for lining the surrounding area: gravel, pebbles, tiles for paths. But they look most picturesque flat slabs irregularly shaped, laid out on the lawn in a bizarre pattern. It is convenient to place chairs and other garden furniture. A circular bench with backs is an ideal option for arranging an area around a fire pit.
For comfortable admiring an open flame, the bench can be supplemented with warm rugs and blankets, as well as colorful soft pillows
A fire pit built from the same stone measuring 50x40 cm can also be an appropriate addition. It will protect from gusts of wind and serve as a comfortable bench.
It’s hard to imagine how many people delightedly admired the burning of logs, sitting near the fire. A fire pit at the dacha, made with your own hands, allows you to provide such pleasure at any time, and even in the company of friends. Blazing firewood is mesmerizing and has a wonderful psychological effect.
The fire pit must be located 3 meters from buildings and 4 meters from tree crowns.
A fire pit at the dacha, made with your own hands, can become both a grill for preparing shish kebab and a barbecue. The aroma of food cooked over a fire is difficult to compare with anything. A fire pit can be built quite easily on suburban area, but it is also important to ensure complete fire safety both for buildings and for the surrounding nature.
Features of a country fire pit
The barrel fire pit can also be used as a grill and barbecue.
A country fire pit is an open outdoor fireplace, made with your own hands, on open area dachas Such a fire allows you to cook some types of dishes and keep warm, and is also often the center of the relaxation area in the evening. The fireplace at the dacha should ensure that the logs burn in the form of a sufficiently high flame, but at the same time not pose a threat to the fire of buildings or plants. The appearance of the fire pit should fit into the overall country house design and even decorate it.
The place for a permanent fire should be located at a distance from buildings and plantings, and there should be no grass in the fire area. When placing a fire in a garden, the fire should be removed from the crown of trees or bushes at a distance of at least 4 m. The fireplace should be removed from buildings by more than 3 m. You should not choose a place for the fireplace on the leeward side and do not light it in windy weather. In this regard, it is not recommended to make a fireplace with your own hands on a hill.
The optimal location for a fire pit is a flat area at a level slightly lower than the level of the buildings. Most often, the fire pit is shaped like a circle with a diameter of 80-100 cm, around which stationary benches are installed for sitting. There may be a place to store logs at a safe distance from the flame. The area where wood is burned must be lined with non-combustible materials.
Structurally, a fire pit can have several types: a hearth buried in the ground, outdoor version, protected by walls, and external version open type(bonfire). Construction of any type begins with cutting off the top layer of turf, clearing the soil of roots and covering the soil with heat-resistant material.
Tools required for work
Rice. 1. The resulting gap must be filled with gravel.
When making a fire pit at your dacha with your own hands, you will need the following tools:
- Bulgarian;
- electric drill;
- hacksaw for metal;
- mallet;
- hammer;
- chisel;
- chisel;
- metal scissors;
- putty knife;
- Master OK;
- shovel;
- vibrator;
- construction mixer;
- pliers;
- vice;
- roulette;
- metal ruler;
- construction level.
Buried fire pit
Rice. 2. Diagram of a buried fire pit
A recessed version of a country fire pit can be made as follows: a hole about 40 cm deep is dug, and then fine gravel 15 cm thick is poured onto the bottom. The hearth frame is made of block stone or brick, the elements are laid on a clay mortar or fireplace adhesive composition. After laying the first layer, it is carefully leveled by tapping with a mallet. The inner ring formed by the first row of masonry is filled with crushed stone with a tamper. Then the remaining elements are laid in a circle. The topmost masonry row is made on the ground surface and is made of decorative stone.
It is recommended to install inside the fireplace metal screen in the form of a cylinder formed from metal sheet 1-2 mm thick. The external gap between the wall and the soil is filled with soil previously removed from the pit. The layout of a buried fire pit is shown in Fig. 2.
The next stage of arrangement is the creation of a protective area around the fire pit. To prevent the flame from spreading beyond the source zone, a flat platform is constructed, paved with stone, tiles, bricks, paving stones or filled with concrete. Benches are provided at this site to accommodate people. The dimensions of the area are based on the assumption that a person is located at least 80 cm from the fire.
During the daytime, such a fireplace can be used for cooking. To do this, a tripod is installed above the equipped pit and a pot is suspended. Among other options for constructing a buried fire pit, the following technology can be noted: a cone-shaped depression is made in the pit (expanding upward), the cone is concreted, and the top is lined with decorative ceramic tiles.
Outdoor fire pit
Rice. 3. Stages of creating an outdoor fire pit
The simplest type of outdoor fire is an open fire, which is lit in a designated area. Such a place can be equipped with reliable protection from the wind and other natural or artificial obstacles. In this case, in a circle with a diameter of about 1 m, the turf layer of earth (about 10 cm thick) is removed, and the formed hole is filled with crushed stone, ash, stone chips or other non-combustible fine materials. Around the area arranged in this way, pebbles of at least 10 cm in size are installed to create volume for laying the logs. The area around the fire pit is formed in the same way as described. Such a fire requires special care during operation.
The option of a closed outdoor fire pit is considered more reliable and safe. The principle of this design is the construction of a cylinder above the surface of the earth in which a fire is lit.
The foundation for the structure is prepared in the same way as for an open fire. Then a metal rim with a diameter of at least 40 cm and a height of more than 30 cm is installed in the circle. The drum of an old washing machine, a cut metal barrel, etc. can serve as improvised materials. In Fig. Figure 3 shows a diagram of the installation of such a fire pit.
Outer circle metal cylinder produced masonry thickness of at least 10 cm. For this purpose, you can use refractory bricks, ready-made concrete blocks, paving slabs, curb elements, purchased natural stone blocks. When laying, you should use a clay stove mortar or a special fireplace adhesive composition. The gap between the metal and the stone is filled with the same solution or sand.
Fireplace made of metal strips
Another method of making an outdoor closed fire pit is gaining popularity - a hearth made of metal strips. This design is made from two pieces of corrugated galvanized steel. The design diagram is shown in Fig. 1.
From steel sheet 2 tapes with a width of at least 30 cm are cut out so that they form two cylinders with a gap of 10-15 cm between them. The tapes are bent in a circle, and their ends are connected with nuts. The cylinders are fixed in a circle on the ground, and fine mineral is poured between them. non-flammable material, mixed with sand. In internal cavity The cylinder is covered with a layer of gravel up to 10 cm thick.
On top of the inter-cylinder backfill, you can make plaster and cladding at your discretion.
Economical design
One of the cheapest designs for country fire pits, made with your own hands, is the outdoor version made of metal barrel. In general, the entire complex is manufactured as follows: a circle with a diameter of 0.8-1 m is formed according to the described method, a piece of a metal barrel without a bottom (about 50 cm in diameter and 30-40 cm in height) is installed on it. A layer of up to 10 cm of gravel is poured inside the barrel. A conical bevel of gravel with a base diameter of about 1.1-1.3 m is made around the barrel. The bevel is filled with concrete 2-3 cm thick, then the entire area around the fire is concreted (diameter - 2. 5-3 m). A removable cooking grate should be provided on top of the barrel.
An area for a fire pit can become a recreation area with an attractive design. You can create an original area with a center in the form of a fire pit, which will allow all family members to relax in nature.
A fire in the country is a special pleasure that is not available to us in a city apartment. By making an outdoor fireplace with your own hands, you will be able to enjoy the play of fire more often, cook something tasty on the grill by the fireplace, or simply bask in the warmth on cold evenings.
In order for the fire to look harmonious in the garden, it is better to arrange a permanent place for it that would provide proper fire safety standards and provide comfort. 
And, although the outdoor fireplace in the photo may look absolutely luxurious, its construction does not require a significant investment of either time or materials. 
You may well choose an option for yourself that you can implement in a couple of weekends.
How to make an outdoor fireplace out of stone.
In order to make an outdoor fireplace finished with natural stone, we first mark out the hearth's kennels and pour a small concrete pad under the masonry.
The masonry will consist of two layers. The inner layer is a brick layer and the outer layer is made of natural stone. 
The upper part of the hearth can also be finished with stone. 
In order to use the fire pit as a barbecue, provide a grate for it in accordance with the size of the fireplace. 
Such a beautiful fire pit can be placed on the terrace in front of the house, where you can spend truly unforgettable evenings in the country. 
Fire pit made of concrete blocks.
In fact, the simplest outdoor fireplace can be made from ordinary concrete blocks.
In order to protect the soil as much as possible from fire and for more convenient cleaning of the fireplace, it is better to place concrete blocks on a brick platform. 
If the top of such a fireplace is decorated with natural stone, it will look quite respectable. 
By placing the fire pit next to the outdoor kitchen and gazebo, you will have another wonderful seating area in the garden. 
The hearth is made of a semicircular curb and paving slabs.
Concrete blocks are produced not only in the form of rectangles, but semicircular concrete curbs are usually used to fence trees.
Such concrete blocks are perfect for creating a small outdoor fireplace. 
If semicircular blocks cannot be found, pay attention to paving slabs. It turns out that using it as bricks, you can also make a fire pit for your summer house. 
Brick outdoor fireplace.
For those who are not a fan of excessive creativity, the easiest way is to use bricks to create a fireplace.
We lay out the brick of the required size of the fire pit, mark the contours and dig a hole to the height of the brick. We cover the contours of the hearth, adding gravel to the bottom. Advice: if the walls of the pit are made slightly inclined outward, the structure will be more stable. 
By minimally decorating the top of the fireplace, you will get a cozy and beautiful fireplace in your country house. You can place a metal tripod in the hearth and cook kulesh. For meat lovers, you can install a simple spit and cook the whole bird on the spit. 
How to make a fire pit in your country house.
To fit the fireplace into the overall design of the garden, you can make a special area for it.
Such a place for a fire will be more cozy and convenient because... a stone border can be used as a bench, and the smooth shape of the platform will add an elegant touch to the landscape design of the entire garden. 
Outdoor fireplace made from scrap materials.
For those who like to use scrap materials, there are also beautiful options for an outdoor fireplace.
For example, you can make such a beautiful hearth from an old basin and the remains of stone and metal. 
In fact, any durable metal will do for the inside of the fireplace. 
This metal can be a washing machine tank. 
For it to function, it is enough to weld the legs to it. 
Or you can add minimal brickwork. It's not a lot of work, but the difference is noticeable. 
Sometimes a fire pit is placed in a recess on the site - this technique is used for a windy or noisy area, this creates a more calm and quiet atmosphere around the fire pit.
Outdoor fireplace made of metal.
It is not necessary to use leftover household appliances for the fire pit.
You can simply buy a sheet of galvanized metal and weld a simple structure for the hearth from it. 
The only drawback of this design is that its walls become seriously hot and it is necessary to isolate the fireplace from flammable surfaces. 
Street fireplace made from a car disk.
Therefore, it is better to cover the outside of a metal hearth with brick or decorative stone.
The disk from a tractor wheel was taken as the basis for this hearth. 
How to make a fireplace out of concrete with your own hands.
For an outdoor fireplace made of concrete, you need to make formwork in accordance with the dimensions of the fireplace you have chosen. For structural strength, additionally place metal reinforcement in the formwork.
After the concrete has hardened, remove the formwork and clean the outside of the fireplace. 
Place pea gravel inside the fire pit, set up a metal fire pit, and add pebbles or larger gravel on top. 
A concrete hearth can be decorated with stone or simply left as is - this way it will have a more modern, laconic look. 
It is convenient to place an outdoor fireplace in an open gazebo - such a place can become the center of attraction for all dacha life. 
If you're not a big fan of campfire nights and open fire cooking, then a small, mobile fire pit might be better for you. 
It, like the hearth, can be used both for decorative purposes and for preparing dishes on a grate or tripod. 
Round or square, stone or concrete blocks, no matter the style you choose, there is always an outdoor fireplace that will suit your garden. 
Small or large, almost every fireplace is a budget option that can add a touch of real luxury to your garden!
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Do-it-yourself fireplace in the country - photo ideas for impeccable design
Every owner country house or the dacha was visited by the thought of arranging local area, beautiful and at the same time functional design. And one of the elements of such arrangement that no homeowner would refuse to see on his property is an open fireplace.
A place for cooking, gathering with family or warm friendly company, or maybe even solitude near a soothing and warming open fire. 
There is nothing overly complicated about building an open fireplace in the countryside with your own with my own hands. The process is quite time-consuming and painstaking - but following our advice, recommendations and photos, you can build a fireplace in your dacha without any problems.
Options for constructing a fireplace
To build a fireplace, you can use the most various materials: brick, large pebbles, boulders, different kinds natural stone, concrete blocks, paving slabs. The most common option is using the most suitable material for this, brick.
Both cinder block and ordinary brick are suitable for this role. It should be remembered that for laying walls it is better to use the widest possible brick of large sizes, which can retain heat well inside the hearth. For this purpose, when laying out the hearth with perforated bricks, the holes in it should be placed towards the ground, and not parallel to it.
The fire pit can be set up either in a simpler way - by burying it in the ground, or in a more complex way - by building a full-fledged above-ground structure. If you decide to bury the fireplace in the ground, the main thing is not to overdo it: there must be a constant flow of fresh air to the fireplace to ensure the combustion process.
The amount of material needed to make a fireplace in a country house is determined by the size of the fireplace being built and its purpose. For example, if you plan to grill food on the fireplace, then the pit for the fireplace should be made deeper, which means that more material will be required for its construction.
Stages of arranging a fire pit
The first thing you need to do is decide on the location of the fireplace in the country house. The main rule when building a fire pit is safety. It must be located as far as possible from flammable materials, trees, dead wood, as well as residential and outbuildings. An elevated or low-lying part of the site with a risk of flooding is not the best choice of location for building a fireplace. Ideal option there will be a flat, spacious area with a good view.
The next stage is preparing the base. To avoid the problem of removing unburnt wood and coals in the future, it is advisable to line the bottom of the fire pit with stone, fill it with gravel, or at least place a sheet of thick iron at the base. Traditionally, the shape of the hearth pit is chosen to be round in size. The dug hole is filled with mortar and then the laying of bricks begins.
Laying the base of the fire pit from bricks without mortar
The construction of a fireplace of this type should be treated carefully and carefully - after all, a slight inaccuracy in the layout will negatively affect the stability of the entire structure. The walls of the fireplace are laid out in a circle so that the ends touch. The fireplace wall must be monolithic on both the inner and outer sides.
After laying the first circle, lay out the second, and so on, until the walls of the fireplace reach the required height. When laying out the top row, a special solution is used, and the cracks between the bricks are covered cement mortar. Possible unevenness of the walls can be easily corrected by padding and leveling them.
The procedure is similar to that described above with the only difference: it is necessary to constantly coat the seams and be more careful about the evenness of the laying of bricks. The bonus of this approach is that there is no need to tamp down uneven rows after the walls of the fireplace are built.
Photo of a beautiful arrangement of a country fireplace
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How to design a fire pit in a country house (55 photos)
Symbol hearth and home A dacha can rightfully be called a fire pit. IN Lately the fireplace at the dacha has become not only a place where you can cook the next gastronomic masterpiece and have a great time free time for a pleasant evening with family and friends, it is also an original element of landscape design.
Aboveground location of the fire pit in the country
Before setting up a fire pit, you need to carefully consider the area where it will be located. The source should be located away from garden trees, country house and other outbuildings. Optimal distance the distance to the house and buildings should be at least 3 meters, and at least 4 meters to the crowns of the nearest trees. Also, you should not design a place for a fire in a lowland or on a hill. It's better to choose golden mean.
After the location for the dacha hearth has been determined, the site should be prepared: remove debris, plant roots, level the surface of the site and mark the location for the hearth itself. As a rule, the hearth is made in a round shape, with a diameter of about a meter. It is necessary to remove a layer of turf from the intended area. This is necessary so that later the entire site can be laid out with paving slabs or stones. In the center of the site, the location of the hearth itself is marked. To decorate the fire pit, you can use an iron rim. In the place where it is planned to install the metal rim, remove a small layer of soil, level the bottom of the resulting depression and install the rim.
If the structure has very thin walls, it will not be able to provide the necessary strength during operation. Therefore, concrete blocks or stones are laid in several rows along the entire area of the outer wall. Also suitable for this paving slabs or granite cobblestone. For masonry it is better to use a special masonry mortar. More suitable for laying natural stone clay mortar.
To prevent the fire pit from turning into a pond after heavy rain, it is necessary to cut out a roof for it. A suitable piece of sheet metal can be used as material.
above ground structure hearth Recessed fire pit
You can also create a place for a fire in your dacha using a small dug pit. The depth of the dug pit should be approximately 30-40cm. The bottom of the dug pit is covered with a layer of fine gravel. In order for the hearth to last longer, the inside of the pit must be surrounded with a piece of sheet metal. The ring can also be built using separate blocks. The first layer of blocks is laid on gravel. Correct installation is checked building level. All irregularities are eliminated using a rubber hammer. A special glue for laying hearths and fireplaces is applied to the upper surface of the first row, then the second row of blocks can be laid. Ready design they are covered with fine gravel, and the upper part of the hearth is decorated with a stone suitable for the decor of the landscape design.
Recessed fire pit Design of the area near the fireplace
In order to decorate the area near the fireplace, you can use pebbles, gravel or tiles for garden paths. If you expand the area near the fireplace, you will get an excellent platform for good rest. An interesting option are flat slabs of irregular geometric shape, which are laid out in a bizarre pattern. These wide slabs can easily accommodate chairs, benches, or other various garden furniture. An ideal option for arranging a fire pit in a country house would be circular bench with backs. To give such a platform comfort and coziness, the platform can be decorated with rugs, and placed on the bench decorative pillows and blankets.
The same material that was used to decorate the hearth can be used to make a supporting wall; it will also serve as a backrest for the bench. In order to avoid having to go far for firewood, a special firewood shed is installed next to the fireplace, which is decorated in the same style as the hearth.
You can put it at the fire pit garden path, along which to install small Street lights. This will make the area cozy in the evening and create a special romantic atmosphere.
Often the area around the fire is made in the shape of the sun, and improvised Sun rays. It will be interesting to look at summer cottage a hearth made in the form of a lunar crater or fireplace, next to which you can install a small figurine of a guardian cricket.
An interesting idea for decorating a fire pit in a country house Decorating a place near a fire in the country is not so difficult. The main conditions for work are the availability of all necessary building materials, clear calculations, free time, imagination and a little creativity.
Fireplace in the country: what will we sit on?
Place by the fire: what should we sit on? You have a place for a fire, but what next? Stand and watch it burn? No matter how it is, you did it in order to cook barbecue, fry bread, bake potatoes and just relax in the evening, and doing this while sitting is clearly more convenient than standing. How to arrange a place to sit around a fire and what can be used for this?
To begin with, you can take any chairs that can be used outdoors. This can be either simple camp chairs with which you go into the forest, or wooden or metal country outdoor furniture - the same chairs or large benches on which it is so comfortable to sit together. Rattan seats are also suitable.
Simple chairs to sit near the fire in the area If you are a fan of the classics, why not build the usual pentagon from logs, as is often done in the forest? But here you can sand the logs and even varnish them and even attach a backrest to make it more comfortable to sit on.
A classic pentagon made of logs around a fireplace in a country house And a stationary option - you can make seats around the fireplace in your summer cottage with your own hands from stone - from brick or any other stones that you have at your disposal. Tip: lay out the benches not in a square, but in a semicircle, as this looks more aesthetically attractive. And in order to sit softly and not cold, place sofa cushions on the seat itself and attach it to the back, if you have one there.
Semicircular stone bench near the fire And finally, two ways to make a fireplace in your summer cottage with your own hands. To begin with, the most popular option for a fire pit is made of bricks. What do we need? bricks and cement.
There are several ways to build a fire pit out of bricks. The first option is the same way as a house is built, that is, stacking bricks one to the other, shifting each next row by half a brick - just lay out the walls of the fire pit at the required height. Some build directly from the ground, some first dig a hole in the ground, and as a result the fire pit is sunk into the ground. In this case, it can be flush with the ground, here it is better to lay out additional stones or tiles around the area at least a meter in diameter, or with the walls up - in this case the coals will not fall down. But here it is worth providing holes for air intake in the fire.
We build a fire house from bricks The second way is to lay the bricks in a circle, installing them vertically or horizontally. If you want to make a low fireplace, one row of bricks laid out in a circle with vertical installation. If you want to make a large round hearth, you need to lay the bricks horizontally and do not forget about the holes through which air will enter the fire - in this case it will burn much better.
Do-it-yourself brick fireplace in your dacha You can also show your imagination and create some unusual hearth, not round or square, but absolutely not symmetrical in shape. Moreover, here you can use not only bricks, but also any other stones - best natural, unprocessed.
Let's do non-standard place for a fire on the site Hearth at the dacha under a cauldron
If you like to cook something in a cauldron over a fire, for example, real pilaf, stewed vegetables or meat, then before you start building the fireplace, you need to figure out how to then put the cauldron on it. The first option is to make a small fireplace out of stones, on which a large cauldron can be placed on top. If you need a larger place for the fire, make metal structure, which can be placed in the fire, and a cauldron can be placed on top of it. Or you can make a fireplace out of an old one car disk. How to do this - read below, and the cauldron will stand on top without any problems.
Making a hearth in the country house for a barbecue Fire pit: barbecue made from an old car rim
If you don't want to lay bricks, you can use a simple and proven method for making a fire pit yourself, which I already talked about earlier - using an old car wheel (stamping, not casting!). It's perfect for this - round shape, high walls, air intake holes and easy to install. You can either bury it in the ground, making a fire pit flush with the ground, or place it and cover it with bricks on top to give it a more attractive look.
Making a hearth from a car rim By the way, from the same disk you can make not only a hearth, but also a barbecue - on steel legs to make it more convenient to monitor the kebabs being prepared, a grill (by adding a grate of the required size on top), a barbecue and much more.
And if, instead of a car disk, you find some other metal bowl or other container in your garage or basement, you can easily use it to make a fireplace in your summer cottage. By the way, an old steel basin will also work for this - who else still has one of these from Soviet times?
We make a fireplace in an area from a metal bowl Fireplace: hearth in the country house photo ideas
So, we figured out how to make a fireplace with our own hands, what materials to use for this, how to arrange the area around it and what seats are suitable for such a relaxation. Let's now look at the photo - how other people did it, in order to borrow from there some of our favorite ideas that are already worth bringing to life on own plot.
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Setting up a fire pit in a summer cottage
Many owners country houses and personal gardens are thinking about creating beautiful area rest with a fireplace. A fire pit will warm you up, create coziness, and even allow you to cook food over the fire. Making a fire pit in your country house with your own hands is quite possible. To do this, it is enough to have a vague understanding of construction and strictly adhere to a certain sequence of work.
Types of lesions
The most widespread the following types:
- Hearth in the pit
To build such a fireplace, it is necessary to make a hole in the ground. To make the structure stronger, it is better to line the walls with brick. It is recommended to lay it vertically, i.e. with the side wall facing the fire. Please note that bricks take up additional space. Therefore, the pit should be made wider by the size of the brick belt. Around the fire pit you can line it with paving slabs. Tiles with chipped edges are also suitable for these purposes. 
- Brick street hearth
To build a fireplace out of brick, you will need fireproof bricks and mortar. A brick grill can be of any shape, but round hearths are the most popular. A fire grate is usually placed in the center of the structure. To construct this option, you will also need to dig a small hole. - Concrete
Alternatively, an outdoor fireplace can be made of concrete. For this you will need formwork. It can be made from available materials, for example, boards, plywood, etc. It is necessary to dig a hole of a certain size, install the formwork and pour the concrete mixture. Once the concrete gains the required strength, the formwork is removed. As you know, concrete does not have a very presentable appearance. Simple cladding will add aesthetics to the building. Marble or granite tiles look great. Also, chipped stones and bricks are excellent for cladding. 
- Hearth made of natural stone
Most often, pure granite and marble are used to make fireplaces. The advantages of this option include excellent appearance and durability. Significant disadvantage is high cost. 
- Fire table
Alternatively, a tabletop made of stone can be laid on top of a brick or concrete hearth. This design is called a fire table. A hole for the fire is made in the central part of the tabletop. Such an impromptu table with a barbecue is convenient for gatherings with family or friends. 
- Outdoor fireplace made of reinforced concrete products
If there is no opportunity or desire to tinker with concrete and masonry work, you can use a ready-made reinforced concrete flowerpot or flowerpot for a country fireplace. You can purchase such products at hardware store, which specializes in the sale of reinforced concrete products. Ready product can be dug into the ground or simply installed on the surface. The advantage of this option is mobility, because if necessary garden hearth It can be easily transferred from a flowerpot to another place. 
Round street fires can be made from rings for wells or rounded borders. To build this option, you need to purchase two rings for wells different diameters. It is best to lay reinforced concrete products on a concrete platform. In this way, the strength of the structure can be ensured. The rings are fixed on the concrete platform using mortar. First, install a ring of a larger diameter. After this, a ring with a smaller diameter is installed inside. In this case, it is necessary to achieve an equal distance between the walls of the products. As a result, voids are obtained between the rings that fill concrete mixture, stones and cobblestones. If desired, the outer wall can be painted. 
For reference: the diameter of reinforced concrete rings varies from 0.7 to 2 meters, and their height is 0.1–1 meter.
- Fireplace in the garden made of metal
You can make a simple metal hearth yourself; it is very reminiscent of a familiar barbecue. Forged fire bowls look a little more complex and aesthetically pleasing. But there are also more sophisticated designs - a fireball. It's kind of outdoor fireplace with a barbecue function, made in the form of a sphere. 
When choosing a location for a fire pit, you must follow the following rules:
- an open hearth should be located away from buildings;
- when choosing a location, it is recommended to take into account the wind rose (this is necessary to ensure that smoke from the fire does not enter the living quarters);
- there should be no dry vegetation near the fire;
- in a dacha, an open hearth should be located away from tree branches and bushes;
- the barbecue bowl must be placed in such a place that the distance from it to vegetation, fences and various buildings is at least 1.5 meters;
- the depth of the fire pit must be at least 0.4 meters;
- it is desirable that the diameter of the hearth be in the range of 1–1.5 meters;
- the pit must be lined with stone or refractory brick;
- It is not advisable to build fireplaces in lowlands and on hills; the most suitable for such a structure is flat terrain.
Simple DIY stone hearth
For those who are interested in how to make a hearth in a dacha with their own hands, we offer one of the most simple options setting up a fire pit. Below is detailed instructions on production with photos.
A fireplace can rightfully be called a symbol of a home in a country house. Recently, the fireplace at the dacha has become not only a place where you can prepare the next gastronomic masterpiece and have a great free time over a pleasant meal with family and friends, it is also an original element of landscape design.
Aboveground location of the fire pit in the country
Before setting up a fire pit, you need to carefully consider the area where it will be located. The fireplace should be located away from garden trees, a country house and other outbuildings. The optimal distance to the house and buildings should be at least 3 meters, and at least 4 meters to the crowns of the nearest trees. Also, you should not design a place for a fire in a lowland or on a hill. It's better to choose a middle ground.
After the location for the dacha hearth has been determined, the site should be prepared: remove debris, plant roots, level the surface of the site and mark the location for the hearth itself. As a rule, the hearth is made in a round shape, with a diameter of about a meter. It is necessary to remove a layer of turf from the intended area. This is necessary so that later the entire site can be laid out with paving slabs or stones. In the center of the site, the location of the hearth itself is marked. To decorate the fire pit, you can use an iron rim. In the place where it is planned to install the metal rim, remove a small layer of soil, level the bottom of the resulting depression and install the rim.
If the structure has very thin walls, it will not be able to provide the necessary strength during operation. Therefore, concrete blocks or stones are laid in several rows along the entire area of the outer wall. Paving slabs or granite cobblestones are also suitable for this. For masonry it is better to use a special masonry mortar. For laying natural stone, clay mortar is more suitable.
To prevent the fire pit from turning into a pond after heavy rain, it is necessary to cut out a roof for it. A suitable piece of sheet metal can be used as material.
Above ground fireplace structure 
Recessed fire pit
You can also create a place for a fire in your dacha using a small dug pit. The depth of the dug pit should be approximately 30-40cm. The bottom of the dug pit is covered with a layer of fine gravel. In order for the hearth to last longer, the inside of the pit must be surrounded with a piece of sheet metal. The ring can also be built using separate blocks. The first layer of blocks is laid on gravel. The correct installation is checked by the building level. All irregularities are eliminated using a rubber hammer. A special glue for laying hearths and fireplaces is applied to the upper surface of the first row, then the second row of blocks can be laid. The finished structure is covered with fine gravel, and the upper part of the hearth is decorated with stone that matches the decor of the landscape design.
Recessed fire pit 
Design of the area near the fireplace
In order to decorate the area near the fireplace, you can use pebbles, gravel or tiles for garden paths. If you expand the area near the fireplace, you will get an excellent area for a good rest. An interesting option are flat slabs of irregular geometric shapes, which are laid out in a bizarre pattern. These wide slabs can easily accommodate chairs, benches, or other various garden furniture. An ideal option for arranging a fire pit in a country house would be a circular bench with backs. To give such a platform comfort and coziness, the platform can be decorated with rugs, and decorative pillows and blankets can be placed on the bench.
The same material that was used to decorate the hearth can be used to make a supporting wall; it will also serve as a backrest for the bench. In order to avoid having to go far for firewood, a special firewood shed is installed next to the fireplace, which is decorated in the same style as the hearth.
You can lay out a garden path to the fireplace, along which you can install small street lights. This will make the area cozy in the evening and create a special romantic atmosphere.
Often the area around the fire is made in the shape of the sun, and improvised sun rays are painted on the lining.
It would be interesting to look at a summer cottage with a hearth made in the form of a lunar crater or fireplace, next to which you can install a small figurine of a guardian cricket.
An interesting idea for decorating a fire pit in a country house 
Decorating a place near a fire in the country is not so difficult. The main conditions for work are the availability of all the necessary building materials, clear calculations, free time, imagination and a little creativity.
Fireplace in the country: what will we sit on?
Place by the fire: what should we sit on?
You have a place for a fire, but what next? Stand and watch it burn? No matter how it is, you did it in order to cook barbecue, fry bread, bake potatoes and just relax in the evening, and doing this while sitting is clearly more convenient than standing. How to arrange a place to sit around a fire and what can be used for this?
To begin with, you can take any chairs that can be used outdoors. This can be either simple camp chairs with which you go into the forest, or wooden or metal garden outdoor furniture - the same chairs or large benches on which it is so comfortable to sit together. Rattan seats are also suitable.
Simple chairs to sit near the fire in the area
If you are a fan of the classics, why not build the usual pentagon from logs, as is often done in the forest? But here you can sand the logs and even varnish them and even attach a backrest to make it more comfortable to sit on.
A classic pentagon made of logs around a fireplace in a country house
And a stationary option - you can make seats around the fireplace in your summer cottage with your own hands from stone - from brick or any other stones that you have at your disposal. Tip: lay out the benches not in a square, but in a semicircle, as this looks more aesthetically attractive. And to keep the seat soft and not cold, place the sofa cushions on the seat itself and attach it to the back, if you have one there.
Semicircular stone bench near the fire
Do-it-yourself brick fireplace in your dacha
And finally, two ways to make a fireplace in your summer cottage with your own hands. To begin with, the most popular option for a fire pit is made of bricks. What do we need? bricks and cement.
There are several ways to build a fire pit out of bricks. The first option is the same way as a house is built, that is, stacking bricks one next to the other, shifting each next row by half a brick - just lay out the walls of the fire pit at the required height. Some build directly from the ground, some first dig a hole in the ground, and as a result the fire pit is sunk into the ground. In this case, it can be flush with the ground, here it is better to lay out additional stones or tiles around the area at least a meter in diameter, or with the walls up - in this case the coals will not fall down. But here it is worth providing holes for air intake in the fire.
We build a fire house from bricks
The second way is to lay the bricks in a circle, installing them vertically or horizontally. If you want to make a low fireplace, one row of bricks laid out in a circle with a vertical installation will be enough. If you want to make a large round hearth, you need to lay the bricks horizontally and do not forget about the holes through which air will enter the fire - in this case it will burn much better.
Do-it-yourself brick fireplace in your dacha
You can also show your imagination and create some unusual hearth, not round or square, but absolutely not symmetrical in shape. Moreover, here you can use not only bricks, but also any other stones - best natural, unprocessed.
We make a non-standard place for a fire on the site
Hearth at the dacha under a cauldron
If you like to cook something in a cauldron over a fire, for example, real pilaf, stewed vegetables or meat, then before you start building the fireplace, you need to figure out how to then put the cauldron on it. The first option is to make a small fireplace out of stones, on which a large cauldron can be placed on top. If you need a larger place for the fire, make a metal structure that can be placed in the fire, and place a cauldron on top of it. Or you can make a hearth from an old car wheel. How to do this - read below, and the cauldron will stand on top without any problems.
Making a hearth in the country house for a barbecue 
Fire pit: barbecue made from an old car rim
If you don't want to lay bricks, you can use a simple and proven method for making a fire pit yourself, which I mentioned earlier - using an old car wheel (stamped, not cast!). It's perfect for this - round shape, high walls, air intake holes and easy to install. You can either bury it in the ground, making a fire pit flush with the ground, or place it and cover it with bricks on top to give it a more attractive look.
Making a hearth from a car rim
By the way, from the same disk you can make not only a fireplace, but also a barbecue - on steel legs to make it easier to monitor the kebabs being prepared, a grill (by adding a grate of the required size on top), a barbecue and much more.
And if, instead of a car disk, you find some other metal bowl or other container in your garage or basement, you can easily use it to make a fireplace in your summer cottage. By the way, an old steel basin will also work for this - who else still has one of these from Soviet times?
We make a fireplace in an area from a metal bowl
Fireplace: hearth in the country house photo ideas
So, we figured out how to make a fireplace with our own hands, what materials to use for this, how to arrange the area around it and what seats are suitable for such a relaxation. Let's now look at the photo - how other people did it, in order to borrow from there some of the ideas we liked best, which are worth implementing on your own site.
