Hardly any other garden element provides more comfort than an open fireplace in the garden. The sparkling flames create a romantic atmosphere and give off warmth in the cool summer evenings. At the same time, the fireplace is a functional addition to the outdoor area - potatoes, sausages, etc. can be cooked on an open fire. roast and a delicious dinner is prepared while the family chats comfortably around the fire. A wide selection of design options is available to the hobby gardener - from large to small, from brick fire pits for theCountry house style terrace, to timelessly elegant designs with simple, minimalist forms, to fire bowls made of metal or glass. What is on offer can be recreated with a little skill - we present you some exciting DIY projects for a fire pit in the garden. Let the suggestions inspire you and create your own oasis of well-being in the garden.
Build an open fire pit – build a fire bowl out of concrete
Gel-operated table fireplaces are particularly popular in the USA - they are small, can be staged stylishly and provide variety on the terrace with their attractive, minimalist look. They are not suitable for grilling, but rather have decorative value. They look particularly good in allotments - there the distance to the house/fence/neighbours is too small and there is a problem with ordinary onesFire pits in the gardenor a fire hazard in courtyards. A windbreak for the cozy seating area with a fire bowl makes sense despite its small dimensions.
For the DIY project you need flash concrete, broken glass, fireproof wire mesh, gravel stones, flower pot, fuel gel. First stir the flash concrete and quickly distribute it on the flower pot (see photo above). Then cover with plastic wrap and wait for the concrete to harden. Then carefully sand the unevenness with sandpaper.
Place the fuel gel in the middle, fill the pot with gravel, then cut a lid for the fuel gel container out of the wire mesh. At the end, scatter glass shards as a decorative element. Our tip – first test whether the table can withstand the weight of the fire bowl. If necessary, you can then place the fire bowl on a concrete column and present it attractively. Always make sure that the surface is either paved or covered with gravel. Never leave the fire bowl burning without supervision.
The glass splinters sparkle so attractively in the concrete pot - the design spices up the outdoor area and adds the finishing touch to the modern terrace design. So nothing stands in the way of pleasant evenings with friends.
Fire bowl as an accent on the garden table
The fire bowl with a difference - the design shown above can be conjured up from a plant pot and glass. The table decoration fits harmoniouslyin desert landscapes or a terrace with a Mediterranean toucha. The contrast between the black bucket and the transparent glass panes is particularly attractive.
The necessary materials for the craft project are - stones of different sizes, plant pots, glass panes cut to the desired dimensions, silicone-based glass glue, wire mesh, tin cans, fuel cans.
First cut the glass panes according to the flower pot dimensions, then coat the adhesive surface with a 1-2mm silicone film and let it dry. After 24 hours the adhesive should be completely dry. In the meantime you can place the fuel cans on the tin cans and thePlant pot with river stonesfill. The next day, attach the glass details to the planter with silicone adhesive.
Then cut out the wire mesh into shape and cover it with larger river stones. Your new fire pit in the garden is ready. This one basically weighs less than thatConcrete fire bowland can therefore be easily placed on the table. Be careful of children and animals; they should not have access to the fireplace, otherwise there is a risk of burns.
The light creates a soothing and cozy atmosphere on the terrace. So nothing stands in the way of a cozy evening for two. The beautiful fire bowl can also serve as lighting for the garden party. Guests will relax and feel comfortable with dim lighting. In winter the open fireplace can remain outside.
Open fireplace made from an old washing machine drum
Hard to believe but true - the design pictured above was built from paving stones and a washing machine drum. The drum has a waterproof, shiny metal coating and can be sprayed with color spray in black, white or copper.
Build your own open fire pit out of concrete and natural stone
An open fire pit on the gravel terrace can be created without much effort - but sometimes the large format fire pit looks boring. Natural stone slabs spice up the simple construction and give the design rustic charm in a country house style.
For the project you will need cement, wooden boxes in two sizes, river stones, gravel, natural stone slabs and a metal fire bowl. The stone slabs can serve as a storage area for drinks or grilled food. Functional and stylish.
An open fire pit that can easily withstand snow and frost is the fire pit made of natural stones. Even inexperienced but skilled hobby gardeners can recreate them with a little patience. It also serves as a garden grill and offers the opportunity to prepare meat, potatoes and vegetables.
The design made of concrete pipe offers an alternative to the time-consuming fire pit made of natural stones - an attractive combination of fire pit and garden pond is shown above. A nice Japanese style idea.
