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 fireplace 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 in the garden photo
Building a fire pit is very simple. The main tool is a shovel. The hole is dug to a depth of half a meter. The solution is being prepared. Portland cement is mixed with sand.
Stones are laid out in the first row. Concrete gravy is made under them. Drainage is provided by a grate placed at the bottom or a metal sheet with holes.
After completion of the masonry, the space between the walls is filled. They use the remaining soil left after digging a hole.
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.
Firewood storage facility
At a close distance from the fireplace there is a wooden stand and a canopy where firewood is stored. The structure is made of 20x40 mm boards using fastening metal corners or cut 45x45 mm bars. Screws are also required for assembly. To store logs, ventilation must be provided. The canopy protects from precipitation.
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 fireplace for your summer house.
Bonfire with frost (“advanced” version)
It differs from the previous, unprocessed version in thematic decor. Just look closely: it doesn’t take much longer to make, but it looks like an exhibit at a hand-made exhibition.
Materials and tools: twigs and sticks, preferably with knots, stones, LED garland, foil, strips of lace (lace braid or cut old curtain), fabric glue or PVA, aluminum foil, paint brush.
How to make a decorative fire with frost:
1. Wrap each stick in foil to completely cover the tree. This is necessary so that the lace does not stick to the tree.
2. Carefully coat each strip of lace with fabric glue, then wrap it around the foil rods. Wrap the lace so that there are no gaps left. When all the sticks are completely covered, set aside and wait until completely dry (it’s better to leave it overnight).
3. When the twigs are ready, use a sharp knife to cut the lace along the entire length of the stick. Don't be afraid to make a cut too deep - the foil will protect the tree from damage.
4. Remove the sprigs from the lace shell. Then carefully peel off the foil and remove it as well.
5. Now is the time to build a fire! Lay out the outlines of the fire pit with stones and place a garland inside. And the finishing touch: secure the lace “branches” in the shape of a hut. They are light enough to hold without falling, but we still recommend securing the structure with glue. Just in case.
Elegant winter decor is ready! Enjoy a cozy frozen fire, as if created by the Snow Queen herself.
And here's another variation on the same theme:
If you live near the sea or river, look for large stones with rounded (water-ground) corners. As for the garland, you can make a “fire path” from it; this option is good for “special occasions” and creating a romantic atmosphere when candles seem too banal.
What's a New Year's fairy tale without a luxurious bonfire?! Do you remember how we warmed ourselves by the fire for Twelve Months? Let’s try to “light” a fire with our own hands. A cool decoration for a festive performance and a cozy interior element for the whole winter.
A bright fire made of felt, smoldering coals made of sticks, foil and New Year's garland - it is impossible to take your eyes off such beauty. Be sure to make a safe New Year's bonfire at home or offer to make an interesting craft for your friends for a school performance. The New Year's decorations will certainly be appreciated by both guests and spectators.
How to make a fire from felt?
Soft and pleasant to the touch felt will be an excellent basis for creating a New Year's bonfire. And bright colors will leave no chance for him to go unnoticed.
You will need:
- felt in yellow, red and orange colors,
- scissors,
- threads or glue,
- filler (synthetic fluff) - optional,
- paper templates,
- sticks and stones.
Outdoor fireplace made of brick.
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 in the area - this technique is used for a windy or noisy area, this creates a more calm and quiet atmosphere around the fire pit.
At the installation location
The first thing you need to decide is what type of fireplace you need in your dacha: stationary or portable. Both are available for sale:
- Stationary bowls, as a rule, are heavy and massive. They are installed in a permanent place, having previously prepared a platform made of refractory materials with a recess or supports, if they are not included in the kit.
The weight of such a cast iron bowl with a stone cross is more than 200 kg Source static-eu.insales.ru
- Portable hearths are lightweight, often collapsible structures, usually made of metal. They can not only be rearranged from place to place and stored indoors for seasonal storage, but also transported in a car when going outdoors.
Portable hearth on legs Source turukin.com
By functionality
The second selection criterion is functionality. The fire pit itself is a design element and a place to relax in the evening by the fire. But it can also serve as a barbecue for frying meat, fish, vegetables, and a hearth for cooking fish soup. If you plan to use it for this purpose, look for products with additional accessories: a grate, a tripod for a pot, a lid.
Fire pit with barbecue and cauldron Source billion72.ru
By material and design
The material from which a fire pit is made must be heat-resistant, non-corrosive, resistant to mechanical destruction and deformation and safe for humans, that is, not release toxic substances into the surrounding air when heated. Desirable characteristics are also ease of maintenance and long service life in active mode.
Few materials meet these requirements, including steel, cast iron, stone and ceramics. Depending on the material and the method of its processing, there are several types of country fireplaces:
- Steel with a through openwork pattern cut by plasma cutting.
Such products can have a variety of shapes - cubic, rectangular, prism-shaped, hemispherical, spherical. And different complexity and saturation of the pattern. The design can be cut both manually and on computer-controlled machines. The bowls look especially impressive in the dark with a fire lit inside, casting fancy openwork shadows through the slits onto the ground and those located near the building.
Fire bowl with natural motifs Source www.barinhouse.ru
On a note! The cheapest products of this variety are rings. With their help, you can quickly organize a fire pit in your dacha by installing a ring on a brick platform or simply on the ground, removing the turf layer from this area.
- Forged steel.
Forged bowls are made and decorated by hand by blacksmiths. Depending on the number and type of decorative elements, they can be either rough and massive or light and elegant.
Portable hearth made of welded forged elements Source yandex.net
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in the installation of stoves and fireplaces
- Copper.
Copper is a fire-resistant and durable metal with a beautiful reddish tint. Products made from it are durable, lightweight and have an interesting design with fine embossing. Most often - in oriental or Indian style.
Copper bowl in vintage style Source cobraco-group.ru
- Cast iron.
These are durable and simple-shaped bowls, cast from an “eternal” alloy. The fire ignition container itself has a very minimalistic and laconic design, so the base for it is made in the same style. The material for its manufacture can be not only cast iron and durable steel, but also concrete, artificial or natural stone. You can buy only a bowl without a stand and install it on a fireplace made of bricks, boulders, or monolithic concrete with a recess of the same shape and diameter.
Cast iron hearth with platform for firewood Source fingarden.ru
Advice! For frequent use, it is advisable to buy metal bowls with a wall thickness of at least 3 mm, otherwise they will quickly burn out.
- Ceramic.
Products made from fireclay clay, unlike metal, accumulate and retain heat well. It will be comfortable to sit by such a fireplace in the evening even after the fire has gone out. Both solid ceramic bowls on metal stands and modular ones assembled from several elements are produced.
Portable ceramic bowl Source belydom.ru
- Stone.
Products made from natural or artificial stone can hardly be found in a store. They are made to order and installed by the manufacturer's employees. Such fires can only be stationary, so the place for them must be chosen carefully, once and for all. An important advantage of stone fire pits is their large wall thickness and safety.
Fire pit made of natural granite Source goodfon.com
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 fireplace 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.
