Fall is characterized by a more colorful, cooler, and refreshing outdoor environment. The cooler outdoor temperatures provide an opportunity for you to enjoy a cozy and relaxing outdoor experience with your friends and family. As you transition your home’s outdoor space from summer to fall, here are five reasons you should consider an outdoor fireplace.

Building an outdoor fireplace is a beautiful choice for most backyards. Whether you build out of brick or concrete, your outdoor fireplace is an opportunity for warmth, beauty, and a social centerpiece on cool evenings. A built-in fireplace can be a place for open-flame cooking or relaxed contemplation of the flames. Of course, when building your own outdoor fireplace, you have the opportunity to include many little luxury upgrades that will make your fireplace all the more enjoyable. Let’s dive into four of our favorite luxury ideas for outdoor fireplace design.