Is there anything better than sitting around a fire roasting marshmallows on a nice summer evening?? I think not! So that’s why I thought I would share with you all today this super easy and simple DIY Fire Pit we created at our house.
I say “we” lightly because my hubby did a majority of the work. But I was there for moral support!
This is one of our top outdoor spaces that we use often and I just love how it turned out. It’s the perfect place to entertain and enjoy with family and friends.
It’s also very relaxing and peaceful as well. So if you’re looking for some ideas on how to create your own DIY fire pit, look no further!
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What You Will Need for DIY Fire Pit:
- Pea Gravel
- Large Paver Rocks
- River Rocks
- Weed and Grass Killer
- Adirondack Chairs
- Fire Pit
- Umbrella (optional)
- Smoker (optional)
Instructions:
The first thing you need to do is mark off the space where you want to create your DIY Fire Pit! Once you have it outlined, then apply the weed and grass killer in that area (if necessary).
If you already have concrete space to place your fire pit in, that’s even better and easier!
After my hubby killed the grass in the area, he then applied a lot of pea gravel to the space and placed the large paver rocks on top. I love the way this turned out and it was much cheaper than pouring up some new concrete for this space.
He also placed some river rock around the border of the fire pit area to make it look better.
Setting Up the Fire Pit Area:
Once you have your base of the area all set up, now it’s time for the fun part- styling it! I personally love adirondack chairs because they look so sleek, but they are also very practical for the space.
And of course you obviously need a fire pit too. You can find some great ones online or in Lowe’s or Home Depot as well.
We also chose to place our smoker down here as well. I like having it down here better than on our deck because it frees up a lot of our deck space.
We wouldn’t have much room if we had both our grill and our smoker on our deck so this is the perfect option.
I also like to add our umbrella down here sometimes as well. It can get kind of hot sometimes because it is in direct sunlight and doesn’t have much shade here. So if I am sitting down here in the middle of the day, I like to have some shade.
This and the smoker is of course optional, but that’s the fun part. You can style your DIY fire pit area any way you want to and whatever would be best for you!
Conclusion:
As you can see, creating your own DIY fire pit is so super simple and can be done in just one afternoon if you have all the supplies ready and available!
I am very pleased with how this all turned out and it really improves our outdoor living space.
I love having multiple places outside to enjoy (see my front porch and my screened in porch posts too in case you missed those as well).
Do you have a fire pit area in your home? If so, I would love to hear about it! What do you like to put there to style it? Let me know below and have a wonderful day my friends!
This is such a good idea. Thank you for sharing
Of course! Glad you think so!
Your fire pit looks really nice. I like how simple it looks. We have been talking about putting one in ourselves.
Thank you so much! you definitely should! We love ours!
What a great and simple diy project. And I can imagine the high use it will get when it’s all done. Thanks for sharing,
Yes, we definitely use it a lot and enjoy it! Thanks!
We are creating a space for a fire pit at the end of our garden! I will be giving moral support as well! A great post and some suggestions I will keep in mind
Sarah
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Thank you so much! That will be so much fun! You will definitely enjoy it!
This is so cool! I love your DIY projects – you are so creative. I love how simple this fire pit DIY is. I’m going to have to share this with my aunt (who was talking about this the other day!)
Much love always,
GABBY
Thank you so much! Yes, this project was super simple and easy to do!
This looks adorable! We plan to have a fire pit someday.
Thank you! And that’s so exciting, you will love it!
Ah this looks so cool! Definitely so nice to have for the summer holidays! Thanks for sharing x
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Your home is so cool, it’s a great glimpse of what I call “hidden America”. Over on this side of the ocean, most people view America as New York & California. Hillbilly’s and gun crime. There’s so much more than that.
Your home is so cool, it’s a great glimpse of what I call “hidden America”. Over on this side of the ocean, most people view America as New York & California. Hillbilly’s and gun crime. There’s so much more than that..
Great post and ideal for those with a larger backyard. It’s always so relaxing sitting around a fire and socializing. 😀
Thank you so much! It really is! I love doing it!
Looks like a super relaxing, cozy spot to enjoy the outdoors! Not using pea gravel was definitely our biggest mistake when we built our little fire pit. It looks lovely. You did a nice job.
Thank you so much. I appreciate it. It is a lovely spot to enjoy!
This is so great! It’s so simple. Just need some easy stuffs and tidy it up a bit and you’re done! I would love to try that. Thanks for sharing! xx
Yes! It’s definitely not a hard project at all. Super simple and easy to do!
Oooh you can never go wrong with roasting marshmallows on a summer evening outside. I love that you can make your own fire pit without having to go to the beach or doing anything major at home. I love the vibes here – you can hang out with others in the convenience of your own home safely!
Nancy ✨ exquisitely.me
Yes! We love that too. It’s the perfect spot to gather for sure!
I love your fire pit! It looks so cozy and relaxing. The weather’s been nice lately, so it’s good to spend some time outdoors.
Yes, It’s always nice to spend time outside and enjoy it!
sadly don’t have a garden. thanks for sharing though.
Thanks but this isn’t a garden, it’s a fire pit area. I don’t have a garden either.
This is such a good idea, I would love a fire pit! Looks amazing! Thanks for posting x
Thank you so much! I appreciate it. We definitely love having a fire pit area!
Wow thank you so much for sharing! I so badly want a fire pit but wasn’t sure how to do it by myself and make it look cute. Next home project!
You should definitely do it! It wasn’t hard at all and the end result was totally worth it!
I am blown away by how amazing this looks, and how simply you have distilled it all down to the key elements! An umbrella would be at the top of my list because it is so hot here, a piece of shade is welcome, as is some smoke to keep the bugs away. 🙂
Thank you so much! And yes, an umbrella is key when it is so hot outside!
I love this! It is absolutely perfect, and just in time. I was telling my parents how much we need one in our backyard.
Oh perfect! You definitely need to try this out at your home then!
You make it look so simple and cozy, you are so creative. Love it
Thank you so much my friend! I love how it turned out!
Just pinned for later, this is one of the first things I want to do when I buy a house! I’m a sucker for a campfire
I am too! You should definitely do it!
This is such a great idea!
Thank you so much Becky.
I love your designs and projects. So creative, you make it looks so easy!
Thank you so much! This one wasn’t too hard to complete!
Great post! Your fire pit looks amazing! Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you so much! I appreciate it.
Wow one afternoon! I thought it’d take 2 days but that’s awesome. It looks great, too, amazing job!
Thank you so much! It wasn’t too hard of a project so we were able to knock it out quickly!
What a great idea! It looks so lovely and cosy too 🙂 x
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Thank you so much! It is pretty cozy at night!
Love your DIY firepit! I’ve always wanted one but my townhome doesn’t allow them. Someday…
Oh no! Yeah, maybe someday you can make one!
I honestly love this idea! It is amazing and my mum would love this!
Love, Amie ❤️
The Curvaceous Vegan
Thank you! You should definitely try it out then!
I always love all of your posts! I’ve been wanting to make a fire pit in our backyard for awhile now. I just gotta get everyone else on board!
Yes! You should! It’s been so fun to enjoy it this summer!
This looks like a great setup, we love our fire pit on summer evenings. Ours is surrounded by some built in seating in our garden so it was a pretty easy area to setup x
Sophie
Oh yay! I love having easy set ups like that!
Looks simple but it really adds a lot to the outdoor living space. Great idea, I wish I had the space for one!
Anda
Thank you so much! If you ever get the space for one, you should try it out!
This is gorgeous! I love a good fire pit. My mum is planning on having a whole man pit installed because we use them so much. I think it is gorgeous what you have created, especially for the summer. I love watching the starts, eating smores and snuggling by a fire pit! This is a great DIY, thanks for sharing!
Em | http://www.loveemblog.com
Thank you so much! I love eating Smores by the fire pit too. You just can’t beat it!
Thanks for sharing, I have always wanted a fire-pit outside, so I could do camp fire and smorres 🙂
Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes
Yes! Making Smores outside is the best part in my opinion!
This looks beautiful and such a good idea too! We don’t have a fire pit but regularly have fires in our garden when we have guests over so this would be perfect! I love sitting outside by a fire. Thanks for sharing x
No problem! Glad you enjoyed it! Having an outdoor fire is the best!
This looks great! My dad DIY’ed a firepit a few years and followed a process really similar to yours. He used much smaller pavers and it took a lot longer haha but the end product is perfect for evenings outside!
I bet it looks wonderful! And yes, having a fire outside is the perfect way to spend the evening in my opinion!
This looks like such a good project!
Thank you so much. It was a fun one to do.
Wow!! I am amazed at the beauty and simplicity of this setup. Lately, we have been considering to put an outdoor space like this. Thanks for this wonderful idea.
Awe thank you so much! You should definitely do it if you are already considering one!
We set up a small fire pit area in our backyard shortly after moving in here, and I’m so glad that we did. There is something incredibly relaxing about sitting around the fire, a cold drink in hand. It was also a real treat to have that space when we were stuck at home during a time that usually marked the start of our camping season due to the closure of the provincial parks here until the end of June.
Yes! It is the perfect oasis even if you are stuck at home! I am happy we had this space too back in quarantine. I love it!
Ahh it looks so good! I would love to be able to do this!
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You definitely should if you get the chance to!
Your fire pit is gorgeous! I’ve always wanted to have a fire pit in our backyard. I might give this a try one of these days. Thanks for sharing!
You should definitely give it a try! Thanks for reading!
That’s great if only I had a garden ahahahah. Great blog post, hope one day to try making a fire pit
Thank you so much. I hope you get to one day as well!
I love how simple this DIY is! It looks so great in your yard! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Thank you so much! I appreciate it! It was a great and fun DIY project for sure!
Oh I would love a fire pit in my garden! What wonderful idea to make ones own! Thank you for sharing xxx
Thank you so much! It was so much fun to make ourselves for sure!
Wow, this is amazing! I would love to try this out at my garden
xoxo
Lovely
https://mynameislovely.com
Yes you should! We love having this space!