Fire pits & fireplaces

Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits add a warm, cozy, ambiance and visual appeal

There are no two ways about it. Fireplaces and fire pits create warmth and coziness in your backyard and make your stone patio multi-seasonal. Plus, the stonework and hardscaping stand in beautiful contrast to the softscape elements that comprise your landscape.

When it comes to entertaining, both fireplaces and fire pits have a magnetic draw. In fact, there’s an almost hypnotic quality that makes family, friends, and guests feel instantly at home. Whether it’s dinner or roasting marshmallows, the outdoor flavors are fabulous.

And, as much as a fireplaces and fire pits create the ambiance that brings a crowd together, they’re also delightfully suited for two. The warmth and light can turn your outdoor space into a romantic getaway where you can catch up following a busy workday, sit quietly, or cuddle under the nighttime sky.

Opulands can create a custom fire pit or fireplace for you that will suit your home’s outdoor aesthetic and add value to your home. We serve most cities around the Bay Area, specifically those in and around the the Bay Area and Palo Alto areas and as far north as Belmont.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not sell and install fire pits and fireplaces as a standalone service. We offer them as an add-on to our Bay Area backyard remodeling service.

Fire Pits vs Outdoor Fireplaces

Wondering whether a custom fire pit or fireplace is best for your new backyard design? While both are a great option, here are a few key differences to keep in mind.

Let’s hear it for fire pits

• Fire pits have a circular design, allowing ample seating and easy conversation around the fire.
• Add a seating wall and enjoy a permanent space to cozy up by the fire.
• Add a seating wall and enjoy a permanent space to cozy up by the fire.
• Again because of the circular design, you have great visibility to all points of your new outdoor space.
• Fire pits bring the campfire feel into your backyard.

Let’s hear it for fireplaces

• Outdoor fireplaces are more of a statement piece than fire pits. They are a stunning focal point for your backyard in the day or the night.
• They provide greater cooking potential. For example, they can be upgraded to include features like a pizza oven.
• Fireplaces are covered on the top and sides, making them less exposed to wind and rain.

Custom outdoor fire pits like these are often favorite additions to our backyard remodels

We'd love to help you add the homey feel of a blazing fire to your own backyard!

Whether you choose to include a custom fire pit or fireplace or not, Opulands is here to work with you and guide you on the landscaping and hardscaping treatments that will work best for your style and the size, shape, and level or slope of your property.

You can benefit from our expertise in landscape design, construction and installation as well as in project management.