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If you want to create the ultimate outdoor entertaining space, a fireplace will be a great addition. These projects can be much more than a fire pit or a fireplace with a chimney. They can be complete with luxury design, cooking areas, and other features you want to entertain your guests. The following outdoor fireplace guide can be used to create a design that is perfect for your entertaining needs.
Choose the Footprint to Begin Designing the Fireplace
You are going to need to begin with the footprint of the area where you want to build the fireplace. Decide where you are going to be building the fireplace and measure the square footage. This will allow you to begin planning the fireplace design and other features that you want for the outdoor living space.
Choose the Finish Materials for the Fireplace
When you are planning an outdoor fireplace design for your home, there are different options for the materials. Some of the choices that you will have to choose for the finishes of the fireplace include:
When you are choosing the materials for the fireplace finish, you will want to choose materials that are resistant to the outdoor elements.
Decide What Extras and Cooking Area Features to Add
The extras that you decide to add to your outdoor fireplace are also important. You may want to choose materials that match finishes and details on the main structure of your home. Some great options for outdoor fireplace finishes include:
Options for Structures and Seating to Add to the Fireplace
You also have options for structures and seating that can be added to the outdoor fireplace. These can be seating features that are built-in features of the fireplace design, or they can be connected areas. Options for a connected structure for your outdoor fireplace include:
The structures that complete an outdoor fireplace can be a continuation of the indoor living space inside your home. They can have similar features and design details that help blend the lines between indoor and outdoor living.
The outdoor fireplace design for your home will give you a place for cooking, entertaining, and an extension of your home's living space. Contact an outdoor fireplace contractor to talk to them about designing luxury spaces for your outdoor living area.
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