While we all love the opportunity to spend more time outdoors during the summer because the sun is bright and the air is warm, there’s almost nothing more enjoyable than remaining outdoors in your own backyard in the evenings when temperatures start to cool.  This is especially true if you have an outdoor fireplace in your backyard.

Sure we all love the heat and rays of the sun throughout summer days, but cool breezy nights give way to some of the most memorable times we share throughout the season.  Being able to light a fire in our backyard fireplace and gather round with family and friends adds to the ambiance, the fun and the ability to remain outdoors even when there is a chill in the air.

Not only is this outdoor amenity functional, providing us with an easily accessible means of warmth on cool nights and days, but it is also an attractive feature that adds to the aesthetic beauty of our properties.  Outdoor fireplaces can be designed in a wide variety of styles to suit varying tastes and can also be constructed out of a vast selection of materials to meet the desires of the homeowner.

Although brick has long been a popular option, many of today’s structures are built from beautiful stone or stone veneers.  Another option is concrete, which can be designed in almost any size or shape to create an eye-catching focal point.  In many cases, these amenities are built in conjunction with an outdoor patio or factored into an overall backyard design so that the design of the structure and the materials being used coordinate well with the surrounding features.

You can have an outdoor fireplace built along with an outdoor kitchen or other outdoor entertaining space or you can opt instead to have it be a standalone feature, set apart in a more secluded section of your yard where you can get away from the activity.  When nestled into a quiet corner or space, these features offer an intimate area to “escape from it all”.  In contrast, when built in the center of everything, the structures often serve as the main gathering spot for quiet nights at home as well as festive get-togethers and parties shared with family and friends.

If you have been dreaming of having an outdoor fireplace added to your property, it’s best to work with an experienced masonry contractor who can discuss your likes and dislikes and then come up with a suitable design to take your preferences into consideration, as well as your budget.  This will provide you with a great starting point for creating the structure you’ve always envisioned.  Then once the details are narrowed down, your contractor can get to work building you an amenity that you and your family are sure to enjoy for years to come.

For more information about outdoor fireplace design and construction, contact Millenium Stoneworks in NJ at 732-519-1112.