Fire Pits & Gathering Spaces by Home Smith WI

A fire pit or outdoor fireplace instantly transforms your backyard into a space for relaxation and connection. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows with family or hosting friends under the stars, a custom-built gathering space by Home Smith brings warmth, beauty, and comfort to your home year-round.

From simple paver-ring fire pits to fully integrated stone seating areas and fireplaces, we design and build outdoor gathering spaces that fit your lifestyle, property, and budget.

Why add a fire pit or gathering space?

Fire features bring both ambiance and function to your outdoor living area. They:

  • Extend your outdoor season into cool Wisconsin nights

  • Create a natural gathering point for guests

  • Add warmth, light, and personality to your patio or yard

  • Boost your home’s value and curb appeal

Whether you want a small, cozy fire pit for family nights or a full outdoor fireplace for elegant entertaining, we’ll help you design a space that feels like an extension of your home.

A cozy outdoor fire pit area with four wooden chairs arranged around a circular fire pit made of concrete blocks, surrounded by a gravel and brick paver pathway with a grassy lawn, trees, and string lights overhead at dusk.

Gathering Space Design Elements

A fire feature is just the beginning — we design complete gathering areas where people naturally relax and connect.

Common Enhancements Include:

  • Built-in stone or block seating

  • Low retaining walls with capstone tops for extra seating

  • Pergolas or covered areas for all-weather comfort

  • Integrated lighting for safety and ambiance

  • Paver or flagstone patios surrounding the fire zone

  • Decorative borders and pathways connecting to your home or yard

Every gathering space is designed for comfort, flow, and safety, ensuring proper spacing, ventilation, and wind direction considerations.

Outdoor patio area with wooden decking, a fire pit in the center, a wooden swing hanging from a pergola, and built-in benches with wood and firewood storage, enclosed by a metal fence and greenery.

Types of Fire Pits We Build

Whether you love quick summer grilling or hosting big family cookouts, we’ll help you create a custom setup that fits your space, lifestyle, and budget.

A round fire pit made of stacked bricks with a fire burning inside, sitting on dirt ground.

Wood-Burning Fire Pits

Classic and timeless — ideal for those who love the sound and scent of a real fire. We build wood-burning pits with proper ventilation, spark safety, and fire-rated materials designed for long-term use.

Outdoor fireplace with black lava rocks and flames, surrounded by a beige stone border.

Gas Fire Pits

Convenient and clean, gas fire pits start instantly and offer adjustable flames with no smoke or ash. We can integrate gas lines or portable tanks depending on your setup and local codes.

Outdoor stone fireplace with flames, surrounded by a stone wall and trees in the background.

Outdoor Fireplaces

For a grand statement and all-season use, a custom outdoor fireplace adds both warmth and architectural beauty. Available in stone, block, or brick, outdoor fireplaces can be built as standalone features or incorporated into a patio, pergola, or outdoor kitchen.

Outdoor patio with four black chairs arranged around a fire pit with burning logs, two wooden stools, and a modern pergola in the background. There are landscaped trees and a shed or small structure with seating and greenery.

Portable & Modular Fire Features

Not ready for a full build? We can install modular fire bowls, tabletop fire elements, or smaller pits that offer flexibility and style without a permanent structure.

Ready to Add Warmth to Your Backyard?

From cozy family fire pits to full outdoor entertainment zones, Home Smith designs and builds spaces that invite people to slow down, connect, and enjoy every season.
Request your fire pit and gathering space consultation today and let’s start building your backyard centerpiece.

Materials & Construction

Home Smith uses high-quality, heat-rated materials to ensure both beauty and longevity.
Common choices include:

  • Concrete block or masonry veneer bases

  • Natural stone, fieldstone, or limestone facings

  • Fire-rated liners and steel inserts

  • Heat-resistant mortars and grouts

  • Paver or concrete patios with compacted aggregate bases

Each build is engineered for stability, drainage, and performance in Wisconsin’s freeze-thaw conditions.

Two wooden Adirondack chairs and a small side table arranged around a stone fire pit on a patio with trees and green foliage in the background.
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