4 Unique Material Choices for an Interesting Outdoor Fireplace or Fire Pit in Bloomfield Hills and Ann Arbor, MI, Areas
When you want the warmth and ambiance that an outdoor fireplace can bring to your Bloomfield Hills and Ann Arbor, MI, areas landscape but you are looking for unique options, you need a landscape team with many fireplace projects in their portfolio. Consider some of these ideas for materials that can yield a gorgeous, eye-catching fireplace to elevate your backyard.
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Oversize River Rock
Round river rock can yield a dazzling outcome. In keeping with the rounded look of the rock, your landscaper can plan to lay the rock in a dome-style shape to mimic the circular appearance. Wide mortar joints can also increase the interest, because of the thick width and because of the many mortar color choices.
When your landscaper extends one side of the fireplace into a full wall that is capped with a flat stone, this can be an excellent spot for a nook for dry firewood to keep your fire going for as long as you like. Cap the top of the fireplace with a copper chimney and you have a space that is ready for a relaxing evening.
Contemporary Rectangular Outdoor Fireplace
In choosing a monochromatic, flat stone, your landscaper can build a tall fireplace structure that stands out, as if calling on you to admire the skyline. High and imposing, a contemporary rectangular fireplace can become the focal point in your backyard.
Consider adding an elevated hearth that extends 3 to 4 feet on each side beyond the actual fireplace can provide extra seating for guests and satisfy their wish to be close to the fire.
Copper Blaze
Imagine an elevated fire pit that has a large square copper sheet directly behind it to reflect the flames. Because of how the copper sheet is situated, it can appear to be suspended in the air. A focal stone wall built behind the copper can add to the interest level surrounding this fire feature.
With couches situated in a “U” in front of the fire, this can be both comfortable and unique as you relax in front of the fire on a cool evening.
Zen Fire
If complete peace and tranquility are what you want, then consider an outdoor fireplace enclosed by a richly stained wood wall or stone wall. Outdoor lighting could be situated with a similar effect as you would find lights shining on works of art in a museum or library—but this time the lighting would shine a gentle luminescence from the top down to the floor, illuminating the entire fireplace wall.
Continuing the zen aesthetic, one side of the patio where the fireplace sits can be a sand pit that is available to rake the sand into undulating lines to mimic waves and the other side of the patio can hold a reflecting pool to show the stars and moon at night and the trees and clouds during the daytime.
These are just ideas to get you started—your landscapers can start a design based on a particular material you have in mind or help you narrow down your choices for a one-of-a-kind masterpiece for your outdoor space, the kind that brings warmth and joy to your life.
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