Consider arranging your seating in a circular or semi-circular layout around the fire pit or a focal point, fostering a sense of intimacy and community. Adding elements such as benches ...

Creating a fire pit in your own backyard may take a little planning and elbow grease, but the rewards can last for a long ...

Fire pits are often the focal point of backyard designs, but if the seating around yours still ... and mark the circular outline for the bench with a center stake and tape measure.