Designing the perfect outdoor space requires a balance of beauty and functionality, and a fireplace can be the perfect centrepiece to achieve both.
Whether you're looking to create seamless indoor-outdoor flow, the ultimate outdoor kitchen, a feature focal point in the garden, or maximise space, the right fireplace layout can transform your backyard.
Below are four fireplace layout ideas, each tailored to different needs, helping you create an outdoor area that feels like an extension of your home.
#1: Indoor-Outdoor Flow
Seamlessly connect your home’s interior with the great outdoors.
Designed within the home’s existing footprint, this layout effortlessly extends your living space, blurring the boundaries between inside and out. It enhances the sense of openness while preserving unobstructed views of your garden or surrounding scenery. Perfect for outdoor kitchens, this fireplace stays conveniently close, creating a natural flow between cooking spaces and dining areas.
The Escea EW5000 Outdoor Wood Fireplace is ideal for extending your daily living space. It seamlessly connects indoors and outdoors, allowing you to take the cooking and entertaining outside.
#2 Focal Flames
Create a fiery focal point
Positioned just outside the home, this layout makes the fireplace the star of your outdoor space. It’s a natural focal point, drawing the eye and creating a stunning feature that pairs perfectly with either an outdoor lounge or dining area.
Go bold with a full-height surround for serious impact or keep it sleek and low-profile to preserve those all-important views. Either way, your fireplace becomes the centrepiece of style and ambience.
The Escea EK1550 Outdoor Fireplace Kitchen is designed to be a feature focal point, perfect for drawing in a crowd. It lets you embrace your inner chef with a flame-grilled feast, followed by the warmth of flames to enjoy long into the evening.
#3 Intimate Hideaway
A private outdoor retreat, just a few steps away.
If you’re craving a secluded sanctuary, this layout places the fireplace in its own dedicated spot, away from the house. Picture a winding garden path leading to a cosy retreat – it’s the kind of space that feels irresistibly inviting.
Perfect for lounge furniture, this setup encourages ultimate relaxation – whether it’s for quiet evenings under the stars or intimate gatherings, this warm, inviting nook becomes your personal backyard escape.
Create a hideaway feeling with the Escea EK950 Outdoor Wood Fireplace – a cosy sanctuary to enjoy food, flames and friends, as a place to relax and toast marshmallows into the wee hours.
#4 Back-to-Back
Maximise space and style
With the fireplace installed directly on, or next to, the home’s exterior wall, this design makes the most of your space without compromising on comfort. It’s a smart choice for smaller outdoor areas or spots without a view, bringing warmth and ambience right to the edge of your home.
Practical yet sophisticated, this setup creates a cosy fireside experience that’s as stylish as it is space-efficient – proof that great design doesn’t need a lot of room to shine.
The Escea EK1550 Outdoor Fireplace Kitchen is a versatile, multi-functional design that can be perfectly positioned for everyday convenience. Enjoy alfresco dining, with a roaring fire to relax by once the feasting is done.
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