Last year everyone wanted an outdoor kitchen…this year it is the outdoor fireplace! We are busy working on building our fourth outdoor fireplace this spring and have more scheduled for this summer. A fireplace creates a
Stone fireplace
great entertaining area, an interesting garden focal point and helps extend the time you can use your outdoor space in the winter.
Since there is so much interest in this topic, I wanted to direct you to a couple of prior posts that give some good information on outdoor fireplaces. And as always if you need help, you know who to call, Carville Landscape Co.
- Outdoor Fireplaces - Some good tips if you are thinking about building a fireplace in your backyard.
- Outdoor Fire Pits - a good review of fire pits and the different types available.
- Looking to Extend your Homes Square Footage - a good review of the different hardscape opportunities for your outdoor entertaining
- Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits - some pictures of our favorite jobs.
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[...] Add your new Hardscaping for Summer – Fireplaces are the new outdoor trend. We have already installed three since the beginning of 2011. Install an outdoor fireplace now and use it on those cool spring nights. This is also the time to start thinking about installing a pool for summer. Believe it or not we are working on our fifth pool project of this year. With spring on its way, it is time to get new hardscaping installed so that it will be ready for the summer. Check out more of our blog posts for tips on swimming pools and outdoor fireplaces. [...]