Summertime. The word evokes many a happy memory, often conjuring up pictures of family and friends visiting together on lovely, balmy evenings; gathered for laughter, fun and food. As “those lazy days of summer” continue their trek towards cooler weather, wouldn’t it be wonderful to know that you can still enjoy the spacious outdoors and congenial get-togethers when there’s a nip in the air? If extending the summer season is something that appeals to you, perhaps a few attractive outdoor fireplace design ideas may be just what you’re looking for.

With the wide variety of outdoor fireplace designs available now, what are some of the advantages of stone or masonry fireplaces? W E Masonry applauds the strength of stone and masonry fireplace structures, saying, “Masonry structures can easily be designed to withstand hurricane winds and earthquakes. Brick, block and stone will not burn, and insects can not destroy them. The finished masonry product is very low maintenance with a long service life.”

Examples of stone fireplace designs include a fireplace with adjacent outdoor kitchen appliances (see the Danver kitchen image above), cobblestone fireplace frame, a multifunctional rustic design with a raised hearth for wood storage underneath, a two-sided stone fireplace, and a full height stone fireplace reaching the underside of the roof in the outdoor living area.

Not only are these structures extremely durable, many outdoor fireplace design ideas are highly attractive and integrate well into the landscape, offering a dramatic focal point to the outdoor living space. Whether the style is simple or elaborate, rustic or contemporary, large or small, there are limitless options for any landscape design and personal taste.

Don’t let a chill in the air deprive you of your memory-making evenings spent around an open fire. Add a touch of warmth and cozy ambiance to your alfresco living space with one of your trustworthy local landscaper’s outdoor fireplace design ideas tailored to match your specific needs. And let the good times roll on!

A leading landscaping company in the Main Line /Philadelphia, PA metro area, Aardweg Landscaping assists in planning, installing, and maintaining outdoor living areas with fireplaces that are perfectly suited to your unique preferences, lifestyle and home. View the Aardweg Landscaping portfolio to see examples of landscaping designs.You may see examples of the work of Aardweg Landscaping on Houzz and YouTube.

Contact Aardweg Landscaping, awarded the Best of Houzz 2015 for Customer Satisfaction, to hear more about outdoor fireplace designs, by telephone at 610.355.0703.