The s’mores may come and go, but the memories will last forever
Nothing warms up a cool summer evening like gathering around a fire pit and sharing stories and snacks with friends. You can elevate the atmosphere by choosing a fire pit seating design that fits both your style and needs. Check out some of the best outdoor fire pit seating ideas to spark inspiration in your backyard.
Types of Seating
From loveseats to sectionals to DIY platform benches, here are some different types of seating to include in your fire pit design.
1. Oversized Swivel Chairs
These bulky chairs provide enough room to spread out and relax, and the wide arms give you a ledge to place a seltzer or small plate of hors d’oeuvres. The added swivel function of the chairs gives the ultimate relaxation spot to easily switch between conversations while you’re watching the embers die down.
2. DIY Seats
Get creative and find ways to use materials you may already have in your yard when creating a fire pit seating arrangement. This outdoor living space uses tree stumps for the base of the bench with a simple piece of live-edge wood for the seat.
3. Outdoor Sectional
Fit more people in your outdoor living space by including a sectional into your fire pit seating area. This sectional with plush cushions provides ample seating for friends, family, and neighbors alike to enjoy the evening together. What’s more, your guests will love lounging on this playful beanbag chaise that’s placed at the perfect distance from the gas fire pit.
4. Raised Platform Seats
Embrace a casual and relaxed feel by using a combination of Adirondack chairs and raised platform seats. These seats are close to the ground, and bring a fun and modern twist to traditional seating. The best part? These can be DIY fire pit seats if you have some basic carpentry and wood-staining skills.
5. Multi-Functional Seating
Find ways to maximize the use of your outdoor living space by selecting furniture that is multi-functional in nature. This patio dining set doubles as an eating area and a seating arrangement so you can switch between enjoying an al fresco meal, or relaxing in front of the wood-burning fire pit to warm up.
6. Traditional Adirondack Chairs
Low to the ground and reclined at just the right angle, Adirondack chairs are the perfect seating choice for your fire pit. Equipping your patio space with these types of chairs guarantees that you and your guests will always sit at the perfect proximity from the fire. The best part? They’ll never go out of style.
7. Built-In Semicircle Seating
Integrate your seating into an existing patio. This outdoor living space features a stone fire pit with matching bench seating that follows the curves of the patio pavers. This type of seating is a more permanent option, but beautifully transitions from the patio to the round fire pit to the circular bench to create a balanced and peaceful space.
8. Relaxing Lounge Chairs
Not just for pools—reclining lounge chairs have their place surrounding a fire pit, too. Keep the chair in an upright position while you're roasting marshmallows. Or, adjust it all the way down while you’re leisurely waiting for the fire to burn out on cool summer nights.
9. Portable Convenience
Complete your outdoor furniture collection by purchasing fold-up chairs to accommodate larger gatherings. These portable chairs provide ample seating when needed, but can easily be folded up and stored out of the way when not in use.
10. Sunken Swankiness
There’s something about sunken seating that can make you feel like you’re in a completely different place when you’re sitting in it. This enclosed arrangement includes bleacher-style rows of benches to pack all of your friends in. The teak wood elevates the look of the space, so you can step into an enchanting retreat from the comfort of your backyard.
11. Coordinated Wicker Chairs
Give your patio a chic, yet boho feel by opting for wicker chairs. In this outdoor living space, the modern rattan weave of the chairs complements the natural tones of the flagstone patio to tie the area together for a cohesive look that’s calming and easy on the eye.
12. Eclectic Seating Arrangement
If you don’t love the matchy-matchy look of identical patio chairs, go for a more eclectic look instead. Artfully piece together different varieties of seating so you can swap the arrangement based on the type of event you’re hosting. Equip the space with a loveseat, Adirondack chairs, and then have fold-up camping chairs ready for any extra guests that may arrive.
Aesthetics, Accents, and Color Concepts
Check out some different themes, accents, and color palettes to use when creating an outdoor fire pit seating area.
13. Adirondack Chairs With a Twist
Jazz up more traditional Adirondack chairs by painting them in a color scheme that matches your personal style. Not only can this bring new life to chairs that may need some TLC, but it brings bursts of customized color to your outdoor space that you may not otherwise find when you’re shopping for outdoor seating options.
Paint them each a different shade within a complementary color palette, like these muted pastels. Or, get creative and show off your artistic skills by painting patterns or designs on the wooden planks. Check out our step-by-step guide to learn how to paint furniture yourself.
14. Rustic Benches
Recreate the nostalgic feeling of summer camp by bringing benches into your fire pit design. Place classic wooden benches completely surrounding a DIY fire pit to provide balance and symmetry. What’s more, you may even feel inspired to bring out that old acoustic guitar and play some campfire tunes.
15. Amplified Coziness
Take the coziness up a notch, and drape some outdoor blankets over the back of your patio chairs. This small but impactful accessory can take an afternoon outdoor lunch into an evening soirée, even on cool fall evenings. Bonus points if you place throw pillows on the chairs and swap them out throughout the season.
16. Coastal Retreat
Turn your backyard into a nautical oasis by opting for thematic furniture and accessories. The light gray wicker patio seating creates a soothing atmosphere against the natural stone circular fire pit. Blue and white throw pillows and ivory cushions tie the entire space together for a cohesive and tranquil outdoor escape.
17. Teal Color Scheme
Bring bursts of color into the space by choosing bright textiles for the outdoor furniture. The teal cushions and throw pillows pop against the stone fire pit and natural wood pergola to create a visual point of interest.
18. Industrial Vibes
Bring an industrial feel to your space by mixing raw materials with natural elements to try on this trendy design concept. Sleek metal legs on these patio chairs juxtapose the natural weave of the seat to stay true to the look. What’s more, the chairs complement the steel bowl of this modern fire pit to bring both hard and soft elements to the space.
