Fire Features
Fire Features That Feel Intentional Day and Night
Design Scapes helps West LA and South Bay homeowners plan custom fire pits, fireplaces, and fire walls around seating flow, wind, clearances, and the way the space actually gets used.
Warmth, Ambiance & Everyday Use
Inviting at Night. Well-Integrated in Daylight.
A great fire feature should feel inviting at night and well-integrated in daylight. Design Scapes plans the layout, fuel choice, seating relationship, clearances, and finish direction early so the feature supports the whole space instead of fighting it.
What Changes With a Thoughtful Plan
The Difference Between a Good Idea and a Great Outcome
Most fire feature problems come from concepts that look good on paper but were not planned around how the space actually works — wind, seating, utilities, and coastal conditions.
Without a Plan
Beautiful concepts that do not work with wind or seating flow — the feature looks right but feels awkward to gather around in real use.
With a Coordinated Plan
A gathering space that feels comfortable and easy to use — seating, wind, and flow planned together so people actually use it.
Without a Plan
Clearance or fuel-routing issues discovered too late — requiring costly changes mid-build or compromising the original design.
With a Coordinated Plan
Safer layout with cleaner fuel and ignition planning — clearances, routing, and code considerations addressed before construction starts.
Without a Plan
Finishes and hardware that age poorly near the coast — salt air and coastal conditions require material choices that hold up over time.
With a Coordinated Plan
Materials and details selected for coastal durability — finishes and hardware chosen to look right and hold up in the West LA and South Bay environment.
What Gets Planned
Everything That Goes Into a Well-Built Fire Feature
Design Scapes coordinates the full scope — from layout and fuel planning through finishes and integration with the surrounding outdoor space — so the finished feature feels both safe and intentional.
Seating arcs, traffic flow, and sightline planning around the fire feature
Custom fire pits, fireplaces, fire walls, and integrated fire bowls
Natural gas or propane routing and shut-off planning
Wind mapping, screen options, and safety clearances
Stone, masonry, steel, and heat-tolerant finish direction
Lighting coordination for evening use alongside the fire feature
Integration with patios, kitchens, pools, and surrounding hardscape
How It Works
The Fire Feature Design-Build Process
1
Consultation & Site Visit
Review goals, views, wind, utilities, and how the feature should support the way the space gets used — including seating, circulation, and surrounding elements.
2
Approve the Design & Scope
Confirm feature type, fuel, ignition, finishes, seating relationship, and scope before construction begins — no surprises once the build starts.
3
We Build, You Enjoy
One crew, one project, with the final fire feature built cleanly and backed by scheduled warranty check-ups at 3 weeks, 3 months, and 9 months.
Get Started
Ready for a fire feature that feels intentional, safe, and easy to gather around
Related Services
Often Planned Alongside Site Solutions
Common Questions
Fire Feature FAQ
Questions about fuel, clearances, coastal durability, or how a fire feature fits into the larger yard plan? Schedule a consultation and we’ll walk through the details.
What is included in a fire feature design-build project?
Layout planning, fuel and clearance coordination, surrounding seating relationship, finish direction, and how the feature supports the way the space gets used.
Can you help plan gas, clearances, and code-related considerations?
Yes. Fuel routing, safe clearances, and applicable city or HOA requirements should be planned early — not worked out during construction.
Do fire features work best as part of a larger outdoor living project?
Yes. Fire features are strongest when they are planned with patios, seating, circulation, and the rest of the yard so the finished environment feels cohesive.
Do design fees apply toward the build?
Proposal is free. If a site visit is required, that fee is applied to your project.
What areas do you serve for fire-feature projects?
West LA and the South Bay, including Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach.