Looking for outdoor fireplace ideas? Small courtyard or big entertaining deck, there’s a Flare to suit your space.
Watch Mike walk through six of our most popular designs using 3D models, and see which one fits your backyard.
Outdoor Fireplace Ideas: 6 Popular Designs and the Backyards They Suit
6 outdoor fireplace ideas at a glance
| Design | Wood boxes | Width | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier | 2 | 2720 mm (8′ 11″) | Cooking and entertaining |
| Senator | 3 | 4080 mm (13′ 4.6″) | Big entertaining areas with bench space |
| Executive | 2 | 4080 mm (13′ 4.6″) | Sitting around the fire |
| Prestige | 2 (smaller) | 2720 mm (8′ 11″) | The Executive look in less space |
| Deluxe | 1 | 1360 mm (4′ 5.5″) | Small and tight spaces |
| Elite Executive | 2 | 4680 mm (15′ 3.5″) | Large outdoor living spaces |
Choose your firebox shape
You can change the firebox on every design in this article to create the style you like:
- Boston: angled shoulders
- Phoenix: straight up
- Tuscany: curved shoulders
Choose your configuration
Premier: best for cooking and entertaining
The Premier is one of our most popular designs. Two wood boxes give you plenty of wood storage, and the firebox sits up high, at the ideal height for cooking and entertaining. It’s 2720 mm wide. See the Premier →
Senator: best for bigger entertaining areas
Add a third wood box in the middle and you have the Senator. The firebox stays up high, you get extra wood storage, and there’s bench space on either side, which creates a bigger area for entertaining. It’s 4080 mm wide. See the Senator →
Executive: best for gathering around the fire
The Executive is the same width as the Senator, at 4080 mm, but the firebox and chimney sit lower, on a riser block and a half between the wood boxes. It’s made for sitting around, and you can still cook on it just fine. See the Executive →
Prestige: the Executive look in a smaller space
Love the Executive but don’t have the room? Swap its big wood boxes for smaller ones and you have the Prestige, at 2720 mm wide. It has become one of our most popular fireplaces. Pair it with the Phoenix firebox for another look people love. See the Prestige →
Deluxe: best for small and tight spaces
The Deluxe is our smallest design: a single wood box, the firebox and the chimney, at 1360 mm wide. It takes up about the same footprint as an average barbecue. If you can fit a barbecue, you can fit a Deluxe. See the Deluxe →
Elite Executive: best for big outdoor spaces
For really big outdoor spaces, there’s our Elite range. The Elite Executive sits a big firebox and chimney on a riser block and hearth, with two wood boxes, at 4680 mm wide. It’s a statement piece for a large outdoor living area. See the Elite Series →
How to choose
- How much space do you have? For a tight space, start with the Deluxe (1360 mm). For a space that’s about 4m wide, look at the Prestige or Premier (2720 mm). With 6 metres or more, look at the Senator, Executive (4080 mm) or Elite Executive (4680 mm).
- Cooking or gathering? Any will do, but many people prefer a high firebox (Premier, Senator). If you are South African, the fire has to be set high. But we are finding more and more people who enjoy cooking on a fire they can also sit around, like the Executive or Prestige.
- How many people? Any one of our fires will entertain for either a small or big group of people. The Signature Series pumps out a great amount of heat. It’s really a surprise, and the Elite just fills massive spaces with warmth. If it’s bench space you’re looking for, then the Senator and Executive configurations both have plenty of bench space for food and drinks and whatever else you desire.
Your outdoor fireplace design questions, answered
Will a Flare fit in my backyard?
If you can fit a barbecue, you can fit a Deluxe, at 1360 mm wide. The Premier and Prestige are 2720 mm, the Senator and Executive are 4080 mm, and the Elite Executive is 4680 mm.
Which design is best for cooking?
The Premier and Senator have the firebox up high, at the ideal cooking height. You can cook on every Flare. See All-in-One Cooking for what’s possible.
Can I change the look of my fireplace?
Yes. Every design can have a Boston, Phoenix or Tuscany firebox.
How much does a Flare cost?
Prices depend on the design and the country you’re in. However each product page has the pricing and there are download buttons on the site to download pricing. Or talk to our team.
How long does installation take?
Most installs take just hours.
Choose your configuration
Premier: best for cooking and entertaining
The Premier is one of our most popular designs. Two wood boxes give you plenty of wood storage, and the firebox sits up high, at the ideal height for cooking and entertaining. It’s 2720 mm wide. See the Premier →
Senator: best for bigger entertaining areas
Add a third wood box in the middle and you have the Senator. The firebox stays up high, you get extra wood storage, and there’s bench space on either side, which creates a bigger area for entertaining. It’s 4080 mm wide. See the Senator →
Executive: best for gathering around the fire
The Executive is the same width as the Senator, at 4080 mm, but the firebox and chimney sit lower, on a riser block and a half between the wood boxes. It’s made for sitting around, and you can still cook on it just fine. See the Executive →
Prestige: the Executive look in a smaller space
Love the Executive but don’t have the room? Swap its big wood boxes for smaller ones and you have the Prestige, at 2720 mm wide. It has become one of our most popular fireplaces. Pair it with the Phoenix firebox for another look people love. See the Prestige →
Deluxe: best for small and tight spaces
The Deluxe is our smallest design: a single wood box, the firebox and the chimney, at 1360 mm wide. It takes up about the same footprint as an average barbecue. If you can fit a barbecue, you can fit a Deluxe. See the Deluxe →
Elite Executive: best for big outdoor spaces
For really big outdoor spaces, there’s our Elite range. The Elite Executive sits a big firebox and chimney on a riser block and hearth, with two wood boxes, at 4680 mm wide. It’s a statement piece for a large outdoor living area. See the Elite Series →
Find your Flare
We hope these outdoor fireplace ideas help you picture what’s possible at your place. Every Flare is handmade in New Zealand and comes with a 10-year structural warranty. Ready to find the right outdoor fireplace for your place? Talk to our team.