How to Build a Simple and Classic Fire Pit

Looking for outdoor fire pit inspiration? This simple and classic fire pit is made out of stone from our own backyard and is one anyone can make. Accented with classic white Adirondack chairs.

Cool evenings sitting around a backyard fire pit are simply the best!

This custom fire pit was one of the first DIYs during our first summer here at our coastal Maine home. Plenty of stone is on the surrounding border of the property, which we used to create this backyard custom fire pit.

It took a bit of muscle and one crushed finger; other than that, it was pretty simple to create…

The stones were super heavy, so we used a wheelbarrow and a shovel to move the rocks to a level space in the backyard that we chose for the fire pit.

My goal was to have a round and tall fire pit that I could rest my feet on while sitting on a large upright Adirondack chair.

Building the stone fire pit was like creating a puzzle. It took us three builds to get the fire pit the way we wanted, finally.

It was a simple trial and error.

Adirondack Chairs

There’s nothing like classic white Adirondack chairs.

Don’t you agree?

My favorite are these upright white Adirondack chairs made by C.R. Plastics.

These Polywood Adirondack chairs are made out of long-lasting recycled materials.

The Adirondack chairs weigh in at about 60lbs each and are guaranteed from cracking and peeling.

And will never require painting or staining!

I love them! They will last forever outdoors in New England’s harsh weather.

That was it. A super easy backyard DIY that we will be able to gather around and enjoy for years to come!

See this stone fire pit today with a surrounding pea stone patio in the post, How We Designed & Built A Pea Stone Patio in 2 Days.

You may also enjoy How to Design a Backyard Fire Pit Conversation Set from our home in Vermont.

And Backyard Conversation Set and Fire Pit Patio Reveal.

Enjoy the 17 Fall Decor Fire Pit Ideas for a Cozy Gathering post.

Check out the Wood Pellet Outdoor Heater: Why Big Timber Stove post if you are looking for something to warm up around this winter!

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