Bring Nature into Your Backyard!
Kiva Fireplace Ideas
Kiva Fireplaces create an intimate gathering space that can draw
people to enjoy the fire, especially at night. The structure of the
kiva embraces the occupants in its reach and the glow of the fire.
•
Kivas can also be used to cook or bake.
•
Kivas are typically wood burning.
Fire Pit Ideas
In contrast to kivas, fire pits are more open and will often accommodate a larger number of people compared to
kivas. These are great features to sit around, relax, and talk.
•
Fire Pits can be created in different shapes… round, oval, square, rectangular.
•
Fire pits can be wood burning or natural gas. Your choice of wood versus gas fire pit is a choice depending
on personal preference
o
Wood Burning Fire Pit
▪
Traditional.
▪
Real wood burning smell.
▪
Must clean out periodically.
o
Natural Gas / Propane Fire Pit
▪
Has less maintenance.
▪
Eliminates the smell or inconvenience of of smoke for
some uses such as a table or benches all around the
fire.
•
An extended large table space at an appropriately elevated level may include a fire pit in the center.
Because smoke could be a problem in this location, usually a gas fire pit would be used.
•
Most fire pits are at a lower level with seating all around. Gas and wood options my be useful by style or
function. Gas fire pits do not emit smoke, so might be good options to be located near uses where smoke
might be an inconvenience to nearby people.
Kiva Fireplaces & Fire Pits
Humans have been gathering around the fire forever. It’s comforting and brings together
family and friends. These hardscape features can also extend the amount of time you
spend in your backyard during cool evenings or colder periods of the year.
See our Image Gallery and Video Gallery for additional ideas about Kiva Fireplaces and
Fire Pits.
See our Hardscaping Ideas page for additional hardscape concepts.
Bring Nature into Your Backyard!
By Appointment
everyday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
#MountainParadiseLandscaping