Did you know that fire pits are among the most popular outdoor features of a home's landscape today?

A study conducted in 2018 by the American Society of Landscape Architects revealed that fire places was the top desired outdoor design element, with 66% of survey responders stating they wanted an outdoor fire pit.

It's easy to understand why fireplaces are desired in outdoor living spaces. A great firepit creates a warm, cozy focal point that adds much more than aesthetic beauty to your home—it's helps create the perfect enviroment to relax, socialize, and spend some quality time outdoors with your friends, family or guests.

In an age when we seem to be spending more and more time cooped up inside our homes or in the office, a nice fireplace installation creates an appealing element that can help you unwind and while getting a breath of fresh air.

There is something very elemental about a fire in the way it attracts us.

Maybe its the enveloping heat. The tantalizingly rich, intoxicating smell. The gentle crackling, sizzling, and popping sounds. The dancing, flickering light that we cannot glance away from—the embers' molten glow. We have a visceral reaction to it that is both mental and physical.

For many of us, the simple act of gathering around a fire is also a very nostalgic experience. It brings  back memories of camping trips taken with family and friends. We remember sitting and relaxing around a campfire, sharing stories, conversation, music, and laughter, perhaps roasting a hot dog on a stick, toasting marshmallows, or practicing our "bushcraft" to whip up a gooey, delicious s'more (or two). We have so many magical memories of good times that revolve around the fire. It is only natural that we would want to recreate those beautiful moments and enjoy that special ambiance in our backyards.

Another terrific aspect of adding a fire pit to your home, beyond the stunning visual impact, entertainment possibilities, functionality, and sheer enjoyment it provides, is value. Adding a firepit to your outdoor living space is an astute investment that significantly boosts your home's resale value. It is one of the most affordable landscape enhancements you can make and provides up to an incredible 67% ROI.

A professionally installed fire pit feature is as versatile and adaptable as it is timeless. Whether you want to channel your inner caveman and decide on a rustic, stone construction, a more elegant and refined look such as iron or steel, there is an endless variety of styles and materials to choose from to suit your taste as well as your budget. You can have a natural, wood-burning fire pit or the convenience of gas-burning that ignites at the simple flip of a switch. It can be raised or sunken, large, or small, and incorporated into an existing patio area or its own dedicated space. It can have built-in seating or be constructed to accommodate your existing outdoor furniture. You can even add cooking and grilling features. No matter your vision, it can be custom-tailored to mesh with your home's architecture perfectly.

So, if you don't have one yet, what are you waiting for? The truth is, there is no better time than the present to add a fire pit to your home. If you are fortunate enough to reside in Indianapolis , Carmel, Fishers, or the surrounding areas, you have one of the premier landscaping designers and builders right here in your backyard: Emerald Meadows Landscaping. When it comes to fire pit design and installation , we are simply the best at what we do—but don't take our word for it.

From the initial free firepit installation estimate to local zoning and permitting requirements to design and final construction, we'll take care of everything. Give Emerald Meadows a call and let us bring your backyard vision to life.