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Fire Pit Season: Chic And Cozy Outdoor Spaces We’d Love To Spend Fall Evenings In

Author: Clemence Sfadj / October 28, 2026
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There’s an art to conceiving an outdoor space that makes people want to gather and, most importantly, linger. Add a fire pit to the mix, warm blankets and hot drinks and you may just reach peak fall coziness. Read on for a selection of chic and cozy outdoor spaces that make the perfect inspiration for this seasonal vibe.

Indoor-Outdoor Living That Works Perfectly In The Fall

In this hillside Aspen retreat by CCY Architects, KA Design Group and Ceres+ Landscape Architecture, the living area opens to the outdoor for a perfect execution of indoor-outdoor living. Guests can gather in multiple areas, always with a fantastic view and a comfortable atmosphere.

Two white, round armchairs and a glass cocktail table next to the granite fireplace, with open window wall behind with panoramic mountain views
Photo: Draper White

A Mediterranean Villa-Inspired Take On The Fire-Pit Hangout Area

The many courtyards of this Bel Air oasis by Sinclair Associates Architects Inc. and Dejager Design Inc. offer a multitude of intimate, yet completely open to the landscape, hangout spots. Chic fire pits with organic silhouettes add to the “one with nature” feel of this stunning abode.

A spacious sun room featuring a large window and a comfortable couch
Photo: Manolo Langis

A Glass Panel-Framed Balcony For Magical Hillside Gatherings

On one of the entertainment decks of an airy, modern Los Angeles residence by Chango and KAA Design Group, a corner of a glass panel-framed balcony is dedicated to an inviting fire-pit set up. The glass frame creates the feeling of floating on the stunning L.A. hillside as if by magic.

deck with a fire pit surrounded by modern seating overlooking views of California
Photo: Tim Lenz

A Discrete And Cozy Corner Amid A Sprawling Outdoor Area

A discrete fire-pit area is nestled in this sprawling landscape designed by Lucas & Lucas in Northern California. Wherever guests turn to look, there’s a beautifully designed landscape moment to admire.

Modern landscaped garden with a circular water fountain, stone pathways, seating areas, and lush greenery surrounded by trees under a clear sky at sunset.
Photo: Paul Dyer

When Mountain Aesthetics Are In Harmony With The Surrounding Scenery

Overlooking Mount Massive and Mount Elbert, this Colorado mountain retreat by BHH Partners and MMI Design features a fire-pit outdoor gathering space when organic accents—the side table, the natural sone of the fire pit—make the design harmonize with its breathtaking surroundings.

A patio has a fire pit and a view of the moutains.
Photo: Kimberly Gavin

A Northern California Terrace That Can Host Magical Moments Year-Round

This Northern California home by TRG Architecture + Interior Design with landscape architecture by Michael Callan Landscape Architect was designed to feel more modern and warm. The fire-pit terrace overlooking the hills, with its neat design and organic feel, fits the vision perfectly.

A fire pit area is placed on a hillside
Photo: R. Brad Knipstein

A Fire-Pit Area That Goes For A Sculptural, Modern Aesthetic

Not all fire-pit areas need be rustic. In this sculptural Pacific Palisades home by Nest Architecture and Jeff Andrews Design, clean lines, impressive volumes and a neat aesthetic create a chic contemporary outdoor area that is just as inviting as its mountainous counterparts.

two golden retrievers sit on outdoor furniture surrounding a fire pit
Photo: Stephen Busken; Styling: Rachel Forslund
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