Get inspired with these budget-friendly, creative DIY fire pit ideas.
It’s inexpensive too, costing around $50.
A Beautiful Mess complemented a DIY fire pit with a DIY fire pit bench that is still small space-friendly.
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Besides the pavers, sand, gravel, and edging stones round out the list of materials.
Clocking in at roughly $400 to make, this fire pit’s color scheme looks beachy and luxe.
Tree stump side tables around thefire pit seating areaadd a nice touch.
Keeping It Simple
A stainless-steel washing machine drum is a sleek (and budget-friendly) receptacle perfect for a small-yard fire pit.
If you cannot find a metal planter, a terracotta planter will work just as well.
The minimalist design is easy to mow around, making maintenance a breeze.
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The result is a fire pit with a cozy, natural-stone look.
The backyard fire pit is made from concrete landscaping stones and a metal fire pit ring.
Using a fire pit ring makes this project extremely beginner-friendly, and the concrete is inexpensive and durable.
House Mix
A set of matching armchairs and mismatched blankets add coziness that encourages lingering around the fire on chilly nights.
Laying the bricks with small gaps in between them allows for ventilation.
double-check it doesn’t have any cracks or significant rust.
Most Lovely Things
Remove any plastic, rubber, or wooden parts.
For lawn protection and safety, center the wheelbarrow on a stone or brick foundation.
These rings come in white, beige, orange, and pink, and some have a scalloped edge.
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Get some firewood and you’re all set.
Althoughcinder blocksare fire-resistant, they are not fireproof and, over prolonged use, will eventually crumble.
This design also acts as a windbreaker, keeping the fire alive.
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Using a corner as afire pit focal pointis a perfect small-yard solution that feels cozy and intentional.
Sand, rocks, and a fire canister transform this bowl into a tiny space fire pit.
For a fire pit that is 4 feet in diameter overall, materials cost well under $200.
The Art of Doing Stuff
The cheapest material to make a fire pit with is anything repurposed or secondhand.
For example, salvaged bricks are far more cost-effective than new bricks.
Sand, fire bricks, or slabs are all appropriate options.
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