For instance, JMJ Studios designed the space with this fire pit at a San Francisco home. The structure is surrounded by a built-in bench and custom-colored concrete walls, pavers and Riverstone.

You can't buy the exact feature—it was a custom build—but you could invest in something like this Fire Fountain Water Feature from Aquascape. Fire pits are meant to be whimsical, so Alex ...

And fire pits aren’t just for ambiance -- they can also be functional. Many models come with handy features like cooking grates or fire pokers, adding even more to the experience. We tested 14 ...