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A fire pit is a great place for making memories with family and friends, and can help make the most of your outdoor space all year.
Check out these incredible projects shared by Bunnings Workshop community members and let us know if we can help create your own fire pit entertaining area in your backyard.
1. D.I.Y. paved firepit area with built-in seating by @Codey
Built on a sloping block, this paved firepit area features a striking built-in curved rendered concrete seating feature.
2. Fire pit entertaining area with custom bench seats and screening by @lcooksey88
Using Merbau screens as a backdrop for custom bench seats, Workshop member Lauren created an outdoor haven dedicated to gatherings around the fire pit.
3. Sunken fire pit with seating by @ashleesellen
Merbau panels built for seating on concrete blocks around a garden fire pit set on a white pebble setting.
4. Bench seat with firewood storage by @tony1982
Tony made this gabion bench seat with decorative stones and built-in firewood storage.
5. D.I.Y fire pit bench seat and raised garden bed by @leeboi33
With almost no previous knowledge of construction and just some basic tools, community member @leeboi33 reckons his fire pit bench seat with built-in raised garden beds was "actually pretty simple and great fun".
6. Outdoor fire pit area with hanging chairs by @cmp3121
This fire pit area with hanging chairs provides a perfect setting for year-round relaxation.
7. Fire pit entertaining area with seating and planter boxes by @raymond265
By building a lid for his fire pit that matches his bench seats, Workshop member Raymond added the flexibility of a small table for entertaining.
8. Backyard fire pit with bench seating by @sannear
A fire pit area with bench seating made from Besser blocks, pavers and timber.
9. Circular raised planters with seating and fire pit by @DNDiy
Built on a former trampoline site, this entertainment area features eight raised planter boxes along with built-in bench seating and fire pit.
10. Backyard fire pit area by @bennybennybenny
Weed matting under cottage stones was used to make this outdoor fire pit area.
11. Fire pit area with planter box and bench seat by @tinkerbell
Pine and Merbau were used to build a planter box with a bench seat for an outdoor entertaining area with fire pit.
12. Outdoor entertaining area with fire pit by @jessejujitsu
A fire pit area built with Merbau decking, marine Ply for planter boxes, and sealed pavers.
13. Fire pit area with pavers and stones by @burnsie
This fire pit project turned an unused corner of yard into an outdoor entertainment area surrounded by new garden plantings.
14. Teardrop homemade fire pit by @cadsman
Workshop member cadsman built this eye-catching D.I.Y. fire pit on a paved area for outdoor entertaining anytime.
15. Fire pit on wheels by @swynne
Don't have space for a dedicated fire pit area? Workshop member Shaun placed his Machu fire pit on concrete masonry pavers to protect the deck, and even added wheels for portability.
How to build a fire pit
A well-designed fire pit provides a brilliant space to come together with friends and family, and can work as a decorative element. Bunnings Workshop community member Adam has shared a comprehensive step-by-step guide How to build a fire pit.
Get more inspiration for your home from our Top 10 most popular fire pit projects.
