Fire Features
Warmth, glow and a place to gather.
Custom fire tables, fire pits and outdoor fireplaces designed as the natural focal point of your outdoor living space.
From sleek gas fire tables to bold built-in fireplaces, VizX designs fire features that bring warmth and atmosphere to homes throughout Chicagoland and nationwide.
The Focal Point
Every great outdoor space has a place to gather.
Fire draws people in. It’s where conversations run long, where kids roast marshmallows and where a quiet evening outside turns into a late night.
We design fire features as part of the whole outdoor living space: where it sits relative to the house and the view, how seating wraps around it, how it connects to the kitchen and dining, and how lighting and landscaping frame it after dark.
Designed into the space, not dropped onto the patio. Placement, seating, gas lines and clearances are planned from the start.
Fire Features We Design
Find your flame.
Every fire feature is tailored to your space, your style and how you like to spend the evening.
01
Fire Tables
Sleek gas fire tables at dining or lounge height, with clean lines that suit modern and transitional homes.
02
Fire Pits & Bowls
Built-in and freestanding fire pits in stone, concrete or steel, sized for the way your group gathers.
03
Outdoor Fireplaces
Masonry and modern fireplaces that anchor a covered space and add architecture to your outdoor living room.
04
Fire + Light
Fire paired with landscape lighting, so the glow carries through paths, plantings and seating after dark.
Design & Options
Built around how you’ll use it.
Every fire feature is planned for comfort, safety and the look you want. Common options include:
- Gas or wood-burning, chosen for your space and how you entertain.
- Natural gas or propane, with lines run before the patio is poured.
- Fire table, fire pit or fireplace at dining, lounge or conversation height.
- Fire media such as fire glass, lava rock or ceramic logs.
- Push-button, remote or app ignition for gas features.
- Wind guards and covers for steadier flame and protection when not in use.
- Built-in seating and seat walls planned around the feature.
- Proper clearances from the home, structures, trees and seating.
Start With a Conversation
Ready to see what your space could become?
Schedule your 15-minute discovery call. We’ll talk through your goals, your property and how our 5-Step Design Process works.
Complete the Space
Better together.
A fire feature is at its best as part of a complete outdoor living space. These are the features we most often design alongside it.
The 5-Step Design Process
Five steps. Zero guesswork.
A clear path from first conversation to a plan you can build with confidence, whether we build it or your own contractor does.
01
Discovery & Lifestyle Assessment
We learn how you live, relax and entertain.
02
Site Analysis & Precision Mapping
LIDAR scanning, drone imagery and elevation mapping of your property.
03
Design Language & Mood Boards
Materials and features that fit your home’s architecture.
04
Conceptual 3D Design
A fully rendered design of layout, flow and features.
05
Budget Review & Project Planning
Your investment, timeline and next steps, finalized.
Do you design both gas and wood-burning fire features?
Yes. We design both and help you choose the right fit for your space and how you’ll use it. Gas offers instant, clean, adjustable flame at the push of a button, while wood delivers the crackle and aroma of a traditional fire.
Should I choose natural gas or propane?
Natural gas is the most convenient when a line is nearby, with no tanks to refill. Propane works anywhere and can be hidden in a cabinet or enclosure. Fire features are built for one or the other, so we decide during design.
How much space do I need around a fire feature?
Every fire feature needs safe clearance from the home, structures, overhead trees and seating, and enough room for people to move around it comfortably. We plan the placement, seating distance and clearances into every design.
Can a fire feature go under a pergola or covered patio?
Often, yes, with the right product and planning. Gas fire tables and fireplaces rated for covered spaces can work under open or louvered roofs when the manufacturer’s overhead clearances and ventilation are met. Wood-burning fire pits should stay in the open.
Do fire features require a permit?
Many do, especially those with a gas line or a built-in fireplace, and requirements vary by town and HOA. We handle the permitting and coordinate the licensed gas work.
How much does a fire feature cost?
It depends on the type and size of the feature, the materials, the fuel source and how far the gas line runs. We provide a budget range during design, and our Outdoor Living Price Guide walks through typical ranges.
Do fire features require maintenance?
Very little. Gas features may need occasional servicing and burner cleaning, and wood-burning features need regular ash removal. Covers help protect fire tables when they aren’t in use.
Can you add a fire feature to my existing patio?
Often, yes. A freestanding fire table can be added to most patios, and a built-in feature or gas line can sometimes be retrofitted. We’ll evaluate what works best for your space during the consultation.
Client Reviews
What our clients say.
★★★★★
“Details were more important to him than quick volume orders. If you’re looking for quality, then VizX is it.”
Zavean C.
★★★★★
“The communication, the design and the construction was top notch!”
Lamon F.
★★★★★
“They were able to translate my initial vision into a stunning and functional plan.”
Wes R.
Start Your Design
Let’s design your fire feature.
We take on a limited number of projects each season. Tell us a little about your home or property and we’ll schedule your discovery call.
