A double-sided outdoor fireplace creates two separate gathering areas from a single structure — firelight and warmth on both sides, visible from the patio and the outdoor kitchen or seating area behind it. VistaScapes Design & Build designs and builds double-sided outdoor fireplaces in Broken Arrow and surrounding Tulsa metro communities. These see-through fireplace structures are a striking centerpiece for larger outdoor living spaces.
What Is a Double-Sided Outdoor Fireplace?
Also called a see-through or two-sided fireplace, this structure has fireboxes or openings on two opposing faces. Heat and flame are visible from both sides simultaneously. Common configurations include:
- Back-to-back patio orientation — facing the main seating area on one side and an outdoor kitchen or dining zone on the other
- Corner integration — built into an L-shaped outdoor room dividing two distinct spaces
- Indoor-outdoor pass-through — fireplace shared between a screened porch and open patio
- Pool deck divider — separating the pool zone from the main patio, warming both
Materials for Double-Sided Fireplaces
Double-sided fireplaces require careful structural engineering because both fireboxes share a common smoke chamber and flue system. VistaScapes builds these with:
- Cinderblock core construction with reinforced mortar joints
- Firebrick-lined fireboxes on both sides
- Smoke chamber and flue tile system designed for double-opening airflow
- Spark arrestor cap
- Exterior finish in natural stone, flagstone veneer, brick, or stucco
Gas vs. Wood-Burning Double-Sided Fireplaces
Gas double-sided fireplaces are simpler to vent and offer precise flame control. Wood-burning double-sided fireplaces produce the authentic crackling fire experience but require proper draft engineering to ensure both sides draw correctly without smoke backflow. VistaScapes designs both options for Broken Arrow homeowners.
Design Considerations
Double-sided fireplaces work best in outdoor spaces of 600+ square feet where there are genuinely two separate areas to serve. The structure becomes the natural dividing element between zones — replacing a wall or fence with something beautiful and functional. We design the fireplace as part of your complete outdoor room layout so proportions, materials, and orientation all work together.
Call 918-779-1317 for a consultation on a double-sided outdoor fireplace for your Broken Arrow home. We serve Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Jenks, Bixby, Owasso, Glenpool, and surrounding areas.
