Looking for fire pit design ideas for your Broken Arrow Oklahoma backyard? VistaScapes has built dozens of custom fire pits across northeast Oklahoma and this guide covers the most popular and functional designs we see homeowners choose. Whether you want a classic round wood-burning fire pit with a stone surround, a modern gas fire bowl with a geometric seating wall, or an in-ground fire feature surrounded by a paver patio, there’s a design that fits your space and lifestyle.
Round Wood-Burning Fire Pit with Seating Wall
The most popular fire pit design we build in Broken Arrow is a circular built-in fire pit with a ring of seating walls surrounding it. The fire pit bowl is built from firebrick and natural stone or brick — 36 to 48 inches in diameter — with the opening at grade or slightly raised for comfortable viewing from seated height. The surrounding seating wall is built from CMU block finished in matching natural stone veneer or brick, standing 18 to 22 inches tall with a flat stone cap. The entire arrangement is set in a paved patio area — stamped concrete, pavers, or flagstone — creating a complete outdoor room. This design comfortably seats 8 to 16 people depending on the seating wall perimeter.
Square or Rectangular Gas Fire Pit
A modern approach to fire pit design uses a square or rectangular fire pit frame — typically 24×24 to 36×36 inches — built from CMU block with a stucco, concrete, or stone veneer finish. A rectangular stainless steel gas burner pan sits in the center, filled with black glass media for a sleek, contemporary look. Adjacent seating walls use the same linear geometry — square corners, consistent cap height — creating a cohesive modern aesthetic. This design works particularly well in newer Broken Arrow neighborhoods with contemporary home architecture.
In-Ground Fire Pit
An in-ground or sunken fire pit is dug into the patio surface, with the fire at or below grade level. This design works well on flat lots where a raised structure would interrupt the view across the yard. The pit walls are lined with firebrick or stone, and surrounding seating can be either built-in walls at or slightly above grade or simply patio-level seating with cushioned chairs or benches. In-ground fire pits give a campfire feel while maintaining the polish of a built-in feature.
Fire Pit + Outdoor Kitchen Combo
Combining a fire pit seating area with an adjacent outdoor kitchen creates a complete outdoor entertaining environment. The fire pit seating area provides the gathering and relaxation zone while the outdoor kitchen provides the cooking and serving station. We position these elements so traffic flows naturally between them — typically with the fire pit seating area 10 to 15 feet from the kitchen counter to allow comfortable movement without disrupting either activity.
Natural Stone Fire Pit Surround
For homeowners who want a more organic, rustic appearance, we build fire pit surrounds entirely from natural stone — either dry-stacked Oklahoma limestone or mortar-set sandstone. These look like they grew out of the landscape naturally and are particularly popular in Broken Arrow homes with wooded lots or mature trees. Natural stone fire pits pair well with flagstone patios and landscape plantings for a cohesive, naturalistic outdoor room.
Gas Fire Pit Table Style
A gas fire pit designed at counter height (28 to 32 inches tall) functions as both a fire feature and a gathering table. Guests can set drinks on the surrounding cap stone while gathered around the flame. This design works without chairs — it’s a standing-height social feature — or can be paired with bar stools for a seated experience. The fire element is typically a 12×18 to 18×24 inch rectangular burner pan centered in the masonry top.
Ready to build a custom fire pit in Broken Arrow? Call VistaScapes at 918-779-1317 for a free design consultation. We design and build custom fire pits throughout Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, and all of northeast Oklahoma.
