Fire pit patio design in Tulsa works best when the fire pit is positioned as the casual seating anchor — not competing with the outdoor kitchen’s bar seating but creating a second distinct zone in the outdoor living environment where after-dinner conversations happen. These are the fire pit patio configurations VistaScapes & Design builds most often in Tulsa metro backyards.
Fire Pit Patio Design Ideas for Tulsa
- Built-in gas fire pit at the edge of the covered patio – The most functional fire pit position in a Tulsa outdoor living environment; positioned at the far end of the covered patio where the covered zone transitions to the open patio; keeps the fire feature under partial cover (edge of covered patio) while directing seating slightly toward the open yard; natural gas line run from the house; $5,500-$9,000 for the built-in fire pit; the configuration that makes the fire pit genuinely usable in Oklahoma’s spring rain and wind
- Standalone built-in fire pit in the open patio zone – A freestanding masonry fire pit positioned in the open patio area beyond the covered structure; surrounded by a paver or travertine seating pad extending 8-10 feet in all directions; deep seating arranged in a square or U-shape around the fire pit; $5,000-$8,000 for the fire pit plus the additional hardscape; the configuration for homeowners who want the fire pit as a separate outdoor destination from the covered patio
- Fire pit integrated into a seating wall enclosure – A built-in gas fire pit centered within a square or circular masonry seating wall enclosure; seating wall at 18-22 inches provides permanent seating without additional furniture; the most architectural fire pit configuration; $12,000-$22,000 for the combined fire pit plus seating wall structure; the design that creates the most defined outdoor room around the fire feature
- Gas fire table on the covered patio – A freestanding gas fire table positioned on the covered patio; round or square; 36-48 inch width; the flexible fire feature that doesn’t require permanent construction; surrounded by outdoor lounge chairs or a sectional; $2,500-$5,500 for a quality fire table; the fire feature for homeowners who want fire pit ambiance under the covered patio without permanent construction
- Oklahoma fire pit design considerations – Gas fire pits require a natural gas line or propane connection; position fire pit at minimum 10 feet from combustible structures (the covered patio’s wood framing); wind direction in Tulsa typically south-southwest in summer — consider orienting fire pit seating so smoke drifts away from the kitchen zone; fire pit use in Tulsa extends into November most years as fall temperatures create ideal fire pit weather
Call VistaScapes & Design at (918) 779-1317 for a free fire pit patio consultation in Tulsa. We design fire pit placement as part of the complete outdoor living environment. Free on-site visit, no obligation.
