A wood-burning outdoor fireplace needs firewood close at hand — and a dedicated masonry firewood storage niche built directly into the fireplace structure is far more elegant and practical than a free-standing log rack sitting in the corner. VistaScapes Design & Build integrates built-in firewood storage into custom outdoor fireplaces throughout Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Built-In Firewood Storage Options
We design firewood storage into the fireplace structure in several configurations depending on the fireplace size and design:
- Side-by-side firewood cubbies: Masonry open cubbies flanking the firebox on both sides — most common configuration, stores 1/4 to 1/2 cord of split wood
- Single side firewood niche: One larger storage bay on one side of the firebox — suitable for narrower designs or where the other side is used for seating
- Under-hearth firewood storage: Open stone or brick bay beneath a raised hearth — excellent for fireplaces with elevated hearth designs
- Flanking firewood columns: Tall, narrow firewood storage integrated into the columns that frame the fireplace — a distinctive architectural look
Why Built-In Firewood Storage Makes Sense
Built-in masonry firewood storage isn’t just aesthetically superior to a metal log rack — it keeps wood dry under a covered fireplace structure, keeps wood off the ground to reduce insect contact, and keeps the wood within reach while you’re seated by the fire. It also completes the fireplace composition architecturally in a way that free-standing accessories never can.
Planning a wood-burning outdoor fireplace in Broken Arrow? Call VistaScapes Design & Build at 918-779-1317 to discuss integrating firewood storage into your design.
