The Benefits of Adding an Outdoor Fireplace or Pizza Oven to Your Backyard

With spring here and summer right around the corner, we’re getting our yards ready for some living. Between mulch, gardens, and clearing the patio, there seems to be so much to do. But something is missing, and you can’t quite put your finger on it.

Your space needs an outdoor fireplace or pizza oven—something much different than a fire pit. There are many benefits to both structures, which we cover below. So keep reading and learn how these two options can bring a great deal of joy to you and your loved ones this summer.

The Benefits of an Outdoor Fireplace

• Extended Outdoor Living Season: When you have an outdoor fireplace, you extend the life of your backyard. If you’re fortunate enough to live in a part of the world where you experience the changing of the seasons with colorful foliage, then you want to maximize the time you can spend outside. An outdoor fireplace is just the thing to help you do that.

• Enhances Ambiance and Relaxation: Fire creates a natural focal point and a relaxing environment for anyone nearby. Sitting in front of a fireplace is a great way to unwind after a busy day. Now, imagine how much more relaxing it would be if it were surrounded by trees and nature. In addition, your yard will look more sophisticated and modern with an outdoor fireplace.

• Increased Property Value: Outdoor fireplaces are one of those features buyers didn’t know they wanted until they saw them. Whether you’re planning on selling soon or always consider resale value when upgrading your home, an outdoor fireplace is a great way to boost your listing price.

• Versatile Design Options: There are many styles of outdoor fireplaces, meaning they can match whatever aesthetic you’ve chosen for your home—from rustic to modern. If you’re unsure which fireplace design works best in your yard, a reliable brick and stone company can answer all your questions.

• Adding a Central Point: An outdoor fireplace can become the entertainment hub of your yard. You can sit and relax, roast marshmallows, grill great food, and enjoy time with the people you love.

Benefits of an Outdoor Pizza Oven

• Quick Cooking and Authentic Flavors: You can create restaurant-grade pizzas in an outdoor pizza oven—and in just a few minutes. Everyone in the family can craft their own. You could host a lot of pizza parties in your yard this summer.

• Year-Round Use: Even when the weather starts to cool, you can still use your pizza oven. It’s no different than grilling in the winter. If you want to use it in sub-zero temps, make sure to preheat it slowly and keep the stone dry. Your installer will give you all the necessary instructions.

• Aesthetic Appeal: Just like an outdoor fireplace can elevate your home’s appearance, so can a pizza oven. It adds a unique focal point and a touch of rustic charm to your outdoor space—boosting curb appeal in the process.

• Energy Efficient: Using an outdoor oven reduces the strain on your kitchen oven. It’s especially nice to keep the cooking outside in the summer so your house stays cool.

• Increased Property Value: An outdoor pizza oven adds value to your home in the same way a fireplace does. It offers something most homes don’t have, which means you can ask for a higher listing price.

Are You in the Frankfort, Hinsdale, or NWI Areas and Looking to Enhance Your Backyard with an Outdoor Fireplace or Pizza Oven?

If you live in Hinsdale, Frankfort, St. John, or one of the surrounding areas and you’re looking for a fun way to upgrade your yard, an outdoor fireplace and/or pizza oven could be just what you need. We’re professional masonry and outdoor living space builders who have been serving Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana for more than twenty years. Contact us at Custom Brick & Stone today for a free estimate.