If you like hosting parties or just inviting some friends to your home, and you have enough outdoor space, go for a unique outdoor feature – a conversation pit. It used to be a trend before and now it’s making a huge comeback. There are several advantages – it’s much more cozier, it’s a unique piece for any outdoor space and you will feel really special in it as it’s usually a bit separated from the rest of the backyard. They can be made and clad with stone, brick and concrete for durability and covered with wood for coziness and warmth. Let’s have a look at some ideas to steal.
Sunken Pits
Sunken conversation pits are a hot trend because they look really awesome, it’s a like a separate zone in your outdoor space. It can be modern and sleek, with simple cushioned seats, and you can place a table or a fire bowl in the center for maximal coziness. If you have a pool, consider sinking your conversation pit right into it, it looks and feels amazing!
A conversation pit sunken in an infinity edge pool is really a unique and gorgeous idea.
Stunning minimalist all-white conversation pit with a modern fireplace.
Sunken conversation pit with a fire pit and colorful pillows for an inviting look.
A modern white concrete sunken conversation pit with a simple fire pit.
Stunning sunken conversation pit in the wooden deck and with a slab roof over it.
Minimalist sunken pit with a coffee table and cushioned seats all over.
Round sunken stone conversation pit with a fire, folding chairs and a stone bench.
A sunken lounge right in the poot with a fireplace in the center.
A sunken conversation pit done in concrete and with pebbles and colorful pillows.
A sunken modern conversation pit with an ethanol fireplace and a barbeque.
Usual Pits
Usual conversation pits aren’t located lower than your deck level – they are on the same level or at least have cushioned seats on the deck, they are much easier to design. Add colorful pillows and candle lanterns to make the space more inviting, and fireplaces will of course be a nice idea.
A cushioned conversation pit with candle lanterns all over and a table in the center.
A modern conversation pit with a fire in the center and attached seats.
A modern stone and warm-colored wood round conversation pit with a fire.
Coastal stone conversation pit with a modern fireplace and pillows and a sea view.
Colorful conversation pit with striped cushions and a wooden coffee table.
Minimalist stone outdoor conversation pit with benches and a long narrow fireplace.
White concrete conversation pit with a fire bowl and tables.