fire features
That turn any backyard into a place worth staying — long after the sun goes down
CUSTOM FIRE PIT INSTALLATIONS
A fire pit does something no other backyard feature can. It slows people down. Guests stop checking their phones, conversations stretch longer than planned, and evenings that might have ended early find a reason to continue. That's why more Maryland homeowners are adding custom fire pits to their properties — not as an afterthought, but as an intentional centerpiece built for the way they want to spend time outside.
And the value goes beyond one season. Unlike features that get packed away after summer, a well-built fire pit becomes a year-round part of how you use your property. Cool fall nights, quiet winter evenings, early spring gatherings — the fire gives your backyard a pulse when everything else has gone quiet. It's the one feature guests gravitate toward without being told where to go.
Designed for the Moments That Keep People Outside
A great fire pit is designed around more than the flame. We start by understanding how you use your outdoor space, the kind of atmosphere you want to create, and how the fire feature fits into the larger layout of your backyard. For some, that means a wood-burning pit with a natural stone surround — rugged, warm, and built for the kind of evenings that stretch long into the night. For others, it's a clean-burning gas fire pit table, a sunken lounge with built-in seating, or a fire and water feature that becomes the visual centerpiece of the entire yard. Every decision is made with intention, so the finished space reflects how you actually live outside.
The placement and design are just as important as the fire itself. Comfortable seating arranged around the pit, the right setback from the rest of the yard, and a layout that flows naturally from your patio or outdoor kitchen can turn a simple fire feature into the heart of your backyard. Guests settle in, conversations stretch on, and the fire gives everyone a reason to stay.
That's what separates a custom fire pit from a prefabricated insert dropped into a patio. We build with durable, weather-resistant materials — natural stone, concrete, brick, and steel — configured and finished to match your home and landscape. The result is a fire feature that feels permanent, purposeful, and completely custom to your property.
SCHEDULE YOUR
FREE CONSULTATION
Share your ideas, goals, and vision for your outdoor space, and we'll walk you through the possibilities. Whether you have a detailed plan or are looking for guidance, we'll help create a path forward that aligns with your property, lifestyle, and budget. From the initial design phase through construction and long after the project is complete, you'll work with one dedicated project manager who serves as your single point of contact every step of the way.
Our design process
Start With a Conversation
Reach out and tell us a little about your property, your goals, and the outdoor space you have been imagining. This first conversation helps us answer initial questions and make sure Bayside Outdoor Living feels like the right potential fit for your project.
Walk the Space Together
If the project feels aligned, one of our design specialists will visit your home to walk the space with you. We will listen to your ideas, study the property, and talk through how you want to live, relax, and gather outside.
Bring the Vision Into 3D
After the on-site visit, your design specialist will begin creating a custom 3D design for your outdoor living space. This typically takes one to two weeks and helps you clearly see how the layout, features, and flow can come together.
Start With a Conversation
Reach out and tell us a little about your property, your goals, and the outdoor space you have been imagining. This first conversation helps us answer initial questions and make sure Bayside Outdoor Living feels like the right potential fit for your project.
Walk the Space Together
If the project feels aligned, one of our design specialists will visit your home to walk the space with you. We will listen to your ideas, study the property, and talk through how you want to live, relax, and gather outside.
Bring the Vision Into 3D
After the on-site visit, your design specialist will begin creating a custom 3D design for your outdoor living space. This typically takes one to two weeks and helps you clearly see how the layout, features, and flow can come together.
Review the Design and Investment
Once the 3D design is ready, we will review it with you in detail. Together, we will walk through the layout, materials, features, and project investment so you understand the full vision and what it would take to build.
Refine the Details and Schedule
If you decide to move forward, we will make any needed adjustments based on your feedback. Once the final details are approved, we will schedule your installation and prepare our in-house team for the build.
Build and Walk It Together
On the start date, your design specialist will walk the space with the team building your project. Throughout the build, we stay connected, communicate clearly, and complete a final walkthrough with you to make sure every detail feels right.
Review the Design and Investment
Once the 3D design is ready, we will review it with you in detail. Together, we will walk through the layout, materials, features, and project investment so you understand the full vision and what it would take to build.
Refine the Details and Schedule
If you decide to move forward, we will make any needed adjustments based on your feedback. Once the final details are approved, we will schedule your installation and prepare our in-house team for the build.
Build and Walk It Together
On the start date, your design specialist will walk the space with the team building your project. Throughout the build, we stay connected, communicate clearly, and complete a final walkthrough with you to make sure every detail feels right.
