Flora builds fire pits and outdoor fireplaces in both wood-burning and gas configurations, constructed in stone or masonry to match the surrounding hardscape. Gas units light instantly and produce no smoke or ash, while wood-burning gives more heat and the sound and smell people associate with a real fire. Gas requires a line run to the location, so that decision needs to be made before the patio goes in rather than after. Fire features are built alongside the surrounding hardscape so the materials and elevations line up.

A fire pit is an open, low feature that people gather around from all sides, while an outdoor fireplace is a vertical structure with a single viewing side and a chimney. The seating math is the real difference: a fire pit works for a larger group in a circle, and a fireplace works better for a smaller group facing one direction. A fireplace also blocks wind and gives a patio a defined edge, which helps when the space needs an anchor or when you want to screen a view. Fire pits generally cost less and take up less room, so on smaller patios they tend to be the more practical choice.