Ignite Your Outdoor Space with a Stunning Stone Fireplace

Whether you’re looking for all-weather warmth on your outdoor patio, a cozy retreat in your poolside pergola, or a striking gathering place to relax and chat, your aim is the same. An outdoor stone fireplace delivers all the heat, style and Texas charm you need.

At Allied Outdoor Solutions, our design-build experts install thousands of outdoor fireplaces for delighted Texas homeowners. Whether you want rugged and rustic or formal and modern, trust us to pair your fireplace with your outdoor lifestyle and aesthetic taste.

Our contractors selected 4 outdoor stone fireplace projects to highlight in this article. Use them to inspire your design process, then learn which cut of stone suits your home’s existing style. Schedule a free consultation with our team for expert, custom design and craftsmanship.

3 Reasons Texas Homeowners Crave an Outdoor Fireplace

Thousands of homeowners in Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Dallas-Fort Worth enjoy the comfort and warmth of our stone fireplaces. While individual tastes and preferences change with each project, the core reasons Texans want an outdoor fireplace remain the same.

From all-weather entertainment to a focal gathering area, here are the 3 reasons Texas homeowners call us for elevated outdoor fireplace solutions.

Year-Round Outdoor Entertainment

You don’t live in Texas to stay inside. So why close up your outdoor space in November? Enjoy every day of every season outside by the roaring fire. 

Curl up with a book on the hearth during a brisk winter day. Invite the family over for a backyard barbecue on Christmas — why not? Your fireplace is there to keep you warm year-round.

A Gathering Place for Dining, Games and Conversation

Outdoor fireplaces offer an inviting place for family and friends to gather. 

Enjoy a cozy game night, watch the game on TV, or tuck into some fresh steaks in your new fireside outdoor dining area.

A Visual Focal Point on the Patio

There’s something familiar and attractive about a stone fireplace. The dancing flames and sturdy stone construction naturally draw the eyes of your guests to its warmth and comfort.

Use your newly built fireplace to create visual intrigue and bring people together. 

Design Inspiration: Texas Outdoor Stone Fireplace Projects

Our team of design-build experts selected 4 projects to inspire your outdoor stone fireplace selection process. They encompass a wide variety of styles, natural stone materials, cuts and add-on design features.

Whether you crave timeless Texas style, sleek modern functionality or a true outdoor living room, use our stone fireplace gallery to discover new ideas and possibilities for your space.

‍Want even more design inspiration? Visit our complete Outdoor Fire Features project gallery.

Timeless Texas Fireplace

Design Considerations

• Visual focal point. We created a seamless outdoor living space for these homeowners. The fireplace serves as a focal point that defines the patio space as a unique zone.
• Color contrast. Light colored stone helps brighten the covered patio without installing extra lighting fixtures. 

Style and Execution

A light geometric stone fireplace accents the corner of this covered patio and compliments the Carvestone flooring. Natural brick walls and a classic gable roof add vintage Texas charm.

Modern Fireside Retreat

Design Considerations

• Contrast. The dark roof structure and stone fireplace add modern sophistication. Light-colored furniture and concrete fireplace accents help balance the color palette.
• Anchoring a modern space. The fireplace design deliberately ties in with a natural stone wall, adding form and structure to this minimal and modern gathering space.

Style and Execution

This dark stone fireplace with light concrete accents is the perfect centerpiece for this sleek, modern outdoor hangout. Guests gather around the hearth for conversation and games.

Inviting Outdoor Living Room

Design Considerations

• Outdoor entertainment. Large gatherings require a variety of entertainment options. Plush seating, a table with built-in storage, and an outdoor TV were all incorporated.
• Exterior wall integration. Our design-build team incorporated this gorgeous stone fireplace into the existing exterior wall to present a space that truly looks and feels like a living room.

Style and Execution

This true outdoor living room features a statement wall with a gorgeous wide stone fireplace. A rustic wood mantle adds stability, while an outdoor TV offers entertainment versatility.

Crackling Cedar Lounge

Design Considerations

• Updating rustic features. Cedar, natural stone, exposed timbers — these homeowners wanted a slice of rustic Texas style that didn’t feel worn or outdated.
• Hearthless design. Our clients chose to eliminate the traditional hearth from their outdoor fireplace. This saved square footage to allow more usable space and greater movement throughout their covered patio.

Style and Execution

The best features of classic Texas outdoor design get a fresh update in this cedar and natural stone covered patio. The stacked stone fireplace creates a focal point for cozy gatherings.

3 Effective Cuts of Stone for Your Texas Outdoor Fireplace

The way you cut your stones adds unique character to your outdoor fireplace design. Unique styles of cuts also provide different structural characteristics.

Let’s discuss 3 effective ways to cut stone for an outdoor fireplace design. Discover which one best suits your style — whether rugged, uniform, or a blend of both.

Ledgestone

Ledgestone refers to thin, layered pieces of natural stone that are installed to create a textured, stacked appearance. This cut offers a rustic and visually appealing aesthetic. 

The thin profile of the stones makes installation relatively manageable, and the varied textures and colors within a ledgestone veneer can add significant character to the fireplace.

Sandstone and limestone are easily sourced in Texas quarries, but quartzite is also frequently used in ledgestone designs.

Chopped Stone

Chopped stone involves cutting natural stone into roughly rectangular or square shapes of varying sizes. This cut provides a more formal look that still incorporates local aesthetics. 

The more uniform shapes of chopped stone offers a good balance between a natural appearance and a structured design. Chopped stone designs are easily achieved with limestone, sandstone, or granite.

‍Blanco chopped and Austin chopped stone refer to the source location of your chopped stone. Each location offers unique colors and characteristics. Both varieties generally consist of white limestone, but Austin offers variants including cream and yellowish hues.

Stacked Stone

Stacked stone involves natural stones of varying shapes and sizes fitted together to create a wall-like appearance. It offers a very natural and often rustic aesthetic.

This can be done with or without mortar (known as dry stack). Dry-stacked fireplaces have a timeless and rugged appeal, while mortared designs offer greater stability.

This cut emphasizes the natural beauty of the individual stones, showcasing their unique shapes and colors. When properly constructed, stacked stone fireplaces can be very durable.

Warmth and Style: Allied Outdoor Solutions Stone Fireplaces

Our outdoor stone fireplaces bring people together. A fundamental attraction to the warmth and movement of fire makes fire features a natural backbone of any patio or pergola design.

Whether wood, natural gas or propane, our expert contractors and installers offer modern solutions for all fuel sources. Collaborate with our designers on style and material selection, and trust your dedicated Construction Supervisor to bring them to life.

Here’s what Julie had to say about her complete outdoor living transformation experience with Allied Outdoor Solutions, including a stone fireplace installation:

“Our project with Allied Outdoor Solutions … has completely changed the way our family interacts! Before, we only went out there to swim, but now we go out there to LIVE! It's a well thought through design, where we can sit at the bar, watch TV at the table, lounge by the pool, or cozy up to a fire. Fantastic experience and looking forward to our next project with them!” 

Ready to Get Cozy by Your Outdoor Stone Fireplace?

A custom stone fireplace transforms the way you live and enjoy your outdoor space. Trust the advice of thousands of your neighbors and community members — Allied Outdoor Solutions creates the elevated outdoor fire feature you’ve always wanted.

Your dedicated Outdoor Living Designer, Construction Coordinator and Construction Supervisor are ready to devote their time, attention and expert craftsmanship to your individual needs and aesthetic preferences. The result: a warm, cozy gathering place you’ll enjoy year-round for decades.

‍Claim your free consultation — we’ll light the way to the stone fireplace of your dreams.