"We get it: Not everyone has the money to install a covered patio with a woodburning brick fireplace, or a Mediterranean-inspired outdoor kitchen complete with a pizza oven. But there are plenty of more affordable options. For an outdoor fireplace, "the most cost-effective option would be a prefab insert," Maestri says. But if you're hoping to save even more money, consider a fire pit or even DIY-it will be well worth the effort."
""If you want to create a cozy, year-round gathering space, fire pits are a low-cost way to add functionality and comfort to your outdoor entertaining space," says Lenhart, the design director at Yardzen, who says fire pits and fireplaces are included in 70% of their designs. Even the simplest among them can bring a whiff of the Mediterranean lifestyle to your outdoor patio."
"Indeed, the best way to think of outdoor fire features is as a tiered experience. In 2025, "most outdoor fireplaces cost around $10,000-$20,000," says Lenhart. "Prefab units can get you a bit below this range, while custom finishes can push you well above it." However, there's a flame for every wallet. "The cheapest options are simple fire bowls that are made to burn wood, though plenty of prefab gas options are also available at low prices," he notes."
Affordable outdoor fire features include prefab inserts, fire pits, and DIY fire bowls that can evoke Mediterranean style. Prefab inserts are cost-effective alternatives to custom fireplaces and can reduce expenses. Fire pits provide a low-cost way to add year-round functionality and comfort, and they appear in 70% of Yardzen designs. Typical outdoor fireplace costs range from about $10,000 to $20,000, with a general estimate near $12,000; custom finishes increase costs while prefab units can lower them. The least expensive options are simple wood-burning fire bowls, with inexpensive prefab gas options also available. Material choices should align with house architecture.
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