
Morrisville, NC · 2023
The Willowbrook Fire Pit
Curved stone fire pit with built-in seating wall
The Story
A young family in Morrisville wanted a simple but beautiful fire pit area for roasting marshmallows and stargazing. We designed a curved natural stone fire pit with an integrated seating wall that follows the curve — creating an intimate amphitheater feel.
The Challenge
The curved seating wall needed to be comfortable for adults while also being safe for small children. The radius, height, and cap stone depth all had to be precisely calculated.
Our Solution
We built the wall at 18 inches — the ideal sitting height — with a 14-inch deep cap stone for comfort. The inner radius keeps everyone close to the fire without being too close, and the rounded edges eliminate sharp corners for child safety.

3 weeks
Build Time
48 in diameter
Fire Pit
Fire Pit + Seating Wall
Features
280 sq ft
Total Area
Construction Timeline
From ground to glory.
Site Assessment
A flat grassy area in the side yard, partially shielded by mature trees. Perfect for an intimate fire pit gathering space.

Excavation & Base
Circular excavation for the fire pit and curved trench for the seating wall footing. Compacted gravel base leveled for the patio area.

Gas Line & Fire Ring
Natural gas line run from the house and connected to a stainless steel fire ring with lava rock fill. Gas valve installed at the base for easy control.

Stone Wall Construction
Natural fieldstone stacked in a curved wall, dry-laid with hidden mortar joints for a rustic look. The wall follows a precise 8-foot radius arc.

Cap Stone & Fire Pit
Bluestone cap stones set on the seating wall for a smooth sitting surface. The fire pit column built to match, with a matching cap ring.

Patio & Landscaping
Pea gravel patio laid around the fire pit area. Landscape lighting along the seating wall and pathway, with ornamental plantings framing the space.

Final Reveal
Flames dancing in the stone fire pit, warm light reflecting off the curved seating wall. The Willowbrook Fire Pit is made for starlit evenings.

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