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.