We’ve been enjoying this fenced fire pit hangout for months, and it’s finally time to share it here. This little project proves how much a fence can define a space and invite new uses — in our case, four Adirondack chairs and a a fire pit turned this corner of the yard into a true outdoor room that the whole family uses nonstop.
We roast s’mores here at least once a week, sometimes much more, which has made this space an instant favorite. It’s been especially welcome during stretches when everyone spends extra time at home — having a new, small “destination” outside feels indulgent. We even made s’mores for Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, so it’s quickly become one of our family traditions.
Even before we painted the fence, adding the chairs and the fire pit completely changed the area. We were so excited the moment everything hit the ground that we started using it right away.
We consider ourselves s’mores aficionados now and love experimenting with variations: cookies instead of grahams, a peanut butter cup layered on the chocolate, and our favorite twist — Andes mints in place of traditional chocolate. It sounds odd, but it’s delicious.
At night, with the fence painted, the mood here is cozy and inviting. We use string lights on a smart outdoor plug so they come on automatically at dusk, pulling us outside like happy moths to a flame.
The view from our bedroom is dramatically better now — what used to look out onto the street is now a private patio just beyond the doors. We imagined a quiet adult hangout off the bedroom, and while we do use it for that, it’s become a shared family spot thanks to the fire pit.
Before the fence, this corner of our corner lot was mostly a field of pine needles and an open view to the street. We always wanted to enclose it after seeing how much a neighbor’s fence improved their similar space.
Now the fence is up and painted in Halcyon Green by Sherwin Williams. The color shifts with the light and cloud cover — sometimes it reads greener, sometimes bluer — but it blends beautifully with the surrounding plants and feels calming without being dull.
We aimed for a hue that layers into the green outside without shouting for attention. The result feels balanced and peaceful, and it complements other elements around the house that use similar tones.
About the fire pit: we chose a substantial, 30″ concrete-look bowl because we wanted something solid and low-maintenance. It sits on a large square concrete paver to keep it off any combustible surface, which is exactly what the instructions recommend. The inner metal ring that holds the logs gets hot, so setting the pit on a paver is a safe and sensible precaution.
You can see that paver peeking out beside the base in the photo. We followed the manufacturer’s guidance and avoided placing the pit on mulch, pine needles, or wood — anything that could act like extra kindling.
The Adirondack chairs were chosen for low maintenance and comfort. They’re made from durable, fade-resistant recycled plastic, so they won’t rot or need seasonal upkeep. More importantly, they’re incredibly comfortable — once you settle in, it’s hard to get up.
This simple combination — a painted fence, a few durable chairs, and a welcoming fire pit — turned an overlooked corner into a favorite outdoor room. If you’re trying to maximize outdoor living, especially when indoor square footage is limited, creating defined outdoor zones like this is one of the best moves you can make.
Access to the area is simple: either through the bedroom’s glass doors or through a swinging gate by the front, next to our rain chain. The gate makes the space feel connected while still maintaining privacy.
Entering through the gate, you’ll notice a decorative garden ball beside a large white planter. The tones of the ball and our rain chain tie into the fence color and help layer the palette throughout the space, which makes the whole area feel cohesive and intentional.
Here’s a closer shot of that glazed garden ball — a small detail that adds texture and personality to the corner.
On the same side of the house we added a hanging tent for the kids, which helps define this side as a versatile family zone — from lounging adults around the fire to kids swinging and playing nearby.
We’re glad this little area is finally documented here, and that it’s become such a well-used part of our home. If you’re considering similar improvements, start with a boundary like a fence and then add a few durable, comfortable pieces — it really transforms how you use your yard.
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