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A Fire Glow Up: Fire Features to Upscale Your Outdoor Spaces

  • Writer: Living Water Team
    Living Water Team
  • Aug 20
  • 3 min read

At Living Water, we believe that some of the most breathtaking outdoor designs come from combining elemental contrasts. Fire and water—though opposites—can work together in perfect harmony to create stunning visual effects that are relaxing, energizing, and unforgettable.


Here are some of our favorite ideas for integrating fire features into your landscape design, each one blending creativity with natural beauty.


Rooftop Deck Fire Fountain

Imagine a central fountain with water cascading over a sculptural sphere while flames flicker at the top—creating the illusion of fire floating on water. This sleek and modern fire fountain transforms rooftop decks into captivating retreats with panoramic views and dramatic ambiance.


A fiery globe sculpture glows against the backdrop of a vibrant Las Vegas skyline at dusk, capturing the city's iconic blend of natural beauty and dazzling lights.
A fiery globe sculpture glows against the backdrop of a vibrant Las Vegas skyline at dusk, capturing the city's iconic blend of natural beauty and dazzling lights.

Fire & Water Bowls

For a bold yet balanced aesthetic, fire and water bowls placed along the edges of a pool or patio can create a mesmerizing display. The movement of water contrasts beautifully with the raw energy of open flame, adding both warmth and tranquility to any outdoor setting.


A mesmerizing night scene featuring blazing fire bowls and cascading water into a vibrant, illuminated pool, creating a striking contrast against the dark backdrop.
A mesmerizing night scene featuring blazing fire bowls and cascading water into a vibrant, illuminated pool, creating a striking contrast against the dark backdrop.

Contemporary Fire Fountain

Modernize a classic fountain by adding a fire bowl and color-changing LED lighting. This combination turns a simple water feature into a vibrant night-time centerpiece, where the cool glow of light and the dancing flame invite attention from every angle.


A captivating outdoor fire and water feature creates a warm and inviting ambiance, surrounded by plush seating and luxury hardscaping.
A captivating outdoor fire and water feature creates a warm and inviting ambiance, surrounded by plush seating and luxury hardscaping.

Infinity Reflecting Fountain

A seamless blend of fire and water can be achieved with a linear fire pit set within a reflecting fountain. The dark, polished finish of the surrounding materials enhances the illusion of infinite depth, while the flame adds dynamic movement and soft warmth to the space.


Modern desert home featuring a stunning outdoor fire pit, set against a backdrop of cactus-filled landscape and vibrant twilight skies.
Modern desert home featuring a stunning outdoor fire pit, set against a backdrop of cactus-filled landscape and vibrant twilight skies.

Private Outdoor Oasis

Layering multiple fire features—like bowls, small backlit jets, and a cascading waterfall—can bring your backyard poolscape to life. The contrast between glowing flames and cool blue water creates a serene, immersive environment that feels like a hidden resort.


A stunning pool design featuring vibrant blue lighting, cascading waterfalls, and glowing fire features, creating a serene and luxurious outdoor oasis.
A stunning pool design featuring vibrant blue lighting, cascading waterfalls, and glowing fire features, creating a serene and luxurious outdoor oasis.

Poolside Firewall

A custom fire pit along the edges of a pool or patio to trace the contours of the space with flames. This dramatic design detail enhances the flow of your hardscape and brings bold architectural energy to your outdoor area, day or night.


A luxurious infinity pool with a fire feature overlooks the dazzling skyline of Las Vegas at sunset, creating a stunning blend of natural and urban beauty.
A luxurious infinity pool with a fire feature overlooks the dazzling skyline of Las Vegas at sunset, creating a stunning blend of natural and urban beauty.

Illuminated Fire & Water Show

Pair fire bowls with internally lit water jets for a show-stopping combination of motion, light, and heat. This design works especially well when layered with palm trees, structured landscaping, or minimalist hardscape elements to create a unified, high-impact display.

A stunning desert garden at twilight showcases an elegant arrangement of vibrant purple flowers and succulents, complemented by a unique water and fire feature. Illuminated in green, the water jets create a striking visual contrast against the warm desert backdrop and the setting sun.
A stunning desert garden at twilight showcases an elegant arrangement of vibrant purple flowers and succulents, complemented by a unique water and fire feature. Illuminated in green, the water jets create a striking visual contrast against the warm desert backdrop and the setting sun.

Island Grotto Vibes

For a lush, immersive escape, blend textured stonework, tropical greenery, LED lighting, and strategically placed fire and water bowls. This layered approach brings together all the elements—earth, fire, water, and light—to create a stunning grotto effect that feels both wild and curated.


A stunning backyard oasis featuring a cascading waterfall illuminated by flickering fire features, set against a backdrop of lush palm trees and a glowing pool under the twilight sky.
A stunning backyard oasis featuring a cascading waterfall illuminated by flickering fire features, set against a backdrop of lush palm trees and a glowing pool under the twilight sky.

Ready to Add Fire to Your Backyard Vision?

Whether you're designing a cozy fire nook or planning a fully integrated water and flame feature, Living Water brings your outdoor dreams to life with custom fire installations built to impress. From sleek and modern to natural and organic, we’ll help you design a space that glows—long after the sun goes down.


A luxurious infinity pool with fire features overlooks the dazzling lights of the Las Vegas skyline at night, framed by elegant palm trees and custom poolside fire pits.
A luxurious infinity pool with fire features overlooks the dazzling lights of the Las Vegas skyline at night, framed by elegant palm trees and custom poolside fire pits.

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