Barrington Traditional DIY Outdoor Fireplace

Classic wood burning outdoor fireplace kit that adds value to any home.

Barrington DIY Outdoor-Fireplace Hardscape Kit
Base kit shown in front. Additional options shown in back.(accessories not included)
Made in USA
Castle Gray Blend Color Swatch
Castle Gray Blend
Cottage Buff Blend Color Swatch
Cottage Buff Blend

Quick Specs:

Height96 inches
Width55 inches
Depth51 inches
Weight9420 pounds
Delivery Size5 pallets

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Product Overview

Skill: Beginner

Project Duration: Weekend

Transform your backyard with the Barrington Outdoor Fireplace Kit, a premium DIY outdoor fireplace kit with a classic masonry design that’s easy to build on a weekend. This larger-than-average wood-burning fireplace kit includes everything you need to enjoy cozy evenings outdoors and add value to your home.

Key Features:

  • Easy DIY Assembly: This is a beginner-friendly DIY project; no professional installation is needed.
  • Customizable Options: Add a grill station or pizza oven, or convert to gas for endless possibilities.
  • Durable Construction: Built to last with a firebrick-lined firebox and a stainless steel spark arrestor.
  • Made in the USA: Crafted with high-quality materials for lasting enjoyment.
  • Expert Help: We designed the blocks and kits, so unlike resellers, we can help you.
Barrington Easy-to-build DIY Outdoor-Fireplace Kit
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Is the Barrington Outdoor Fireplace Kit Right Fireplace for Your Space?

The Barrington carries a classic silhouette that feels familiar and comforting in traditional outdoor settings. Its proportions and detailing are rooted in the way fireplaces have anchored gatherings for generations — balanced, steady, and quietly confident. It doesn’t compete with its surroundings; it frames them, giving the patio or yard a sense of place rather than merely filling space.

In everyday use, the Barrington becomes a backdrop for rhythm and routine. Fires light easily, warmth spreads outward in a broad, welcoming way, and the steady glow draws people together without drama. There’s a solidity to how it holds heat that encourages lingering conversations and relaxed evenings, the kind where plans blur into comfort.

People who choose the Barrington often find that it doesn’t just serve a function — it holds a presence. It feels built to last and, over time, begins to feel like a familiar corner of the outdoor experience: dependable, warm, and unmistakably part of the home’s character.

Build Out Your Backyard with Coordinated Kits

DIY-friendly pizza oven installed connected to a backyard patio fireplace for a unique cooking and gathering experience

Connected Grill Stations

Pair your fireplace with one of our modular outdoor kitchens to create a complete backyard station—perfect for cooking, gathering, and relaxing. Choose your layout and build at your own pace.

Wrap around outdoor bar entertaining area with grill Island all coordinate and match your fireplace kit.

Grill Islands and Outdoor Kitchens

Create a standalone grill island or full outdoor kitchen using the same premium stone as our fireplaces. Choose the layout that fits your space, and enjoy lasting style and seamless visual flow.

Landscape seat wall and fire pit area round creates an impressive outdoor gathering space.

Seat Walls and Fire Pits

Add a matching seat wall nearby to define your space, create natural flow, and offer effortless seating. It’s an easy way to elevate your layout and make the whole area feel more inviting.

Can A DIYer Really Build One?

Building a masonry fireplace can feel intimidating at first. Most homeowners worry about building skills or missing something. Our planning resources and build guides are designed to remove that uncertainty before you begin. That’s why every kit is backed by clear planning tools, dimensions, and step-by-step guidance—so you can see exactly what’s involved and move forward with confidence, long before you start stacking blocks.

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DIY customer-built Fireplace with deluxe wood boxes by beginner Dale F

Testimonial

This product exceeded my expectations from the ease of delivery through the very easy instructions to follow. I have no experience building these types of structures and I put up my fireplace in one weekend. Cant recommend this any higher!

Dale F.

Beginner

Customize your Barrington Outdoor Fireplace Kit with these options

Chimney Extensions

Chimney Extensions

Add chimney extensions in 24″ tall sections up to a max of 48″ extra height. Stop at any 4″ increment.

Deluxe Wood Storage

Deluxe Wood Storage

Add function to your fireplace with firewood storage additions. Available singularly or as a pair

Estate Wing Walls

Estate Wing Walls

Seat walls add a crucial seating and border wall to your space. Piers function as tables, too.

Gas Log Sets

Gas Log Sets

Convert your wood-fired fireplace to gas-fueled

Dimensions and Drawings for Barrington Traditional DIY Outdoor Fireplace


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All dimensions approximate.

Standard Firebox Dimensions

Standard Firebox Detail

Cost, Timeline, and Long-Term Value

Cornerstone sells direct giving you unsurpassed value

You avoid unexpected expenses and cost overruns associated with custom installations.

We offer direct support from browsing to building so your project is a success.

Outdoor projects can be time-consuming. Take control of your project on your time at your pace.

We build up to a quality standard- not down to a price point.

You’re getting curated, expertly designed products that last, are usable daily, and require little maintenance.

Common Questions About Barrington Outdoor Fireplace Kit

Yes. The firebox and chimney system is designed specifically for wood-burning use and adheres to proven masonry fireplace principles when installed as shown in the instructions. Every kit is designed for safe wood-burning use and includes a fire brick-lined firebox, deep hearth, and a stainless-steel spark arrestor for added peace of mind.

These fireplaces are built from structural masonry units, not surface veneer. The stone is part of the structure itself, not a decorative layer applied over framing.

No. The system is designed for no-cut assembly using standard tools. The blocks stack and bond together without sawing or specialized masonry equipment.

Yes. The kits are engineered so homeowners can assemble them confidently using clear instructions, dimensions, and planning resources provided before and after purchase.

Outdoor fireplace kits can be installed on patios, slabs, or properly prepared bases. Placement depends on site conditions, clearances, and local codes.

Your fireplace should be installed on a proper footing or an existing patio that can support the weight of a masonry structure.Yes. Like all masonry-style structures, your fireplace requires a stable foundation. Many installations use an existing concrete slab. Many people use a crushed aggregate (paver) base, while others may require a small footing depending on soil conditions and local requirements.

Yes. The modular system allows for layout adjustments and optional components so the fireplace can be tailored to your space and design goals. While most kits feature the same size firebox, we do offer two-sided and compact firebox kits to ensure you get the size fireplace your home needs. Wood storage boxes, chimney extensions and more are available for all our fireplace kits.

When installed properly, these fireplaces are built to last for decades. The masonry construction is designed for long-term outdoor use with minimal maintenance.

For many homeowners, an outdoor fireplace becomes a long-term focal point for gathering, warmth, and everyday use. Compared to a fire pit, a masonry fireplace provides directed heat, wind protection, and a more permanent presence within the overall outdoor living space.

Ready to Create a Fireplace That Belongs in Your Space?

Design your fireplace, review dimensions and options, and move forward when it fits your plan — we’re here to support you at every step.

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