There’s a moment every evening when the sun drops behind the treeline and your pool transforms. The water goes dark, the yard gets quiet — and if you’ve planned for it, that’s exactly when your fire features take over. At Platinum Pools, we design fire elements into luxury pools across Westlake, Southlake, Frisco, and throughout DFW — and we’ve seen firsthand how the right fire feature completely changes how a family uses their backyard after dark.

Why Fire Features Matter in Pool Design

A pool without fire or lighting is a daytime asset. Add fire and it becomes a year-round gathering space. In North Texas, where evenings are comfortable from March through November, a fire feature extends your pool season by hours every single day.

Beyond ambiance, fire features serve real design purposes: they define zones within your outdoor space, create focal points that draw the eye, and add vertical interest to flat pool decks. They also raise property value — luxury buyers in Park Cities and Colleyville expect these elements in high-end pools.

Fire Bowls

Fire bowls are the most popular fire feature we install across DFW. Positioned on raised pedestals at the pool’s edge or on top of water feature walls, they create a dramatic reflection on the water surface at night.

We typically use copper or concrete fire bowls with natural gas feeds — no propane tanks to refill, no manual lighting. A single switch or smart-home integration brings them to life. Our Frisco and Keller projects frequently feature pairs of fire bowls flanking the spa or framing the main pool entry.

Fire Walls and Linear Fire Pits

For homeowners who want a bold, modern statement, fire walls deliver. We’ve built structural steel fire walls in Westlake that run six to eight feet tall, with gas-fed flames visible from both the pool and the outdoor living area behind it.

Linear fire pits — long, narrow gas features built into seat walls or raised planters — are another favorite in Grapevine and Flower Mound. They’re low-profile, modern, and give off enough heat for comfortable seating on cool fall evenings.

Combining Fire and Water

Some of our most striking projects combine fire and water features in a single structure. Picture a raised stone wall with water sheeting down one side and flames dancing across the top — that contrast between the cool water reflection and warm firelight is what turns a pool into a genuine showpiece.

We’ve also built fire features directly adjacent to rain curtains and acrylic water spheres, creating layered visual effects that look completely different depending on where you’re standing in the yard.

Practical Considerations for DFW Fire Features

• Natural gas vs. propane — we always recommend running a natural gas line during initial construction. It eliminates tank refills and keeps flame height consistent
• Wind protection — DFW gets gusty evenings, especially in spring. We design wind barriers and select burner types that maintain flame in moderate wind
• Placement relative to structures — fire features need proper clearance from pergolas, roof overhangs, and plantings. We engineer these setbacks into every design
• Smart controls — most clients opt for app-controlled ignition systems so fire features can be turned on from inside the house before guests arrive
• Safety compliance — all gas work is permitted and inspected per local codes in every DFW municipality we serve

What Our Clients Experience

The consistent feedback we hear from homeowners across DFW is that fire features are the single element their guests comment on most. It’s the thing that makes their pool feel custom — not just a hole in the ground with water in it.

Owner Adrian Griffee designs every fire feature layout personally, ensuring it integrates with the pool’s structural engineering, the hardscape materials, and the overall flow of your outdoor space.

Browse our photo gallery to see fire features in completed DFW projects, or contact us to start planning yours.

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