An outdoor patio with a sunken square conversation pit wrapped in rusted Corten steel seating surrounds a round black fire pit on large gray pavers. A narrow water rill with a stainless spillway runs along one edge. Corrugated concrete walls frame the space, with rusted steel planters holding lemon trees and rosemary. Discreet linear LED lights wash the paving and planters, creating a warm, contemporary atmosphere.

Sunken Fire Lounge with Corten Steel and Water

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Contemporary sunken patio centers on a round black fire pit within a square lounge of Corten steel and smooth concrete. Large-format gray porcelain pavers form a crisp grid, while a linear rill with stainless spillway animates the edge. Corrugated concrete walls and rusted planters host lemon trees and rosemary, accented by warm LED strips. An earthy palette of rust, charcoal, and citrus greens defines the modern mood.

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charcoal gray pavers rusted orange-brown steel soft concrete gray citrus green foliage and pillows warm amber firelight

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