If you’re planning a curved fire pit patio like this one with Adirondack chairs and stone retaining walls, don’t forget to account for the seating distance. Too close and you’ll roast, too far and you lose the cozy vibe. We left about 4 feet between the chairs and the fire ring, feels perfect. Also make sure your stone paver pattern flows with the curve – we used a mix of flagstone and natural edge cuts to keep it organic. A black patio heater is a nice backup for cooler nigh