10 Stylish Outdoor Bar Ideas
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Here at Patio Heat and Shade, we’re constantly looking for new ways of enjoying our outdoor living spaces… especially if we happen to have a glass in our hand at the time. Outdoor bars have surged in popularity in the last few years, and we’re here to celebrate the creation of ultimate relaxation wrapped in the arms of Mother Nature. Let’s take a long look at 10 outdoor bar ideas that are sure to spur your imagination.
As outdoor bar ideas go, we can’t get enough of this industrial look… exposed iron beams framing the skyline of the world around you. Simple dark wood seating areas create cozy gathering spaces, and the pale blue accents mirror the gorgeous sky views. One little problem, your seating areas need both heat and light. We found the perfect solution in the Bromic Eclipse
Quick, what grows as much as 2.9 feet a day? Bamboo adorning almost every surface of this island-themed outdoor living oasis brings just a little extra relaxation into this outdoor bar idea. We love that the owners have installed RADtec Smart Heaters- extending their outdoor enjoyment well into the fall… and the integrated Wi-Fi makes year-round outdoor comfort as easy as a button press on your phone.
When your thoughts of the best outdoor bar ideas lean toward the crisp and clean look, you can’t get any better than this! The striking white finish, combined with the crisp lines in the architecture calm the OCD in all of us. Innova’s innovative infrared outdoor patio heater in white, allows for year-round comfort while maintaining the clean line aesthetic we love here. We love that Innova offers not only a wide array of fascias (read: faceplates) in a bajillion color (yes, including white), but you can even get your fascia custom engraved… the perfect way to display a company name or logo.
On a micro level, when searching for outdoor patio bar ideas, the smallest version is one of our favorites. Selecting a portable heater with style isn’t always easy, but this one has it in spades. The Patio Comfort PC02CAB merges the peace of mind of the latest in safety-oriented, functional, high performance comfort heating with the vintage cues of yesterday. Set your glass of liquid courage atop the built-in table, just above the unique “french door” hinged double door system (that encloses the propane cylinder).
This outdoor bar idea makes you want to walk into the picture, sit down on the couch, and let the stresses of the day drain slowly from your body. This warm, inviting modern farmhouse outdoor bar idea fuses stacked stone with natural wood, all accented by expertly layered lighting. The handsome Kichler 49744 pendant lights brings a traditional aesthetic with an updated modern look, while the Kichler Rana 310155NI ceiling fan bathes the space in a comforting airflow wrapped in a gorgeous wind turbine design.
As the sweltering days of summer pull their best “butterfly into a caterpillar” routine, fall can bring with it enough of an evening chill to shoo your guests indoors. With an outdoor patio as serene as this, with the wonderful circular bar and cascading stone waterfall gurgling into the backyard pool, you’d want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. With the Sunpak 12023 two-stage electric outdoor patio heater, your remote control allows you either low or high heat settings, making it easy for you to get just the right nudge of heat as autumn marches on. Use the included stainless steel mounting kit for either ceiling or wall mount and your family’s comfort is assured long into the night.
Even in a commercial setting, simple outdoor bar ideas can be found if you pay attention. We love how the modern black iron legs on these traditional picnic benches elevate the look while keeping traditional outdoor relaxation staples like string lighting and profile accent trees to draw in mother nature. Permanently attached to the decking, the Evenglo E301PUS gas floor mounted heaters provide late fall and early spring comfort for patrons and employees, extending the usefulness of this beautiful space.
We love that the designers have focused on large openings and high ceilings, giving this space the openness needed to fully embrace the great outdoors. Dramatic wall-wash lighting on the ceiling beams brings even more depth of character to this relaxation oasis. Surrounding the guests with Infratech 6,000-watt infrared heaters on all sides will ensure their comfort all the way through Monday Night Football, even in November. Strategically place your heaters to maximize coverage while minimizing overlap, and your guests may never want to leave!
If you’ve got an amazing view of Chicago on your rooftop, why block out the sun with a roof on your kitchen? The pergola brings a little shade to those blazing summer days while allowing the sun to warm you as the autumn days get shorter. When the days get a little too short you can rely on the Solaira Alpha series to make you feel 10-12° warmer, extending the time you have to spend with your friends and family. You’ve taken the time to create the vision, purchase and install the products to make your outdoor oasis amazing, put in the right heater to allow you to enjoy it longer into the fall season.
One of our favorite outdoor bar ideas merges the warmth of natural teak wood, the strength of stacked fieldstone, and the clean, crisp lines of white pillars and ceilings to enhance the already magnificent view. Adding a new function, like these striking white Bromic Tungsten infrared heaters, doesn’t have to mean ruining your aesthetic. Extend your patio enjoyment for hours each day with heaters that not only warm your guests but look great while doing it.
It’s exciting to put together ideas on your outdoor space, and we’re happy to have come up with some outdoor bar ideas to help you create your dream patio. It always amazes us at the creativity of our customers – putting together styles, textures, and colors to make their outdoor oasis truly their own. Whether you lean toward modern farmhouse or contemporary, we’ve got your outdoor patio products covered. And if you have questions, give us a call and our patio experts will right there with you, every step of the way.