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We’ve all been there… we love our outdoor spaces so much, that we want them to be at their BEST. Step one is to define what you want in a patio space – the look, the feel, and the equipment all has to be just right to make the most of what you’ve got.
Here at Patio Heat and Shade, when it comes to designing your outdoor living spaces, we’re all in. Today we’ve brought you twelve stunning outdoor design ideas that integrate these elements of highly functional equipment surrounded by the aesthetics your family deserves. We’ve asked our patio experts to find their favorites, and they’ve really knocked it out of the park. Let’s take a look…
When looking at an overall outdoor patio design, earth tones in the great outdoors is a no-brainer. Easier to say than to define, but we love how this patio combines the multi-sized slate floor with the stone surrounding the fireplace and the outdoor kitchen. Top this off with a natural wood pergola plus - not just wood boards, but 4-inch beams create a significantly weightier pergola effect. The designers selected the Infratech W-Series heaters for their legendary reliability and solid good looks, keeping their outdoor guests 10-12° warmer year-round.
A contemporary home requires a flatter color palette and a lean toward minimalism – and this outdoor patio idea has this in spades! The design of the almost monochromatic white is heavily punctuated by the dramatic black posts and the Bromic Eclipse round heaters. Not only will these heaters keep your guests warm in a 12-foot diameter, but the integrated LED lighting will perfectly light your festivities long into the night.
On a sunny day, there’s no doubt that this outdoor backyard patio idea appeals to just about everyone. Imagine yourself in your favorite lounge chair, listening to the sounds of the built-in waterfall as it lulls you to sleep. This nap brought to you courtesy of the Galtech 887 Series Cantilever Umbrella that allows you all those stolen zzz’s without the sunburn at the end of the day. Our experts prefer the cantilever design, allowing maximum shade coverage without that pesky pole getting in the way.
One of our favorite outdoor terrace ideas, this stunning outdoor patio design highlights the design principle of using what nature gives you. The astonishing view at the end of the patio is the star here, and the designers built the patio around it. We’d love to see the view from this patio in the fall – those trees have to be absolutely breathtaking. Luckily, the designers built in the warmth of the Solaira Alpha Series infrared heaters to keep the family cozy long into autumn’s return.
One of the challenges of creating your outdoor patio design idea is how to integrate the necessary equipment into your design without drawing attention to it. In this gorgeous outdoor veranda idea the only equipment are the two Innova EF60240S infrared heaters. Naturally, the owners selected the white version to make them inconspicuous on their white background… but they didn’t have to. These brilliantly effective heaters can be purchased with any (RAL) color, to match or contrast as you will. Even better, you can have the faceplates custom made for your logo, company name or family motto.
We’d love to incorporate this half-circle bench idea in our own outdoor patio ideas, as it’s a great way to gather people around a central point (in this case, the firepit). We like that movie night doesn’t have to mean ending your outdoor fun – with the Elite Screen Yard Master 2 you’ll get a 100-inch cinema screen to go! Imagine your family grouped together, basking in the warmth of the fire pit while enjoying your favorite movie on your outdoor screen.
In this cool outdoor patio idea, the family can select either the standard gas fireplace, or gather around the Athena Olympus 48-inch fire pit table. We love the massiveness of this table, that it tapers inward to give you more foot room, and that the tabletop gives you at least 10-inches of space for the occasional times when you want to set down your plate of nachos.
We love the tranquility of the continuous straight hedges in this outdoor patio idea. Clean lines and simple decoration are the order of the day here, it would be a shame to ruin them with bulky heaters that block this lovely view. Bromic has the answer – the Bromic Tungsten Series with their optional recessed mounts. Keep your family cozy warm to extend the time you have in your outdoor oasis while keeping your view unobstructed.
There’s a lot to love about this outdoor patio idea – the contemporary design is as sleek as it gets. We’re interested in the multi-level decking, providing very distinct conversation areas with simple geometry. So many unique features in this image to incorporate in your next plan… not the least of which is the stunning Galtech 986 LED-lit patio umbrella. This 11-foot octagonal umbrella dons an amber glow (bug resistant) at night to keep the festivities going long into the night.
Although some of our favorite outdoor patio ideas seem to cost a bajillion dollars, this simple domestic scene is within the reach of most. This scene reminds us that it’s really all about the people – they are the true source of your happiness. Keeping your people happy means good food, good times and making sure that they are comfortable. The selection of Patio Comfort’s PC02SS Propane Patio Heater is perfect for this family, providing they warmth they crave with the portability they need. If there is no family gathering, or it’s in the dog days of summer, you can wheel this 90-inch beauty away until the fall returns.
The use of the open kitchen and covered conversation area with half-open walls brings all of the outdoors in, while providing just enough shelter when needed. To keep the air flowing in the conversation area, the designers have selected the Hinkley Artiste ceiling fan with integrated LED to handle the job. It’s a beast of a fan, brawn provided by a strong DC motor and the beauty of the metallic matte bronze finish perfectly compliment the relaxed vibe of this outdoor oasis.