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11 Stunning Outdoor Patio Design Ideas

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…

Daylight outdoor patio scene in earth tones with stone tiled floor, roaring stone fireplace with mounted television next to outdoor kitchen, with thick beamed pergola with Infratech W-Series patio heater

Infratech Brings the Heat

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.

Benefits of the W-Series Heaters﻿

Available in multiple finishes﻿
Can be ceiling mounted, wall mounted, post mounted or recessed﻿
Includes 6-inch bracket for wall or ceiling mounting﻿
UL Listed for indoor or outdoor use﻿

Sunny contemporary patio scene with in-ground pool, seating area and outdoor kitchen with contemporary beige furniture, dramatic black posts holding up white ceiling, with seating areas covered by two Bromic Eclipse patio heaters

Better Heat By Design

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.

Benefits of the Bromic Eclipse﻿

Uniquely designed infrared heater with integrated LED Lighting﻿
Select small element, large element or both elements for maximum 12-foot diameter coverage
Includes 24” twin pole, with five other mounting options available (must mount with element facing down)
Combine with Bromic Smart-Heat™ Eclipse dimmer controller and wireless remote

Shot of an outdoor patio on a sunny day, including kidney-shaped inground pool and small waterfall feature with travertine paving stones as a deck, lush greenery in the background and a Galtech 887 cantilever umbrella in bright white

Galtech Brings Blessed Relief

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.

Benefits of the Galtech 887 Cantilever Umbrella﻿

11’ umbrella available in Suncrylic (acrylic and polyester) or Sunbrella (100% acrylic) materials
Easy Lift – Simply lift the handle up to open﻿
Choose from over 15 umbrella color options and either a black or Antique Bronze pole

Daylight outdoor patio scene with large natural stone tile floor, traditional walls and columns, beige furniture with red brick fireplace under a fully covered peaked ceiling sporting three Solaira Alpha-Series patio heaters

A Little Extra Heat Lets Your Family Play Longer

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.

Benefits of the Solaira’s Alpha Series﻿

Commercial Grade, rated for indoor (dry) or outdoor (wet) conditions﻿
Short wavelength infrared converts 85% of consumed energy to instant heat
Heats up to 160 sq. ft. that is not affected by wind﻿
Includes brackets for wall or ceiling mounting﻿

Covered outdoor patio seating area with view of inground pool, brown woven furniture with travertine floors with white walls and ceiling including Innova EF60240S1 patio heaters in white

Innova Blazes the Trail

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.

Benefits of the Innova EF60240S1 Series

Heat 121 sq. ft. with infrared heat, indoors or out﻿
Available in any RAL color to blend in or stand out as you choose﻿
Custom faceplates make a bold statement – one that’s all yours﻿
Includes brackets for wall or ceiling mounting; recessed mounting kits are available

Bring the Show Outdoors!

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.

Benefits of the Elite Screens Yard Master 2﻿

100-inch fast folding-frame outdoor or indoor projection screen﻿
Easy to use - simply unfold the aluminum frame, attach the material and legs, and project
Allows for either front or rear projection﻿
4K Ultra HD, Active 3D and HDR ready﻿

Daylight outdoor veranda image with gray slate floors, gray wicker furniture with burnt orange cushions surrounding an Athena Olympus fire table, stacked stone fireplace and natural wood ceiling

Athena Fire Pit Tables Make Gatherings Closer

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.

Benefits of the Athena Olympus Fire Pit Table﻿

Ready for either Natural Gas (NG) or Liquid Propane (LP) installation﻿
Solid – Constructed of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete﻿
Match lit or Hot surface Electronic Ignition﻿
Add your own reflective glass, lava rock, tumbled lava stones, Arizona weathered oak or western driftwood fire pit logs﻿

Daylight outdoor veranda with pool and long straight hedges, with gray wood floors, light gray furniture and white ceiling with three recessed black Bromic Tungsten Series patio heaters

Hide Your Heaters

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.

Benefits of the Bromic Tungsten Series﻿

Medium wave infrared heater covering 160 sq. ft.﻿
Perfect for indoor or outdoor installations (waterproof)﻿
Includes mounting brackets for wall or ceiling mount; recessed and pole mount kits are available
Bromic offers a 7 year warranty on their elements when used with Bromic controls

Outdoor patio scene at dusk, showing large contemporary home with glass railings with poolside conversation area with teak wood floors, gray furniture and Galtech 986 umbrella with LED lit spines

Keep the Light Out When You Want To, In When You Need It

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.

Benefits of the Galtech 986 Series﻿

Spines include 80 amber LED lamps rated for 15,000 hours of use﻿
Simply crank to raise and tilt the 11’ octagonal umbrella﻿
Light controls in the crank allow solid, flashing or circulating patterns﻿
New USB power plug allows lights to operate with portable USB power banks

Outdoor patio scene at dusk, with people gathered around a patio table, string lights overhead and palm trees on either side, with Patio Comfort PC02SS portable propane heater providing comfort

Put the Heat Right Where You Want It

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.

Benefits of the Patio Comfort PC02SS﻿

Provides 40,000 BTUs of heat, in a 10- to 15-foot diameter from the heater
Completely self-contained and portable﻿
Push-button ignition

unique outdoor patio with open outdoor kitchen and covered conversation area, with stone tile floors, stainless steel appliances and natural dark wood beams supporting s thatched roof from which hangs a Hinkley Artiste ceiling fan

Match Your Fan to Its Surroundings

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.

Benefits of the Hinkley Artiste Series﻿

Larger than normal 60” blade diameter provides over 7,000 CFM at high speed
DC motor (quieter, smaller, cheaper to run)﻿
Integrated, dimmable LED Light with 50,000 lifespan﻿
Includes 6-inch downrod and wall remote control (with 6 speeds)﻿

We’ve taken you through twelve of our favorite outdoor patio design ideas which highlight the creativity and ingenuity that designers have crafted into their plans. Look through them again and identify the little touches that stand out for you, that would make your space truly your own. You have to bring the look and the feel to your design… and when it comes to the right equipment, you know we’ve got your back. Our patio experts are here for you any time you need us – give us a call and we’ll help you finish out the outdoor patio idea of your dreams.

11 Stunning Outdoor Patio Design Ideas

Infratech Brings the Heat

Benefits of the W-Series Heaters

Better Heat By Design

Benefits of the Bromic Eclipse

Galtech Brings Blessed Relief

Benefits of the Galtech 887 Cantilever Umbrella

A Little Extra Heat Lets Your Family Play Longer

Benefits of the Solaira’s Alpha Series

Innova Blazes the Trail

Benefits of the Innova EF60240S1 Series

Bring the Show Outdoors!

Benefits of the Elite Screens Yard Master 2

Athena Fire Pit Tables Make Gatherings Closer

Benefits of the Athena Olympus Fire Pit Table

Hide Your Heaters

Benefits of the Bromic Tungsten Series

Keep the Light Out When You Want To, In When You Need It

Benefits of the Galtech 986 Series

Put the Heat Right Where You Want It

Benefits of the Patio Comfort PC02SS

Match Your Fan to Its Surroundings

Benefits of the Hinkley Artiste Series

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11 Stunning Outdoor Patio Design Ideas

Infratech Brings the Heat

Benefits of the W-Series Heaters﻿

Better Heat By Design

Benefits of the Bromic Eclipse﻿

Galtech Brings Blessed Relief

Benefits of the Galtech 887 Cantilever Umbrella﻿

A Little Extra Heat Lets Your Family Play Longer

Benefits of the Solaira’s Alpha Series﻿

Innova Blazes the Trail

Benefits of the Innova EF60240S1 Series

Bring the Show Outdoors!

Benefits of the Elite Screens Yard Master 2﻿

Athena Fire Pit Tables Make Gatherings Closer

Benefits of the Athena Olympus Fire Pit Table﻿

Hide Your Heaters

Benefits of the Bromic Tungsten Series﻿

Keep the Light Out When You Want To, In When You Need It

Benefits of the Galtech 986 Series﻿

Put the Heat Right Where You Want It

Benefits of the Patio Comfort PC02SS﻿

Match Your Fan to Its Surroundings

Benefits of the Hinkley Artiste Series﻿

Ideas & Inspiration

Heating

Shading

Cooling

Outdoor Living

Commercial Applications

Follow PatioHeatandShade on Social Media

Ideas & Inspiration

Heating

Shading

Cooling

Outdoor Living

Commercial Applications

Benefits of the W-Series Heaters

Benefits of the Bromic Eclipse

Benefits of the Galtech 887 Cantilever Umbrella

Benefits of the Solaira’s Alpha Series

Benefits of the Elite Screens Yard Master 2

Benefits of the Athena Olympus Fire Pit Table

Benefits of the Bromic Tungsten Series

Benefits of the Galtech 986 Series

Benefits of the Patio Comfort PC02SS

Benefits of the Hinkley Artiste Series