We’ve all been there – it’s starting to get late in the day, you’re looking forward to a glorious sunset when you realize the chill in the air has progressed into being downright cold. You were looking forward to dinner on the patio, surrounded by loved ones as you enjoy the oncoming twilight… and now what? Head inside and miss that heavenly glory? If there were only a way to prolong your outdoor fun while still maintaining the clean outdoor style you love.
Relax my friends, there is a better way. We’ve come up with some amazing outdoor patio heating ideas that are sure to not only warm your friends and family but will gather compliments on your outdoor living style.
Outdoor heating ideas range the gambit from low tech (“hey, set fire to that hunk o’ wood and toss it in the firepit”) to high tech infrared options, and our patio experts have put together a sprinkling of their favorites for you to consider. We’re sure to have the right answer for your situation, whether you’re heating a small dining area for you and your spouse or a large commercial patio bar - we’re bringing the heat.
If your outdoor heating idea leans toward something non-permanent (say you’re renting your home or just don’t want heating systems visible year-round), there’s nothing more stylish than the newest Bromic Tungsten Smart-Heat portable heater. Add your liquid propane tank to the base, and you’ll efficiently heat 215 sq. ft. of space in the utmost style.
Another fantastic use for that spare LP gas bottle you have hanging around the garage is to use it to power your own outdoor pyramid of warmth and light. The RADtec TF2-MT-STN-STL Tower flame brings a focus to its 3.5-foot flame feature, emitting a warm glow of 41,000 BTUs, ready to extend your outdoor patio evenings long after dark.
As your outdoor heating ideas turn a little more permanent, our experts heavily recommended a mounted gas heating solution. Of all the types of outdoor patio heating, gas has the lowest running cost and is an excellent solution for long-term comfort. With some of the lowest clearance requirements in the market, and two heat settings to choose from, the Schwank Supreme MO-2313-NG is the perfect solution for almost any application.
If your version of the best outdoor heating ideas includes a mounted electric heater, our experts love the design versatility of the Innova EF60240S dual element infrared heater. It’s the most versatile design we’ve ever seen – able to be ordered in any color (on the RAL color matching system), these highly efficient heaters also allow you to choose from six decorative facias (read: faceplates) or, to raise the exclusivity factor the faceplates can be custom cut to YOUR design (think your company logo or family name).
There is no denying that one of life’s simple pleasures is curling up with a loved one and staring longingly into a crackling flame. An “old school” fire doesn’t have to be boring, just check out the attractive weave pattern and elegant copper finished outer rails, complete with a mesh fire screen with high heat paint.
The artisans who designed our next fire pit had everyday life in mind – in addition to the gorgeous style of the glass fiber reinforced concrete design, the angled sides culminate in a tabletop with over 10 inches of space for plates, beverages and the like. The Athena Fire Tables OSQRFT-4848-WHT-N-P includes an electric ignition and delivers the heat and ambiance with either liquid propane (LP) or natural gas.
Our experts have selected one of my favorite outdoor heating ideas here, the custom or artisan fire pit. No longer destined to be a plain bowl with flames in it, these finely crafted fire pits have a style that is all their own – and soon could be yours. The Fire Pit Art NAMASTE-FPA-MLS120-NG has four lotus flower silhouettes crafted around the blossoming central fire, beckoning you to breathe deep, find your meditation center and say, “Namaste.”
We know that providing the best outdoor heating ideas may put you in a bit of a pickle – which one would work and look the best for your family or business? Whether you prefer the portability of a freestanding outdoor heater, the strength and permanence of a mounted outdoor heater or the old-time romantic light of an artisan fire pit, we’ve got the looks you want at the price you’ll love. And remember, if you get stuck in your selection, our patio experts are the best in the business and will be right there with you every step of the way.