14 Elegant Outdoor Living Space Ideas
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We have to say, this is our favorite time of year. In the latter part of summer, we love to gather our family and friends for a Sunday BBQ, with every one of us spending as much time on our patio as possible. I can see kids playing on the lawn, the ladies gathering near the hot tub, and the men huddled around our outdoor kitchen trying to convince each other that their grandpappy’s BBQ sauce recipe is better than all the rest, while consuming responsible amounts of adult beverages.
Patio time is fun and relaxation time, with good food, good friends and no end to the stories beginning with, “Back in the day…” to move the afternoon along. As we enjoy our outdoor spaces more and more, we’re always looking for new ways to take our outdoor game up a notch. What we love the most are products that are not just pretty but add a fantastic new function to our outdoor oasis.
Here at Patio Heat and Shade our goal is to set you up for fun on your patio – to keep you warm when it’s cold, cool when it’s blistering, and generally to make your outdoor life better. One of the ways we do that is by keeping a laser focus on what our customers want, and one of the key things they want is, “HELP!” Lucky for you, we have the best and brightest patio experts in the business who are highly trained and ready to help when the cry goes out. Trust us to clear away the confusion and help you to raise your patio game perfectly.
We’ve asked our experts to come up with some of their favorite elegant outdoor living space ideas and boy did they deliver. As you look at these 14 elegant outdoor living space ideas, we’d like you to think after each one of how this would work in your space… putting the idea into practice (literally) in your own back yard. Let’s take a look at 14 of the best elegant outdoor living space ideas…
We love what the homeowners have done with the LED lighting under the outdoor kitchen and followed-through with the LED lighting in the SimplyShade Bali Pro SSAD45SL-10SQ00-A5404 square starlight cantilever umbrella with cross base. During the day, the SimplyShade cantilever umbrella provides a huge 10’ x 10’ shade area, all while keeping that pesky pole outside of your living space… and at night the starlight LED system provides perfect lighting right where you need it most.
Pergolas are simple to build (as always, check the building codes in your area), and create partial shade that is perfect for a sunny day. We say “partial shade” because the “roof” of the pergola is slatted, so the sun is partially blocked. On days when you really want WHOLE shade, we suggest putting up a Custom Shade Sails rectangular shade sail, available in multiple sizes, materials and a colors so you’re sure to find exactly the right one.
There is absolutely nothing that gathers people together like a roaring fire. Adding a simple wood fire pit, like the Ohio Flame Patriot OF42FPNSF natural steel fire pit is a simple way to raise your patio game to the next level. Available in sizes from 24- to 48-inches, the natural steel will patina over time into a classic outdoor fan favorite.
It’s your space, why not make it pop! Coordinating bright, bold color in your accessories and furniture brings your whole patio alive. Here our eye-popping California Umbrella 194061158494 cantilever umbrella provides shade provides a huge 11-feet of shade which is easily customized with the 360° tilt and turn of the gorgeous canopy.
You can’t just take any ole TV and put it outdoors and expect it to work for years… there is special circuitry, protection from bugs, sun and rain and other techno-wizardry that gets stuffed into an outdoor TV. Imagine the crystal clear 4K display from the Furion FDUP43SA outdoor television brilliantly beaming the game to you while you sit back, cold one in hand and try to find a way that life gets any better than this.
When it comes to creating a serene, calm environment, there’s nothing better than the sound of running water. If you’re lucky enough to have the infamous “babbling brook” running through your outdoor space, congrats! Those of us that have to create our outdoor water feature rely on waterfalls (sometimes into a coy pond or other collector) and fountains to bring on the zen full force. As a plus, small fountains like this are inexpensive and require very little maintenance.
Electric patio heaters have come a long way from being basically an overgrown toaster (you know, elements heating up to warm the air around you). Modern electric patio heaters use infrared technology to warm the things in your space (like people and furniture) rather than the air itself and is significantly more efficient. What do you do though when you don’t want ugly heaters sticking out into your space? Select a recessed mounted patio heater to keep your space beautiful and you toasty warm at the same time.
When thinking about cooling down in the summer, most people thing of shade (umbrellas, awnings, shade sails and roller shades) but forget that you can cool your patio by as much as 30° by installing a high-pressure misting system. High pressure systems, like the Mist Works MKRCD.50/25-1 high pressure misting system, creates a super-fine mist that evaporates quickly in the air (before it gets time to settle on your skin). That evaporation uses the hot air’s energy to transform into a gas, cooling the air where the evaporation takes place. Perfect for an active family that can’t (or just plain won’t) sit under a fan.
Outdoor kitchens are a grill master’s dream… Everything you need to prepare an amazing meal right at your fingertips. Start with the right PGS Grill based on grill size and features you need, but don’t forget the access doors that you’ll need to store your propane tank and get to the grill innards when necessary. Friends and family will be drawn to your outdoor kitchen like a moth to a light… entertain in style with a PGS grill!
Think of a shade sail as a big umbrella without that pesky pole. String between buildings, trees, or poles you can shade your outdoor play space inexpensively with a Coolaroo Coolhaven 473822 square shade sail. Pro tip: When mounting your rectangular/square shade sail, mount it with two opposite corners slightly higher than the others to help with rain runoff.
The magicians of the outdoor patio (“Now you see them, now you don’t”), retractable awnings are one of our favorite patio shade ideas. When you need the shade, it’s there for you and when the weather is drop-dead gorgeous, it retracts easily in just a few seconds. The Advaning Classic Series retractable awning can be had with either a manual or electric opening mechanism and a wide range of fabric colors, patterns and sizes.
The magicians of the outdoor patio (“Now you see them, now you don’t”), retractable awnings are one of our favorite patio shade ideas. When you need the shade, it’s there for you and when the weather is drop-dead gorgeous, it retracts easily in just a few seconds. The Advaning Classic Series retractable awning can be had with either a manual or electric opening mechanism and a wide range of fabric colors, patterns and sizes.
When laying out your patio, set aside space specifically for your outdoor dining area. When shaded well, as with the twin Bambrella Hurricane Side Wind 3_OH aluminum cantilever umbrellas, your guests will linger for hours over a nice bottle of wine relaxing and talking about the events of the day. Experts say that dining together is one of the easiest ways to make your family cohesive, and your outdoor dining area is the key.
If you are fortunate enough to have a seaside or lakeside home, set up a patio seating area to get you up close and personal with the water that is literally in your backyard. Relaxation spaces can include lounge chairs and even a relaxing daybed where you can nap the afternoon away serenaded by the lapping sounds of the water (almost literally) at your feet. Stay cool and comfortable while lounging by adding an oversized market umbrella, like the Bambrella Levante 4M R-L-E oversized bamboo market umbrella which features a massive 13-foot diameter.
Gather your friends and loved ones around your pool – it should be easy to do with the promise of complete relaxation just steps away. A quick pull on the double pulley rope system of the Bambrella Levante 4M R-L-E bamboo market umbrella brings 13’ of shade to you immediately, allowing you to sink into the lounge and let your shoulders finally relax for once.
Did you do your homework? When looking at these outdoor living space ideas, did you think about how that idea may fit into your own plans for elevating your outdoor oasis?
Here at Patio Heat and Shade, we’ve got tons of outdoor living space ideas to share, and we’re happy to have brought these to your attention, and how you can apply them to your home. Sure, we don’t all have a patio with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, but the idea of using an ultra-wide bamboo market umbrella to shade your relaxation space works just as well if your chaise lounge is between two townhouses in an urban setting.
It's all about inspiration. Our patio experts, the best in the business, are here to help you turn your inspiration into reality – by providing the best quality patio products along with sound advice that will change your patio from “ho hum” to “OMG!” You can do it, and we will be right there with you. Just give us a call and we’ll be happy to help you step up your patio game and enjoy the great outdoors every single day.