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The weather outside may be frightful this time of year, but your outdoor living space can still be delightful. With Vancouver’s temperature declining and precipitation on the rise, you might be starting to miss those late summer nights on the patio with friends. Fortunately, those late nights don’t have to end just because it’s cold outside. Here we have put together our 3 favorite ways to bring warmth and company back into your outdoor space.
Find A Heating Source That Works For You
Arguably, the main reason why you see outdoor spaces not being used in the winter time is, well — because it’s cold! Sometimes, no matter how many layers you wear, blankets you bring outside, or hot drinks you sip on, the feeling of coldness just won’t go away. At this time of the year, it’s crucial to have a heat source in your outside space if you want to continue to use it throughout the colder seasons. When it comes to outdoor heating, there are a multitude of routes you can take – from a small patio heater to a fire pit or table that friends and families can gather around.
If you’re thinking about how a heater or fire table might fit into your design plans, an option is to book a consultation with a company such as Gas Guys. We are well versed in different heating systems and have worked on a variety of outdoor living spaces across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Invest In Protection From The Elements
One of the most effective ways to transition into an outdoor winter space is by investing in some kind of protection from the elements, such as a pergola. This solution might seem to make more sense in fighting against the summer sun, but it has many benefits of being used in the winter as well. Having a durable cover in your outdoor living space will keep you, and your outdoor furniture dry in case of rain or snow, and could even cut down the amount of wind you’re getting.
With a pergola in your yard, you will get the most value and benefit, as it can be used year round throughout any type of weather. Let the wooden structure air out and welcome the breeze in summers, while keeping the family warm in the winter, by adding Aluminum covers to protect from any bad weather.
Create A Sense Of Warmth With Design
Many people switch up their outdoor living designs once or twice a year, some even once a season. One of our favourite things to do in the colder months is to create a sense of warmth using design and aesthetics in outdoor living spaces. Creating an atmosphere of warmth with lighting, decorations, and colours, can make someone feel like they’re sitting in front of the fireplace — even when they’re outside! Due to how early it starts getting dark this time of year, it can be especially useful to invest in some functional mood lighting. These are some of our favourite design ideas:
1. Tiki Torches
A functional and fun element that will light up your space with a warm glow. These will have your guests “oohing” and “awwing” from the moment they’re lit! Choose from electric tiki torches to natural gas and select from multiple designs that compliment your yard the most.
2. Fairy Lights
These playful accessories can be easily used in small holiday crafts for decor or strung along almost any structure to add some magic and light back to an area.
3. Outdoor Blankets and Pillows
Though they’re minor additions, pillows and blankets make a huge difference to an outdoor living space, especially if you’re purposeful in your decor choices based on what aesthetic you’re trying to convey.
With all the options available during the colder months, these are our 3 favourite features to keep us warm and compliment our yard with. If you’re looking to upgrade your outdoor living space and would like some design advice or help with installation, the team at Gas Guys are always happy to help. Send us a message through our contact form or visit our design studio today.
