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Whether you’re enjoying a crisp cocktail after work one evening, or putting your hosting skills to use with friends and family, you have the ability to create an inviting atmosphere just by adding warmth into your outdoor space. On the West coast, we know about unpredictable weather all too well, and this year we want you to be as prepared as possible. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of useful tips to keep you and your guests cozy all night long.
Invest In A Heat Source That’s Right For You
In order to get proper use of your outdoor space all year round, a heat source is an essential component. The options to choose from are plentiful – it all depends on what’s right for your needs. From a bigger investment like a fireplace, to a smaller feature like a freestanding heater – take your time reviewing all options to ensure you’ve made the right pick. If you typically utilize your space for gatherings or dinners, a large heating feature like a fire table may be the smartest option! An authentic, wood fire definitely has its perks, but a feature with a gas log starter can eliminate the cleanup that a wood fire requires, and can be less responsibility to tend to. To go with your new fire table, you could opt out summer decor items for cozy furniture and warm blankets – a fleece or flannel blanket is our recommendation for warmth purposes. When looking for the best people to take on a project like this, consider a company like Gas Guys who will be there for you every step of the way – they offer customizable or prefabricated options depending on your needs.
Brighten Up Your Night
Winter days are short and dark, which means you’ll have to get creative in brightening up your outdoor grounds. Having lighting in your outdoor space not only allows you to enjoy yourself well into the night, but it can also increase security for you and your guests. Consider installing exterior receptacles, utilizing candles or hanging up string lighting – these are all amazing ways to brighten up any area. Another benefit to adding lighting in your space is that some light sources provide a level of heat for you as well. For example, tiki torches are beautiful outdoor elements that provide both light and heat, and can elevate the mood of your space quite quickly.
With tiki torches in particular, you have the option of choosing from natural or gas, and choosing the design based on your aesthetic and entertainment style.
Plan Ahead Of Time
This tip can be applied to many areas in your life because it’s almost always helpful to plan ahead. When it comes to the weather specifically, not planning ahead can even go as far as to ruin your plans. Check the weather on the day you’re planning to have guests over – is there anything you may need to prepare for? It’s a smart and considerate hosting practice (if you’re outdoors) to warn your guests ahead of time of the weather and let them know if there’s anything they should bring. If the night calls for snow for example, you could tell guests ahead of time to bring a toque, gloves and wear lots of layers. On the hosting end, planning ahead gives you the opportunity to prepare food and drink items that will warm guests up. Apple cider, mugs of soup or hot tea are all amazing options that are guaranteed to heat you up from the inside out. You could even take it up a notch by creating a gathering based around your winter menu, such as a whiskey tasting or a hot chocolate bar!
Many homeowners take a great deal of pride in their outdoor space, due to all the work and energy that usually gets put into it. In a perfect world, homeowners could venture outside to their curated space anytime of the year. In reality, Mother Nature reigns supreme and she doesn’t tend to consider our outdoor spaces in her weather plans. This means we need to outsmart the weather in order to spend time outside comfortably.
We hope that this article has given you a few ideas of how to beat the cold or inspire you to try something new this season! Visit our website to browse from a wide selection of heating sources and start planning your heating system today.
