Atlanta Winter Outdoor Living in Style

While the cool winds of the season can drive many people indoors, savvy outdoor entertaining enthusiasts are figuring out ways to keep the party going in outdoor winter style. Utilizing the wide variety of outdoor heating options, you can create a warm winter wonderland of your own in your own backyard. From simple backyard firepits to ornate, outdoor fireplace designs and directional gas or electric space heaters to wind blocking screens for heavy gust areas, you can transform your outdoor entertaining areas to emit enough heat for everyone to remain warm and cozy throughout your event.

Outdoor Firepits, Fireplaces & Heaters

Firepits – The Social Hub

At every outdoor party you throw, you will most likely find the majority of your guests hovering near the firepit positioned in the middle of the main sitting area. Backyard firepits are social hubs that allow your guests to appreciate the beauty of the pit’s roaring fire while they mingle with other guests. Traditionally firepits were just holes dug into the ground and filled with lit wood. Today, however, they are usually designed as short, round structures made out of materials such as wrought iron, bronze, stone or slate. They also come in square or rectangle shapes. They are often used to roast skewered meats and S’mores during fall and winter parties.

Outdoor Fieplaces

Like firepits, the availability of different types of outdoor fireplace designs is abundant. From simple rectangular stone fireplaces to circular black iron fireplaces to square steel fireplaces, you are certain to find many different outdoor fireplace designs that fits into your existing outdoor decor and budget. Many homeowners select large, outdoor fireplaces that also double as outdoor ovens. When the unit is not used for cooking, it can emit enough heat for a very large group to people to stay warm, even in very cold weather. However, many other homeowners opt for smaller outdoor fireplaces that double as decorative accent pieces during the warmer months.

Outdoor Space Heaters

Unlike outdoor pits and fireplaces, outdoor space heaters are designed to heat one designated area along your property. Some space heaters can be hung from existing patio fixtures to emit heat throughout the entire patio. Other space heaters are attached under table umbrellas to give warmth to guests while eating, drinking or socializing at the table. Other smaller space heaters are generally strategically placed around highly trafficked outdoor areas of your home. Outdoor space heaters come in a vast assortment of styles, including the currently trendy, oversized lamp-shaped heaters.

Wind Blocking Screens

Unlike outdoor heaters, wind blocking screens are used to physically shelter you from the cold winter winds. Glass wind blocking screens are very popular, but you can also find a wide variety of wood, steel, iron and stone options to match your outdoor design scheme. Some wind blocking screens are made to mimic indoor folding screens. These types range from the very simple, to outlandishly decorated outdoor screens with semi-precious stones. Some wind blocking screens are permanent outside fixtures, while others are light enough to be moved and stored throughout the warmer months.