Patio Heat and Shade

Outdoor poolside patio scene with concrete floor, tall brick privacy wall surrounding the area, rough wooden furniture with tan cushions, large gas rectangular fire pit and a Treasure Garden Starlux AKZ PLUS AKZP13LX-09D-4818-DWV-V black cantilever umbrella providing LED lighting at twilight

Quick. What’s your favorite area of your home? A guest bedroom that gets used maybe twice a year?
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Around here, it’s no surprise that our favorite part of our homes is our outdoor oasis, our patios and decks, on which we spend as much time as possible. Heck, we’d probably sleep out there if it weren’t for those seemingly pterodactyl-sized mosquitos… But we’re not alone. Legions of our faithful customers can’t get enough of their outdoor living spaces and are interested in new ways to make their outdoor oases a relaxing haven in an otherwise hectic world.
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Today we asked our patio experts (you know them, the best in the business) to show us some of their favorite ways to refresh patios with backyard pools and water features. Their selections remind us of the diverse ways we can step up our outdoor living game, and we thought we’d share their thoughts with you. Let’s take a look…

1. Create a rustic look for your pool, hot tub, or water feature with natural rocks

Outdoor pool and hot tub surrounded with natural sandstone rocks, patio is set as concrete pavers the same color palette as the rocks, with lush grass, an oversized brick privacy wall, two chaise lounge chairs in a light chocolate color with orange and red throw pillows that have a small accessory table between them, and a red octagon umbrella shading the furniture

Here the use of natural sandstone rocks creates a unique look to the sides of the pool and spa, making it seem as though the water features grew there organically. We applaud their selection of the red SimplyShade Lanai Pro SSUM81SL-09000-A5403 octagon starlight umbrella, whose 9-foot octagon shape is just right to shade the sun-avoiders as they lounge by the pool by day, and provides LED lighting as the evening approaches.

2. Create a poolside outdoor dining area

Poolside view overlooking tree-filled hills, with concrete pool surround, tall concrete wall with waterfall feature discharging into the pool, teak 6-person dining table and chairs with white cushions, shaded by a Jardinico Cantilever Collection JCP401343RT-MW-10020 rectangular cantilever umbrella

Setting up a dining area near your pool is great for many reasons… You can enjoy that gorgeous view while eating BBQ, you can keep an eye on the kids splashing furiously even though you’ve told them not to like… 20 times? While you relax and enjoy your outdoor dining area, rely on the Jardinico Cantilever Collection JCP401343RT-MW-10020 rectangular cantilever umbrella with its unique 360° rotating base to keep you cool while you digest your lunch. Oh, and that “wait 30 minutes after eating before swimming” thing is totally a myth – we say shovel it in and splash away!

3. Create as-needed poolside shade with a shade sail

Poolside scene overlooking a residential area with brick-lined pool surround, natural lava rock accent pieces at the pool edge, 4’ wrought iron fencing surrounding the pool, with three large white columns mounted on the pool surround upon which is stretched a Coolaroo Coolhaven 473846 shade sail

Shade sails kind of work like really big umbrellas, semi-permanently mounted (in this case on columns) to provide shade where there is none naturally. The Coolaroo Coolhaven 473846 shade sail the homeowners have selected uses premium AF230 fabric to provide a 95% UV block – perfect for keeping everyone sun-safe while splashing the day away.

4. Choose a patio umbrella with built-in lighting for an extra source of light at night

Outdoor pool scene at twilight, with concrete pool surround, concrete half-wall surrounding the pool, wrought-iron chaise lounges with tan cushions, wrought-iron side table between them, with a SimplyShade Lanai Pro SSUM81SL-09000-A5403 octagon starlight umbrella with LED lights ablaze, lighting the area and reflecting off the still pool

Illumination around a pool is frequently hard to come by – in the pool, no problem but around it is a bit tougher. Using the SimplyShade Lanai Pro SSUM81SL-09000-A5403 octagon starlight umbrella with LED lights to light up the night makes perfect sense; getting double-duty from your patio umbrella is a smart move.

5. Or get comfortable outdoor furniture for a poolside outdoor living room

Poolside living area with concrete pool surround, stacked stone half-wall with architectural brick retaining wall behind it, rattan daybed in an egg-style with light blue cushions, gray wooden furniture with white cushions which are shaded by a SimplyShade Skye SSAG5A-86SQ09-D2402 square cantilever umbrella with cross base

Your house doesn’t have to have been made of hand-hewn timber to enjoy the feeling of a rustic country cabin in your own back yard. Start with a central fire pit, a natural attention-seeker that is sure to captivate your guests every evening. Add rustic wooden chairs (here we have the classic Adirondak chairs in both stationery and rocker varieties), add in a few plaid blankets and break out the marshmallows! Our homeowners here have lit the path to their backyard oasis perfectly using Kichler Lighting dome path lights, providing safety and security all night long.

6. Use a top-quality roller shade to get sun when you want it, and shade when you really need it

Outdoor residential pool scene with concrete pool surround, gray twist slide at the deep end, ranch style red brick house with white pillars between which is hung an Insolroll Oasis outdoor roller shade

When people think shade on a patio, they usually think umbrellas. Consider adding an Insolroll Oassis outdoor roller shade that performs a special kind of magic by blocking up to 97% of the heat without blocking the view. It’s a unique solution that can be there when you need it, and virtually disappear when you don’t.

7. Need some extra shade in the pool? Try using an outdoor umbrella in the water

Outdoor classical and tropical pool scene with textured concrete surround, large concrete-potted ferns, tall coniferous trees creating a privacy wall, classical stone steps and stone railings, teak beverage bucket filled with ice and drinks, and in the shallow-end alcove of the pool stands a SimplyShade Catalina SSUM92-0909-A56080 patio umbrella

It’s an age-old question – how do you let the kids romp and play in the shallow end of the pool for an entire day, without them looking like “Larry the Lobster” when the day is through? One of our favorite solutions is to mount the SimplyShade Catalina SSUM92-0909-A56080 patio umbrella directly in the pool! You can bask in the shade while dangling your toes in from the side while the little ones remind you what it was like to have that kind of energy.

8. Build a poolside bar for a refreshing drink after you swim

Outdoor poolside scene at dusk with concrete pool surround, large urn-shaped decorative potted plants, tall privacy wall made of stucco, wood dining set with wood chairs and benches with white cushions, led-lit counter with black metal stools, behind which is a small outdoor kitchen and bar, with the shallow-end of the pool shaded and lit by a SimplyShade Bali pro SSAD45SL-10SQ00-A5403 starlight cantilever umbrella

There’s nothing like sitting back, enjoying the sun creating its vitamin-D magic, with a cold one in your hand. Creating an outdoor bar next to your pool is a fantastic way to keep your guys hydrated (or for other less healthy reasons) while they enjoy the shade of the SimplyShade Bali pro SSAD45SL-10SQ00-A5403 starlight cantilever umbrella during the day, and when the sun vamooses it’s as easy as a push of a button to light up your pool to keep the party going long into the night.

9. Mount a shade sail over the pool itself

Outdoor pool scene with concrete pool surround, white vinyl fencing, stacked stone half-wall, large stone corner inlaid stone architectural design element from which flows a waterfall from the top, splashing into the pool in the shallow end which is shaded by a Custom Shade Sails CSS10RT-TST commercial grade shade sail

Extend the time that your guests can frolic in your pool by giving them the blessed relief of shading the harmful UV rays of the sun from their delicate skin. The Custom Shade Sails CSS10RT-TST commercial grade shade sail will not only block up to 99% of the harmful UV rays, but it looks amazing while doing it. Many of our customers add multiple shade sails (of all different colors) to cover a large area of their pool while adding pizazz at the same time.﻿We’re sure that some of these outdoor oasis ideas have inspired you to add just a little… something… to your outdoor space to give it a little boost. There’s nothing like spending time with family and friends outdoors, basking in the sun or taking respite in just the perfect shading.﻿Here at Patio Heat and Shade it’s our belief that you can’t spend too much time enjoying your outdoor space, and we’re proud to bring you some of the highest quality, longest lasting patio equipment on the planet to help you down the path. You can rely on our unparalleled selection of the best patio equipment available, all at the best prices on the internet.﻿While you’re creating your ultimate outdoor gathering place you find that you’ve got a question or twelve, we’ve got the answers you need. Give us a call and our patio experts will be glad to help – that’s what family is for.

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9 Refreshing Outdoor Oasis Ideas for Backyard Pools & Water Features

1. Create a rustic look for your pool, hot tub, or water feature with natural rocks

2. Create a poolside outdoor dining area

3. Create as-needed poolside shade with a shade sail

4. Choose a patio umbrella with built-in lighting for an extra source of light at night

5. Or get comfortable outdoor furniture for a poolside outdoor living room

6. Use a top-quality roller shade to get sun when you want it, and shade when you really need it

7. Need some extra shade in the pool? Try using an outdoor umbrella in the water

8. Build a poolside bar for a refreshing drink after you swim

9. Mount a shade sail over the pool itself

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9 Refreshing Outdoor Oasis Ideas for Backyard Pools & Water Features

1. Create a rustic look for your pool, hot tub, or water feature with natural rocks

2. Create a poolside outdoor dining area

3. Create as-needed poolside shade with a shade sail

4. Choose a patio umbrella with built-in lighting for an extra source of light at night

5. Or get comfortable outdoor furniture for a poolside outdoor living room

6. Use a top-quality roller shade to get sun when you want it, and shade when you really need it

7. Need some extra shade in the pool? Try using an outdoor umbrella in the water

8. Build a poolside bar for a refreshing drink after you swim

9. Mount a shade sail over the pool itself

Heating

Shading

Cooling

Outdoor Living

Commercial Applications