No matter your preference, size of your garden or budget – our outdoor heating ideas include something to suit all needs and garden sizes. From lazy summer evenings to cosy winter days, knowing how to heat an outdoor space will allow you to enjoy your garden year-round.
Outdoor electric heaters
An easy and budget friendly way to heat your garden is with an electric patio heater – simply plug it in, flick a switch and enjoy instant warmth.
You can choose from several types of outdoor electric heater – ranging from floor, tabletop freestanding models and wall-mounted electric heater units. Some can even be used in your garage or workshop.
An outdoor heating lamp is also one of the best outdoor heating options for small spaces, such as balconies or courtyards, which may not be suitable for firepits.
What to consider when choosing an electric heater
- Outdoor heaters typically use clear halogen, ruby red halogen, quartz, or gold bulbs as their heating elements. Depending on the heating element used in your lamp, they work by either warming the surrounding air or heating people and objects directly with infrared technology.
- The higher the kw of a heater, the more warmth it will generate.
- It’s important to choose the right heating lamp for your space. If you don’t have enough room for a freestanding patio heater, tabletop and wall-mounted models are a great option.
- You’ll need to have an electrical outlet to plug your garden heat lamp into.
- Some models of outdoor heaters may make noise, although it isn’t usually very loud.
Top tip: Create a cosy seating area around your heater with the help of our guide to weatherproof garden furniture.