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As the cold and wet weather arrives, it’s time for hospitality spaces to transform outdoor spaces into cosy areas. This is important as creating vibrant and cosy outdoor areas is essential for maintaining strong footfall.
By choosing the right shelter, lighting, and heating, hospitality venues can design outdoor spaces that can be used year-round. In this blog, we will explore this topic in more detail plus recommend the best products to invest in.
Why Do Outdoor Spaces Matter for Hospitality Venues?
Although outdoor spaces have always been an important consideration for hospitality venues, the 2020 pandemic had a positive impact on this type of space. At a time when most people could only meet outdoors, venues had to create cosy outdoor spaces to maintain trade. Although this was an essential consideration, many guests found a new appreciation of outdoor experiences as when done right, they can offer a festive ambience thanks to mood lighting and cosy heating.
It’s also important to consider that outdoor spaces act as a revenue booster during often quieter periods of time. The colder months often mean that guests choose to stay at home or cut their visits short. However, with inviting outdoor areas, venues can offer the ideal space for festive celebrations and post-dinner drinks.
How Can Outdoor Spaces Be Turned Into Inviting Areas?
Now that we have shared why outdoor spaces still have significance in the winter, we wanted to highlight the products that can be used to achieve the perfect cosy ambience.
Firstly, it’s vital to ensure that shelter is provided. This can be achieved in spaces of any size thanks to either Ascot Shelters or Cabanas and Beach Huts. All options provide excellent protection from the elements. Shelters can also be selected to match the style and ambience of indoor spaces to ensure a natural flow for guests when navigating around a venue.
Patio Heaters should also be used to keep spaces warm and comfortable. Heaters can be easily moved around, to suit current guest needs, and also ensure that the same cosy ambience from indoor spaces can be achieved outdoors.
Finally, the right mood lighting should also be considered. LED Festoon lighting is perfect for this. Not only do the lights provide a soft glow that drapes spaces in a calming wash of brightness, but they can also be used to style a space to offer the perfect festive ambiance. Lighting can also be used to enhance decor, providing an effortless indoor-outdoor feel for guests. Finally, having lighting around outdoor spaces also sends a clear message to passing footfall that spaces are dressed for alfresco experiences which provides a competitive edge against other venues.
Find the Perfect Outdoor Accessories From AEL Solutions
At AEL Solutions, we have a wide range of products that are ideal for turning cold outdoor spaces into warm and inviting festive venues. Explore our collection now.
Alternatively, if you are still in need of some inspiration, click the links to see how we helped Slug & Lettuce – Lincoln and Prince of Wales Feather’s Pub create the perfect outdoor settings for the colder months.
6 January 2026
