As the holidays arrive, outdoor living doesn’t have to move indoors. For interior designers Kelly Griffiths and Katie Kendrick, creating warm, inviting spaces for seasonal gatherings means designing outdoor areas that are just as comfortable and usable as the interiors they’re known for.
Both designers incorporate Infratech electric heating into their own homes, allowing them to host friends and family outdoors throughout the winter months. With built-in heaters seamlessly integrated into their covered patios, these spaces stay cozy for holiday barbecues, evening dinners, and casual gatherings that extend well beyond the warmer seasons.
Kelly Griffiths, founder of Kelly-E Interiors, is known for her thoughtful, livable approach to residential design. In her outdoor space, Infratech heaters are integrated into a cedar-wood ceiling, blending into the architecture while providing consistent infrared heat. The result is an outdoor patio that feels intentional, comfortable, and usable year-round, even during colder months.
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Similarly, designer Katie Kendrick has embraced outdoor living as an extension of the home, styling her space for winter hosting with the confidence that electric heat will keep guests comfortable. Rather than treating outdoor areas as seasonal extras, both designers view them as essential living spaces that deserve the same level of planning and performance as interior rooms.
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By incorporating electric infrared heat, these outdoor environments support longer gatherings, more frequent use, and greater flexibility throughout the year. Whether hosting a holiday meal or enjoying a quiet evening outside, Infratech heaters make it possible to enjoy outdoor living in every season.
If you’re planning an outdoor space for the year ahead, Infratech’s Design Services team offers complimentary heating plans to help you select the right heaters, placement, and controls for your project.