# Shading Space Warmers Stay Warm While Outdoors with the Umbrella Pole Patio Heater By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patio-heater References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2013/05/umbrella-pole-patio-heater.php) & [sharperimage](http://www.sharperimage.com/si/view/product/Umbrella-Pole-Patio-Heater/201400) Experience the most comfort while relaxing outside on the patio with the Umbrella Pole Patio Heater. During warm and sunny days, a patio umbrella provides nice cool shade under which stylish deck furniture can be assembled. However, when evening time comes around and the sun has gone down, or on those [cooler autumn days](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonflame) when the temperature is a bit on the chilly side, the heater can be attached to the underside of the umbrella. The Umbrella Pole Patio Heater features three infrared Quartz radiant elements that turn an average patio umbrella into an amazingly [convenient space heater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-focus) that emanates a comfortable warmth so you and your guests can sit outside and enjoy each other's company late into the night. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Patio Heater Innovations:** Opportunities for companies to develop more innovative and efficient patio heaters to keep customers warm while outdoors. - **Outdoor Comfort Solutions:** Creating products that enhance the outdoor comfort experience for consumers by using technology like infrared quartz radiant elements. - **Multi-functional Patio Accessories:** Combining the functionality of various patio accessories (e.g. umbrella and heater) to create more efficient designs. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Furniture:** The outdoor furniture industry can incorporate innovative patio heaters into their product lines to enhance the outdoor comfort experience. - **Home Improvement:** Home improvement companies can introduce more advanced patio heaters that utilize technology to increase energy efficiency. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry has a significant opportunity to add more comfort features like patio heaters to their outdoor spaces to enhance the customer experience and extend the usage of outdoor spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Equipped Outdoor Sun Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-starry-night-sun-shade.md) - [Industrially Designed Outdoor Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-patio-heater.md) - [Sturdy Heat Relief Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aliz-umbrella.md) - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Heated Outdoor Chair Cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-chair-pad.md) - [Large Outdoor Parasol Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-max.md) - [Portable Plug-In Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozypod.md) - [Solar-Powered Heated Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-solar-seat.md) - [Heat-Spreading Fire Pit Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-stove-heat-deflector.md)