Outdoor Living Area Designs: 6 Ways to Extend the Outdoor Living Season through the Winter

For outdoor lovers dreading the cold, properly planned outdoor living area designs can help you extend the season. With the right design elements and features, comfortable outdoor living in the colder weather is possible – sans the extra sweater.

6 Ways to Cozy Up to the Fall & Winter Outdoor Living Season:

1.       Kick up the heat.
From the permanent to the portable, warm things up with built-in or portable gas or electric fireplaces and fire pits. Want to ward-off heat loss? Overhead infrared heaters emit radiant heat, (think of the sun’s rays), providing highly efficient warmth. A single 1500-watt heater utilizes only around 30-cents/hour in electricity!

2.       Shed a little light on things.
When the clocks ‘fall back’ you’ll need additional lighting for your outdoor space. Create the right look with built-in, multi-temperature friendly LEDs, considering dimmable options for added flexibility. For detached structures, don’t forget solar path lighting and spotlights to help light the way.

3.       Let the sunshine in (and keep the snow out).
With a covered patio, you’re much more likely to stay outside when temperatures drop. And with the 170-degree rotational flexibility of Arcadia adjustable pergolas, you can take advantage of every weather facet. Close louvers to contain warmth and snuff out snow and rain - or open them on fair weather days to bask in the sun’s warmth.

4.       Screen for trouble.
Motorized, retractable screens and curtains let you enjoy the view or contain the warmth, depending on the weather. Block the breeze and gain added privacy and pest protection, or let the light shine in with the click of a button with the latest in ‘smart’ operation and weather sensing technology.

5.       Up the coziness factor.
Skip cold metal and plastic furniture for upholstered options, bringing indoor comforts outdoors with pillows and throw blankets. Add rugs over cold concrete and decking to keep toes toasty.

6.       Don’t give up on watersports.
Hot tubs offer year-round relaxation – but feel especially good when temperatures drop.

Don’t give up on outdoor entertaining just because the days are growing cooler. Create an outdoor living space that’s functional year-round with the help of Denver Pergola Systems today.

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Covered Patio Designs: Extend the Outdoor Dining Season Well Into the Fall

Weather is cooling off. Will your customers be shoving off to warmer venues? With the latest in covered patio designs from Denver Pergola Systems, you can extend your business well into the winter, hanging on to your loyal customer base and boosting revenue beyond the typical outdoor season.

Comfy & Dry – Adjustable Pergola Technology
Protect patrons from Denver’s rain, snow or blinding afternoon sun with the latest in adjustable pergola technology. With a full 170-degrees of rotation and remote control or smart-device-driven operation, seal out the rain and snow with the touch of a button, take shelter from the afternoon sun, or indulge in its warmth and light in the morning and afternoon hours. Arcadia adjustable pergolas and awnings provide the ultimate in outdoor comfort, allowing your business and patrons to take prime advantage of outdoor space, no matter the weather.

Warm & Cozy – Patio Heaters
Add needed warmth with infrared patio heating technology. Creating radiant heat like the sun’s rays, infrared heating solutions give warmth to the objects surrounding them, rather than releasing heat into the air. Preventing heat from escaping into the atmosphere, infrared heaters provide the ultimate in patron comfort and energy efficient warmth. A single, 1500-watt heater costs only 30-cents an hour to operate, an expense that is quickly and easily recouped with a single sale. Infrared heaters blend seamlessly into your aluminum pergola structure, mounting conveniently overhead.

Unmatched Ambiance - Fireplaces and Fire Pits
Among today’s most requested outdoor features, the cozy warmth and beautiful flames of outdoor fireplaces and gas fire pits offer an inviting atmosphere and additional warmth. Such creature comforts are easily added with the Arcadia pergola. The pergola’s fully extruded aluminum construction nixes fire safety issues, and ventilation of particulates is a breeze whether louvers are opened or closed.

Private & Protected – Motorized Screens
Provide privacy and protection with motorized pergola screens from industry pioneer Progressive Screens. Motorized screens quickly create a quiet, relaxing patron environment, free of flying pests and the glare of the sun, as well as better control the thermal environment of your outdoor area. Available in a variety of standard and custom screen colors, the smooth, consistent movement of these stylish, innovative screens ensures secure protection with every use. Operate from anywhere in your business via remote or smart-device, or add optional weather responsive sensor tech for the ultimate in convenience.

Getting ready to close-up for the season? Step outside the box – and let your customers in. Make the most of your outdoor space with the help of Denver Pergola Systems today.

This blog was originally published at http://www.denverpergolas.com/covered-patio-designs-extend-outdoor-dining-season-well-fall/