Ways to Extend Being Outside in the Fall

Looking for ways to make the most of your time outdoors as the weather turns cooler? We have some ideas for you!  Take full advantage of all the fall season has to offer with these tips from the outdoor living experts at Denver Pergola Systems. 

Host a Fall Party by the Fire

Invite friends and family to enjoy the crisp fall air. Create a cozy feel with festive gold and orange-toned throw blankets and pillows. Relax around your fire pit, enjoying conversation while indulging in autumn-inspired goodies like spiced cider and pumpkin muffins, or a classic spread of wine and cheese.  

Treat Your Inner Foodie

Break out the patio heaters, treating yourself and your closest friends and family members to an intimate outdoor meal by candlelight or luminary. Create the latest recipe from your favorite cooking show in your outdoor kitchen, or splurge on takeout from your favorite area restaurant. 

Share the Love in Your Outdoor Kitchen

Support your local farmer by visiting an area U-pick farm with friends or family. Take your bounty back to your outdoor kitchen, making an annual event out of turning fall food treatures into cherished treats such as apple jelly, hot cider, and pie. Plan your trip and baking endeavors in advance, ensuring ample canning tools or take-home cookware. 

Reconnect with Your Inner Child

Reconnect with your inner child and your children, enjoying s’mores over top of a small, gas-burning outdoor fire pit. Portable models are affordable and easy to tote in or out of your outdoor living space as weather changes.

Indulge in the Classics

Host holiday-themed movie nights into the winter season, taking out your pop-up screen projector or enjoying your outdoor TV in the dark. Cuddle up and enjoy holiday classics such as Halloween, Dutch, Miracle on 34th Street, or for the man in your life – Die Hard. Don’t forget the snacks!

Enjoy a Good Book

Create a cozy reading space with sheepskins, lush throws, and large pillows, indulging in a hot chocolate and good book by the fire. 

Don’t miss out on a single second outdoors. Extend the outdoor living season with the help of Denver Pergola Systems today.

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Now’s the Time to Add an Outdoor Pergola Addition!

While most homeowners are battening down the hatches for the upcoming winter season, savvy homeowners are already looking towards next summer. They understand now is the ideal time to plan the outdoor pergola addition for an outdoor space their family will enjoy next season.

Why is Fall the Ideal Time for an Outdoor Pergola Addition?

Home designers and industry insiders are already forecasting the hottest outdoor living trends for the coming year. Beginning an outdoor living addition in the fall offers clever homeowners the chance to take advantage of these latest ideas and product offerings. The advanced planning allows for the creation of a truly unique and jaw-dropping Pergola addition that will be the envy of the neighbors in the coming spring and summer season. Because the design process for a detailed, customized outdoor living addition takes time, planning and scheduling, it is essential to begin the creation of your new outdoor space in the fall.

What Outdoor Living Trends Are Standing Out for the Coming Season?

• Outdoor Kitchens
  Goodbye, lonely patio grill. Today’s outdoor spaces are sporting fully-furnished kitchens with features such as burners, pizza ovens, griddles, sinks, refrigerators, bar stations, outdoor pantries, dishware storage, and hidden trash compartments.
  
  
• Deck, Porch & Patio Combos
  Can’t decide between a deck or patio? Why not go for both? Complex spaces that combine decks, porches, and patios are the latest trend in outdoor living space designs. This design not only creates a luxury feel and fascinating profile but gives homeowners multiple ways to make use of and enjoy outdoor space.
  
  
• Interesting Deck Designs
  Gone are the days of run-of-the-mill rectangular deck designs. Today’s outdoor living spaces are sporting unique shapes like curves and polygons.
  
  
• Multi-Level Spaces
  Elevated decks are coming to the forefront, with classic 2-story outdoor areas featuring a sundeck above and deck or porch below. In single-story designs, raised dining areas and lowered seating areas are defining spaces to create amazing new backyard profiles.
  
  
• High-Tech Shelter
  Instead of being stuck with fixed roof profiles as in years passed, today's outdoor shelter is multifunctional and high-tech. StruXture adjustable aluminum pergolas lead the industry in cutting-edge pergola design, allowing homeowners to take advantage of the outdoors in any weather scenario. Open up louvers to fully indulge in the sun, adjust to deliver the perfect amount of shade, or close to seal out rain and snow. With so many accessories  the customization possibilities are nearly limitless.
  
  
• Stonework
  Stone accent walls and columns, stone fireplace surrounds, and other masonry features are increasingly making their way into today's outdoor living designs.
  
  
• Reclaimed Materials
  Historic touches like reclaimed barn wood and authentic bourbon barrels are being integrated into outdoor furnishings, creating unique, more personalized outdoor spaces. 

Don’t let the coming outdoor living season pass you by. Seize the day and enjoy the outdoors. Contact a designer at Denver Pergola Systems and devise your dream outdoor living space today. 

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Tips for Planning an Outdoor Thanksgiving Celebration

Mild autumn weather offers a wonderful opportunity for an outdoor Thanksgiving gathering. Rather than being crowded within the confines of your home, an outdoor Thanksgiving event gives you more room to spread out and enjoy your celebration with family and friends. How can you ensure outdoor Turkey Day festivities go off without a hitch?

  

Plan Your Menu and Seating In Advance 

Rather than waiting until the day of the event, prepare your tables and seating setup in advance. Consider all the options that might work for your outdoor space. This could be one or two large tables or several small tables. A buffet set up, drink, and dessert stations are another option to tabletop fare. Decide on tableware and centerpieces, assembling and storing them nearby for quick setup Thanksgiving morning. Decide on the menu you will be providing, and whether you’ll be delegating any cooking tasks to family and friends.

Be Prepared for Weather-Related Snafus

The last thing you want is to be squeezing diners into an unprepared home due to off-weather on Turkey Day. Create a welcoming dining space regardless of the weather with the help of your Arcadia adjustable aluminum pergola. Our state of the art systems allow you to accommodate outdoor dining year-round, providing the perfect place to enjoy a holiday meal and relax with family and friends. Should unexpected weather take your Thanksgiving event by surprise, a quick adjustment to pergola louvers ensures a comfortable, drip-free dining experience. When the weather clears, reopen your louvers and let the sunshine in on your event. 

Do Some of the Cooking 1-2 Days Before the Event

Lighten your Thanksgiving load, freeing up oven and cooktop space the day of the main event by beginning some cooking tasks a day or two in advance. Side dishes like mashed potatoes, casseroles, and many desserts are easily made ahead and stowed in the fridge in oven-friendly containers. 

Watch the Clock on the Big Day

Get your turkey into the oven, ensuring plenty of time to rest before dining.  Reheat vegetables and side dishes made the day before to serve alongside your turkey. Before guests arrive, tackle and last-minute setup and décor to-dos. 

Stop sweating the holiday seating arrangements. Spread out and enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday outdoors beneath the comfort of an StruXture adjustable aluminum pergola. Contact Denver Pergola Systems to learn more today.

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