How to Enjoy Your Outdoor Space All Fall and Winter Long
Just because the temperatures start to drop doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying your outdoor space. In Nebraska, fall brings crisp mornings, golden sunsets, and the kind of cozy evenings made for relaxing outside, if your patio is designed for it.
At Anderson Exterior Shading, we specialize in helping homeowners turn their patios, porches, and pergolas into year-round comfort zones. Here’s how you can keep yours functional and beautiful well into the colder months.
1. Create Shelter from the Elements
Wind and chill are what usually drive us indoors this time of year. But with Phantom retractable screens or a StruXure pergola, you can easily create a barrier from cold air and gusty days without sacrificing your view.
Motorized screens glide into place when you need them and disappear when you don’t. They help trap warmth, block wind, and keep your outdoor furniture protected so your patio stays usable no matter what Nebraska weather throws at you.
2. Add a Source of Warmth
Whether it’s a sleek wall-mounted heater, a gas fire pit, or radiant ceiling heaters integrated into your pergola, adding a heat source completely changes the outdoor experience.
Pair that with soft blankets and warm lighting, and suddenly your fall patio feels like an extension of your living room.
3. Make It Entertaining-Friendly
Fall and winter are perfect for cozy gatherings. From football watch parties to wine nights under the pergola. With weather protection and comfort features, you don’t have to limit entertaining to the indoors.
Screens block wind and bugs, pergola louvers close to keep out drizzle or snow, and you can even mount a TV or sound system for year-round enjoyment.
4. Keep the Aesthetic Warm and Inviting
Seasonal décor goes a long way toward making your patio feel inviting as the temperatures drop. Think warm-toned throw pillows, lanterns, layered rugs, and soft lighting.
A covered structure makes it easy to decorate without worrying about the weather and it extends your enjoyment of all those cozy fall touches you’d normally pack away.
5. Protect What You Love
Phantom Screens and StruXure pergolas don’t just make your outdoor space more comfortable. They help protect your furniture, decking, and outdoor tech from moisture, UV exposure, and debris.
That means less maintenance, fewer replacements, and a patio that stays in great shape for years to come.
Fall in Love with Your Outdoor Space All Over Again
This season, make your patio a place you want to be even when it’s chilly. Whether you’re sipping morning coffee, reading by the fire table, or hosting friends under the pergola lights, Anderson Exterior Shading can help you design a space that works year-round.