Autumn is a great time for gathering with friends and family beneath your San Antonio covered patio. Here are three great fall uses for youroutdoor living space.
Fall is a great season for luxurious outdoor living throughout the Hill Country region and covered patios create magical venues for seasonal activity – and non-activity. Cooler evenings, softer light, and crisp autumn breezes make covered patios perfect spaces to linger, especially when we choose to lean into their many uses for fall entertaining.
Idea One: Al Fresco Dinner Parties Beneath the Stars
As daytime temperatures dip, a covered patio gives you the best of both worlds. You’ll have protection from lingering sun, but a space that is open enough to feel the cool night air. With the right lighting and a little seasonal décor, your covered patio becomes an elegant outdoor dining room.
Add string lights and lanterns for beautiful evening and nighttime ambiance. Radiant heating can keep dinner parties going on much cooler evenings, so there’s no need to take the party indoors. Curate an autumn menu for a perfect seasonal feel.
When you host dinner beneath the shelter of your patio roof, there’s no fear of an unexpected drop in temp or a stray breeze. You and your guests will stay comfortable and relaxed throughout.
Idea Two: College and NFL Football Gamedays
You and your guests can experience the ultimate tailgate – right in your own backyard. Save on parking and travel to the game. Increase your time with loved ones in privacy and without all the gameday fuss. An outdoor TV with cozy seating area, as you see here, is perfect for the purpose. Create a snack and beverage station to fit the theme (or team) and become the football host with the most!
Idea Three: Host Book Club Under Your Patio Cover
Autumn is a great time to host your local book club beneath your backyard patio cover. Light a fire, decorate for the season, and discuss your current reading in luxury and total relaxation. And when your covered patio boasts a full outdoor kitchen, like this one, you will be free to keep your gathering and clean-up outside of your busy home. The only thing more exciting than your outdoor book club venue will be your new autumn read!
Bonus Idea Four: Quiet Fireside Morning Coffee
We would be remiss not to mention the benefits of personal use of your Hill Country covered patio. Whether you take time in the mornings to enjoy coffee or tea by your outdoor fireplace, or enjoy a nightcap in the evening, there’s hardly any handier or more beautiful way to claim your personal time. Look for seasonal blends or recipes to heighten your experience.
You can even make popular additions that offer more privacy for these uses. Retractable blinds or outdoor curtains, a cozy lounge chair with cushions and throws, and seasonal décor can take your private time to the next level. Turn your respite into a total autumnal vibe!
Ready to plan your new and improved backyard with a custom San Antonio covered patio? Archadeck of San Antonio Hill Country’s team of outdoor living design-build professionals is eager to serve you. Schedule your complimentary design consultation today by calling (210) 702-3223 or filling out our form online.
