12 Ways to Stretch the Outdoor Entertaining Season

A pavilion or other structure with a solid roof acts as a wind, rain and snow buffer and provides a base for space heaters, as seen on this Austin, Texas, patio by Dick Clark + Associates. (The roof here is durable steel.) This space, which sits over a carport, has two other features that boost its usability in fall: a backdrop of slatted wood, which helps mitigate the elements, and a location right near the home’s entry, making indoor-outdoor living feel like less of a hurdle in chilly weather.

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