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Winter is coming…and so are your guests! With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time to start planning your seasonal get-togethers, and this year, we’re looking to move the party outside. First item on our to-do list: install a heated pergola.

A pergola is an open structure that brings height, dimension, and structure to any outdoor space, creating the intimacy of a room with the flowing ambience of the natural world. Traditionally made from wood like cedar or pine, they were originally designed to create a support structure for vegetable gardens, since their height allowed climbing plants like beans and grapes maximum exposure to sunlight. The consequent shade provided an escape from the heat of Mediterranean summers and a breezy place to rest.

The modern heated pergola provides all the aesthetic beauty of a traditional structure with the added benefit of shade, sun, heat, and screens to create comfort with minimal intrusion onto a natural area, no matter what the season. The best part? Unlike natural wood, which requires continual maintenance and limited functionality, heated pergolas are made from aircraft-grade aluminum and are covered with powder-coating, allowing you to choose precisely the style and feel to match your home. They also include louvered slats that can be angled or closed, depending on what the weather—or your comfort level!—calls for.

It’s the ultimate in luxury upgrades, since it allows you to take advantage of our beautiful northern landscape without sacrificing comfort. The versatile nature of the design makes it a perfect addition to an outdoor kitchen, wellness retreat, or poolside living room, adding grandeur without ostentation and functionality without sacrificing form. If you have an outdoor kitchen, request built-in screens to allow for air movement and heat-retention. If you’re looking to use your outdoor spa year-round, have weatherproof louvered slats installed to protect your sauna or hot tub from the elements. When summer comes, pre-installed fans can circulate air and protect entertainment equipment from sun degradation. Discreet smart technology allows you to control all features from a manufacturer-specific app installed on your phone, so mechanics are protected from direct exposure and the structure maintains its formal elegance. Weatherproof materials maintain the stylish atmosphere and discreet ambience while allowing year-round outdoor comfort.

Whether you’re looking to elevate your holiday experience or simply get the most out of your home retreat, a heated pergola provides benefits that range from simple outdoor comfort to seamlessly extending your living space. The Landmark Group understands exactly how to coax the most out of each home’s unique landscape and terrain to make magic out of any property—contact us today and watch your dreams become reality!