Home Decorating Space of the Week: How One Couple Turned Their Patio Into a Cozy Spot for Year-Round Entertaining One couple shows us how they created a four-season backyard. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 20, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Bryan Gardner Low temps don't keep Eduardo Rodriguez and Herman Vega from enjoying their great deck. With a few easy tweaks, they've managed to create a four-season backyard. This artistic couple has deep roots in the design world: Eduardo is an interior designer, and Herman is the creative director at People en Español. They've furnished the deck and patio of their home in New York's Catskills Mountains to reflect their luxurious-but-approachable aesthetic, and welcome guests year-round while practicing social distancing. Sure, it gets cold out there, but they keep warm the old-fashioned way: "with lots of firewood!" Here's how to bring their entertaining style to your own backyard. How to Create the Ultimate Patio for Outdoor Entertaining Bryan Gardner Get the Look: 01 of 04 Pile on the Pillows (and Blankets) QVC Plaid Pillows, $38 for 2, qvc.com Warm up your outdoor decor (and keep people toasty) with pillows, throws, and faux sheepskins. 02 of 04 Get It Glowing Crate & Barrel Candle Holder, from $15, crateandbarrel.com Layer lighting for a glowy, inviting atmosphere. Lanterns and an outdoor floor lamp add ambience and illuminate the steps for safety. 03 of 04 Define the Space West Elm String Lights, $49, westelm.com Create "rooms" by arranging furniture in distinct seating areas. Hang string lights to form a "ceiling" overhead. 04 of 04 Light the Fire Amazon Fire Bowl, $250, amazon.com The firepit makes 35-degree weather actually pleasant. Check out our safety guide. Pro tip: To keep smoke from your eyes, use very dry firewood, and stack logs in the shape of a teepee or log cabin to maximize airflow. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit