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Winter outdoor living: how to prepare your terrace for the cold season with comfort, technology, and style
Lighting: the perfect glow for short winter days
As the days grow shorter, choosing the right lighting is essential for creating a functional and welcoming terrace. The integrated LED solutions in Corradi’s bioclimatic pergolas allow you to create personalised lighting moods. This is possible through dimmering strips that can be installed along the blades and the perimeter of Imago®. However, Pergotenda® systems can also be illuminated, thanks to the Experience kit: an integrated lighting system that fits inside the cover’s supporting tubes. Warm, dimmable lighting helps create a cosy yet practical atmosphere, even in winter.
Depending on the mood you’re looking to create, you can further enhance your outdoor area with orientable wall spot lights or floor lamps (just be sure to choose options designed for outdoor use).
Outdoor heating: the perfect blend of technology and design
Thermal comfort is essential for truly enjoying your outdoor space, even during the coldest months. Because pergolas are, by definition, lightweight and open structures, they aren’t intended to provide complete thermal insulation. For this reason, it’s advisable to complement pergolas with heating solutions that extend their use through the winter, without sacrificing aesthetics or functionality.
The most common solutions include:
- Gas heaters: great for providing instant, localised heat, typically featuring the familiar mushroom-head style.
- Infrared heaters: discreet, silent, and highly efficient. These are especially well-suited for seamless integration into outdoor structures.
- Bioethanol fireplaces: powered by bioethanol, they provide a real flame without the need for a chimney. These appliances combine practical functionality with contemporary design. They’re perfect for creating a warm, sophisticated atmosphere, even outdoors.
Technical fabrics and winter furnishings
In order to protect your terrace from wind and rain using lightweight, flexible solutions, you can rely on vertical screens made from technical fabrics. Cristal transparent PVC closures act as an effective shield against the weather, while still letting you maintain a clear visual connection to the outdoors.
Thanks to motorised operation, blinds can be lowered within seconds, providing immediate protection. Once retracted into their cassette, the blinds help improve air circulation, while keeping the canvas clean and extending its lifespan. In addition to clear PVC, Corradi’s range includes technical fabrics with different levels of transparency. These are perfect solutions for modulating sunlight and improving visual comfort.
Complete your setting with:
- Coordinated textile curtains.
- Cushions in water-repellent fabrics.
- Throws and blankets for a more cosy experience.
- Outdoor rugs, perfect for adding comfort and defining the space
Resistant and decorative greenery
Even in winter, greenery can take centre stage. Plants such as holly, boxwood, heather, and dwarf conifers are cold-resistant and bring elegant charm. Insulated pots and automatic water spraying help keep your plants healthy. Climbing plants can act as a natural windbreak.
Styling details for a welcoming terrace
The finishing touch: aesthetic appeal. Lanterns, wool blankets, cushions in natural fabrics, and warm colour palettes transform the terrace into a winter retreat. Decorative lighting, such as LED garlands, adds a magical touch, while modular furniture allows you to adapt the space for different needs.
Preparing your terrace for winter is not just a matter of practicality, but also of style and well-being. With Corradi’s solutions, your outdoor space can be enjoyed in comfort and style, all year round, without compromise