Grow with Harvester: Patio Design

In Colorado, outdoor living isn’t just for summer – it’s a lifestyle that spans all four seasons. Picture sipping coffee on a sunny winter morning, gathering around a fire on a cool fall evening, or dining under the stars on a warm summer night. With smart design, your patio can be an extension of your home year-round. At Harvester, we treat outdoor living as the heart of the landscape – an intentional extension of how you relax, host, play, and reset outside.

Patio Design for Every Season

Colorado boasts over 300 days of sunshine a year, even in winter. A well-placed patio can capture that low winter sun, turning chilly afternoons into pleasant outdoor moments. Features like fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, and overhead heaters help extend comfort deep into fall and winter. Pergolas with retractable covers and screened sides can offer shelter from both sun and wind, making patios comfortable in every season.

In summer, the right materials and layout provide cool comfort. Pergolas, shade trees, and climbing vines create filtered shade, while light-colored surfaces reflect heat. Water features add a refreshing touch, and outdoor lighting makes the space usable late into the evening.

Don’t forget wind and weather protection. Fall can bring sudden gusts, and winter nights are brisk, so thoughtful design can block or mitigate the elements. Harvester’s team might suggest adding retractable screens, pergola curtains, or even low walls around a seating nook to create a buffer against the wind. One client opted for a rustic stone wall on the patio’s north side – it not only provided a charming backdrop, but also deflected cold winds. Another popular addition is overhead heaters in a covered patio or pergola, or simply space for a portable patio heater, to keep the outdoor lounge comfortable when temperatures drop. With features like these, your patio can feel like a warm retreat even on a snowy December evening.

Tailored Designs for You

Every homeowner has a different vision for outdoor living. Some want a serene morning retreat. Others want to host friends every weekend. We design patios with distinct zones for dining, lounging, cooking, or quiet reflection. Fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and built-in seating all become part of the experience. With thoughtful planning, a patio becomes more than a surface – it becomes your favorite room, outside.

Built for Colorado

We design and build patios to endure Colorado’s harsh sun, freeze-thaw cycles, and changing seasons. From the base layer to the final paver or stone, our materials are chosen to last. Natural stone, concrete pavers, and climate-resistant finishes all play a role in long-term beauty and stability. Our professional team ensures proper drainage, layout, and craftsmanship, so your space performs year after year.

To spark ideas, here are a few custom features we’ve built for Colorado clients:

• Fire Pits – A sunken circular fire pit area with wraparound built-in seating for a “campfire” feel. Add oversized cushions and it becomes an outdoor living room you’ll use even in winter.

• Outdoor Dining – A pergola-covered section with a farmhouse table and benches, hanging lanterns, and a serving counter. Perfect for summer dinner parties and shaded lunches.

• Year-Round Kitchen – A fully equipped outdoor kitchen under a pavilion, with a grill, mini-fridge, and even a pizza oven. One client loved making pizzas outdoors in January – we included overhead heaters and they call it their “year-round paradise” when cooking outside in the snow.

• Family Play Corner – A corner of the patio extended with artificial turf and comfy floor cushions, doubling as a play area. By using turf that stays green year-round, the kids have a dry, soft spot for winter playdates and summer camping-style sleep outs.

• Serene Retreat – A small secondary patio tucked in a garden corner, with a swinging bench and privacy trellis. This became the homeowner’s favorite morning coffee spot, usable in all seasons with a blanket and a heating lamp nearby.

Whatever your lifestyle, the goal is a patio that actually gets used, not just looked at. That means designing with purpose and personalization from the start. Harvester’s collaborative design process ensures your patio reflects your idea of outdoor living – whether that’s quiet relaxation, lively entertainment, or a bit of both.

Let’s Design Your Four-Season Space

With Harvester, your outdoor space becomes more than a seasonal retreat. It becomes part of your daily life. Whether you’re dreaming of quiet winter mornings by a fire or summer dinners under the pergola, our team can bring your vision to life. Reach out to start designing a patio that works for you – in every season.