Philip Kessler

A unique outdoor space is a nice feature for any home, but deciding the best elements to include in that space can be difficult. Two common design choices that add to the form and function of any outdoor space are a gazebo and a pergola. There is a difference and deciding between the two isn’t Read more »

You’ve already got the gazebo, right? So why not take your pergola a step further? Why not incorporate the structure into the rest of your yardscape? Dressing your gazebo in the right landscaping can put the finishing touch on your backyard retreat. Of course, you should consider a couple important issues before you call your Read more »

Maybe your gazebo isn’t the first place you think of when you think of holiday activities, but, you know, it could be. So if you’re tempted to write off the pergola simply because the weather outside is a bit colder, give your imagination wings. Before you know it, you’ll think of several ways to transform Read more »

As a celebration of thanks, this holiday happens during the beautiful season of autumn. Known for its vivid colors and spicy scents, fall has a harvest theme to it. Although people expect everything to calm down, nature is still a riot of sights and sounds that are exciting to be a part of. Instead of Read more »

While most people think of a gazebo as a purely warm-weather setting, your gazebo can be just as enjoyable during the winter. You may not want to roast chestnuts over an open fire, but there are plenty of ways to stay warm in your gazebo while you enjoy the colder weather. Electric infrared heating Infrared heaters can spread Read more »