IN LATE JUNE, months into the murk of this pandemic, my husband and I hosted relatives in our Denver backyard. But the news, for once, is encouraging: It seems that designers and outdoor furniture makers are already on the Covid-era case, scheming how homeowners can squeeze every moment from our outdoor spaces, even once winter settles in. “I’m not sure you shouldn’t order a few dozen hoodies and issue them to people,” he said. Grand dame of entertaining Martha Stewart proposed churning out hand-knit scarfs and gloves to give visitors upon arrival, though I’m sure your guests will forgive you for not actually putting yarn to needle yourself. On the more technical side, design-minded companies have finally improved the look of standing patio heaters, which have historically resembled sci-fi robots.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 22, 2020 03:56 UTC