It’s that time of year; temperatures are dropping and the faint smell of pumpkin is in the air. We’re ready to kick off the holiday season by sharing some of our inside tips and tricks to prepare your home and outdoor space with the comfort and warmth this season brings. 

These past few years have reminded us what a gift it is to gather with those we love. At Pampel Design, we want to make outdoor experiences that are both safe and smart, allowing you to host those memorable holiday events, filled with family and friends.

Sun, Rain, or Windy Days

It’s hard to ignore how special Santa Barbara is for outdoor living. We are gifted with days of endless sunshine and fantastic weather with temperatures cooling down just enough for us to mark the change in seasons. 

Our wide selection of shade structures can prepare you for those clear winter days ahead and protect you on the off chance it decides to sprinkle while it shines. Made with exceptional quality and durable features, we also offer a great selection of shade structure accessories to choose from. 

Keep Your Space Looking & Feeling Warm 

For those chillier evenings, heaters make a lovely addition and bring the warmth and comfort of your home outside. We use infrared heaters for maximum comfort, practicality, and their environmentally friendly operation. 

We aim to keep that cozy atmosphere even in our tablescapes with locally sourced plants and foliage, such as our red Dahlias displayed below, to add a little burst of color.

INSIDER TIP: Mix metals for a modern spin on tradition; golds tie in warm tones like red and orange while silver ties in the cool undertones of blues and greens. Along with this,  a textured table can add depth to your setting; try a rattan placemat and embroidered napkins to achieve the look!

To complete your outdoor refresh, candles are the perfect touch to create your desired ambiance (we prefer beeswax over paraffin for their sustainable and hypoallergenic components!). They are perfect for bringing visual warmth to a space and fostering a sense of intimacy that standard floodlights can’t.

“It’s all about the lighting; whether it’s string lights, our dimmable LED lights, a couple of white candles, or a little chandelier hanging over the dining table, it truly ties a space together”  — Val, Co-owner of Pampel Design

Locally Sewn Holiday Fabrications

Last but not least, bring some holiday cheer to your home with our locally sewn fabrications. We have beautifully stitched holiday covers for your draperies, retractable canopy systems, sails, and cushions.

You can take a look at our wide selection of patterns or customize your own! We work quickly and efficiently to get new covers on your couches before holiday hosting begins while offering indoor and outdoor fabrics so you don’t miss a chance to coordinate your spaces.

“Ambiance is a must, and what better way to create it than to hang a mistletoe right out in the open for everyone to see. You never know who you might end up with under that mischievous branch”.  — Dan, Co-owner of Pampel Design 

While mistletoe is always welcome in the holiday spirit, we also want to equip you with updates that will last beyond the holidays and into the future. So if you’re planning on sprucing up your space with us, make sure to take a look at our Holiday cut-off dates:

And remember, time is of the essence! Plan ahead, so you can leave last-minute preparations to deciding which pie you’ll bake first.