Beloved by health-conscious celebrities and fans of high-quality, organic produce, Erewhon Markets exemplify Southern California’s high-end outdoor living culture. As the company itself says, “Erewhon is more than a grocery store, we are a community of people who are united in our love for pure products that protect the health of people and our planet.” The store’s savvy clientele doesn’t just appreciate good food; they also understand good design. So, Erewhon’s choice of Infratech’s SL-Series heaters for their spacious outdoor patios made perfect sense. Our barely noticeable heaters blend seamlessly into the design of the space. They’re also an eco-friendly choice since they’re made from recyclable materials and operate with zero greenhouse emissions, odors or ultraviolet light.

Three decades ago, Jim Sweeney founded Mom’s Design Build, a firm named in honor of his mother’s care, problem-solving skills, and innate ability to champion the human spirit. The firm has kept this ethos at its core over the course of its existence, aiding Jim and his business partner Craig Weckman as they developed Mom’s Design Build into the most award-winning firm in the Twin Cities area.

Hamilton-Gray Design is a world-renowned southern California interior design firm creating sophisticated spaces across multiple design genres. Colleagues and clients alike praise founder Cheryl Hamilton-Gray’s sensibility of balance, functionality, textural harmony, and attention to detail.

Nationally-recognized, custom home builder Classica Homes was founded in 2010 by partners Bill and Terri Saint to create a niche of remarkably-designed luxury homes in Charlotte, North Carolina. Over the past 20 years, they’ve traveled from east coast to west coast searching for inspiration in home and neighborhood design. Along the way, their team has been recognized for their great success, from being one of Charlotte's Best Places to Work since 2013, to being awarded Charlotte’s Best Builder three times, to winning the Gold National Housing Quality Award, homebuilding’s highest honor.

Johnston’s Saltbox is a name synonymous with quality and variety, highlighting the Bay Area's best local artisan products in a family-owned, local neighborhood-style restaurant. Their warm, inviting atmosphere has recently extended to an outdoor dining room in the form of a winter wonderland-esque greenhouse garden tent charmingly called the “Saltbox Bubble Lounge.” You can place your order at the outdoor patio window and sit down at one of their socially-distanced tables to enjoy a cozy mug of locally mulled wine in the beautiful San Carlos, California weather. The tent has recently been retrofitted with several ceiling-mounted CD-Series Infratech heating elements that offer guests the opportunity to dine outside in a vibrant, welcoming and comfortable space — an essential amenity, given today’s emphasis on promoting public health.

Located in Marina del Rey, California, Jerry’s Patio Cafe & Bar is a new, contemporary eatery from the team behind Jerry’s Famous Deli. The indoor-outdoor restaurant was recreated as an upscale, comfy spot for salads, sandwiches, steaks, and cocktails with a raw seafood bar and COVID-friendly patio dining. We spoke with Jerry’s design team about the details of the restaurant, what they were looking to achieve with the space, and how they have adapted for safe and pleasant outdoor dining during the pandemic.

Kingswood Custom Homes is a luxury home builder serving the Charlotte, North Carolina and Charleston, South Carolina areas. Led by Founder and President Peter Leeke alongside his wife and Interior Designer Louise Leeke, the firm offers premier construction standards in bespoke homebuilding and intricate, large-scale renovations. The architects and designers at Kingswood are committed to the highest quality process and results, and are known for their all-inclusive project management, dedication to the craft, and eco-conscious design practices.

Partners April Clark and Ed Richardson formed the architecture firm Clark | Richardson Architects with the goal of creating functional, elegant spaces through form, sustainability and detail. Based in Austin, Texas, C|R has completed numerous AIA Merit and NARI award-winning custom residential and commercial projects across Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Alabama, and New Mexico. Read on to get a glimpse into their creative process and individualized approach to design.

Danny Wang Design Build is an award-winning full-service design-build firm located in Orange County, CA. With over a decade of experience with both interior and exterior spaces, the firm specializes in ultra modern outdoor kitchens and vanishing-edge water features, incorporating sustainable plant material and hardscape design. Their spaces are modern and distinctive, with a specialized focus on outdoor living.