In San Francisco, finding a home with outdoor space is one challenge. Actually being able to use it year-round? That's another story entirely.
Fashion influencer Meredith Peck (better known as @SparkAndPepper on Instagram) fell for her Cole Valley home partly because of its rare kitchen-to-backyard flow—no stairs, no barriers, just a straight path from cooking to fresh air. "I immediately fell in love because in San Francisco, it's very hard to find places where you go from a kitchen to an outdoor space in one pass," she said.
Still, like so many Bay Area residents, Meredith faced the familiar dilemma: those legendary San Francisco evenings. The fog rolls in, the temperature drops, and the outdoors—no matter how inviting—becomes off-limits. For someone with an eye for design sharp enough to earn a feature in Domino Magazine, a clunky patio heater just wasn’t an option. She needed comfort that matched her style—without compromise. Enter: heated furniture from Galanter & Jones.
We sat down with Meredith to learn how heated furniture has transformed her outdoor space. Here's what surprised her most:
1. An Extra “Year-Round Living Space”
In a city where every square foot matters, Meredith’s backyard was always there—but only truly usable for a few months each year. Heated furniture changed that completely.
"This furniture has allowed our backyard to become the ultimate oasis in the city," Meredith shares. "It has given us an entire extra year-round living space."
2. Evening Routines Can Migrate Outdoors
Most of us default to the couch after dinner. For Meredith’s family, the post-dinner ritual now happens outdoors.
"We've already spent so many evenings out here, curled up on our Galanter & Jones pieces," says Meredith. "After dinner, it's become our favorite ritual—stepping outside to unwind and let the day fade."
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3. The Seats Are Kid-Approved
Perhaps the biggest delight? Her daughter Madi has claimed the heated outdoor space as her own pre-bedtime sanctuary.
"Madi loves to sneak out in her pajamas and lounge on the Helios loveseat before bed. We're all a little obsessed, especially once the sun goes down."
4. Time Together > Screen Time
"There's definitely been more family time outside," Meredith reflects. "It's become such a great way to reconnect and come together at the end of the day, away from screens and distractions. We all love being outdoors in this way. It feels easy, grounding, and a little special."
In fact, this is something we hear again and again—heated furniture unexpectedly leads to more meaningful time with family and friends. More time together, less time on phones.
5. Form and Function Can Coexist
As a design lover, Meredith wanted warmth that didn’t sacrifice style.
“[Galanter & Jones furniture] is beautifully crafted and perfect for those cold days and nights when you need a little warmth underneath you,” says Meredith.
With warmth seamlessly built into sculptural furniture, Meredith gets both form and function. The Helios Metreo and Kosmos Chair—like all G&J pieces—are designed to live outside, season after season. No shuffling, no bulky equipment, just comfort that quietly changes the way you use your space.
The Solution That Unlocks More Than You Think
Heated outdoor furniture is more than a comfort upgrade—it’s an invitation to use your space differently. For Meredith and her family, it means more room to relax, more time together, and more moments that matter. The outdoor space was always there. The right warmth just made it possible to enjoy it, day and night, all year long.
The outdoor space was always there. The heated furniture just made it possible to actually enjoy it, day and night, all year long.
Want to sit for yourself? Visit our San Francisco Showroom or find a heated furniture location near you!
