With early fall firmly setting in almost all over the globe; many might feel that the time for fun parties outside is more or less over. Of course, that is true if you are someone who cannot tolerate even a touch of chill in the air. But for the vast majority of us who love the colors of fall and the drop in temperature that feels just pleasant, the next two months are a great time for enjoying some lovely evening parties outside. Fall is a time when the festivities get started and with Halloween and Thanksgiving not too far away, those planning great fall parties are constantly searching for the perfect spot. Few places are better than the deck, patio or terrace outside; more so when there is the added insurance of a ceiling above!Stunning custom metal pergola for the dashing contemporary deck [From: AILDM]Covered decks, patios and outdoor spaces might feel a touch constricting in the summer because you cannot see the bright blue evening sky and the star-studded cosmos at night as you sip on your favorite margarita. But with the arrival of unpredictable fall and winter, that same ceiling above the outdoor hangout feels like an added bonus that makes your life a whole lot easier. From stunning modern designs to classic pergolas and extended home roof structures, this is a look out the best ideas around.For the Contemporary DeckThe covered contemporary deck is all too simple to pull off and does sound a bit straightforward on the face of things. But there are plenty of desig...