Pergola Design Ideas for your Backyard
A pergola can be used in many ways, it provides shelter from the sun, rain, and wind as an extension of your home. Although there are many videos and articles on how to build a pergola yourself, this is an architectural structure that is highly recommended to be done by professionals. The materials include rafters, beams, and posts and can be attached or detached from a house.
When considering your pergola design, think about the orientation to the sun. Does your backyard face north, south, east, or west? This can help decide if you want sun shades, and which plants can be potted on your pergola.
Secondly, consider your style to determine your materials. Land Design by Armstrong sources the highest quality materials to last for years to come. Options can include hardwood to plywood, prefabricated materials, and more.
Once you understand your orientation, style, and materials this is a great place to understand the investment cost. Adding a pergola increases the value of your home. Outdoor living spaces are a timeless addition that will get many uses. The orientation, style, materials, and cost can all be discussed with a Land Design by Armstong contractor at your onsite consultation. Other factors to consider with your pergola design are building codes and zoning laws, which are all things that your Land Design by Armstrong team can support. Now that we have the foundation on how to start your pergola design, below are inspiration images that we sourced.
Shaded with side panel walls
If your Pergola is not extended directly from your home but rather in a corner of your yard, using side panels can create a comfortable enclosure that protects from wind and debris. Hanging potted plants along the side panel walls can elevate your pergola design even more.
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Curtains for optional added privacy or weather block
For the optional enclosure, a pergola design that has outdoor quality curtains is flexible to weather as well as the setting. A fire feature with your Pergola is a great addition to consider.
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Extend from your home with a sunken living room
We have looked a pergola designs that are separate from your home but that doesn’t meant that is the only option. A pergola can extend from your home like this example. An added patio with a sunken living room is sure to make your outdoor space one you spend a lot of time in.
Add a water feature and outdoor kitchen
Creative pergola designs are right up our alley. This project includes a pool, water feature and outdoor kitchen. The pool could be existing or added in for an entire backyard revamp. We also see a backyard putting green in this image, which is also a backyard addition that Land Design by Armstrong can do.
Explore creative roof designs
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This pergola design uses multi-pattern and color architecture for the roof, a detail that completely changes the look and feels of the pergola. If you are looking for something that stands out this pergola design is one worth considering for your own home.
