Pergolas were designed to add shade to your backyard space, that's how most people use them. But they can be an additional life space on their own.
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When you want some shade in your garden or the field, a pergola is a nice solution if you don't want to build a shed. It's easy to erect, you may get them in a kit, and there is a huge number of dimensions and styles. The nicest thing is that your pergola will make some shade, yet it will retain the airy feeling and connection to the nature. So, what do you need? A cleer patch of land, a bit of wood (usually) or other material and some basic tools. You can assemble it on your own which is fantastic if you want to do some work and save some money.
That's nice and fine but your pergola can be much more, a true extension of your home. This pergola from Amish Country Gazebos (and they make stuff for the world's biggest hotels), for example, is designed to fit nicely to the existing home design, from material choice to colors. It looks like it's been there from the day one and it creates a space where you can welcome your friends for a nice outdoor entertainment. It's dimensions can be adjusted to your needs which makes it even more appealing.
Now, you may choose to go a step further and bring some permanent furniture to your pergola and create a true living space outside your home. Furniture designed for outdoor use is nice and sturdy these day, and you may choose any style you like. If there's too much sun in your area, a shade will really convert the pergola into an outdoor room. Great thing is that you may follow your house design or make something completely different, whatever you like. And you may even use columns to create a very stylish space.
The beauty of pergolas is you can do a lot with them. If you want more privacy you can put curtains. If you want a natural shade, vines over a pergola’s roof will give you a nice shade and yummy grapes. Some lights added will give you a romantic feeling in the evening without much effort. And you can put them aynwhere. In your backyard, as a standalone structure, or use one as an entrance to your garden. With or without grill, big or small, made out of wood or metal, you may personalize your pergola to the last detail and make it truly unique. ■
