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Deciding to buy or build a pergola for your home is an exciting experience. A pergola will add a special element to your home while also adding more value to the home when it comes time to sell. Placing a pergola in your garden will bring an air of serenity to the area and provide a special space for people to gather. There are many designs of pergolas available or you can design your own if you are experienced. When choosing a pergola designs, you must consider several factors, including:
Budget
Pergolas can be as luxurious as you can afford. They can also be simple yet stylish without breaking the bank. If you build it yourself then your pergola can be built for under $ 500. You can also choose to pay $ 4000 for a contractor to designs and build your pergola. It totally depends on how much you are willing to spend.
White Out
This patio in a home by Aamir Khandwala is covered with a complimentary white pergola for a modern approach that both pops against the green landscape but also blends in with the exterior of the home. It’s the perfect place to perch for some flower arranging.
Attached and Angeled
Designer Madeline Stuart gave the backyard of this SoCal home by architects Wallace Neff and John Byers the feel of a dreamy garden oasis with antique accent lighting and plenty of bougainvillea. The pergola is sloped and attached to the exterior of the home, creating a unique profile.
Location
Try not to build your pergola near existing underground facilities. You may also need to find out if there are pipes or other obstructions in the prospective location of your pergola.
Wisteria
At a French-inspired cottage, wisteria shades a poolside grouping of bistro chairs. The rustic pendant light allows for evening hangs but blends in and doesn’t steal the show from the striking purple flowers.
Blending In
Twisty branches and flowering vines scale this pergola, making the structure feel like it grew from the ground beneath it. The mossy brick flooring contributes to the flow as well.
Sun position
This is an especially important factor if you think you will be using the pergola at certain times of the day. Do you want to catch the morning or evening sun? Do you want lots of shade? Also consider the roof for shade.
Optimized Dining
And on that note, don’t cover the entire patio area in case you ever want space for a firepit or daybeds (plus, it keeps the backyard feeling open and airy). This is why you’ll often see a pergola over a dining space, but not necessarily covering the pool area.
Wet Bar
Designer Maria Augusta Luoro of Guta Louro Designs brought her neglected childhood home back to its former glory, and then some. Locally-sourced materials in the backyard allow this alfresco patio area to blend right in with lush São Paolo countryside. A covered grill and wet bar allow for outdoor dining without the fuss of all the plumbing upgrades required for a full kitchen. Just take note that a pergola needs something solid to stand on, hence the patio.
Material
Wood is the cheapest material to work with (depending on what time of time the wood is fine!). It obviously needs to be waterproof and pressure treated. Other materials to consider for building your pergola include vinyl or aluminum.
Extra Coverage
Match your fencing materials to your overhead pergola and opt for one with slim, closely stacked slats for extra coverage that still allows the fresh air in.
Moody
A pergola over an outdoor shower with the same stain of wood makes for a very dreamy backyard situation. Designed by Max Humphrey, this patio is the perfect balance between minimalist and bold design, modern and timeless style.
Size
It is important to know the size of the pergola designs before starting. Make sure it fits in your garden and doesn’t cause obstruction. Mark the pergola on the ground and measure it on paper.
Added Tarp
With a restaurant-worthy outdoor kitchen, The roof of this Brooklyn brownstone by designer Laurie Blumenfeld-Russo is a multi-season entertaining oasis thanks to the pergola, which has an extra layer of protection from the tarp.
Heating System
Another reason pergolas are a great asset? They give you a structure to attach electric heating systems to, furthering the amount of time you can enjoy your outdoor living space as the weather gets cooler. This one also has fewer beams, allowing for more sunlight.
Shape
Many pergolas are round but it is cheaper to build a square or rectangular shape because there is less manipulation of the material to get rounded edges. You can also make a triangular pergola if you want! The hexagonal is also a popular form of the pergola due to its round shape but easy making.
Rain-Proof
AP Designs House weatherproofed this patio by adding Bermuda shutters and laying galvanized steel corrugated panels on top of a pergola. Do the same to your patio so you can enjoy your outdoor space rain or shine.
Rose-Covered
Source : House Beautiful
For a client who really loves roses, Edmund Hollander planted some 250 English grandifloras. They look particularly romantic over the pergola and trellis beyond.
Pergolas are fantastic focal points for gardens, so take that into account when choosing a position for you. There is no point in having a pergola tucked away in the back of a yard or garden. Instead, make it a defining feature when you walk outside. Decorating the area with potted plants is a great idea to liven up the room.
BY : housebeautiful
