Pergolas

Pergola Enhancements

The pergola was created in the Italian renaissance period to be a simple and minimalist structure to act as a decoration for outdoor parties. The structure is basically some pillars topped with latticed crossbeams. Originally they were just used as gateways into a garden area, using only two pillars. Slowly, they grew into four-pillar structures, providing limited shade to a small area. Today, the pergola takes on many forms, with a large number of pillars.

Garden Pergola

Many people put so much effort into landscaping and gardening their backyards and they want it to look perfect. One way to use a pergola to enhance your garden is using it for its original intent: a gateway. You can place a two-pillar pergola at the entrance of your garden with a path leading in. It makes a person entering the garden feel welcomed, and it adds to the aesthetic nature of the garden itself. You can adorn the pergola with ivy to give it more of a mystic feel. You’ve spent so much effort into making your garden a beautiful relaxing place, why not have a place to relax and gaze at it? You can build a wide set 4-pillar or even 6-pillar pergola to create a sort of wall-less room where you can sit in the shade and just enjoy your garden at your leisure.

Pergola Decks

The structures of pergolas are changing, getting larger and more intricate. Their purpose is also changing some in recent years. No longer is it just for gardens. Many people are adding them on to their homes. Having a pergola attached to your home can make numerous types of spaces. You can place on your home’s deck to add some shade. You can even place a larger pergola to create a second (wall-less) living room outdoors. Just place furniture within the perimeters of the pergola to have a sitting area, or even a dining area. Use it to relax, or invite friends over and use it as a party space. You could even create a long narrow pergola over a walkway to form a wall-less hallway from one building to another.

Build A Pergola

To build a pergola you’ll need lots of wood, something to cut the wood with, and something to secure it with. Find the area you want to cover with a pergola and decide on the dimensions it needs to be, as well as how many pillars you want. For a complete set of instructions on building a pergola, visit the build easy web site.