A custom 30' wide by 16' projection Trex Pergola kit finished in Baltic Light with Vintage Lantern square columns rests on a waterproof rooftop made of Trex Decking. Integrated lighting sets the evening ambiance with Trex Furniture adding a comfortable place to relax. An easy, low maintenance, retreat that blends seamlessly into it's wooded surroundings.

Indoor/Outdoor Spaces

Bertolami Interiors

Bertolami Interiors, Summit Landscape Development
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Picturesque Pool

Nature's Touch

Several beautiful features make this jacuzzi spa and swimming pool inviting for family and guests. The spa cantilevers over the pool . There is a four foot infinity edge water feature pouring into the pool. A lazy river water feature made out of moss boulders also falls over the pool's edge adding a pleasant, natural running water sound to the surroundings. The pool deck is exposed aggregate. Seat bench walls and the exterior of the hot tub made of moss rock veneer and capped with flagstone. The coping was custom fabricated on site out of flagstone. Retaining walls were installed to border the softscape pictured. We also installed an outdoor kitchen and pergola next to the home.

Retractable Roof, Indiana

ShadeFX

A 14′ x 10′ retractable roof in Harbor-Time Alpine White fabric was customized to fit a pergola in Indiana. The structure and roof duo ensures the homeowners always have clear sightlines through their front window.

Exteriors

Shiffler Builders Inc

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Patio

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N 6th Street

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Pantry Pass-through window
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Clark

Rescom Landscaping, Inc.

Business Photo Pro / Klee Van Hamersveld
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BBQ Deck Project

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

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Unilcok Rivenstone paver pool deck, Cedar pergola & Black Decorative aluminum fe

Zeke's Outdoor Services

Unilock rivenstone paver pool deck with a custom cedar pergola. Also installed sod along with a decorative aluminum fence.
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De Soto, KS Patio

Maverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio

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Rejuvenated Roscoe Village

Chicago Green Design Inc.

This Chicago rooftop is like no other. With features such as a dual waterfall, A core ten bridge, One off custom laser cut fire table - privacy screens - table base and leaf sculptures. An Italian designed and crafted fully automatic Pergola with an operational canopy at a push of a button, full kitchen and bar, An integrated two zoned music setup (kitchen, Bar area) and a custom Tuuci cantilevering umbrella. Photos by:Don Maldonado

Custom Deck Update and Over Hang Roof

Zia Construction LLC

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AZEK Deck Harvest Collection® Island Oak

TimberTech

AZEK Deck's Island Oak, part of the Harvest Collection, was designed for exacting homeowners who want decking with rich, warm tones, traditional grain, and natural color variations. Its warm, mid-gray tones pair perfectly with White AZEK Trademark Rail (a Colonial profile), Cable Rail infill, and AZEK Lighting. This is a striking, low maintenance option for homeowners across the country.

Bow Mar Ranch Remodel

KGA Studio Architects, PC

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Seaside Cottage

Gary Brewer Robert A.M. Stern Architects

Peter Aaron
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Cheshire Deck

PJ and Company Staging and Interior Decorating

We designed this deck to be a large, open outdoor living area including a pergola and custom flooring. Jeff Kaufman Photography
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Residential Rooftop Lounge in Lincoln Park with Renson Louvered Pergolas

Rooftopia, LLC

This expansive outdoor deck and garden is the ultimate in luxury entertaining, lounging, dining and includes amenities for shade, a vegetable garden, outdoor seating, outdoor dining, grilling and a glass enclosure with heaters to get the most enjoyment and extended use year round. Rooftopia incorporated multiple customized Renson pergolas into the central dining and lounge areas. Each of three Renson pergola systems and their unique features are controlled with the touch of a button. The motorized overhead louvers can be enjoyed open or fully closed to provide shade and a waterproof cover. Each pergola has integrated dimmable LED lighting in the roof blades or louvers. The seating and lounge area was designed with gorgeous modern furnishings and a luxurious fire table. The lounge area can be fully enclosed by sliding glass panels around its walls, to capture the heat from the fire table and integrated Renson heaters. A privacy and shade screen can also be retractable at the west to offer another layer of protection from the intensity of the setting sun. The lounges also feature an integrated sound system and mobile TV cabinet so the space can be used year round to stay warm and cozy while watching a movie or a football game. The outdoor kitchen and dining area features appliances by Hestan and highly customized concrete countertops with matching shelves mounted on the wall. The aluminum cabinets are custom made by Urban Bonfire and feature accessories for storing kitchen items like dishes, appliances, beverages, an ice maker and receptacles for recycling and refuse. The Renson pergola over the dining area also integrates a set of sliding loggia panels to offer a modern backdrop, add privacy and block the sun. Rooftopia partnered with the talented Derek Lerner for original artwork that was transformed into a large-scale mural, and with the help of Chicago Sign Systems, the artwork was enlarged, printed and installed as one full wall of the penthouse. This artwork is truly a special part of the design. Rooftopia customized the design of the planter boxes in partnership with ORE Designs to streamline the look and finish of the metal planter containers. Many of the planter boxes also have toe kick lighting to improve the evening ambiance. Several large planters are home to birch trees, ornamental grasses, annual flowers and the design incorporates containers for seasonal vegetables and an herb garden. Our teams partnered with Architects, Structural engineers, electricians, plumbers and sound engineers to upgrade the roof to support the pergola systems, integrate lighting and appliances, an automatic watering system and outdoor sound systems. This large residential roof deck required a multi year development, permitting and installation timeline, proving that the best things are worth the wait.

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Jennifer Messina Interiors

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French Country Terrace & Pergola with outside Fireplace

Donald Lococo Architects

Situated in Kenwood, Maryland just outside of Washington, D.C., this whole-house renovation reinterprets a 1950s split-level into a rustic French country house. Published 3 times, The French country house plans for this renovation inform and guide the remodel. Short double-hung existing windows of various sizes on a 1950s brick front wall (see below) were replaced by straightforward openings along the front facade. By replacing them with a series of similar openings, the end result is a principled, simple elegance inspired by French country style homes. The rustic application of field stone arches and rough stucco are both inviting and enchanting, echoing French country interior design. Elements of French country home decor complement the home. The traditional French country home design has been widely published, including features in Renovation Style and Maryland Life magazines, among others. One singular continuous walkway runs the entire length of the main front under each of the French doors, and a courtyard created by stucco walls and stone piers create an inner sanctum in the front yard. In the back of the property, added French gates lead to a newly constructed pavilion.

Pergola Ideas

When it comes to providing shade, ambiance and the perfect spot to entertain, it’s hard to beat the pergola. With a flat roof made of open slats, these popular outdoor structures allow light to delicately filter through to your patio. They’re ideal for covering a dining table and chairs or an outdoor sofa set, and they’ll allow you and your guests to stay outside for hours. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking for decor inspiration, allow the following pergola ideas and photos to jumpstart your project.

1. Vineyard White

Go for a classic look with a white wood pergola. This style looks gorgeous with shingled homes, particularly with clinging vines growing all around it. Hint: try wisteria for pretty purple flowers.

2. Extra Shade

If you’d like to add even more protection from the sun, drape a cover over your pergola or use curtains or shades on the sides.

3. String Lights

There’s no easier way to add to the mood than with string lights. Having a pergola makes it easy to hang them over your outdoor lounging area. Of course, if you’re looking for other pergola lighting ideas, you could hang a couple woven or paper lanterns from the ceiling rafters as well.

4. Covered Deck

Make your deck feel cozy and welcoming with the addition of a pergola. It’s often best to go with a shade of wood that’s slightly different than your deck to provide just enough contrast.

5. Add a Swing

One of the most fun pergola furniture ideas is to hang up a swing! You could go with a porch swing for two, or go modern with a hanging egg chair. Or, if you prefer, hang up a hammock for the ultimate summer lounging spot.

6. Color Pop

Feeling clueless when it comes to your pergola decor? Focus on adding pops of color and different textures. Laying down a patterned rug would soften up the space, as would rolling in a colorful bar cart.

7. Go Modern

Don’t feel confined to a traditional look. You can also opt for a modern pergola design with straight slats and boxed-off edges. Try mixing wood with a metal or black-finished border for an industrial look.

8. Add Some Greenery

The landscaping all around your backyard pergola has a huge impact on the overall look of the structure. Create a leafy wall by adding a trellis on one side. Or, create a checkerboard design by extending a grass lawn underneath the pergola, broken up with square concrete pavers.

9. Covered Hot Tub

One of our favorite pergola ideas is to install one around a hot tub for extra privacy and coziness. You can add trellis-like walls on either side and even hang a canopy up above. Hanging some string lights or one big pendant light wouldn’t hurt either.

10. Fire Feature

Get cozy with either a fire pit or a fireplace under your pergola. With room between the top slats, smoke can easily filter out, although fireplaces are usually built off to the side. Stone or brick fireplaces look particularly stunning against a wooden pergola.

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