Pergola Design Ideas

Posted by Anna Kec
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Feb 20, 2013
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Image Decorating your pergola to ensure it looks as lovely as possible is essential. A pergola is an open air structure leading from one area to another in your garden. Some pergolas attach to a deck for a lovely covered look to a porch. A pergola is an ideal place to add a decorative flair to your outdoor space.




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Decorate With Plants:
Pergola's are open at the top. This opening does not allow for any shade to cool the space on a warm day. The addition of growing vines and flowers will provide some shade to your pergola. Remember these plants will take some time to mature, before you will benefit from the shade.

Established Design Elements:
Turn the space under your pergola into a traditional patio setting. Place a table and chairs to create a cozy and inviting area for your family to entertain or relax. The addition of a porch swing adds whimsy and charm to your pergola. Purchase only weather resistant furniture, as your pergola will not offer any protection from the elements.




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Add A Kitchen or Bar Area:
Your pergola is the ideal spot to add an outdoor kitchen or bar area. The ventilation provided by your pergola offers the optimal placement for a cooking area. A grill and small refrigerator will provide a fabulous location to prepare meals and drinks while you are entertaining guests.

Old Style Appeal:
Pergola's originated in Asia and Europe. Decorating your pergola in the style of one of these countries will provide a timeless and classic feel. Pergola's from European countries are constructed with straight lines while Asian pergola's are rounded. If you have a European style pergola, add small trees in charming planters. If your pergola has an Asian flair, add black, red or yellow to the structure. Paper lanterns will add charm to your Asian inspired pergola. 

Add Fabric:
The addition of fabric to your pergola will offer protection from the sun and a rich luxurious feel. When choosing fabric, make sure it is weather resistant. Choose fabrics with simple and classic lines. The addition of a fabric with an overwhelming design element will distract from the natural beauty of your structure. Choose a rich red or soft white canvas fabric to add flair, shade and beauty.


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Add Lighting: 
The addition of lighting to your pergola will allow you to use the space anytime. Select fanciful paper lanterns to hang from the top and side beams of your structure. Paper lanterns are an ideal and inexpensive way to provide lighting to your pergola.

Purchase solar powered lights to strategically place around the entire structure. Place solar powered lights throughout your entire garden area for a cohesive design element. 

Light your pergola with candles. Candles are a fantastic way to add light to your structure. An excellent choice is to buy candles in jars from a retail store. A charming option is to save old jars to use as candles. Place small candles inside of the jars to line your pergola. This idea will provide a romantic and inviting space.

Decorate your pergola in a style that suits you. It is impossible to decorate your pergola wrong. Choose decorative items you love to create a beautiful space in your garden.
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