Description

If you want your property to look glamorous,you should consider using a pergola. Pergolas can be described asopen beamed structures, which are usually larger than arbors. Theyare not only beautiful, but are also extremely useful. It providesshade and allows the vines to grow. You can also use it as thebackdrop of your family photographs. Once you have decided to use apergola, the first thing you will have to find out is which pergoladesign suits your needs perfectly. The section below will introduceyou to the most commonly used pergola designs and the features thatmake them unique.

Attached: As the name suggests, attached pergolas are structuresthat will stay attached to your abode. Based on your preference,you can build the pergola on the back or front of your house. Theycan be made up of different materials; you can choose the materialaccording to your own likings. The most important thing you mustremember while choosing the material for an attached model is thatit should complement your house's style perfectly. It must looklike an extension of your house. Here's an example that will makeyou understand how pergolas can match your house's design. If yourhouse already has a deck, you should try to give the pergola thesame attributes as that of the deck; you can use the same wood typeor can use the same color of paint.

Deck: This type of pergolas stay attached to both the house andthe deck. To ensure that the pergola design and design of the deckcomplements each other well, you must build them at once. However,if your house already possesses a deck, you will have to build thepergola later, using complementary materials and colors. Pergolasare particularly helpful additions to decks constructed in sunnyregions; they can be also used for providing privacy and shade toareas that are under construction. To make these structures lookmore attractive, you can decorate them accessories like outdoorcurtains. The curtains will not only enhance the beauty of thepergola, but will also make it a more private place. You can alsoaffix sconces (be careful while placing candles in them) and otherwall ornaments to the outer walls of the deck pergola.

Freestanding: You can place the freestanding pergolas at anypart of your yard. The only thing you must consider whileinstalling a freestanding model is whether or not it is lookingvisually appealing in that location. The most common areas wherethis pergola type gets installed include: at the side of theswimming pools, above hot tubs, patios and of course in gardens.The appearance of freestanding pergolas varies depending on thecolors and materials used in them and the planters and vines usedfor decorating them. The most common material used for making thesestructures is wood, particularly cedar wood. However, you will alsocome across items made up of aluminum and vinyl.