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Top Trending Colors for Spring Outdoor Design

Spring is a time for all things new, and outdoor design is no exception. Color is an easy way to update an outdoor living space and tracking some of the top color trends is a fun way to spruce up your outdoor space for spring and summer festivities! The colors for this spring are trending in the neutral zone and offer many opportunities for subtle classic outdoor decorations. Top colors? This year the warm, taupe-y shades, such as taupe tone, warm white, greige, and dusty pink are all fan faves. If you're more a bold and bright decorator, go ahead and blend in those snazzy colors with the neutral tones for a pretty backyard setting. 5 Best Colors for Outdoor Patio Decorations Everything about the picks for this season invoke the feeling...

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Top Improvements to Get Your Home Ready to Sell

If you're getting your home ready to list on the Spring market, consider simple outdoor living area improvements. There are many cost effective ways to upgrade your livable space before the first potential buyer walks through your front door. When shopping for a new home, most buyers view the outdoor living area as one of their top priorities, and have certain requirements for that part of the property. Patios and decks connect us to the outdoors and add value to the house. One of the top outdoor home renovation projects under $5k is adding a wood deck. Why not add a pergola too? You may already have a deck, or this is a feature you can envision being a quick add. Either way, if you want to stand out from the...

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Simple Last-Minute Mother’s Day Ideas

Your plans don't have to be elaborate to make her day special. Last-minute Mother's Day ideas that top the list are brunch or dinner, a spa gift certificate, or plants for her garden. Take her to the movies or dinner to her favorite restaurant, or make her favorite dish or dessert at home! If you need some inspiration, check out dinner recipe ideas from Allrecipes.com. Another favorite is a gift certificate to a local spa for a day of relaxation on a day of her choosing. Anything handmade is also a treasure. Breakfast in bed, homemade bread, or choose one of these crafty ideas from Good Housekeeping. If she's an outdoor enthusiast, stop by your local landscaper and purchase a couple large potted plants that would adorn your patio, deck, or...

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Creating DIY Patio Shade

When creating DIY patio shade you can sometimes run into difficulty in finding plants that can thrive. In some cases, they can either take over the space or simply die from lack of sunlight. There are a few plants, however, that look beautiful and seem to enjoy living in a more shaded area. Depending on your planting zone, ferns and hostas are a great place to start. They thrive in the shade and add the laid-back feeling of a tranquil forest to any area. They are easy to care for and look good with any landscaping scheme you have within your pre-existing yard. Daffodils are also a beautiful flower that work well in the shade and could ultimately look amazing next to a few well-placed ferns. If you are looking for more...

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Patio Pergolas to Inspire Your Backyard Project

Patio pergolas can enhance a range of landscapes whether you're in the city, country, or suburbs. Maybe you'll find some inspiration from these customer pergola photos for your backyard project from these diverse locations. We appreciate our customers' springtime photos of their Big Kahuna freestanding patio pergolas! What plans do you have for your backyard project? Are you looking to create a new shady spot, or add some depth to a garden area? Take a minute to read through some of our other helpful tips about measuring for a pergola, wood types, and other information. You can also browse the photo library we have showing a variety of patio pergolas, and maybe you'll see one that would also work for you! Related topics: 7 Ideas for DIY Patio Cover

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Outdoor Kitchen Designs to Consider

Are you wading through a sea of outdoor kitchen designs? There are so many places to find inspiration! You'll want to take into consideration how your outdoor space is set up, budget, and climate before even getting started. Once you have these things down pat, then you just have to decide what your style is and start browsing design options. Planning Outdoor Pergola Kitchen Designs Oftentimes, your local contractor, landscaper, or handyman might have ideas that can be completed within your existing space and timeline. If you're a DIYer, how-to articles like this one from This Old House can be a good guide to get your project underway. Your local hardware store, nursery/landscaping suppliers, or larger big-box stores like Home Depot can provide reference materials as well as some of the...

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Patio Shelter for Shade or Privacy

Here are a few customer photos that showcase how to create an attractive patio shelter while adding dimension to a favorite outdoor entertaining area. How do you envision enjoying some shade and privacy in your back yard? Adding a stone fireplace and outdoor living room furniture make your outdoor room inviting for all seasons. Extra shade can be added with a retractable canopy or a screen on one end of your pergola. Retractable canopies come in a variety of colors and can be added to any of our pergola kits size 12x12 up to 20x20. Related Topics: Creative Ways for Building Patio Shade

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Patio Cover Ideas from Illinois Pergola Customer

If you're looking for patio cover ideas that extend the number of hours you can enjoy your outdoor space, consider some additions shown on this customer's cedar pergola in Illinois. Lighting and lanterns bring the indoors out well into the evening hours, and create a serene space to relax with friends and family under this 18x18 cedar freestanding Big Kahuna pergola. Add some comfy seating and you've got an extra room that is very welcoming! For warmer evenings, an added ceiling fan can keep it breezy when needed. Congratulations to our Illinois customer of month chosen in February and thank you to all who submitted photos and voted on our blog! We love to see before, during, and after photos of your pergola projects! Pergola Depot customers are invited to

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Super Bowl Ready Tips for Outdoor Patio Party

If you're throwing together your outdoor patio party for the Super Bowl last minute (or you've been planning for months), 3 to-dos on the top of your checklist are the same: food, comfy seating, and games! Outdoor Patio Party Tips A chili cook-off is a fun way to involve guests and have plenty of hearty food for any size guest list. Allrecipes offers some recipes for champion chili that could be a winner! If you're interested in tried and true bowl game favorites, or something with a new twist, here are a couple ideas from RealSimple and AttaGirl Says with recipes you can throw together last minute. Made to order nachos, chips and dip, and veggies are always quick and easy fill-ins alongside your main dish. Most importantly, make sure you have plenty...

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Outdoor Patio Ideas to Add to Your Backyard Design

If you're looking for new outdoor patio ideas for your backyard, take a look a some of the customer photos! There are many suggestions and features our customers have added that are worth considering as additions for your outdoor living space. Depending on your location, winter is great for patio planning and spring and summer are often the best times to put your plan into action.  It's never too late to get started purchasing the materials to spruce up your patio or deck! Favorite Designs for Outdoor Patio Plans Chosen by our blog followers, freestanding cedar pergola kits and cedar attached pergolas offer some unique outdoor patio ideas ranging from a patio cover connecting the indoor living room to a patio, to a poolside retreat. One of the top features in...

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