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Pergolas Designed for Year-round Enjoyment

Pergolas can be enjoyed 12 months out of the year if you live in a warmer climate like Florida without a lot of add-ons. But if you live in a climate that sees colder temps, you could consider placing it over a hot tub. Examples of customer pergolas shown here offer designs for year-round enjoyment, including a Florida pergola, a Michigan pergola, a Pennsylvania pergola, and a Nebraska pergola. Related Topics: When's the Best Season to Complete Your Patio Design?

How to Incorporate Attached Cedar Pergola into Patio Design

You've got your patio planned, and materials chosen, and the project almost complete. Last feature of your patio design you'd like is a patio cover for your dining area. One customer incorporated this into their design by adding a cedar attached pergola to off the doorway that exits to their backyard patio. This design allowed for a little extra space on the end nearest the grill. This particular pergola is a Big Kahuna attached pergola kit made out of cedar. This design also incorporates another sitting area around an outdoor firepit. Fire features are another favorite design element that you can add to extend the use of your patio well into the cooler months. Outdoor fireplaces range from a DIY fire pit you can build out of leftover pavers from...

Customer Showcase of Attached and Freestanding Pergolas

Our customers located in California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Texas provided a showcase of our Big Kahuna freestanding pergola and our Big Kahuna attached pergola. Photos offer ideas on how to design your outdoor patio as well as placement of a patio pergola. Examples shown are a variety here of customers' wood pergola kits in pine and cedar, attached and freestanding. Thank you to our valued customers for submitting their fabulous photos of their pergola projects coast to coast! Related topics: How to Transform Your Patio with a Wall Mounted Pergola

South Dakota Pergola Project

Our South Dakota pergola customer was a favorite photo by our blog followers, who shared photos of their custom Fedora Pergola Kit. They also added paver bases and wall which added a nice touch to this South Dakota pergola design! We welcome photos of Pergola Depot pergola projects from states coast to coast.

South Dakota Pergola Designs

This custom Fedora pergola kit is a popular choice for South Dakota and other locations across the U.S. It's fun to see designs from a wide variety of locations and backyard retreats. If you have photos you'd like to share from your pergola project, feel free to submit new photos of your Pergola Depot pergola project any time! Our readers love to see pergola projects from all locations and at various points during your...

10 Tips for a Party on the Patio

Turn your space into a warm and modern looking outdoor area that welcomes your visitors to enjoy the autumn weather. This article on HGTV.com gives a few good fall party tips to consider when you're planning your outdoor gathering. Sometimes, all that your existing space needs is a little color by adding comfortable throw pillows to your deck or patio seating. Or, if you're looking to create a larger area for entertaining, you could extend your patio by adding an attached pergola, or incorporating a freestanding pergola in to your design that offers a lot of coverage. Then add outdoor furniture, a fire pit, or a more elaborate outdoor cooking area. Party tips for fall gatherings vary by location, so consider your fall climate when making your plans. The possibilities...

California Pergola Design Creates Backyard Retreat

This California customer who was a favorite in a past customer photo contest showed how their California pergola design could create a backyard retreat that could be enjoyed year-round. The accessories they added to their freestanding Big Kahuna pergola made a comfortable and welcoming area to relax and enjoy the outdoors into the evening hours. Thank you to our California pergola customer for sharing the photos that others can enjoy! Our readers love to see pergola projects from all locations and at various points during a backyard retreat build.