Longing for a spot you can relax outside any time of year? Attach a pergola to your house and you’ll have an instant outdoor room you can use 24×7. Think about how much more you’ll use your patio if it’s covered than left exposed to the elements. Let’s face it, most of us don’t spend enough time in the good ‘ole outdoors and the reason might be accessibility to a comfy spot. Attached pergola kits are actually one of [...]
Outdoor living designs often show off one specific feature of your backyard. If you’d like the main event in your design to be a pergola, we’ve got a few ideas to help you make yours a reality. First, think about how you envision the end result to be. Do you want to completely cover a dining area and have lots of space to spare? Or are you creating a semi-open roof for a patio in a metropolitan setting? Maybe you’re [...]
Quality bonding with friends and family is oftentimes centered around food! Something that makes those experiences even better is cooking outside. If you’re a foodie (or just enjoy eating), and like the fresh air, maybe it’s time to create that outdoor kitchen you’ve been designing in your mind’s eye. What are some of the top features of an outdoor kitchen? Do you envision a large dining table for friends and family to gather for special times? Or do you prefer [...]
If you’re looking for something unique to improve your outdoor living space, consider these pergola designs to make your space usable year-round. Pergolas add a design element that can expand your existing backyard area by virtually creating an extra room. Some of the newest pergola designs can be used to create an outdoor kitchen, expand your entertaining area, or make a simple secluded spot to relax. Whether you’re an old pro at planning and designing or a newbie on [...]
Looking for backyard shade ideas you can add to your outdoor space? Is your patio sitting empty for many of the hot summer months because there’s not enough shade? There are many types of structures you can add to cover your patio ranging from umbrellas to retractable awnings. But if you’re looking for a more permanent structure that can withstand extreme weather conditions and create an inviting space, consider adding a wood pergola. Pergolas provide shade and can transform an [...]
Are you trying to make your outdoor space usable year-round? Would you like a special shady spot for your family, friends, and your beloved pets? These are a couple of the top 5 uses for a pergola. Our list consists of tried and true perks of owning your own pergola. These apply to any landscape or climate – hot, cold, dry, or wet. Which one on the list ranks #1 for you? Best Uses for a Pergola Enhance your outdoor entertaining [...]
A leading trend in outdoor room design incorporates outdoor pergola kits into the landscape. Designs have evolved over the years, but core elements that still remain to create the framework for your outdoor space include patio flooring, natural boundaries, and structures such as outdoor pergola kits, gazebos, pagodas, and similar wood structures. One of the first steps is to define the borders of your outdoor room. Measure off the area and make your wish-list for the space. Are you trying [...]
It’s fun to flip through the home & garden show fliers that show up in our mailbox this time of year, dream about the possibilities for home improvements, and make plans to attend the local show and support local businesses. As I was leafing through a few recent mailers, I noticed that most of them have a handy checklist for spring home maintenance. Obviously, the one you get in your mailbox will have the best list suited to your [...]
We’re pleased to announce that Pergola Depot has been awarded “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. This is Pergola Depot’s fourth Best Of Houzz award, following on from our 2015, 2016, and 2017 awards for Customer Service. We love our customers and very much appreciate all of the pergola kit customer reviews we’ve received, and being recognized for the attention to quality that is so important to our team at Pergola Depot. Pergola [...]
When you think of a winter outdoor retreat or winter staycation ideas, what comes to mind? A great way to take a break from the last minute holiday shopping and excitement if you can’t venture too far from home is to find a nearby trail or park, take a neighborhood stroll or bike ride, or relax and enjoy the backyard retreat you spent all that time creating this summer. If you’re planning to take a First Day Hike when [...]
