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Beautiful DIY Pergola Decorating Ideas

Whether you are relaxing with family on a warm summer evening or grilling for guests on a fall afternoon, your pergola is the social hub for your backyard paradise. While the soaring wooden beams and posts are beautiful in their own right, we have put together 5 pergola decorating ideas that we hope inspire you to treat yours as a blank canvas ready for your creativity. Ideas range from simple to sophisticated. Let's dive in! Pergola Decorations 101 There are so many fun and interesting options to consider when dressing up your pergola from hanging lanterns to wooden swings and pergola hammocks that it may be difficult to pick just one. Depending on the size of the pergola and overall design feel free to use a few of these special finishes...

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Shade Pergola Ideas: Discover Pergola Cover Ideas

The best pergola covers for shade usually have 3 specific qualities. They’re sturdy, they’re stylish, and they blend well with the outdoors. Wood pergolas come in many shapes and sizes, but if you browse through popular magazines and Pinterest pergola photos, you'll find these same qualities that homeowners tag as some of the best pergola shade covers. Other qualities include do-it-yourself, hand-made, and made in the USA. Which of these qualities is important to you as you design your new outdoor living space?  Qualities of the Most Popular Pergola Covers Most homeowners are looking for durable pergola covers that will enhance their outdoor space. Quality materials, design elements such as notched wood, and density of rafters and top slats are features that make our pergolas popular. Our easy to install pergola covers...

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Festive Backyard Christmas Party Ideas & Holiday Decoration Tips

While you may be dreaming of a white Christmas, if you live in a spot on the map where real snowflakes won't be a reality, at least you can have a backyard holiday party to share the highlights of the year without getting frostbite! Or if you do live where the forecast calls for chilly temps and you don't mind the cold, make a plan to have your party outdoors and stock up on firewood. Just be sure to have your guests dress warm, and plan to huddle around the fireplace, or invest in some outdoor heaters to keep everyone cozy underneath your outside pergola. If you're in a warmer climate, this is the perfect time to put your new open air space to use. Lawn games and...

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Outdoor Pergola & Patio Decorations for Your Home

Looking for some simple outdoor patio decorations for the upcoming holidays? Make a fresh wreath, dust off that old toboggan and skates, and invest in some string lights for your pergola! Use what you have or find something new this year, but keep in mind that decorations can be flashy - or subtle. If you spend as much time outdoors as you do inside, make your space a warm and welcoming place to be. Design techniques can be very elaborate, or as simple as spending an afternoon out on the back deck or covered patio. Quick Install Outdoor Patio Decor If you’re limited on time for decorating this year, here are a few outdoor patio décor ideas you can install in a snap! Lean that antique sled you have tucked away in...

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Easy and Elegant Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

Thanksgiving decor ideas might be the last thing on your list. But if you've already made that last trip to the grocery store for the feast, you may be working on finishing touches. Try some of these easy and elegant decorating tips from Good Housekeeping or create your own design! Ranging from simple to elaborate, many of these materials you could probably find around the house for those last minute details. If not, think outside the box and incorporate the existing colors and features of your dining area in to your own custom creation. Designs could be harvest-inspired, rustic, or bright and tropical. Decor Ideas for Thanksgiving Celebrations Another article that may provide ideas or inspiration for your Thanksgiving table is from HGTV. Centerpieces can be anything from fresh fruit, to...

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How to Use Your Outdoor Kitchen for Easy Fall Entertaining

Outdoor kitchen cooking areas create a space for easy fall entertaining in one of your favorite spaces, your outdoor kitchen! Whether you're gathering for a football game or relaxing under a starlit night, your open-air kitchen will be the favorite gathering spot this fall! An outdoor dining room and cooking area can be created as simple as moving your grill out under your pergola. Take it up a notch and create a countertop with built-ins for cooking, refrigeration, or dining. Top Outdoor Kitchen Features for Entertaining During the Fall Top outdoor kitchen features are seating along a built-in bar and outdoor prep stations. You can prepare your favorite seasonal recipes during any season if you have a covered area. Incorporate this cooking area into your pool deck to expand the list of...

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Patio Design Ideas for Fall Patio Season

Looking for inspiration to create the patio you’ve been dreaming of to enjoy throughout the fall and winter? If you want to create an outdoor space to enjoy more time outdoors during those cool evenings around the corner, there’s a range of ideas you can choose from. Maybe you already have some components in place and are in the home stretch, or perhaps you’re at square one. Either way, check out these fall patio ideas for go-to guidance and pull together a gorgeous and relaxing fall retreat! Fall Patio Design Ideas When planning out your patio ideas for fall, first consider your location and climate. Since autumn in Ohio looks much different than fall in Florida, your fall patio design could look very different! A fireplace feature or hot tub near your...

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Creative Patio Decorations & Design Ideas for Different Holidays

Gearing up for the latest holiday and looking for some creative patio decorations? A great way to get started is finding a color combo that matches with the season - or the style of your home! Fall oranges, browns, and reds can work year-round as well as red, white, and blue! Whatever your top color choices for patio decorations, deck your home out in as much of your favorites as you'd like! Outdoor Decorations for Decks and Patios For autumn & winter holidays, fall or festive holiday colors work in any part of the country, but if you're in a sunny warm climate you may opt for a more tropical color scheme. For Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Canada Day, and many summer gatherings there are certain decorating aspects that are pretty...

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5 Enhancements for Your Patio

Backyard living has grown in popularity and along with it, a desire to make patio improvements. If you're looking for DIY ways to upgrade your outdoor area, read on for 5 ideas you can implement in a weekend. Refresh your patio this season with one of these popular trends for patio enhancements. Add a garden box with your favorite herbs or flowers. A quick and easy way to add a fresh new look to your patio is with cedar planters. Potted plants or raised garden boxes are a fun way to get your garden going during any season. Add a few cedar planter boxes to your patio or deck and bring to life to a drab and dreary space. Cedar planter box kits are easy to maintain and come...

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