Patio Structures

What to Do with an Empty Backyard Living Space

Trying to make the most of your veranda? A wood arbor kit can be a classic way to accent your outdoor patio space. Creating your dream backyard can often be a challenge if there are space constraints. There are so many choices and design ideas, and yet only so much square footage in your outdoor area. But don't despair! If you live in a downtown area or have a compact space to design and fill, an arbor or a pergola always look amazing and will never go out of style. Add some easy string outdoor lighting, a cooking area, and a patio dining set, and you're ready to entertain!

Wood Arbor Kit Styles

Patio Cover Shade Ideas

Several of our customers have created patio cover shade to make the most of their outdoor gathering spots. Each incorporated their pine or cedar pergolas in to their outdoor retreat to create a unique backyard design that extends their living space. Shown here are various sizes of our Big Kahuna pergola kit, both in freestanding and attached. Thank you to our customers for sharing photos of their New York pergola, New Jersey pergola, and Florida pergola. Great designs showing pergolas from pool deck to paver patio! Which of these patio cover shade ideas would work in your backyard design? Do you need something attached to your house or next to your backyard swimming pool? This attached cedar pergola in Florida is a 13x11 custom size pergola that one of our...

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,...

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

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

Solid Wood Patio Cover Provides Shade

If you're lucky enough to be sitting in one of the sunniest spots in the lower 48 for winter sunshine, you might consider a solid wood patio cover to provide some shady relief from the afternoon heat. Historical national weather data shows that these 5 states rank in the top 10 for # of days of sunshine during those bleak winter months: Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, and Texas. This Arizona pergola kit shows off a beautiful way to incorporate the pool area including a poolside bar and custom stonework. Sometimes it's hard to decide how to create shade and incorporate a patio cover. Here are steps to walk you through choosing one of our pergolas as your patio cover.

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