Pergola Design Ideas for Patios

Have you been thinking about adding a pergola to your outdoor space? Pergolas can provide the perfect balance of protection from sun and rain while also creating an inviting, beautiful look in your backyard. Whether you prefer something modern or classic-looking, there are plenty of pergola designs available today to complement your landscape design. Not only will a well-chosen structure transform the visual appeal of your yard, but it will be functional too—giving you and guests extended outdoor enjoyment no matter what mother nature throws at us! Let’s explore some popular patio pergola designs that can fit any budget so that you can determine which one is best for you.

There are many types of pergola designs for patios. Your task is to determine which one will work best with your space and budget. The most popular choices are wood pergola kits designed to provide maximum coverage for a patio seating or dining area, open air bar, or poolside living room.

Our Big Kahuna offers this type of wooden patio cover with its sturdy construction and top slats that provide a natural cover that blends seamlessly with the overall structure. For additional shade coverage you can add a retractable canopy kit or shade sail to the pergola.   

These types of shade pergola kits can be built in stand alone or attached on one side in a number of size configurations to match specifications of many standard size patios as well as custom dimensions.

Modern Patio Designs Using Pergolas for Shade

Pergolas are designed for patios for various reasons. Some are made curved, some are made for corners, and some are built to provide a roof over a patio. They create a beautiful centerpiece to a patio, a cover over an outdoor kitchen, or another shady spot for people and pets to cool off during hot sunny days.

Many creative landscape designs are centered around incorporating a structure with some height as well as width that will provide a shaded area. Maximum shade pergolas can be designed to blend in with existing trees, shrubs, or other natural backyard landscaping features to make a very pleasing backyard experience. Or, if you're looking for full coverage from your pergola structure, consider a covered pergola kit with roofing. Our covered pergola kits are designed to combine the style and simplicity of a pergola with the practicality of a solid roof gazebo. We've taken our popular Big Kahuna pergola and added a slightly sloped metal roof, creating a versatile outdoor living structure that provides maximum protection from the elements.

Some pergola designs are intentionally more open to allow more airflow and light filtering effects that make a patio feel more open. Our Sombrero, Melbourne, and Fedora pergolas were designed to create an open air room feeling.

With fewer top slats but with sturdiness equal to our Big Kahuna, the Sombrero is a way to create an open-air room to take advantage of beautiful surroundings. And, the Sombrero medium shade pergola kits are also in the medium price range, so your new backyard patio cover will be easier on the pocketbook!

Contemporary shapes that flow with your landscape can add architectural interest to your backyard in addition to shade. These can be achieved with a more open-roofed style patio cover kits such as the Fedora pergola and the Melbourne pergolas.

Regardless of how much top cover you have on your structure, the open sides of a pergola offers a way to take advantage of different views that surround your home.

There are a variety of ways to match and blend your patio features. Landscaping, furniture, and pergola accessories all play a role in making your design dreams a reality. Pergola enhancements can range anywhere from adding a retractable canopy to provide extra protection from hot sunny days, adding a fire pit, or decorating the patio with planter boxes filled with brightly colored blooms.

You can get as creative as your space allows with accessories for your patio. Today's outdoor patios are being created not only for shade and a place to entertain, but as a way to develop a beautiful garden area.

Creative Pergola Accessories to Enhance DIY Patio Designs

Your outdoor design might be a single outdoor room that serves multiple purposes. Pergola accessories can not only enhance the look of an otherwise plain patio, but also provide the means to transform your space for those different uses.

You can add ambiance at night with string lights, or depth in the day with curtains.

Patio pergolas that are designed for use as a patio cover, can also be blended with other landscape elements for a multi-use area. This creates a unique backyard experience that can be molded to fit many types of designs. Choose the type of cover that offers the right amount of shade and space for all your patio accessories.

With our DIY pergola kits, you can get the most out of your budget for your landscape design. And, a DIY pergola is a fun family project! Rather than measuring and cutting the wood yourself, let us build the kit for you. We use only high grade lumber that isn't found at big box stores. This equates to a  pergola that will last you for many years of enjoyment.

When it's finished, it’ll bring you great satisfaction, not to mention that it’s a structure that will last for many years if properly constructed, cared for, and maintained.

So if you’re still searching for the perfect pergola design for your space, draw out the shape of your patio and jot down a list of how you’ll make the most of your backyard area. Then you can fill in the blank with your new patio cover to bring it all together!

Ready to get started? Take advantage of our convenient pergola kit sizes to create the perfect outdoor living experience for your family. With the right size pergola, you can make sure you give your backyard a stylish dose of shade and turn it into an inviting spot for parties or just relaxing outside. If you are having any trouble deciding on which size and style would work best for you, don’t hesitate to contact us – we are here to help! So why not get that dream outdoor space sorted now? Call us or start shopping today to get the perfect pergola kit for your project!