33 Pretty “Pergola” Ideas to Add Shade, Privacy and Style to Your Outdoor Space

Offering shade and structure, a pergola is a great way to add beauty and function to your yard. Place one over a deck, patio, or corner of your backyard to instantly create an inviting outdoor room. Explore these pergola ideas to help you find the best design for your backyard.

Pergola ideas are everywhere, and with good reason too. Whether you DIY your own structure or make a small investment with a kit, a pergola is a simple addition that will turn a standard bit of your backyard, into a divine outdoor living space, complete with shade if you wish.

Achieving your desired look is all in the decoration. If you love to get creative, putting up a pergola on your patio or decking area will make the perfect weekend project, and it’s the ideal spot to house things like your best outdoor furniture, or your best grill.

Best of all, pergolas don’t usually need planning permission if it meets certain criteria.

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