Enhancing Your Deck with a Pergola

Consider adding a pergola to your deck area, as this makes the space look more attractive and inviting. A pergola is a structure that is erected over a patio, pathway, or garden. It can have the purpose of a standalone focal point in your garden, or it can feature as an integral part of the design of your outdoor living area.
The pergola’s main purpose is to offer shade and protection from wind, rain, and snow. Pergolas are made from both metal and wood, but wood is the more commonly used material. The construction design consists of connecting several posts together with a beam or rafters, which forms an open-sided roof. Pergolas can have an arched shape or even a flat roof. There are a large variety of pergolas available to suit every type of requirement. DuPage Deck Company is one of the deck companies you can contact for sound advice on all types of pergolas.

Pergola Deck Ideas
Why should you build a pergola? Aside from providing protection of nature’s elements, they are versatile, low maintenance and can add a striking feature to your existing outdoor living area. Consider the added benefits of the pergola, by reading through the following ideas:
·  A cozy place for you to enjoy your morning coffee or evening sundowner
The shade that a pergola provides creates an ideal place for you to relax with your coffee in the morning or entertain family and friends in the afternoon.
Add decorations and infuse your pergola with your own style, making an al fresco dinner feel like a restaurant experience.
·   Entertainment Space
Pergolas create an excellent entertainment space, letting you have family and friends over and entertain in style. There are a variety of pergola options available, geared specifically towards creating unique entertainment areas. One such type is the trellis. The trellis usually has vines growing up one side allowing for added shade for those that want to sit and relax.
·  A Private Garden Hideaway
You can decide on the mood and style you want to create within your private garden pergola hideaway. You can get creative and transform this space into anything you can think of. From creating a calming, soothing setting to going for a more bolder and charming entertainment space, the choice is yours!
We have compiled a few pergola decorating ideas, to get you going:
1. Choose a color scheme that works for you
2. Make use of cushion, pillows, and blankets to create a cozy atmosphere
3. Install a few fairy or bistro lights
4. Include some greenery like plants and flowers
5. Arrange the furniture pieces
6. Incorporate some hobby materials like books, paint, or any other hobby items
7. Perhaps add a hammock or a swing

·  An Extra Living Room Outside
Pergolas can be furnished with basic outdoor or patio pieces and include some plants and flowers as décor. You can also furnish the area with more furniture like a table, chairs, and other comfy seating. It can easily be transformed to become an outside room, and act as an extension of your living space. Alternatively, keep it simple and decorate the pergola’s edge with flowers and plants.
·  A Secret Garden Theme
A great theme for your pergola setting is the idea of a secret garden.
Start by creating some boundaries for extra privacy and to remain concealed from anyone walking by. Erect a fence, plant some hedges, and place pots with plants and flowers around the perimeter.
Perhaps create your secret garden by growing ivy, climbing roses or other plants that can grow and cover the pergola. You can watch your secret garden grown up and around the pergola and benefit from added privacy.

A pergola has many benefits and will add value to your deck or outdoor space. It has the potential to become an extension of your living space and create an excellent entertainment space. By choosing just the right style and design, a pergola can increase your deck space, add luxury, and create a more coherent outdoor living space.
Pergolas by DuPage Deck Company
DuPage Deck Company is a deck contractor and can take care of all your decking requirements, including deck design, deck building, patios, and shade structures like pergolas. We will gladly assist you with choosing the most suitable pergola to complement your deck or outdoor living area. Get in contact with us and let us assist you with your next outdoor area improvement project.