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You love having an outdoor kitchen or sitting area on your backyard patio or deck. The only problem is the lack of shade. You would enjoy your outdoor living space a lot more if it weren\u2019t so darn hot. Adding an outdoor structure like a pergola can provide you with much-needed relief from the sun. You may not realize that pergolas come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, styles, and materials. Choosing the right pergola for your backyard will depend on your budget, space available, and desired style. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These pergola ideas will help you add some much-needed shade to your outdoor area. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Maximize Space with an Attached Pergola<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don’t have to have a freestanding pergola. An attached pergola gets built off of the side of your house. You could have a wooden pergola constructed to extend from the roof of the house outward o cover your patio.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is a great solution if you want seamless protection from your house to your outdoor living space<\/a>. This style also works better when you have limited space and need a uniquely shaped pergola. Instead of a square, you could have a long rectangle shape that extends the length of your house. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Enhance Protection with Pergola Cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A traditional patio does not have complete overhead protection. There are long beams that provide some sun blocking, but not completely. It also won\u2019t protect you from rain or falling debris. If you want more protection, you need an additional patio cover. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A popular pergola design idea is to use large strips of fabric that get woven through the roof. This blocks more light but won\u2019t fully protect you from the sun. Another option is a mechanical roof. The beams are all interconnected so that you can move them either manually or have a motor connected to them. The beams then rotate to partially or fully cover the roof. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Upgrade Your Deck With a Pergola<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you already have a deck attached to the backside of your house, then adding a pergola to it can make the outdoor space more enjoyable. What\u2019s nice about pergolas is that you can buy them in different sizes. So you can add a pergola roof to small spaces. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When adding a pergola to your deck, consider building it onto the existing deck. This integrates the design and helps everything to look cohesive. You can upgrade the design by adding lighting. You can have lighting around the lower deck area and then add more string lights overhead. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Match the Style of Your Pergola to the Style of Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While all pergolas have a basic design of supporting legs and parallel beams overhead, they are a wide variety of pergola styles. When choosing your backyard pergola, consider its style, construction, materials, size, and color. This will ensure you pick the right pergola that complements your home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your pergola should look like an extension of your home as if they were built at the same time. Otherwise, it will look like an awkward add-on. You also need to consider the climate you live in and the direction your backyard faces. This will help you choose the right setup for your backyard to provide the right amount of protection to make your backyard comfortable. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Ensure Stability and Safety with DIY Pergola Building<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do not try to DIY your pergola unless you have experience with woodworking and building. Depending on where you live, you may need a permit to build your backyard structure. If you build the right support for your pergola, it could sink into the ground and become crooked or completely fall. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You also need the right support for the top to ensure it stays standing during inclement weather. If you don\u2019t have a lot of home improvement experience but still want to build your own pergola, you could buy a kit. They come with everything you need, from precut wood to hardware. Follow the directions and put your pergola together.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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