Eventually, I built a pergola around the deck with an overhead shade structure made of crisscrossing 2x10 beams, 2x8 rafters, 2x2 lattice strips, and an overhead screen. But in the late afternoon ...

Bountiful sunshine makes our gardens grow, but all living things need a little shade sometimes — especially people. These step-by-step plans will show you how to build a pergola to create your ...

Similar to how there is a multitude of pergola ideas you can try out to add variety to the usual take on garden shade ideas ...

Pergola ideas are everywhere ... 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 ...

bringing shade, a designated outdoor living space and to provide structural interest. If you've already explored the best ...

With the right ideas, thoughtful design, and tough planting, an exposed roof terrace can become a leafy urban retreat for ...

The trellis design of this wooden pergola kit is functional and beautiful. You can buy a separate canopy to add another layer of shade if you'd like, but the layered wood roof provides ...

Of course, a structure like that could also create shade on its own ... but it's also a safety precaution if you plan to sit under your pergola with heavy gourds dangling overhead.

This pergola’s arch design is less common than the usual flat top models and the canopy can be pulled down to provide shade from the sides and the top. The arch shape also helps cut down on ...