Could your backyard use a boost in aesthetics and functionality? Adding a free-standing pergola or attaching one to your deck or sunroom is a budget-friendly option. A professional construction company can install a pergola using less materials and labor than gazebos, pavilions, and patio covers. Enjoy these 7 benefits by adding a pergola to your backyard space.
1. Adds Living Space
A pergola can add character to an otherwise bland backyard and entice you to expand your living space beyond the four walls. Have your morning coffee and watch the birds, read a book, do handiwork, or almost anything you would do in your indoor living area. With a little creativity, you can even turn a pergola into an outdoor dining room.
2. Adds Value to Your Property
As a homeowner, you can’t go wrong by investing in any hardscaping project. Building a pergola in your backyard will attract prospective homebuyers looking for that “wow factor” in a new home. When it comes time to sell, your home will stand out on the market, and the extra luxurious touch to your property will justify an increase in your asking price.
3. Enhances Outdoor Entertaining
You’ll take your outdoor entertaining to a new level with a pergola in the backyard. Create a space for grilling out of the hot sun in summer and a place for friends to share cocktails on a starry night. Pergolas are easy to decorate with outdoor curtains, strings of lights, and hanging plants.
4. Adds a Shady Spot to a Sunny Yard
A backyard with little or no shade isn’t a very inviting outdoor living space on a hot day. It takes years to grow shade trees, but depending on the size and style, a pergola can be installed in a day or two. All you’ll need to block out the sun is to add a cover. You’ll find several styles to choose from including retractable canopies, aluminum louvered roofs, and multi-layered fabric drapes.
5. Shows Off Gardening Skills
If you have a green thumb, show off your hobby by creating a focal point with a pergola and plants. You’ll have the perfect spot for shade-loving plants like hostas, ferns, begonias, and any plants that will get scorched by harsh sun.
The beams of the pergola are a unique place to grow climbing flowers and vines.
6. You’ll Spend More Time Outdoors
A pergola will entice you to get out of a stuffy house to spend more time outdoors in the open fresh air. It will create a pleasant place to unwind and get rid of the stress of the day. You’ll have a private getaway right in your backyard.
7. They Can Be Customized
Pergolas are very versatile and can be custom-fitted to any backyard, deck, patio, or by the pool. Use aluminum posts for a modern look or wooden columns and stone bases for a rustic flare. Add benches for seating, tables, light fixtures, or a ceiling fan. The sky is the limit when customizing a pergola.