Pergolas are a common feature found in many backyards and while they are a great way to boost both the curb appeal and over all aesthetic and enjoyment of your outdoor space, there are a few other ways you can make your pergola even better.
Ways to Boost the Charm of Your Pergola
Add Lighting
Outdoor lighting is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to boost your curb appeal. Installing outdoor lights around the top of your pergola allows you to enjoy a more whimsical outdoor space as well as enjoying the outdoors both during the day and at night thanks to the new light that your pergola will provide.
Incorporate Plants
It’s no secret that plants are the forefront of any landscaping project, however, don’t be afraid to incorporate them into hardscaped or non-living features. To create a more garden-like landscape where plants are the forefront of your design, try planting climbing plants at the base of your pergolas support legs. This will promote the plants to grow upward and eventually intertwine over the top of the pergola creating natural shade. In addition to the shade, many climbing vines and plants also boast beautiful flowers during spring and summer months.
Hanging Seats
A pergola creates the perfect space to incorporate hanging seats and benches. Prior to installing and sort of seating, ensure that your pergola is in good shape and has the needed support and strength for a chair or bench and the weight of regular use. If so, hanging seats are a stylish addition to any pergola that creates a more laid-back vibe that will be. Welcoming and cozy space for you, your friends, and family to enjoy. Make sure to use weather resistant cushions for your seats, choosing colors that are resistant to sun damage and able to withstand the harsh weather changes of the PNW.
Shade Walls
Whether for privacy or shade, pull down shade walls are easy to install and create a great way to protect yourself from the elements. Easy to install, pull down shade walls hide seamlessly along the top beams of your pergola when not in use and pull don easily creating a whole wall of shade and privacy. From solid colors that blend into the landscape to fully patterned and colorful options, there is a shade wall that is sure to fit your style and aesthetic of your outdoor space.
Whether your plan on incorporating one or all of these additions into your landscaping, your pergola is sure to become a hot spot for you to relax and enjoy for many years to come. Our team of professional landscapers is here to help create an outdoor space that is a reflection of your own style and allows you to enjoy the great outdoors regardless of what time of year it is. Contact us today to get started on creating the outdoor space of your drams!