Contemporary Pergola Ideas for Design
Design inspiration and ideas for your pergola can be tricky to lock down- just know that whatever your vision for creating your perfect outdoor space can be achieved with a louvered pergola.A contemporary pergola idea starts by combining durability and protection from the elements with livability and style, transforming your outdoor area to a year-round entertainment paradise!



Ideas for Styling Pergolas
A pergola comprises a louvered roof, with either four vertical posts or a combination of posts with anchor points on your roof, deck or external wall. Ideas for backyard pergolas can be customized to suit the size and exterior of any outdoor patio, courtyard or exposed area.
Once constructed, your pergola is a blank canvas to create a relaxing entertaining area to be enjoyed regardless of the weather. The roof protects from sun, wind, rain and snow in even the harshest American conditions. Ideas for use year-round include:
- Outdoor Lounge– modern pergola ideas for creating an outdoor lounge can include the installation of blinds or screens for added cozy protection, heating elements, soft LED bud lighting and comfy beanbags, chairs or couches.
- Dining Areas– you can be inspired by your existing outdoor dining area and build a pergola over the top, or create a new dining space inspired by a new table, garden chairs or outdoor bar/courtyard area.
- Outdoor Cooking– often the weather can dampen BBQ or pizza plans- integrate a pergola to your outdoor kitchen for added flexibility in entertaining in all conditions, or extend your outdoor kitchen with a pergola to create additional dining or entertaining spaces.
Pergola Ideas Inspired by The Seasons
The beauty of a pergola is that the ideas are only limited by your imagination! Create a cozy winter wonderland when the weather is cold, or a poolside patio to relax on sunbeds in summer- everything is up to you.Winter is when you can defy the elements and create a relaxed, cozy haven for outdoor entertainment or relaxation by combining heating elements such as infrared, with fairy lights or candles to build the ambience. Blinds will add further protection, and with the addition of music and remote-controlled features, your winter space will be ready to enjoy for all ages.
Enhancing Your Backyard Aesthetics
If you have ideas for pergola colors, we can provide further customization with a range available in powder-coated finishes to modernize and really ‘pop’ your outdoor space.You can choose to blend your pergola installation with your current exterior palette, or contrast the new design for a different, more contemporary feel. When deciding on a color, have a think about the fixed elements you might include year-round, such as furniture, pots/plants, and the style of lighting you envision.Custom color choices with custom sizing will ensure your investment not only lasts in the elements, but in timeless outdoor style as well.
Ideas for Pergola Add-ons
Having touched on choices for external zip screens, heating elements and lighting variations for your pergola, you may also want to consider these extra design elements:
- Slanted or retractable roof- for added versatility, such as outdoor BBQ/cooking or firepits.
- Internal screens- to create intimate areas for added privacy within the pergola roof structure.
- Smart technology- integrate your home entertainment system with your new outdoor area; use voice control, remote control or apps from your smartphone to change up the atmosphere at the push of a button.