One of the greatest ways to make good use of all that exterior space you might have is to turn it into the perfect place to socialise. A good addition to do just that is to add a pergola. However, by itself, it’s only partway there. Here are a few tips to make sure that you can turn it into the comfortable, shaded, and gorgeous place you want it to be.
The right furniture makes all the difference
First of all, you should make sure that you’re not left with just a bare pergola with nothing else beneath it. Look at some of the outdoor furniture stores around you and make sure you’re making choices that are able to stand the wear and tear of being outdoors while providing a comfortable place for you and your guests to relax.
Make use of its verticality
One of the coolest things about a pergola compared to other simple options like a porch patio or decking is that it has a vertical element that you can use. The simplest way to use it is to hang plants from the ceiling, but you can get real funky with it by adding a hanging chair to your decor wishlist. It creates a sense of a more dimensional and fun area, making sure that there are focal points at every eye level.
Let it stand out
One of the common trends in adding new elements to a garden is that you want to make sure that it “fits” the rest of the space around it. However, the pergola should be adding something new and you should be okay with letting it look new. It can represent a different “zone” of the garden, and one of the easiest ways to do that is to paint it a different colour from other assets of similar material.
Make it your private oasis
You want you and your guests to be able to relax in your pergola, free from judgement or the peeping eyes of a nosy neighbour. Placing plants around the space can act as a great way to filter sound to some degree, but few options are more effective than ready-made pergola blinds. Of course, they also allow you to give the area some much-needed shade so you can enjoy summer without concern, too.
Play with your lighting
Exterior lighting is important for any kind of outdoor dining or social spot. However, a pergola allows you to get more expressive thanks to the roof over your head. You can use string lights, a cluster of lanterns, hanging pendant lights, and a lot more. You should make sure you layer your lighting, enough to provide atmosphere and maintain visibility, but also make the area safe to be in when it gets darker.
Your pergola can be stylised and accessorised in a wide range of ways to make sure it provides the private, comfortable, and stylish space that you want. The tips are just a few of the options you should look more closely at.
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