Modern Pergola Design Ideas

What is a Pergola?

A Pergola is a garden structure that can form a sitting area or walkway.  It is constructed with vertical posts and open lattice, rafters or cross beams.  The word Pergola derives from the Latin word “Pergula” which means projecting eave.  A Pergola will incorporate functionality and beauty into your back or front yard.  The structure provides seating, shelter, shade, and a comfortable area outside the home.  A well designed Pergola will add character to the outdoor space and create a well defined area that separates it from the yard.

There are lots of reasons to consider a Modern Pergola

• Pergolas can be used to train plants to climb to cover the structure offering dappled shade, or it can be constructed with a roof to give protection from the weather.
• Pergolas are the perfect connection between the home and the garden.
• A Pergola can be that wow factor that sets your home apart from the neighbours and adds street appeal.
• It will provide a protected space for plants to grow and thrive.
• A Pergola offers protection from the elements and obscures unsightly views.
• It creates a wonderful space that can also be used for other activities like outside entertaining, and
• A Pergola adds to the functional living space area of the home.

Some Modern Pergola Design Ideas for Inspiration …

Combining the old with the new

The pergola has a timeless corrugated roof and naked timber beams to inspire a modern outdoor living zone.  It has the warmth and character that timber beams and rafters create and a traditional style roof.

A Stand Alone Pergola or Gazebo

Create a special little corner to escape, that is completely separate from the home.

A Modern Raised Pergola

Offering protection from the Queensland elements, with beautiful high ceilings and an open aspect that does not make you feel closed in.

A Raised Pool Pergola

This is a great example of a raised pool pergola that creates an awesome place to relax and chill beside the pool on our hot Summer days.

It offers a shaded and open area to escape the harsh Queensland sun.  The corrugated roof and exposed timber beams give a nod to a traditional Queenslander house.

A beautiful light-filled space with protection from the elements

This is a great example of letting in plenty of natural light and also protection from the elements.  This pergola it constructed using clear sheeting to enclose the timber beams to create this beautiful, modern sun trap.

How can DeKing help?

DeKing can help you design your Modern Pergola and bring your vision to fruition.

Offering expert advice and using only quality products you can rest assured your investment will last long into the future.

For the roofing material you can choose from colorbond, corrugated, clear multiwall, clear corrugated, or a combination of roofing types.

Get in touch with the team to discuss your pergola at DeKing to talk about your pergola plans.