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Perfect Place for a Pergola: The Garage

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Pergolas are known to add a unique source of visual appeal and shade to a backyard. But don’t be fooled – there are plenty of other places to put a pergola… like above the garage!

Take a stroll down any suburban street and you’ll notice that, in fairly new neighborhoods and subdivisions, every single garage looks the same. How boring is that?

A pergola adds a beautifully crafted focal point that’ll boost your home’s curb appeal immediately. By adding a pergola, you can achieve many different things…

 

As we’ve mentioned before, pergolas also fit well as an entryway structure.

 

A car port can certainly benefit from a pergola structure.

Painting a pergola the same color as your home’s trim helps to add an extra layer of depth.

What do you think about garages adorned with pergolas?

Images from Houzz

Add Backyard Privacy with a Pergola

It can become painfully obvious during the summer season that your backyard lacks the privacy you want and need. You might live near a noisy main road or maybe your neighbor’s second story has a clear view that looks right down on your yard. During this time of year, it’s important to have a private space to relax with family and friends without worrying who else may be watching.

Luckily, Outdoor Environments can provide you with a number of solutions to privatize your outdoor living area. One of the most unique solutions is to construct a customized pergola. By building this type of enclosure around your deck, patio or outdoor kitchen, “you can re-create the intimate feeling of eating or entertaining indoors, while still enjoying beautiful weather.” And if pergolas aren’t your style, gazebos can add a different touch while still maximizing the level of privacy.

If you’re looking for ideas to make your outdoor space more private, be sure to visit Outdoor Environment’s Facebook fan page. We’ve posted hundreds of photos so that you can see examples of exactly what we do.

Information from TOH

Pergola shown is by Outdoor Environments