5 trends for designing your garden with a pergola

Discover our trendy ideas for designing your garden with a pergola!

The wooden pergola gives your exterior a unique charm. Practical and aesthetic, this central element brings a landscape to life. To enjoy your garden whatever the weather, the wooden pergola is the ideal solution. In winter, to spend a pleasant time with friends sheltered from bad weather or in summer to filter the sun's rays. With a pergola, your exterior becomes a real additional room.

The advantage of the pergola comes from the fact that it lets light through thanks to its open roof, but if you want to further shade your outdoor space, you can hang plants from the beams. In summer, these plants will enhance your garden but also bring color and freshness. 

Some plants will even bring a sweet flowery scent. The wood of the frame and the colors of the flowers harmonize perfectly and give a natural appearance to your exterior.

Hanging plants from the beams is a simple and trendy way to add greenery to your pergola. In addition to being decorative, they will also help to cool the space under your shelter for cool moments during hot weather. Finally, add your personal touch by painting your pots with the patterns of your choice, this will give originality to your pergola.

To protect yourself from the wind, bring a zen and relaxing atmosphere, or simply for the decorative aspect, you can integrate curtains around your wooden pergola. In the color of your choice, they will also allow you to protect yourself from prying eyes.

Integrate decorative lights in all its forms: lanterns, candles or even light garlands, they will create a unique atmosphere and you will be able to enjoy meals outside during your summer evenings. 

Then place a few decorative objects of your choice, sculptures, mirrors or even a birdhouse. Take inspiration from what you love to make this outdoor space pleasant and bring it to life. If you have children, consider making this area fun for the whole family, with a swing for example.

If you are organizing an event in your garden, your decorated pergola will be the favorite place to take souvenir photos.

With the help of garden furniture or a large family table for enjoying your meals outside, your pergola will become a living room in its own right. This can be another trendy idea for landscaping your garden.

Are you a fan of relaxing? We advise you to install sofas with soft cushions and a coffee table for aperitifs. Create a comfortable corner in which you can share moments with your loved ones.

A table that can accommodate the whole family accompanied by a bar area or a summer kitchen can also be considered. You can give free rein to your imagination when designing your wooden pergola.

A pergola near a swimming pool allows you to enjoy the sun while remaining sheltered.

Enjoy a soothing view of the simmering water or keep an eye on your children playing by the pool, the pergola meets all your needs.

It can also shelter your jacuzzi to protect you from the sun's rays in summer and bad weather in winter, so you can swim there in all seasons. A perfect option for creating an intimate and zen place.

The wooden pergola will blend perfectly with all your natural water points, it will blend into the surrounding landscape.

Are you unsure about which design to choose for your pergola? There is something for everyone tastes : traditional, design, modern, atypical…Etc. Start by thinking about what would go best with your interior in order to maintain general consistency.

We hope that this selection trendy ideas for landscaping your garden will help you with your project!

Déco Charpente supports you in choosing your wooden pergola and its finishes to help you create a harmonious space. Ask for your free quote from today !