Table of Contents
- 1. Dark and Delightful
- 2. Attached at the House
- 3. Maximum Matching
- 4. Work With Windows
- 5. Give DIY a Try
- 6. Real and Rustic
- 7. Go with the Snow
- 8. The Nook Look
- 9. Your Biggest Fan
- 10. Hideaway in the Shade
- 11. Night Light
- 12. Go Green
- 13. Out of Office
- 14. Column How I See ‘Em
- 15. Raise the Roof
- 16. Cool by the Pool
Does your backyard need a little something extra? Maybe you want to spend more time outside but haven’t been able to decide on the best way to do that. Or perhaps you want to add some visual interest to your backyard, but don’t know where to start. Adding a modern pergola to your outdoor space is an easy way to do all of that, and more.. These sleek structures add flair and function to your backyard.
1. Dark and Delightful
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The clean lines and dark finish of this modern pergola make it a great addition to any outdoor space. Having a table and a large couch means that you can spend most of a nice day outside. And a black pergola will offset any furniture nicely.
2. Attached at the House
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If you have a patio area that’s right next to your house, think about adding a pergola that attaches to your house to cover it. You can choose to use a similar color palette to your house, so that the attachment feels seamless, like in the picture. Using a wood (or wood colored metal) keeps with the yellow of the roof, making it all look like a cohesive unit.
3. Maximum Matching
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Another design idea is to match your outdoor furniture to your pergola structure. By having wooden lounge chairs and a table with tan bricks, it adds to that streamlined look. You can also choose a neutral fabric for your cushions and spice it up with some decorative pillows.
4. Work With Windows
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Building your pergola directly off of your house allows you to see the action outside from inside with ease. If you have windows that face the outside, you can still enjoy the sights of the outdoors, without having to spend every second outside.
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5. Give DIY a Try
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If you consider yourself handy, maybe building your own modern pergola is something you’d want to do. If you’re the type of person who enjoys a good outdoor DIY project, creating your own pergola design gives you the freedom of creative design. The sky’s the limit.
6. Real and Rustic
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Want to get rustic with your modern pergola design? Wood with lots of natural knots and exposed metal studs out on the outer joints gives your outdoor space a woodsy feel. This shade of wood is a compliment to the weathered brick of the house.
7. Go with the Snow
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Sometimes you get lucky and your modern pergola matches the weather outside. A white metal pergola never goes out of style and matches pretty much everything, snow included. And since it’s metal, you can worry less about the snow messing with the pergola.
8. The Nook Look
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A louvered roof modern pergola gives you the opportunity to create a cozy outdoor nook, even in the winter. Adding an outdoor fireplace means you can spend quality time in your yard even when it’s cold. Louvered roofs are metal and can hold up to the heat of a fire.
9. Your Biggest Fan
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The sturdiness of a louvered roof modern pergola means that it can withstand heavy things being hung from it. If you want a space for summer (or if you live somewhere that it’s always sunny) adding ceiling fans will keep everyone cool and comfortable.
10. Hideaway in the Shade
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Building your modern pergola in a different part of your outdoor space? No problem. You can use a shade to turn it into its own private hideaway. Having a shady space gives you the chance to take a nap or read a book with a little privacy.
11. Night Light
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If you have a modern pergola with a roof that closes, stringing fairy lights creates a magical setting once the sun goes down. Adding a fun chair and a large vase gives the space the right touch of personality.
12. Go Green
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Just because you’re already outside amongst the greenery doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have more. There’s no such thing as too much greenery. Added potted plants to your modern pergola will brighten up your space.
13. Out of Office
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Always being stuck in the same four walls of your home office can get boring. So grab your laptop and head outside for a change of scenery and some fresh air. You can upgrade your work from home space by adding a modern pergola to your outdoor space. Instead of working from your kitchen table, you can transition from work to play using your outdoor couch or stone island and have your coworkers envy your pizza oven.
14. Column How I See ‘Em
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Adding a modern pergola to your outdoor space won’t give you the blues. You can mix and match styles by having more traditional columns and the sleek roof in a clean white. Offset the crispness of the structure with denim colored cushions and a patterned throw pillow to match.
15. Raise the Roof
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Your modern pergola doesn’t have to have a flat roof, as you can see. Having the traditional roof can give your structure a more homey feel from top to bottom. And the extra beam gives you space to create a bar, so it can be happy hour even when it isn’t 5 o’clock. Adding large heaters means that you can create that outdoor restaurant vibe at any time of the year.
16. Cool by the Pool
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Be in the center of the action by adding your modern pergola across the deck from your pool area. If you want someplace cool to dry off and have a snack, the pergola is the place to be.
