Ideas For Pergolas In Gardens
Pergolas in gardens are trending right now, and for good reason. They create extra living space, provide shade and shelter and contribute towards a relaxing ambience. With so many of us realising the benefits of spending time outdoors, pergolas are the ultimate way to bring style and comfort to the experience.
A Few Ideas For Pergolas In Gardens
- Outdoor dining area with a beautiful table and chairs
- Hot tub shelter
- Create privacy in an overlooked garden
- Comfy seating area with sofas and cushions
- Outdoor kitchen
- Relaxing poolside retreat
- Reading nook
- Children’s outdoor play area
- Shaded spot to protect pets from the heat of the day
- Garden office
A garden pergola represents an investment in your property and your wellbeing. And so it’s important to take time to choose (or design) the right structure for your garden and lifestyle. Will you pick a contemporary design with louvred roof? Or would a more traditional timber construction be more fitting?
Where will you position your pergola? And how will you landscape its surroundings?
Garden Pergolas In Pictures
These pictures will help you to visualise different types of pergola and how they can be used. But to be sure of getting the best possible return on your investment, it’s wise to chat with a garden designer who can help you figure out the best garden layout, landscaping materials and styling features for your exact needs.

A modern pergola set into a beautifully landscaped garden with built in seating, raised beds and lush planting for an outdoor space that can be used all-year round.

Outdoor lighting accentuates the planting around this pergola and creates a relaxing atmosphere

This bespoke built timber pergola makes full use of the corner in this garden. Screening, lighting and climbing plants lend an intimate feel to the space

The style and materials used to make this pergola are in keeping with the property and with the buildings beyond the garden

Small but mighty, this simple pergola is just big enough for a two seater bench and offers views across this symmetrical garden. In summer, these beds are planted with aromatic herbs and flowers to waft pleasant scents towards garden visitors

An al-fresco cooking and eating area designed for outdoor entertaining

3D design for a garden with a pergola, showing how the structure could be integrated into the landscaping
If you would like more ideas for pergolas in gardens that are tailored to your own outdoor space, please do get in touch with Dan at SilverBirch Gardens for a unique approach to garden design and landscaping.
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