Garden Pergola Ideas 2024

Do you feel like your garden is missing something?

Do you need a way to keep your outdoor furniture protected?

A Pergola might be the missing piece to your garden puzzle. Pergolas provide more than just shelter to your garden they add style and privacy to your outdoor space.

Your Pergola can be decorated with anything from plants and greenery to bright lights and speakers making it ready for whatever you want. From simple to spectacular, Pergolas can liven up any garden!

What Is A Garden Pergola?

A Pergola is a Timber or composite structure made up of vertical pillars that support a roof of crossbeams which can be left open or covered. The beamed roof is typically left open to allow air to flow through, whereas a composite one likely remains closed to house things you want to keep protected from the elements.

What Do I Need To Build A Pergola?

Building a Pergola is a lot simpler than it looks and is a lot cheaper and easier to build than gazebos. Your Pergola can be as complex or as simple as you want it to be. It could be simply made up of 4 pillars and between 4 and 8 cross beams depending on the size of your garden.

At Hillsborough Fencing we have all the materials you need to build your own personal Pergola. Check out some of the materials below.

Timber Posts - To help create the pillars allowing your Pergola to stand strong no matter the weather.

Timber Beams - To help create a secure and safe roof for your Pergola.

Decoration- To create a shaded area and also allow you to make your Pergola feel more homely.

Fixings - A range of fixings needed to hold your Pergola together, and withstand the harsh winter.

Pergola designs you can try

Outdoor Lighting

You can create a warm atmosphere for your Pergola using a range of different lighting techniques. You can go rustic and hang some old bulbs, or go modern and add some LED lighting to make it useful or year-round.

When your Pergola is at various levels, a Pergola with lighting makes a beautiful statement in an outdoor space, turning your Pergola into the perfect palace to entertain friends all year round.

Bean Bags

If you're looking to use yourPergola to relax outdoors in the summer. Bean Bags are a great solution. Throw in some large bean bags inside your Pergola and enjoy a comfortable and relaxed outdoor space where you can sit back and soak up the sun while enjoying your favourite book or even a BBQ (if the weather allows)

Artificial Grass

Want to enjoy an outdoor area in your garden where you can save the environment and keep your garden safe. The combination of a Pergola to protect you from the sun and Artificial Grass to keep you safe and clean while enjoying the garden is the perfect solution for your outdoor projects. 

Artificial grass will make your Pergola a much more comfortable place to stand and sit all year round.

Canopy or cover

Are you sensitive to the sun or don’t fancy layering up in sun cream just to go enjoy the summer weather? The canopy or cover might be a solution that works for you. All in all, Pergola covers are the unsung heroes of the backyard paradise lifestyle. Enjoying all those awesome amenities isn’t as great if you are under scorching temperatures or even worse, getting rained out and having your backyard bash cut short.

Add Furniture

Garden furniture is the can't-do-without feature for your Garden Pergola. By adding an outdoor sofa or even a hanging chair, your Pergola will become a friendly and open space. Adding a coffee table you'll have the perfect place for welcoming your friends during long summer evenings!

Cover Your Swimming Pool

Some homeowners enjoy the fun of having a pool in their garden where they can jump in and cool down on hot summer days. For homeowners who would like more flexibility in their shade selection, an adjustable louvred roof Pergola allows for control of the sun/shade balance. 

This will allow you to enjoy the summer weather without the risk of burning.

Add Some Paint

If you're looking to give your Pergola a new burst of life, you can do this with afresh lick of paint. Pergolas can add beauty to your landscape, as well as provide much-needed shade on those hot summer days.

Painting your Pergola is simple! There are just a few tips and tricks to consider before you get to painting. This blog post will highlight how to paint a Pergola using just a few simple steps. So read on and get started today.

Pergola On A Budget

Are you want to create the perfect outdoor space on a budget, then Pergolas are a great solution. They come in all shapes and sizes and can be made simply from 4 wooden pillars and multiple corssbeams. 

All your materials can be easily sourced from us and our experts can help you show the best way and place to build your Pergola.

Add A Decking

Can you put a Pergola on the decking? Let’s get straight into it, shall we? Yes, you absolutely can put a Pergola on the decking. Pergolas are versatile and are a popular choice for many homeowners thanks to their functional benefits and aesthetic appeal. 

Here are some reasons people might choose to install aPergola on a deck providing you with Shade and comfort and Protection for your decking and outdoor furniture.

Add A Hot Tub

If you're a fan of hot tubs and Pergolas, then you've probably wondered at some point if they'd be a good match. Yes, relaxing inside your hot tub while your Pergola provides shade and privacy is a wonderful way to experience the joys of your backyard while relaxing in soothing, bubbly water.