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Large Pergola Ideas and Designs

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The Zen Garden
The Zen Garden
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Inspiration for a large country back pergola in Kent.
Solar Pergola
Solar Pergola
Stellar ConstructionStellar Construction
Inspiration for a large traditional back full sun pergola in Portland.
BACKYARD RETRIEVAL
BACKYARD RETRIEVAL
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
At this point I'm just going to go through a few more pictures without words. This fence doesn't need words it's exciting all on its own!
Photo of a large contemporary back partial sun pergola for summer in Minneapolis with gravel.
Backyard Retreat
Backyard Retreat
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
The 2100sf floor plan offers myriad opportunities: preparing and enjoying meals, reading in the walled garden, relaxing in the spa…these amenities, coupled with the garden beyond, allow the client to enjoy their entire Forever Home.
Swim Spa, Outdoor Kitchen & Pergola Project
Swim Spa, Outdoor Kitchen & Pergola Project
London Essex Outdoor LivingLondon Essex Outdoor Living
Sunk in-ground Hydropool swim spa just off from the outdoor kitchen area.
Design ideas for a large modern back driveway full sun pergola for summer in Essex.
Waterfall
Waterfall
Magic Garden DreamsMagic Garden Dreams
Balinese style water garden including a pond less waterfall and 18’ stream, crossed by a custom made wooden bridge and stone mosaic pathway. 12’ x 16’ Pergola custom built to enjoy the sound of the running water.
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.The Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.
Photo Credit: Chris O'Donohue
Photo of a large contemporary back partial sun pergola in Vancouver with concrete paving.
Gullane Family Garden
Gullane Family Garden
Gardens & ProjectsGardens & Projects
Family Garden Design in Gullane, East Lothian, a functional, well-planned space with many possibilities for spending time outdoors for both children and adults.
Backyard Landscaping Oasis in Menlo Park
Backyard Landscaping Oasis in Menlo Park
Patrick Lannan DesignsPatrick Lannan Designs
Large contemporary back full sun pergola in San Francisco with a wood fence.
Tuolumne
Tuolumne
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
Photo of a large scandinavian back xeriscape full sun pergola for spring in Santa Barbara with gravel and a wood fence.
Ausstellung Schloß Wolfsgarten
Ausstellung Schloß Wolfsgarten
Meister Bockelt & Kollegen GmbHMeister Bockelt & Kollegen GmbH
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal partial sun pergola for summer in Other with natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Soho Rooftop Terrace, Pergola, Kitchen, Outdoor TV, Native Plantings
Soho Rooftop Terrace, Pergola, Kitchen, Outdoor TV, Native Plantings
Todd Haiman Landscape DesignTodd Haiman Landscape Design
Polychromatic glass pergola, planters, custom storage cabinet, outdoor tv, ipe pavers, curved storage benches
Large modern roof full sun pergola in New York with concrete paving.
Paving
Paving
HortiServices LtdHortiServices Ltd
Large rural back pergola in Cambridgeshire with brick paving.
Bluestone Naperville
Bluestone Naperville
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Turning into the backyard, a two-tiered pergola and social space make for a grand arrival. Scroll down to the first "before" photo for a peek at what it looked like when we first did our site inventory in the snow. Design by John Algozzini and Kevin Manning.
Large roof terrace in London
Large roof terrace in London
Town and Country GardensTown and Country Gardens
This is a larger roof terrace designed by Templeman Harrsion. The design is a mix of planted beds, decked informal and formal seating areas and a lounging area.
Swim Spa, Outdoor Kitchen & Pergola Project
Swim Spa, Outdoor Kitchen & Pergola Project
London Essex Outdoor LivingLondon Essex Outdoor Living
Outdoor kitchen accompanied by seating area and aluminium pergola to keep the area covered all year round.
Photo of a large modern back driveway full sun pergola for summer in Essex.
Outdoor Structures
Outdoor Structures
Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLCElise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC
Large classic back formal pergola in New York with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Garden Gate
Garden Gate
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Landscape Design. A smooth cedar entry gate and fence opens above a dimensional full color range bluestone path. The cross-lapped lattice fence topper repeats the shadow pattern created as downlight casts through the pergola’s rafters and purlins.
Paradise House
Paradise House
Shane Marsh ArchitectsShane Marsh Architects
This is an example of a large midcentury pergola in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Weston Woodland
Weston Woodland
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Inspiration for a large classic back pergola in Boston with natural stone paving.

Large Pergola Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your front garden design.

How should I design my back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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