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Traditional Pergola Ideas and Designs

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Grape Arbor - Overhead
Grape Arbor - Overhead
Diane Licht Landscape ArchitectDiane Licht Landscape Architect
This is an example of a traditional back pergola in San Francisco.
Modern Landscape Design
Modern Landscape Design
WERK | Building ModernWERK | Building Modern
Modern Landscape Design, Indianapolis, Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood - Hara Design LLC (designer) - Christopher Short, Derek Mills, Paul Reynolds, Architects, HAUS Architecture + WERK | Building Modern - Construction Managers - Architect Custom Builders
River Knoll
River Knoll
Outdoor LifestylesOutdoor Lifestyles
Design ideas for a classic back formal pergola in New York with a garden path and gravel.
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.
Pergola in Spring!
Pergola in Spring!
Creative Interiors by KimCreative Interiors by Kim
This pergola draped in Wisteria over a Blue Stone patio is located at the home of Interior Designer Kim Hunkeler, located in central Massachusetts.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back full sun pergola for spring in Boston with natural stone paving.
Classic Garden in Atlanta, GA
Classic Garden in Atlanta, GA
Tilting Windmill Landscape DesignTilting Windmill Landscape Design
We designed and constructed this swinging daybed as a destination point in this incredibly lush garden. This garden is one of the most famous in the Southeast, having been featured on numerous tours and publications.
Backyard BBQ/Playground
Backyard BBQ/Playground
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back partial sun pergola in Orange County with a climbing frame.
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.
Waterfront Garden
Waterfront Garden
The Todd GroupThe Todd Group
This new patio space overlooks the water. Large paver patio with pots that add a modern flair to the space especially when filled with this colorful grass
Wood Arbor and Bench Swings
Wood Arbor and Bench Swings
DabneyCollinsDabneyCollins
Arbor and Bench Swings with vines trained on the structure. Projects are located adjacent to each other in Greenville, SC
Photo of an expansive traditional back fully shaded pergola in Louisville with gravel and an outdoor sport court.
Railroad District
Railroad District
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Inspiration for a large classic side partial sun pergola in Other with a garden path and gravel.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Design ideas for a traditional full sun pergola in Boston.
JARDIN - Particulier - Normandie - "Le Presbytère" - 2017
JARDIN - Particulier - Normandie - "Le Presbytère" - 2017
Erell et Rozanne - Jardins essentielsErell et Rozanne - Jardins essentiels
Photo of a traditional pergola in Paris.
Mountain Top Perch
Mountain Top Perch
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back fully shaded pergola in New York with gravel.
Windsor Companies
Windsor Companies
Windsor CompaniesWindsor Companies
This home is perched at the top of a steep hill that descends to a small lake. The slopes were eroding, the outdoor dining areas were too small and the wooden timber walls and steps were beginning to fail. Our simple, richly detailed solution demonstrates Windsor's ability to work with our clients and creatively solve landscape issues. A large wooden deck, a stone terrace, and a sinuous stone wall replaced the old deck and steps. The magnificent swimming pool is now surrounded by warm patterned concrete tiles; the terrace is home to a large overhead wood pergola for shelter from the sun, a stone fireplace for evening entertainment, and a lively cascading waterfall. This project earned Windsor Companies a Merit Award for Excellence in Landscape Design by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.
A Garden for Entertaining
A Garden for Entertaining
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
Above-ground hot tub centered in this multi-use garden. Featuring a large outdoor dining space, outdoor kitchen, horizontal wood backdrop w/ built-in TV entertainment center, and modern-industrial patio cover.
トランジショナル 庭
トランジショナル 庭
Traditional pergola in Tokyo.
Scarsdale Renovation
Scarsdale Renovation
Legacy Construction Northeast LLCLegacy Construction Northeast LLC
Peter Krupenye
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back full sun pergola in New York with concrete paving.
Bouganvillea highlight
Bouganvillea highlight
Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate RyanZones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan
Fireplace on the deck for warmth and pergola with glass for light and Louvre roof for shade
Design ideas for a traditional full sun pergola for winter in Auckland with decking and a wood fence.
Ravenna Bungalow
Ravenna Bungalow
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
Design ideas for a small classic back fully shaded pergola for autumn in Seattle with concrete paving and a wood fence.

Traditional Pergola Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional front garden design.

How should I design my traditional 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 traditional 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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