Maximize Your Outdoor Space by Adding a Pergola Over These Features in the East Grand Rapids and Georgetown Twp, MI areas
The versatility of pergolas in your East Grand Rapids and Georgetown Twp, MI areas outdoor spaces might surprise you. Almost any hardscape outdoor living area can have a pergola to add shade and vertical height to the landscape design. Here are some ways to maximize any outdoor space with a custom pergola.
A Pergola for a Patio
The most common spot for a pergola can be over the patio and for good reason. This is an area you might use the most so adding a pergola here can make sense.
Pergolas on patios can be one of the few places where the structure can be tied into the roof of the house, allowing the pergola to be anchored to the house’s exterior. For this pergola type, you might find only two posts to support the structure since the opposite side connects to the house.
You might prefer a free-standing pergola and this is an option for a patio, too. the wood posts can sit directly on the patio surface to have secure fastening. You can choose the wood beam style across the pergola top. if your preferred look is simple, you can select standard beams to cross the pergola or if you love a decorative look, you can request carved beams with corbels on the pergola sides.
A Pergola for a Fire Feature
Pergolas and fire features can seem to be a perfect pairing since the vertical height and partial enclosure can add a cozy factor to these fire spaces. When you add a wood pergola to the fire pit or outdoor fireplace design, you might want to include a stone retaining wall that encircles the floor surface.
The retaining wall can add more seating space by the fire and it can give somewhere for the pergola to attach securely. This can be a pleasing way to add stone planters around the pergola posts where you can cultivate climbing roses or other vines to climb the pergola. Once they mature, the blooms can spill through the beams above to add more shade and lovely blooms to this area in the spring, summer, and early fall months.
A Pergola for a Pool Cabana
You likely already know your guests can need some shade on a hot pool day and a pergola over a cabana area can deliver that and more. When the cabana is placed near the pool, everyone can take a break in the shade of the pergola.
Pergolas can have any spacing for the above beams so you might want to place these closer than the distance spacing of the patio pergola beams so less direct light comes through. You can add ceiling fans for cooling breezes and loungers along with outdoor couches so your guests can rest in the shade for a bit.
A Pergola for Outdoor Dining
When you add a pergola to an outdoor dining space, it can create a feeling of separation from the rest of the patio. Eating outside beneath the setting sun can be delightful and the pergola can provide a space to make it feel more festive when you are hosting a party or special event. You can attach balloons and string lights to transform your dining area into a magical area.
About the Author
In 2017, Josh Van Spyker started Van Spyker Landscaping as a side gig that focused solely on lawn maintenance. After earning the Belgard Authorized Contractor and Aquascape Certified Contractor status, it was time to expand the business full-time and bring in the first employee. Today, he has a team of five full-time employees who enjoy being a part of a positive team culture, going on fun team outings, and creating beautiful outdoor living spaces.
