15 pergola ideas perfect for bonding moments

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Commonly known as a type of gazebo, a pergola is an outdoor structure forming a shaded walkway, passageway, or sitting area of vertical posts or pillars that usually support a roofing grid of beams and rafters. This roofing grid may be left open or covered so to create an area sheltered from the elements.

Whether you want it attached to your front porch or as a free-standing garden feature in your back patio, a pergola is a stylish and inviting way to keep those bonding moments within reach. If you're planning to build your own pergola, you've come to the right place. Here are 15 beautiful pergola ideas for your family home.

1. The use of indigenous materials

Stay grounded with your Filipino roots and make use of natural, indigenous materials for building your pergola. This design features bamboo fibers as its roofing and sturdy light wood for the posters. A perfect area outside the house, this pergola allows soft touches of the sun rays go through the thin fibers. 

2. An enclosed partition

A smart design idea is building the pergola in between an exterior wall and a sliding door. The pergola double acts as an outdoor structure as well as an indoor partition of the house. Make it cozy and inviting by placing a wooden bench and surrounding with pretty greenery. 

3. in the midst of the greenery

Speaking of greenery, pergolas look much prettier when decorated with flowering blooms, colorful vines, or a natural environment full of plants and trees. Building a free standing pergola structure right in the middle the garden ultimately boosts the curb appeal of your home. It's like a haven in a tropical garden!

4. Attached to the house

This pleasantly aesthetic pergola is simply attached to the back part of the house which allow home dwellers relax and unwind outside their home. Place a comfy chair to enjoy the fresh air and warm sun. 

5. A glass roof

Living in a very hot country, mid-day sun rays could be very harsh to our skin. A glass roof can prevent those abrasive rays from damaging your skin while still providing the beauty of an outdoor seating area.

6. A simple wooden deck

Another simple yet beautiful pergola design is featured here in this photo. Elevated on a wooden deck, this pergola is made with the same wooden material as with the deck's, and in the same color with the exterior walls. 

7. Small spaces that work

Your pergola doesn't have to be grand and large in space. In fact, a small enclosed area perfect for a pergola structure can create intimate bonding moments with family members. This relaxing design by Cintia Schirmer provides enough space for home dwellers to lounge around during the evenings and have coffee during the mornings. 

8. Perfect for the extended family

Of course, if you're one of those aspiring homeowners that love regular family reunions and social gatherings, or simply have a big family living with you, a spacious back patio is much needed for those fun family bondings. Beautify your patio by attaching a simple, wooden pergola that can cater the whole area for the whole family!

9. A breathtaking view

Pergolas aren't only for ground levels -- take your pergola on greater heights (literally). A beautiful terrace overlooking a breathtaking view will look even more beautiful with a pergola attached to it. Decorate your outdoor terrace with furniture in vibrant, popping colors to complete the whole contemporary look. 

10. Great for outdoor dining

Special evening dinners are celebrated better when you're out of the house and enjoying the dark, starry night. Now, you can recreate that lovely evening dinner in your residence by attaching a pergola outside your house! Install bright lighting fixtures, decorate with pretty potted plants, and enjoy the night away. 

11. Pure wooden roof

Pergolas can be furnished with a glass roof, foliage, and other decorative elements, but a pure wooden pergola offers us the classic, rustic charm of wood. 

12. A sloped roof

Inspired by a Japanese Zen garden, this pergola design by JAGRAM-PRO features a sloped roof flourished with running vines and plants. Place a wooden bench and accent chairs on a bed of pebbles, and you got yourself a perfect home retreat for leisure and relaxation. 

13. For outdoor grilling

Pergolas are so multifunctional that you can even use them for outdoor grilling! This sleek, modern pergola provides the best protection and comfort for this outdoor kitchen and grill area. 

14. A pergola as a carport

A pergola as a carport? Yes, anything is possible for pergolas! Create an attached carport for your vehicles with this pergola design made of Mahogany wood. 

15. Pretty in white

Nothing beats a pretty, classic pergola coated in white paint. It instantly brings a touch of French style to your Filipino home. Pair the fresh white palette with vibrant turquoise accents for a harmonious blend of pleasant hues. 

Loving the idea of pergolas, gazebos and back patios? Check out these 10 patio designs for the perfect siesta!

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