This classy white and cream-colored outdoor pergola is wrapped with ivy and boasts stunning beige columns. A gray stone bench is seated inside the pergola. The pergola is built next to a tree with pink flowers.
15 Outdoor Pergola Ideas for Your Backyard
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Published: March 19, 2023
Updated: November 26, 2023
An outdoor pergola is a great way to add style to your backyard patio or deck. Pergolas are an outdoor structure made up of columns that support a roof of beams and rafters. They are commonly made from stained or painted wood and can be paired with screens, curtains, or a canopy for added privacy and shade from the sun.
A pergola is an ideal spot for setting up a cozy arrangement of hanging egg chairs, patio swings, or patio furniture made of wood, wicker, or metal. Hanging multiple string lights across the roof also creates the perfect mood for nighttime conversations. Lastly, an assortment of plants is the finishing touch to transform your backyard into a beautiful place to gather.
Keep reading to see some pergola ideas that will help you extend your living space outdoors.
02 of Wood Pergola With White Patio Curtains
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This stained wood outdoor pergola with gray stone flooring is fitted with white patio curtains. A white hanging chair is mounted in front of a brown wicker patio set with gray cushions. The patio set is lit by a rattan light fixture.
03 of Cool Backyard With Black Outdoor Pergola Ideas
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This cool backyard features a black pergola fitted with string lights and a beige screen. A black patio dining set with beige cushions and a round black table is arranged under the pergola. A black outdoor fountain is perched in a garden with wood chip mulch.
04 of Stained Pergola With Wood Patio Furniture
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Wind down in this stained wood outdoor pergola lit by black string lights and black lantern pendant lights. The pergola is decorated with wooden patio furniture with beige cushions. Celebrate the beauty of nature with plants arranged around the space.
05 of Black Outdoor Pergola With Wooden Patio Set
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A brick house is fitted with a black outdoor pergola illuminated by black string lights. The lights are strung above a wooden patio sectional with beige cushions. The sectional is paired with a wood square coffee table standing on a beige rug.
06 of Backyard Patio With Gray Wicker Furniture
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A black pergola with a beige canopy is furnished with gray wicker patio furniture with beige and white cushions. A rattan basket is placed next to the furniture on a white, tan, and gray striped rug. The pergola is arranged next to a garden planted against wooden fencing.
07 of Backyard With Illuminated Outdoor Pergola
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Transform your backyard with a charming pergola adorned in patio string lights and hanging plants. Gather around the wooden table or curl up on cushioned seating, surrounded by vibrant potted plants and an American flag for patriotic flair.
08 of White Pergola With White Hanging Egg Chairs
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This beautiful white outdoor pergola fitted to a brick house lets the sun shine through. White hanging egg chairs are mounted to the pergola in front of white frame sliding patio doors. A round white and gray accent table standing on the stained wood flooring is the perfect spot for your morning coffee.
09 of Light Wood Outdoor Pergola With Beige Wicker Sectional
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This light wood backyard pergola with a beige rattan sectional is the perfect place to relax. The sectional is paired with white cushions and a black outdoor dining table. Set the mood at night with black string lights and black metal wire pendant lights.
10 of Farmhouse Back Porch Ideas With Concrete Foundation
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This home has a concrete foundation on the back porch which features a step near the sliding back. An outdoor dining table with ivory plates and a flower pot sits in the middle on top of a blue and white rug. Dining room chairs with backs provide seating while the brick fire pit in the corner brings the farmhouse feel. A white bench sits next to the wall with flowers on it while a black candle lantern fixture hangs above next to the door.
11 of White Pergola With Gray Wicker Furniture
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Admire the blue skies in this white wood pergola with a light gray rattan sectional sofa. The sectional is accompanied by a matching rattan rectangular dining table and ottomans. A gray hanging egg chair mounted behind the sofa adds extra seating space.
12 of Concrete Patio Décor With Pergola
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This concrete patio has a wooden pergola and a woven rattan light fixture mounted above. A blue and white striped rug is underneath the brown rectangular outdoor dining table. Woven-back chairs with ivory cushions sit against the table.
13 of White Pergola With Hanging Patio Swing
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This cozy white outdoor pergola fitted with black and white string lights is decorated for Christmas with a small flocked tree. A wooden hanging patio swing with beige cushions is fitted next to the tree. An olive green and white rug is laid under the swing next to a wooden chair.
14 of Outdoor Swimming Pool With Wooden Pergola
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Take a dip in this pristine outdoor swimming pool with a swim-up bar. The bar is paired with black and gray bar stools seated at the beige stone pool coping. A stained wood pergola fitted above the bar shields the space from the sun.
15 of White House With Stained Wood Backyard Pergola
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A stained wood outdoor pergola is fitted to a white house with gray frame windows and patio doors. The pergola is outfitted with gray wicker patio chairs paired with a tree stump end table. Plants in green metal planters are perched on the pergola steps.
