This contemporary wooden slat gazebo with a black roof is decorated with black string lights. A gray sofa illuminated by rattan pendant lights is seated on a beige and black rug next to a black side table. Add character with a beige egg chair perched on the gray decking.
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Pergolas are an outdoor structure with columns supporting an open roof of beams. They are commonly used over backyard patios or decks to help designate a central location for friends and family to gather outside during get-togethers. A backyard gazebo helps extend your living space and maximizes the use of your yard during the hot summer months.
A patio awning is often used to cover a cozy arrangement of outdoor furniture. Set the mood with a string of lights hung across the roof or a generous assortment of flowers and greenery arranged around the patio. If necessary, a wooden slat privacy wall is a great way to create an enclosure that feels intimate and comfortable. These are some of the hottest pergolas ideas to help you make the most of your backyard space this summer.
02 of Wooden Gazebo With Wood Porch Swing
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Watch the trees bloom in this wooden porch swing hanging from a wooden gazebo. The swing faces a tan stone fire pit lit by black string lights. Use gray stone landscaping to separate the space from the rest of your backyard.
03 of Spacious Deck With White Awning
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This spacious deck with a white railing is fitted with a white canopy lit by black string lights. Black woven patio chairs are tucked into a light wood dining table with a bench. Decorate the deck with white flowers in hanging woven planters.
04 of Brick House With Black Stained Wood Pergola
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This brick house boasts a black-stained wood pergola furnished with a rattan and white metal bistro set. The bistro set is arranged on a gray and black rug. Keep your pergolas warm with a round concrete fire pit set next to the bistro set.
05 of Stained Wood Backyard Deck With Canopy
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This stained wood deck is fitted with a canopy lit by black string lights. A black and white patio set is arranged around a gray and white rug. Complete the look with round wood and black metal wire coffee tables in the center.
06 of Elegant Backyard Pergola With String Lights
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Spend warm summer evenings outdoors under white backyard pergolas decorated with abundant greenery. A black wicker patio set is arranged in this pergola in front of a beautiful bank of white French doors. Illuminate the space with black string lights hung along the roof.
07 of Light Wood Patio Pergola With Privacy Wall
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This light wood patio pergola is fitted with black string lights and white paper lantern lights. A gray outdoor sectional, coffee table, and chair are arranged around a round gray rug. Add a wooden slat wall to the pergola to maintain a sense of privacy.
08 of White House With Stained Wood Awning
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This stunning white board and batten house is accented by a stained wood awning fitted above the white garage door. A patio at the back of the house is finished with wooden pillars. Get ready for spring by planting a tree and bushes along the side of your house.
09 of Vintage Backyard Garden Pergolas Ideas
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This backyard garden boasts a dark wood pergola styled with grapevines. A black metal patio dining set is arranged under the pergola next to gray metal patio heaters. Add personality with a vintage pizza oven standing on a brick pathway.
10 of Black Pergola With Red Patio Chairs
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These gray metal patio chairs with red cushions are arranged on a beige and black outdoor rug laid over a concrete slab. The patio set is arranged next to a wooden kid’s playground. Update pergolas by giving them a fresh coat of black paint and stringing black lights along the top.
11 of White Pergola With Rattan Outdoor Chairs
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These comfortable rattan patio chairs with white cushions are arranged around woven pouf floor cushions used as a coffee table. A gray and white area rug is laid under the chairs. Let the sun in with a white slat awning fitted against the gray house.
12 of Stained Wood Gazebo With Lights
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Admire this magical backyard with a stained wood gazebo covering a gray stone grill island. The grill island is accompanied by a brown rattan dining set and gray wicker patio furniture. Set the mood with lights fitted along the roof of the gazebo to illuminate summer nights with friends.
13 of Stained Wood Pergolas With Hot Tubs
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Take a soak in this brown hot tub covered by a stained wood canopy with black string lights. The canopy stands next to an adorable house made of beige stone. Make hanging out at the hot tub even easier with a wooden bar counter and wood bench.
14 of Gray Painted Wood Backyard Pergolas
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This cozy backyard boasts a gray painted wood pergola fitted against a house with gray siding. The pergola is finished with gray stone pavers and a gray lattice privacy wall. Create a charming spot to sit with a white metal bistro table with matching patio chairs.
15 of French Farmhouse With White Pergola
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This French farmhouse with stone walls is fitted with a black and gray roof. A white backyard pergola with black string lights is built against the wall. Pergolas can be designed to be one with nature with plenty of greenery.
16 of Light Wood Pergola With Greenhouse
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This luscious backyard boasts a light wood pergola covering a black wicker outdoor chair. The chair is tucked into a glass-top table standing on concrete slabs. Grow your favorite plants in a greenhouse set up next to the pergola.
17 of Modern White Pagoda With Black and White Furniture
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This modern white pagoda feels like home thanks to black and white patio chairs arranged in front of a wall-mounted TV. A gray fire pit is perched in the middle on a beige and black area rug. Illuminate the space with white paper lantern lights and white string lights.
18 of Light Wood Pergola With Gray Wicker Patio Set
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A gray wicker patio set is arranged on a white and black rug laid over beige stone pavers. The patio set is covered by a light wood pergola lit by black festoon lights. Make pergolas cozier with greenery, garden lights, and black lantern décor.
19 of Stained Wood Deck With Pergolas
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This gray house is fitted with a large stained wood deck with a pergola. The deck is furnished with wooden outdoor furniture lit by black light fixtures. Welcome the summer season with an assortment of greenery and flowers.
20 of Dark Wood Patio Awning With Black Dining Set
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A gorgeous dark wood patio awning is fitted to a house with cream siding. A round black metal outdoor dining table with black chairs is arranged under the awning. Give the space character with gray and white mosaic patio flooring.
21 of Classy Beige Pergola With Ivy
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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.
22 of Stained Wood Backyard Pergola With Swimming Pool
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Take a dip in this backyard swimming pool fitted next to a stained wood pergola. The pergola is furnished with a tan wicker sofa and chairs with matching ottomans. An oval rattan and glass coffee table styled with black lanterns and a plant mirrors the lush greenery in the background.
23 of Stained Wood Outdoor Pergolas Ideas
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A stained wood outdoor pergola stands on gray stone slabs in this backyard. The pergola stands next to white sliding patio doors fitted into a house with beige siding. Finish off the backyard with white painted wood fencing.
24 of Wooden Gazebo With Gray Rattan Furniture
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Have the best conversations at this gray wicker outdoor sectional paired with a matching coffee table. The patio set is lit by black festoon lights hanging from a stained wood gazebo. Add vintage charm with a rustic beige painted wood vintage sign mounted above the sectional.
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Evident of a classic farmhouse style, shades of simple white and gray are paired with rustic antique oak flooring. Black armchairs are situated around a wooden coffee table that lies above an intricately patterned rug. A hanging oval light-fixture partners up with oval lightbulbs strewn across the dark wooden roof.
