You've taken the plunge! You're about to build a made-to-measure or kit aluminium pergola. Now you can enjoy convivial moments, meals and moments of relaxation outside, comfortably sheltered! Installing a pergola means you can enjoy your terrace when the sun comes out. However, you can also decorate it or add certain features to enhance its comfort and add a truly personal touch. How do you design your pergola? What are the best decorating ideas? Do you also want to know how to maintain it to maximise its lifespan? Here are some ideas and tips to make your pergola a real haven of peace.
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How do you design your pergola to suit your needs and the specific features of the structure?
The open space of a lean-to pergola can give rise to a host of design ideas. The main criteria to bear in mind when deciding how to dress a pergola include
- the dimensions of the structure ;
- the potential for modification: installation of a sunbreaker or a blackout screen
- the type of roof: adjustable slats, rigid or retractable surface, etc;
- available floor space, etc.
How to decorate a pergola?
These elements make it easier to determine the design solutions that best suit your desires. For example, it could be decorated in a Mediterranean, exotic or contemporary style. A flowering structure at the foot of the garden or a plant wall on the façade are also possibilities for creating a space that continues the garden.
Designing your pergola to make it a comfortable, functional space
How do you light a pergola? A roof with adjustable slats is ideal for modulating the brightness of your shelter according to the time of day and weather conditions. Mobile, suspended or fixed LED lighting can be used to ensure optimum brightness. To transform your pergola into an outdoor living room, don't hesitate to install furniture suitable for outdoor use. Armchairs, a coffee table and chairs can be placed alongside decorative objects, as well as a dining table. Once again, it all depends on the layout and floor area of your new living space.
5 design ideas for your pergola
Building the pergola of your dreams is not an end in itself. Whether it's made of aluminium, wood or wrought iron, you can design it to meet your expectations in terms of aesthetics and comfort. There's no shortage of decorating and furnishing solutions for creating a little corner of paradise.
Convivial: garden furniture
It's the first thing you think of when you decide to install a pergola at home! Family meals and aperitifs with friends are a must as soon as the warm weather arrives. And what could be more inviting than pretty garden furniture under a pergola to protect you from the sun? There's something to suit every taste and every budget. You can choose classic garden furniture for dinner parties and family get-togethers, or armchairs and a coffee table to give your pergola a living-room feel.
Cosy: the sofa and floor cushions
For an even cosier feel, opt for a sofa with a coffee table! Don't hesitate to add footstools and floor cushions. For a calm, relaxing atmosphere, light, neutral tones will give your pergola a beachside feel. If you're looking for a place to relax with the family, colourful seats will look great outdoors. Add curtains if you want even more privacy.
Gourmet: the kitchen area
We're sticking with the idea of converting an outdoor space into a new living space. If you're lucky enough to live in a region where you can ‘live outside’ for several months of the year, why not install a summer kitchen to make the most of the outdoors? This is particularly interesting under a bioclimatic pergola, which allows vapours to escape through the roof when the adjustable slats are open, but it can also be installed under a lean-to pergola to be directly connected to the house.
Luxury: the spa at home
Who hasn't dreamt of treating themselves to balneotherapy at home, whenever they want? Now you can if you install a jacuzzi under your pergola! Outdoor spas come in all shapes and sizes. They can be portable, wooden, round, square or rectangular. Add a few candles or LED lights, some green plants and enjoy the serenity and benefits of bubble baths.
Nature: green plants and climbing plants
Climbing plants such as clematis, Virginia creeper or wisteria will decorate your pergola and your outdoor space. Depending on the climbing plants you use, the area will be fragrant and colourful. For an even greener, more natural feel, you can also opt for green plants and small trees in pots placed here and there.
How do you maintain your aluminium pergola?
Aluminium is a very easy-to-maintain material, which is why it is being used more and more in the construction of pergolas. For effective maintenance, the aluminium structure should be cleaned twice a year, first when the weather is fine and then at the end of the summer. It's important to clear the gutters of dead leaves. Then simply use soapy water to clean the structure and gutters. Then dry with a soft cloth to avoid streaking.
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