8 Best Pergolas for Transforming Your Backyard

Key Specs

• Height: 8 feet
• Shape: Rectangular
• Material: Solid wood
• Coverage Area: 120 square feet

This handsome solid wood pergola has graceful arched joists supported by four substantial posts with feet at the base to hide anchoring hardware. Also, all intersecting pieces lock together for additional strength. Made from knotty yellow pine, the high-quality pergola is an elegant addition to any space and can provide 120 square feet of shade if a cover is added to the top. Its posts are laminated but the rest is constructed of unfinished wood, so you may wish to laminate or paint those sections for better weather-resistance.

Key Specs

• Height: 8 feet
• Shape: Rectangular
• Material: Metal
• Coverage Area: 130 square feet

It isn’t easy to find a modern pergola, as the majority are either contemporary or traditional. With clean lines and a sleek black powder-coated finish, this pergola fits the bill for anyone who prefers minimalist design. The rust-resistant aluminum frame is about 13 feet wide and does a stellar job defining a space and it features a louver system to close the top rails if you want to cool off in the shade.