Onal Kothari
Architect
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In the absence of walls and a roof, a pergola emerges as the outdoor architectural blend that places you both inside and out at the same time. Here are the 10 reasons why you should owe this structure for your home garden :

  1. Add definition to your yards:
    Pergolas create a definite space to your backyards , which can be used an entertainment lounge for movie night or a simple dine out on regular gatherings. If you want a definite space in your outdoor area, specially for a house with long square foot space, a pergola is a perfect purposeful solution.
  2. They are easy to install
    For every DIY projects lover , how about having an experimental day for your yards with your pergola kits that comes with cut wood and all required essentials ? Sounds great right ? Pergolas are quite easy to install and there are many companies that can help you with verities in design.
  3. They create balance privacy
    For every garden owner who hate being on display while enjoying their outdoor space, a pergola is a solution to think about. Although it is a semi visible structure, you can add privacy by adding hanging garden, drapes or screens to either side of pergola.
  4. Your own vertical planter box
    Pergolas open up the door to create additional space for plantation. You can have hanging planter boxes, vertical gardening on one side or create a gorgeous roof shade covered by leaves to create a beautiful natural ceiling.
  5. Act as protective shield for plants
    A pergola gives instantly an outdoor lounge to relax. They give protection and shade for your plants , specially during summer days and also provides an outdoor relaxing area without any worries for sunburns.
  6. They add value
    According to home experts , a beautiful exterior with attractive gardening and outdoor adds 20 percent value to your property. Not only it adds lots of beauty to your garden, but also acts as poignant asset for a selling out home.
  7. Easy to blend with the existing structures
    Pergolas can be used as lead in for your home interiors. This versatile structure can be recreated as a pathway to your entrance, a relaxing replica in outdoors, a supporting structure to your deck and many more interesting ways to your backyard designs.
  8. Varities in materials
    Wood, metal, cedar or even vinyl , a pergola can be made by any of the built form, be the expensive or pocket friendly . It can be build with any of the material which suits the owner taste , size, budget and style of the home.
  9. An entertainment zone outdoor
    For a house party, outdoor events or musical social gatherings, a pergola serves the best. There are many superlative ideas that can convert the pergolas into a mini socio interactive space, adventurous enough to serve at its best.
  10. They are beautiful
    A pergola is an attractive addition to any home. It can transform your outdoor area and create a living space where you can relax, entertain and unwind after a long day.
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About the author
Onal Kothari
Architect

Onal Kothari started her design career with commercial interior designing. She is an architect, blogger, traveller , urban sketcher and imaginator. She interned with Laurie Baker architects and worked for Avnish Singh Design before venturing out on her independent working. Started working on interior architecture projects quite early in her career, she believes that all the designers have the perfect project in their mind and they follow it in every step of their career.

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