When it comes to enhancing your outdoor space, adding a pergola can be a game-changer. A pergola is a versatile structure that not only adds beauty but also provides numerous benefits for you to enjoy. Whether you have a small backyard or a spacious garden, a pergola can transform your outdoor space into a cozy…
Designer Matt Partridge of Juergen Partridge Limited installed multiple structures that provide shady, gathering spots on even the hottest days in this romantic backyard. To enhance the woodwork, he applied multiple stain colors to the cedar structure and decks. Outdoor Great Room An arched pergola frames this well-appointed outdoor living space in Sonoma, California. Rustic…
Spending time on the deck is a favorite pastime for many. Entertaining, grilling, reading a book, taking a nap or simply just enjoying the scenery is among things to do with the added living space. Shade is important while on the deck. Sitting in the sun on the deck is not as enjoyable. Look at…
Just like that, as if overnight, it’s 70 and sunny in Connecticut! Dust off your outdoor furniture, pour some rosé, and get in the mood for summer with a few of our favorite porches. This home is situated on a sloping piece of land, so the porch is elevated, providing sweeping views of the Long…
Glowing lanterns. Shimmering buckets. Twinkling spheres. Flickering ice. Warm your Christmas home with these four fresh ways to add holiday light. [MUSIC] A pergola or any outdoor structure, like an over hang or lamp post. Benefits from a bit of holiday handiwork. For lighting, run an imperfect outline around the pergola rather than wrapping the…
5, 000 New York City francophiles, decked head-to-toe in all white, descended upon the Wagner Park waterfront in Battery Park City last night for the city’s sixth installment of Diner en Blanc. Last night’s warm and breezy weather was a pleasant change from the heat and humidity of last year’s fete. The high profile event,…
Pergolas and arches have long been used successfully in garden design to provide strong vertical elements. Their purpose has usually been twofold: to frame views and openings, and to provide welcome shade over areas set aside for entertaining and relaxation. Covered by climbing plants, pergolas can form cool retreats in shaded walkways and arbors. Since…
Backyards and outdoor rooms increasingly are becoming areas of additional functional living space for activities like cooking, relaxing and entertaining. A pergola can define or extend outdoor space by establishing boundaries, walls, and putting a roof over it all. Often used interchangeably with the words gazebo and cabana, a pergola is basically an outdoor shelter…
One of the simplest outdoor lighting touches you can add to your patio, deck or hardscape is lantern table lighting. Candle lanterns will add the same soft, elegant glow as normal candles, but they won’t blow out in the slightest breeze. Kerosene lanterns can provide the same lighting style as candle lanterns, but they’ll burn…
Wall Pergola has the same elegant design as the original Trex Pergola, and can be custom manufactured to fit over just about any entryway or window on your home. Whether you’re looking to add some dimension to the front of your garage or a little shelter while you pause to unlock your door, Wall Pergola…