Best garden pergolas to upgrade your outdoor space
Best garden pergolas to upgrade your outdoor space
When the weather’s this good, it’s only right to experience as much of it as you can.
Thankfully with flexi-working now the norm, it’s easy to spend your lunch break chilling out in the garden, if you have one. However, rolling around on the grass does admittedly have its limits – to get the most from your garden, you’ll need a few choice investments to make it the best place in the house, over the summer and beyond.
From all-out dining sets to bistro-style tables and chairs, hammocks and parasols, there are plenty of ways to kit out your outdoor space.
If you’re after a more natural look, a garden pergola may be the best option for you.
What exactly is a pergola?
No need to look embarrassed, it’s a question that’s rarely asked and, beyond garden centre fanatics, many would struggle to give you a concise answer.
In short, a pergola is four beams that support an open, lattice-style roof of beams and rafters. They can provide the framework for trailing plants or simply create a designated structure for living and entertaining. When the sun is particularly fierce, it can also provide some measure of dappled shade – an appealing prospect when temperatures begin to nudge the 30 degree mark.
How to install a pergola
Unless you’ve got a wealth of building experience, it’s probably wise to get the professionals in. The most important parts are the posts that support the roof; they must be anchored well into the ground with concrete and heavy metal brackets. There are plenty of free PDFs on the internet if you fancy sinking your teeth into a DIY project.
Whatever look you’re going for, we’ve rounded up the best garden pergolas below to help you make the most of the fair weather.
Glendale Seville 3mx3m Metal Garden Pergola Gazebo – Grey
Sleek pergola canopy
High quality anthracite powder-coated sturdy aluminium frame
Robust aluminium frame and 4 fixing plates
Finished in a contemporary Grey coloured finish
Durable polyester garden canopy
Strong aluminium frame with a pull forward canopy.
Rolls back on easy glide runners.
Large fixing plates, magnet attached to keep canopy open.
Rowlinson Metal Latina 3m x 3m Grey Canopy
Free-standing canopy
Retractable grey-coloured canopy
Showerproof polyester fabric
Fabric removable for winter storage
Aluminium construction
Gunmetal grey powder-coated finish
