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A considered guide to pergolas and garden rooms
A pergola brings shape to the garden. It creates a sense of arrival, offers gentle shelter, and turns an open space into an outdoor room that feels intentional. This hub collects our most useful guidance on choosing a pergola style, planning proportions and placement, and designing the details that make the space feel quietly luxurious.
Our pergolas are handcrafted in prime oak with marine-grade stainless fixings, and can be purpose-built to suit your setting, including designs that accommodate swing seats and day beds. If you are working with a garden designer or landscaper, these articles will also help you specify the right structure and finish.
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How to plan a pergola that feels like a garden room
The best pergolas do more than provide structure. They create a mood. Use this checklist to plan a pergola that looks right, works in all seasons, and supports the way you want to live outdoors.
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Start with the purpose
Is the pergola framing a dining space, a quiet seating area, a swing seat, or a day bed retreat. The intended use should drive the proportions, height, and position. -
Choose the placement with care
Look for a spot that feels naturally inviting. Consider privacy, prevailing wind, and what you want to face when seated. A pergola often works best where it connects the house to the garden, or where it anchors a view. -
Get the proportions right
A pergola should feel generous without dominating. Consider head height, the footprint of furniture, and clear circulation around the structure. If you are hanging a swing seat, allow for comfortable movement and clearance. -
Plan for light, shade, and evenings
Think about when you will use the space. Planting, slatted shade, and lighting can all extend the day. If you want lighting, plan the practicalities early so the finish stays refined. -
Check permissions and ground preparation
Some projects need planning considerations, especially when size, positioning, or fixing methods change. Good ground preparation and thoughtful detailing will keep everything stable and beautifully aligned over time.
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