If you’re eager to spend more quality time outside, you may want to consider constructing a pergola. The beauty of this structure is that it’s completely transformative. It’s an attractive and highly functional addition to your outdoor space. Featuring an open, lattice-style roof supported by beams, the pergola can be attached to your home or stand freely depending on your available space. Here are three benefits to keep in mind as you consider your next project.

Why Install a Pergola?

1. Natural Shading

While sitting on a patio or deck is always an option; you can’t always be sure that harmful ultraviolet rays won’t penetrate your skin and cause discomfort or sunburn. A pergola provides you with a significantly shaded space where you can lounge and enjoy time outdoors without dealing with the harmful effects of the sun.

2. Entertainment Space

If you love hosting friends and family at your home, a pergola makes it easy to bring the party outside. The covered space serves as a natural extension of your living space, and you can easily furnish it with tables and chairs or add a grilling area. It’s the ideal spot to unwind and enjoy a light meal with your guests as the sun sets.

3. Potential Privacy

Although pergolas are open on the sides, you can design one that is more private by applying some creative decorative elements to your space. For example, you could set up screens to create a barrier that resembles a wall. Some people even choose to add lattice walls with flowering vines to the sides. A pergola can be especially advantageous from that standpoint if you have kids who love playing outside and want to add some additional privacy.

If you’re thinking about installing a pergola outside your home, turn to the team at Rustique Sunrooms in O’Fallon, MO. Serving St. Charles County, St. Louis County, Troy, and surrounding areas for over 45 years, the family-owned business takes pride in designing and producing beautiful pieces for your outdoor space, including covered patios, screened porches, and custom-built sunrooms. Visit them online for more information, or call (636) 262-8831.