The Ultimate Guide to Luxury Garden Pergolas
At The-Oi we consult in luxury garden solutions, working with clients to create world-class landscapes befitting a diverse range of tastes and functions. Bespoke garden pergolas are just one of our many specialities.
We understand what it takes to make the most of any outdoor space, where a quality, tailored design not only transforms the look of a home but invites new life and memories to be made. It might be a lively barbecue on a summer evening, a quiet morning coffee, or relaxing with friends around a fire; pergolas are an arena of possibilities. And with the latest technologies at hand, you’re exempt from worrying over unpredictable British weather. Our pergolas can be enjoyed all year round, combining outstanding beauty and function that re-imagines your leisure time.
What is a pergola? And what are its benefits?
A pergola is an outdoor structure that hosts vertical posts, rafters, and overhead beams to provide subtle shading. A garden pergola can be a free-standing backyard oasis, or it can be attached to your home in the fashion of a traditional extension. Both provide unique and versatile expansions to your living space with the added bonus of driving up the value of your home (some estimations promising a return on investment at 50-80%).
Is there a difference between pergolas and gazebos?
Although visually quite similar, the terms ‘pergola’ and ‘gazebo’ are not interchangeable and the major distinction between the two lies in the roofing. A gazebo offers less versatility with its solid roof, where traditional pergolas have slatted beams for more subtle shading. Modern variations of pergolas often boast of rotational blades that can provide just as much shielding and exposure as the owner desires.
Styles of pergolas
Beyond its unique roofing style, there is much diversity amongst pergola designs. Shapes can include but are not limited to square, octagonal, hexagonal, and circular make ups. There’s also the question of sizing and pergolas can be anything between grand entertainment arenas or much smaller intimate getaway nooks. Your dream pergola is limited only by the boundaries of your property and your imagination. Here are some of the more popular pergola designs to help spark ideas of your own:
Classic pergolas
Traditional pergolas are constructed with wood, most commonly cedar, mahogany, or maple. The wooden finish provides a beautifully rustic, even bohemian, flare that blends sublimely with natural surroundings. Not only are these materials strong and durable, but a classic pergola is perfect for creating a whimsical woodland grotto out of your garden sanctuary.
Glass pergolas
Pergolas made predominantly from glass are also sought after with their delicate, Victorian appeal. Great for gardening enthusiasts, glass pergolas act as marvellous homes for plants to thrive in with plenty of opportunities for climbing vines and tall floral displays and all the wonderful smells and wildlife that comes with them.
If all of this sounds delightful but you don’t want to commit to a full time glass pergola, at The-Oi we supply retractable glass roof ceilings. Utilising a motorised trailing panel system, these panels can be altered at will for the perfect balance of ventilation and protection.
Modern pergolas
A much desired pergola design is the contemporary aluminium style. Sleek and durable and often incorporating motorised technology, modern pergolas tend to be fully realised sophisticated living spaces. They can be made to integrate heating systems, lighting, speakers, projectors and more for an extravagant entertainment space.
This style of pergola is also more appropriate for such editions like internal crittall-style doors, personalised screens, and other elegant partition frames synonymous with art deco finery.
Shading options
At The-Oi, we are experts in the intricacies of shading solutions. Our adjustable louvered roof pergola design welcomes as much sunlight as desired on a sunny day and as much shade from the heat, wind, or rain when the weather might otherwise send us back inside. Our blades can perform 150 degrees rotations with just a click of a button, prioritising your ease and comfort.
Alongside a retractable roof pergola, we also supply retractable awnings for those who value greater privacy and seclusion. And to protect the pergola roof blinds, we stock canvas pergola coverings that ensure your garden furniture stays shielded.
Multipurpose magic
Pergolas aren’t just beloved for their aesthetics but importantly for their adaptability. Whether you intend to host an army of party goers, take the family fun outside, or create a solitary retreat just for yourself, pergolas can transform to meet your needs.
If you’re after a striking focal point for your garden, then contact us at The-Oi to begin discussing the infinite possibilities that await. The investment value of garden renovations is also something not to be understated. Wowing the hearts of another family when you’re ready to sell will be a lot easier with such a versatile, spectacular garden space to offer.
Luxury Pergolas with The-Oi
To see our professional designs up close, visit our 3,000 square foot showroom based in Solihull, Birmingham. Curated by our team of experts, our showroom exhibits luxury garden rooms, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, decking and more. You will also have the chance to meet our friendly staff eager to answer all your questions around usury garden renovations.