Wooden Pergola Ideas

Pergolas, gazebos and shade structures, built and photographed by the people who made them.

Step-by-step guides

Written by our editors, with materials, tools and safety notes.

Community builds

Real builds documented by their builders and shared under open licenses:

No pergolas & gazebos have been published by members here yet. Built one? Your photos and notes could be the first.

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Choosing a pergola plan

What to compare between builds:
- Post size, beam span and how the posts are anchored
- Freestanding or attached to the house
- Shade cover: slats, fabric, plants or a solid roof