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No. 2 Pergolas · Modern

Freestanding Louvered Pergola Framing Poolside Dining

A freestanding black metal pergola with an aluminum louvered roof shades a timber dining set on light stone pavers beside a rectangular pool and lush palms.

Design notes

Modern pergolas are all about the slat: evenly spaced rafters in aluminium, steel or clear cedar, square posts set outside the furniture footprint and, increasingly, louvered roofs that close against rain. Finishes are black, white or natural timber with no ornament.

What to look for

  • Clearance under the beams — 8 to 10 feet feels right
  • Slat spacing and orientation against the afternoon sun
  • Posts placed outside the furniture, never through it
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