No. 43 Pergolas · Mediterranean
Freestanding Timber Pergola on Stone Patio
A rustic freestanding pergola of weathered timber stands on a flagstone patio, leading toward a white stucco Mediterranean house with arches, terracotta roof tiles, and woven outdoor lounge seating surrounded by lavender.
Design notes
Mediterranean design is about shade and thick walls. Look for stucco in warm neutrals, terracotta or travertine underfoot, arches and loggias that throw deep shadow, and gravel courtyards rather than lawn. Water is small and central — a fountain, a rill, a tiled spa — and planting is drought-tolerant: olives, cypress, lavender, rosemary and bougainvillea. Wrought iron, blue-and-white tile and a long table under vines finish the picture.
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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