Weathered Timber Pergola Covered in Wisteria
A freestanding weathered timber pergola draped in blooming wisteria vines frames a gravel pathway and wooden bench within a green garden beside a stone house.
Design notes
Classic pergolas have heavier timber, chamfered or notched rafter tails, and often a climbing vine — wisteria, grape, roses — that makes the structure disappear in summer. They suit brick and stone houses and traditional garden layouts.
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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