Choosing what you’re going to have in your yard really depends on what you want to do in your yard, so knowing the benefits of each is important, and a pergola is an interesting choice!

A pergola serves as a central point in a backyard design. Because of its size and height, it immediately draws the eye. You can use this to your advantage by placing beautiful things around it.

Vines, flowers, your backyard furniture—whatever you want visitors to your yard to be drawn to, the pergola is a great place for it.

If you’re looking for a place to entertain or just relax, you want something that’s going to shade you. The benefit of a pergola is that it doesn't completely block out the light, but provides both shade and light.

This creates a cozy environment for chatting with friends, reading a book, or just enjoying the outside!

One of the biggest benefits of a pergola is the fact that it’s a permanent part of your yard, not a temporary piece of equipment like a tent or pop-up pavilion. This does a couple of things for a house: first, it’s a more valuable piece. While you might pay more for it than a temporary solution, it can last for years and years.

Secondly, because of its reliability, it increases the resale value of your house, making it not only an enjoyable part of your home, but an investment in its value, as well—that’s a great combination!