Want to enhance your design for a stunning composite deck? Then these dynamite deck pergola ideas are for you. Bringing style and shade, pergolas are a classic outdoor living accessory that is a beloved staple of backyards across America.
Check out the most popular ways a pergola can enhance your outdoor space — and explore some of our most gorgeous deck pergola designs.
Different Style Deck Pergolas
Custom pergolas create a distinct and stylish presence while making your outdoor space all the more comfortable. Here are some of the most interesting — and different — ways we've used pergolas when crafting custom deck designs.
Dominant Pergola Designs
Highlight the custom-built pergola as the centerpiece of your outdoor living space. Practically covering the entire outdoor area, this deck pergola design also blankets the outdoor space in comfortable shade — a significant plus on those scorching summer days.
Accent Pergolas
While some pergolas stand out as the show's star, accent pergolas are stylish accessories. Some of our designs use accent pergolas to match and pull out specific colors throughout the design. Other accent pergolas are uniquely shaped to capture your visitors' attention.
Observe how this wedge-shaped accent pergola shades a portion of the deck while highlighting the bright white of the lattice and trim.
Contrast Pergolas
While a deck's clean, uninterrupted lines are undeniably striking, sometimes they can look a bit stylistically monotonous. That's why a popular deck pergola idea involves using a custom vinyl pergola to contrast the deck surface.
Notice how the pergola adds an extra dimension to the flat deck and hardscape combo. While the tigerwood-colored space is undeniably gorgeous, the area might look repetitive without the pergola. However, with the benefit of the pergola, it's a true showpiece through and through.
Privacy Pergolas
When you want your backyard to be your oasis, a privacy pergola is just what you need. By unfurling the pergola's wrap-around sides, you can create a hidden escape right in your backyard.
This practical benefit is one of the best and most popular reasons to investigate deck pergola designs for your outdoor living project.
When open, this pergola provides shade and color coordination to the white railing. With the shades drawn, it shrouds the sitting area in total privacy.
Pergolas as an Alternative to a Covered Deck or Porch
Feeling inspired by these pergola deck ideas? Fantastic. Pergolas are a celebrated accessory to most decks because they provide a practical improvement and an aesthetic flair.
Another reason pergolas are a popular deck accessory is that they provide many of the benefits of a porch or covered deck — at a lower price. Think about it, just like a pergola; a porch offers shade and privacy while adding a distinct feature to your outdoor space.
When budget or space is limited, we often recommend potential clients explore some of our deck and pergola combo designs. Explore our full project gallery to see countless stunning decks accentuated with custom pergolas.
Start Designing Your Outdoor Living Space
Whether you want to build a screened-in porch, a deck with a pergola, or another dream outdoor living space, Keystone Custom Decks is the team to work with. We are the deck, porch, and patio builders that love to tackle massive projects and make one-of-a-kind dream spaces come to life.
We begin every project by creating a full 3D rendering of your current home, accompanied by the proposed deck or porch addition before you sign the contract. This ensures that you see your ideas laid out before work begins. Contact us today if you're ready to take the next step toward your outdoor living dreams.
