How to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace?

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 1/39

The arrival of astronomical spring in a few days is an opportunity for us, at Designmag, to present you an idea of ​​terrace decoration with a wooden pergola to make yourself.

Building a wooden pergola for one’s exterior is a great way to invite family members to spend more time outdoors.

How to build a modern wooden pergola and decorate its terrace?

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 2/39

Making a wooden pergola yourself is also a great way to decorate your outdoor space and make it easy to set up a garden lounge or open-air dining area. Therefore, we decided to divide this publication into two parts: the first will show you a detailed tutorial on the steps to build a wooden pergola; the second will offer you a series of beautiful decorating ideas for your creation!

Detailed tutorial to build a wooden pergola for its exterior: follow the steps!

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 3/39

Let’s get right to the heart of the matter with our tutorial on manufacturing pergola wood terrace. Our instructions are for a modern pergola model as shown in the picture above. It is a construction which is 4, 7 m² (8 ft. Sq.); you can change its dimensions to accommodate the structure to your outdoor space, without forgetting to change the dimensions of the materials you intend to use. Here is our wooden pergola plan to do it yourself which will guide you in the realization of this project:

Wooden pergola plan to do it yourself for its terrace

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 4/39

The type of wood used in the pictures containing our instructions to build a pergola is cedar wood which has been chosen for its good resistance to climatic conditions and for its ability to age nicely. You can bet on another kind of wood and decide to keep its raw appearance or, on the contrary, to cover it with lacquer or paint, according to your desires.

Make a pergola step by step: make the base of its structure

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 5/39

To make your wooden pergola, we will use metal bases that will fix the floor by marking their position, as shown in the picture above.

Make a wooden pergola: fix the base to the floor of its terrace

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 6/39

A drill will be used to anchor the metal base to the floor of its deck using screws.

DIY and wooden pergola plan to follow: fix poles

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 7/39

Then we will insert the chosen wooden poles and fix them with nails, as shown in the picture above. This step will allow you to make sure the posts are straight.

Build a pergola easily: install horizontal beams

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 8/39

This first part of the project is completed, we will go to the second step of installing the horizontal beams that support the roof of the pergola to do it yourself.

Make your wooden terrace pergola: fix the beams with screws

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 9/39

These beams will be fixed using a drill, making sure each time they are well leveled.

How to make a wooden pergola: making the roof from planks

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 10/39

Let’s move on to the third step of the tutorial: to continue building the terrace pergola, add the wooden beams that will form the roof of the structure. For this, we will begin by cutting the wood so that it can be easily attached to the brackets already mounted. The image at the top shows you how to proceed to this stage of manufacture.

Make a wooden pergola for its terrace: create ornaments on the beams

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 11/39

At this point, we will take advantage of the stage to make its pergola even more chic and prettier, creating ornamental and rounded elements, as illustrated in the photo above.

How to make a modern wood pergola: hang the wooden planks on the roof

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 12/39

After completing this step, we will continue to build the pergola, placing the beams on the support in place. Finally, we will fix their ends to the pre-existing structure using a drill and screws.

Build a wooden pergola for outdoor deco: make wooden pieces

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 13/39

The construction of the pergola will be continued by taking care of the supports to be installed under the beams to make the structure even more solid.

Wood pergola manufacturing: fix the support pieces on the beams

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 14/39

Cut pieces that will be used to make these supports and install them on the structure, following the model at the top.

Wood pergola construction: finish roof construction

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 15/39

Now, let’s see how to add to your pergola to make yourself wooden elements that will give your roof a finished look. It consists of 5 slabs that should be shaped according to the instructions already seen for the wooden beams installed on the roof of the pergola.

Give a finished look to the boards for the pergola roof

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 16/39

For this, we will make openings in the slabs to be able to put them on the beams already in place. There will also be an ornamentation on the ends of the slabs, as has been done previously.

Fix the boards on the roof using a drill

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 17/39

Finally, these ends will be attached to the entire wood construction with a drill and screws, as shown in the picture above.

How to decorate your pergola with wooden caps

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 18/39

To complete this wood pergola manufacturing project, we will add plugs to the posts that would have to be cut from the remaining pieces of wood and fastened with nails.

Give your modern wooden pergola a finished look

View in gallery

How to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 19/39

And now, your wooden pergola plan is now realized and you have a structure of protection of the sun and the rain for your terrace!

Build a wooden pergola and decorate it to enjoy a terrace throughout the year

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 20/39

After finishing the wooden pergola, let’s see how to decorate its terrace! The images in the second section of our publication focus on ideas for better inscribing the wooden pergola in its interior space.

Make your pergola and harmonize its appearance with that of your house

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 21/39

Building a wooden pergola is certainly an essential step for those who would like to benefit from a structure of protection of the sun and the rain but, after the construction part itself, also comes the question of the manner of which one must proceed to harmonize the appearance of the pergola with that of its exterior.

Decorate your pergola with paint or leave it in natural color?

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 22/39

For that, one could decide to paint his pergola to make oneself in a color which corresponds to that of the facade of your house. Alternatively, there is also the option of letting the wood decorate your deck with its natural hues, possibly applying some lacquer to seal its surface and make it more resistant to the weather.

Create a wooden pergola with trendy shade sails for optimal protection

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 23/39

We will also complete its outdoor decor with sun protection accessories of its choice. Thus, shade can be used to hang on the wooden structure to enjoy a shady atmosphere but also breezes in summer.

The pergola cane, a natural addition for a wooden outdoor structure

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 24/39

The protection of the sun can also take the form of a bamboo roof or a pergola canisse that will be installed on the pergola for even more comfort on its terrace.

Bamboo cane for making wooden and natural pergola

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 25/39

In fact, making a wooden pergola and completing it with a bamboo or similar roof is not difficult; it would be enough, simply, to choose the type of cane pergola that you would like to use!

Make a pergola with folding and durable shade cloth to protect your deck

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 26/39

If you prefer a kind of folding shade cloth that you can close more easily in case of rain or wind, opt for a fairly robust canvas model that could serve for a long time.

Make your pergola and decorate it with shade climbing plants for an outdoor full of scents

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 27/39

Let’s not forget that there is also another way of protecting the sun that is as effective as it is old: shade plants for pergola.

Idea to build a wooden pergola adorned with flowers and green plants

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 28/39

Fruiting plants, flourishing or evergreen, you see: consult our special file on the most suitable plant species for this function and choose yours!

Complete your modern pergola with a windbreak or sunscreen

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 29/39

Accompanying your pergola with sun screens and windbreaks is also a good idea because these clever little additions will allow you to enjoy your terrace even during the afternoons and the sunset when the heat is in the sound strong point.

Wood pergola and oriental decor with curtains

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 30/39

Pergola curtains could perform the same function as the screens and breezes discussed above. They will give your terrace a more exotic look and evoke the image of the Orient in your exterior.

Protect your privacy outdoors with a pergola hidden behind a climbing trellis

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 31/39

The climbing plants installed on a trellis are a beautiful way to decorate a wooden pergola that was made on its terrace, while ensuring a little more privacy in its outdoor space.

Pergola shade sail with lighting ideas for spring and summer nights

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 32/39

The lighting of the wood pergola is essential for those who dream of setting up a dining area or outdoor garden and to spend pleasant moments in the evening. Use the wooden structure to fix the luminaires of your choice below your terrace.

Light garland to fix on its wooden pergola

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 33/39

The garlands of light contribute to the creation of a romantic or bohemian chic atmosphere outside, while bringing a soft and pleasant light to your garden. Hang them on the wooden beams and enjoy a bright and functional exterior throughout the warm months.

Think of additional light sources to fix on the pergola

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 34/39

If this source of light seems insufficient, think of lanterns and candles hanging from the wooden pergola that you can light easily after sunset.

Light garland and hanging lanterns for wooden pergola decoration

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 35/39

Collect several lanterns or hanging candlesticks for the summer nights and transform your terrace into a space of relaxation where you can escape when it is too hot inside the house!

Outdoor hanging lamp and natural lampshade for pergola deco

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 36/39

For a modern and cozy terrace, think also of suspended luminaires and, more particularly, models whose shades are made of natural materials. They are easy to integrate into the decor of a garden or terrace and they cling without problem to the beams of a wooden pergola.

How to make its pergola a focal point of its exterior with design lighting

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 37/39

And, to make your pergola building project a focal point in the exterior decoration of your home, opt for projectors installed on the posts of your wooden structure. They will illuminate your night wood structure and highlight its beautiful silhouette!

How to decorate your pergola with hanging flowerpots

View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 38/39

Complete the ambiance of your exterior and create an even fresher terrace full of colors with plants: do not hesitate to adorn your pergola with pots of flowers and baskets hanging on the beams of your creation!

Idea to build a wooden pergola and decorate it in a natural way
View in galleryHow to build a wooden pergola to decorate the terrace? | 39/39