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12 Stunning Pergola Designs You'll Want to Steal

May 8, 2019 Laura Grande

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We can't get enough of these amazing, intricate and carefully-designed pergolas that appeared on HGTV Canada. Offering plenty of shade and architectural appeal to spare, these designs will no doubt help inspire your next backyard renovation.

Published April 9, 2014, Updated May 8, 2019

Recently renovated backyard featuring pergola with hanging lights and modern patio furniture

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12 Stunning Pergola Designs You'll Want to Steal

May 8, 2019 Laura Grande

Backyard Haven

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Backyard Haven
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This gorgeous design from <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a> co-hosts Brian McCourt and Sarah Kennleyside has us considering our own <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/top-12-most-stunning-pergola-designs-1049595/">pergola plans</a> for summertime renovations. This simple addition is spruced up with strings of lights – perfect for evening social gatherings. Watch this and other episodes of Backyard Builds <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/videos/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a> for even more reno inspiration.

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Backyard Haven

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This gorgeous design from <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a> co-hosts Brian McCourt and Sarah Kennleyside has us considering our own <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/top-12-most-stunning-pergola-designs-1049595/">pergola plans</a> for summertime renovations. This simple addition is spruced up with strings of lights – perfect for evening social gatherings. Watch this and other episodes of Backyard Builds <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/videos/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a> for even more reno inspiration.

Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Pergolas Gone Wild

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Pergolas Gone Wild
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Welcome to the mecca of decks with three entirely separate pergola rooms! No doubt this was one of Decked Out host Paul Lafrance's finest moments. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paul-lafrance/photos/10-things-to-consider-before-building-your-own-deck-1918835/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Things to Consider Before Building Your Own Deck</a>

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Pergolas Gone Wild

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Welcome to the mecca of decks with three entirely separate pergola rooms! No doubt this was one of Decked Out host Paul Lafrance's finest moments. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paul-lafrance/photos/10-things-to-consider-before-building-your-own-deck-1918835/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Things to Consider Before Building Your Own Deck</a>

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Gimme Shelter

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Gimme Shelter
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This simple wood pergola with glass siding offers respite from the sun for family and party guests while also acting as a gorgeous gateway into this newly-renovated yard from <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a>. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/canadian-backyard-designs-1916358/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">These 20 Canadian Backyards Were Meant for Summer Entertaining</a>

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Gimme Shelter

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This simple wood pergola with glass siding offers respite from the sun for family and party guests while also acting as a gorgeous gateway into this newly-renovated yard from <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a>. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/canadian-backyard-designs-1916358/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">These 20 Canadian Backyards Were Meant for Summer Entertaining</a>

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Here Comes the Sun

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Here Comes the Sun
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This clean and modern Paul Lafrance creation can transform into a canopy when needed or can otherwise remain open to let the sun in. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/last-minute-backyard-party-tips-1917345/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Tips for Throwing a Last-Minute Backyard Party Without the Stress</a>

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Here Comes the Sun

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This clean and modern Paul Lafrance creation can transform into a canopy when needed or can otherwise remain open to let the sun in. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/last-minute-backyard-party-tips-1917345/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Tips for Throwing a Last-Minute Backyard Party Without the Stress</a>

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Off to the Side

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Off to the Side
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This open concept pergola featured on <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a> acts as both side pathway and companion piece to the renovated backyard dining area. Think of all the barbecue parties you could host. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/7-super-valuable-backyard-reno-ideas-most-people-overlook-1900270/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">7 Super Valuable Backyard Reno Ideas Most People Overlook</a>

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Off to the Side

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This open concept pergola featured on <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a> acts as both side pathway and companion piece to the renovated backyard dining area. Think of all the barbecue parties you could host. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/7-super-valuable-backyard-reno-ideas-most-people-overlook-1900270/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">7 Super Valuable Backyard Reno Ideas Most People Overlook</a>

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Putting the "Fun" in Functional

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Putting the "Fun" in Functional
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This Paul Lafrance pergola is not only functional, but its design element naturally creates a show-stopping backyard centrepiece and dining area.

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Putting the "Fun" in Functional

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This Paul Lafrance pergola is not only functional, but its design element naturally creates a show-stopping backyard centrepiece and dining area.

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Back to the Garden

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Back to the Garden
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These covered garden structures featured on <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a> are perfectly divided by a simple dark wood pergola. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/backyard-ideas-for-every-budget-1917562/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">12 Beautiful Backyard Ideas for Every Budget</a>

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Back to the Garden

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These covered garden structures featured on <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/backyard-builds/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Backyard Builds</a> are perfectly divided by a simple dark wood pergola. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/backyard-ideas-for-every-budget-1917562/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">12 Beautiful Backyard Ideas for Every Budget</a>

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Garden Chic

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Garden Chic
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This pergola offers plenty of shade during certain hours of the day, but with an open top, it's also ideal for those days you want to spend basking in the sun. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/7-ways-to-feel-like-you-have-a-pool-without-owning-one-1904712/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">7 Ways to Feel Like You Have a Pool Without Owning One</a>

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Garden Chic

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This pergola offers plenty of shade during certain hours of the day, but with an open top, it's also ideal for those days you want to spend basking in the sun. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/7-ways-to-feel-like-you-have-a-pool-without-owning-one-1904712/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">7 Ways to Feel Like You Have a Pool Without Owning One</a>

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Simple Elegance

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Simple Elegance
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We can't get enough of this stunning and unique pergola created by Paul Lafrance. From its elevated platform to the criss-cross top, it's a design dream. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/scott-mcgillivray/blog/scott-mcgillivrays-7-must-have-backyard-essentials-1926369/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Scott McGillivray's 7 Must-Have Backyard Essentials</a>

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Simple Elegance

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We can't get enough of this stunning and unique pergola created by Paul Lafrance. From its elevated platform to the criss-cross top, it's a design dream. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/scott-mcgillivray/blog/scott-mcgillivrays-7-must-have-backyard-essentials-1926369/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Scott McGillivray's 7 Must-Have Backyard Essentials</a>

Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Catch the Wave

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Catch the Wave
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Inspired by the ocean, this gorgeous pergola makes you feel as though you escaped to the tropics. Now going on vacation can be just as easy as stepping into your backyard.

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Catch the Wave

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Inspired by the ocean, this gorgeous pergola makes you feel as though you escaped to the tropics. Now going on vacation can be just as easy as stepping into your backyard.

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Linear Look

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Linear Look
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Keep it it in line, people! As much as we love that wave design, a linear look can be just as appealing.

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Linear Look

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Keep it it in line, people! As much as we love that wave design, a linear look can be just as appealing.

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Romantic Escape

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Romantic Escape
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This gorgeous pergola design by Paul Lafrance boasts an old-world romanticism with its lattice roof and elegant white drapery. It's a perfectly whimsical backyard retreat – one that is bound to impress your guests, as well. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/blog/5-backyard-upgrades-that-will-provide-the-best-return-on-your-investment-1917934/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">5 Backyard Upgrades That Will Provide the Best Return on Your Investment</a>

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Romantic Escape

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This gorgeous pergola design by Paul Lafrance boasts an old-world romanticism with its lattice roof and elegant white drapery. It's a perfectly whimsical backyard retreat – one that is bound to impress your guests, as well. Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/blog/5-backyard-upgrades-that-will-provide-the-best-return-on-your-investment-1917934/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">5 Backyard Upgrades That Will Provide the Best Return on Your Investment</a>

Photo Credit: HGTV Canada

12 Stunning Pergola Designs You'll Want to Steal

May 8, 2019 Laura Grande

12 Stunning Pergola Designs You'll Want to Steal

Backyard Haven

Backyard Haven

Backyard Haven

Pergolas Gone Wild

Pergolas Gone Wild

Pergolas Gone Wild

Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter

Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun

Off to the Side

Off to the Side

Off to the Side

Putting the "Fun" in Functional

Putting the "Fun" in Functional

Putting the "Fun" in Functional

Back to the Garden

Back to the Garden

Back to the Garden

Garden Chic

Garden Chic

Garden Chic

Simple Elegance

Simple Elegance

Simple Elegance

Catch the Wave

Catch the Wave

Catch the Wave

Linear Look

Linear Look

Linear Look

Romantic Escape

Romantic Escape

Romantic Escape