Pergolas
Pergolas that give the garden architecture
A pergola turns an open patio into an outdoor room: a ceiling of beams, filtered shade and a frame for the view. We design pergolas in cedar, painted finishes and modern louvered systems, placed to work with the house and the landscape.
Shade with structure
The difference between a patio and a place
Pergolas define a space without walling it in. Over a kitchen they give the cook shade, over a dining table they make the evening feel intimate, and at the end of a garden they give the eye somewhere to land.
How we approach it
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Cedar and timber pergolas with a warm, natural finish
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Painted and white pergolas for coastal and Mediterranean homes
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Modern louvered pergolas with adjustable shade
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Integrated lighting, fans, privacy screens and climbing vines
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Footings and connections designed for Florida's wind
Where pergolas work
Four places a pergola earns its keep
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Over an outdoor kitchen
Shade and a sense of enclosure for the cook, with room for lights and a fan.
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Framing a water feature
A white pergola framing a glass tile water wall turns a side yard into a destination.
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Over outdoor dining
Louvered systems you can open to the stars or close against the afternoon sun.
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In the garden
A freestanding pergola at the end of a path gives the landscape a focal point.
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Recent work
Pergolas we have built
Travertine paver walkway with a pergola and stone bowl planter
Screened lanai paver deck with a white pergola and tropical beds
Modern outdoor kitchen and dining area with laser-cut privacy screens
Cedar pergola over a paver seating area with tropical planting
Cedar pergola sheltering a pizza oven and stone outdoor kitchen
White pergola framing a glass tile water wall
Cedar pergola outdoor kitchen surrounded by tropical planting
White louvered pergola over an outdoor dining and lounge area
Pergola outdoor kitchen with pizza oven and fire pit on a paver patio
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Outdoor rooms clients use every day
Jonathon laid out a digital file that was identical to the vision we presented to them just via conversations and desires. I verbally added a putting green and Will had it done within two days.
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FAQ
Questions we hear most
Which pergola material is best in Florida?
Cedar is warm and natural but needs periodic care in sun and humidity; aluminum and louvered systems are low maintenance and allow adjustable shade; painted finishes suit coastal and Mediterranean homes. We recommend based on your style and how much upkeep you want.
Do pergolas need permits?
Many do, particularly attached or covered structures, and they must meet Florida's wind requirements. Communities with HOAs often review them as well. We design with those rules in mind.
Can a pergola go over an existing patio?
Usually, yes, depending on the slab and where footings can go. We assess it on site and plan the footings into the hardscape if a new patio is part of the project.
Why add a pergola to my landscape?
Shade, structure and a focal point, and a framework for lighting, fans and vines. Read why integrate a pergola into your existing landscape, or compare options in our guide to outdoor living structures in Naples.
Service areas
Pergolas across Lee and Collier counties
All of Lee and Collier counties, from Pine Island to Marco Island. Seven communities have their own pages; choose yours to see local projects and what designing there involves.
Related services
Designed to work together
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