Thursday, February 17, 2011

Think Summer

This week I, once again, got my inspiration from The Family Handyman magazine.  This month they have a patio pergola as their do-it-yourself project.  Here in Texas, the majority of the time, we spend a lot of time outside.  In the summer months it is harder to do that with the sun beating down on us.  A pergola is a great way to give partial shade to an area without cutting the beautiful sunshine completely.  With a pergola, vines could be coaxed to climb it to provide a more natural environment that blends more into the outdoors.  Adding to our living space by creating a usable outdoor area is a great way to enjoy the normally fabulous weather that Texas offers.

3 comments:

  1. very pretty, maybe something for us to consider as our roof deck is in dire need of replacing. the plants give it a very cozy inviting feeling. definitly like the look.

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  2. The only thing missing is a deep blue, cool, refreshing pool to give us a bit of relief from the Texas summer heat! LOL

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  3. This is a beautiful idea and something a little different without being too dramatic for those of us who would like to step out of the box, but keep one foot inside ! I love how they used the flowers and plants as a sort of privacy wall. Very very pretty.

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