Pergola designs can be very unique although it is just a simple structure build by wood pillar posts and cross beams. Pergola is simply a garden overhead structure that can be stand alone or attach to a house to create a shaded outdoor space and even as walkway for some buildings. It will definitely enhance the attraction of a house or even a main focal point if it is wisely designed to match the theme of the outdoor landscape. Although you have a small garden design layout, pergola still a great add-on stylish feature.
Typically, pergola designs in Malaysia can be either open-top roofless or with a enclosed flat top. A bare roofless pergola will allow maximum sunlight, raindrops and air flow that provide plants in the garden to look more natural. On the other hand, the roofed pergola designs will create a great relaxation space at your garden and same time being shaded from hot sun and rain with a polycarbonate roof. A glass roof is also a popular choice in Malaysia pergola design because it keeps the concept of open skyline view of a pergola.
Pergola can be a great archway of greenery that soften your garden landscaping which covered with climbing plants and hanged with some potted flowers. Similar to pond design in landscaping, having a pergola with a patio set definitely creates greater outdoor space for you and your family to have more fun and graceful relaxation.
You will feel encouraged to spend many hours with your friends and family under a pergola…
Anyhow, the beauty of a pergola depends on the wood selection and wood cutting. Several popular wood choice available would be cengal, jati and rubber wood. Pergolas in Malaysia are mostly built with cengal wood for its higher quality of stability and durability. The wood cutting will be the key of uniqueness of a pergola design. Beside the overall structure, the size of pillars, beams and the edge cutting of the wood are also defining the art. Some has even incorporate Malaysian traditional craft features into the cutting edge that gives the original ‘kampung’ feel.
Pergola design has the flexibility to match with any size of area and individual preference. It can be built in the shape of square, rectangular or even more creative design such as L-shape and T-shape. If space is really too small, pergola also can be design to attach to the house as an extension for example at balcony or side yard.
