Adding a pergola to a landscape design can be an excellent way to add shade and structure to an outdoor space. With the nearly unlimited options for customization, including choosing from Structureworks wide range of colors or color matching a custom color, your design will be highly functional while making a beautiful visual statement.
Depending on the material chosen for the pergola, you’re sure to find a color that completes your design.
Fiberglass pergola
Fiberglass pergolas are low-maintenance and finished with a matte sheen using our proprietary ColorLast finishing process. There are many standard color choices, or you can have the color custom matched to your specification.
Pergola components can be finished traditionally in a single color, or you can choose to incorporate multiple colors to create a truly unique and dynamic statement in the landscape design. The ColorLast finishing process creates a beautiful finish that is highly resistant to scratching and chipping and comes with a 20-year Limited Warranty which covers cracking, peeling, and blistering.
Aluminum pergola
All of Structureworks aluminum structures are finished to go above and beyond industry standards and expectations. They are finished with a multi-step powder coat aluminum finish that creates superior gloss and color retention. This low-maintenance finish will stand the test of time to withstand even the harshest elements.
With 36 colors to choose from, including metallics and micas, you have the ability to create an incredible aluminum pergola that is both functional and visually striking. Structureworks also offers a woodgrain powder coat option for when your project needs the look of wood and the low-maintenance durability of an aluminum structure. Woodgrain finishes are available in oak, cherry, and maple patterns.
Pergola Color Design Ideas
With all of the incredible color choices to pick from, things can get overwhelming. We’ve put together these stunning ways to incorporate color into your pergola design. Whether you’re going for the classic look of wood, clean modern lines with a gloss finish, or multiple custom colors, look no further than this guide:
1. Woodgrain creates a natural look
Traditionally, pergolas were made of wood and created a natural look in a natural setting. Today’s composite & metal pergolas come in an extensive number of colors and finishes, but a return to the traditional can create a unique and appealing look. In this setting, where the pergola is situated on a deck with little vegetation surrounding it, the woodgrain finish creates a beautiful blend of textures and completes the natural look.
2. Blend soft hues
In this two-tone vinyl design, gray columns and beams are complemented by soft gray rafters. In this hotel an outdoor dining area, this pergola paint color combination creates a peaceful place to enjoy a delicious meal and conversation with friends.
3. Make it standout
Stark white, this pergola color exudes sophistication and simplicity. Because of its contrast to the Natural stonework and green grass, it stands out as a distinct design feature in the landscape. Learn more about the Villa fiberglass pergola.
4. Create a private space
In this one-color Trex pergola, in clam shell is used to create a serene space brightened by the addition of orange cushions and umbrellas as accents. Dark retractable Shadetree canopy shades create a cozy, private space for quiet, relaxing nights.
5. Brighten the space
Choosing bright yellow for this aluminum pergola makes it stand in contrast to the gray walls and black railing. Overlooking the city, it brightens the balcony, making it a unique and pleasant place to gather. Learn more about custom aluminum pergolas.
6. A simple surprise
The simple and streamlined design of this pergola is paired with a bright orange pergola paint color, creating a surprising element in a delightful courtyard.
7. Go two-tone
In this pergola finish color idea, the gray of the column is carried through the pergola in the light fixtures, which stand in contrast to the unique orange color used on the beams, rafters, and stringers. The choice of color enhances the lively mood of the courtyard, complementing the bright colors of the chairs and lounges.
8. Color coordinate
Structureworks is able to match nearly any color you desire. And that’s just what happened in this beautiful design with four different colors that blend together perfectly to coordinate with the pool tiles. These colors allow the pergola to fit seamlessly in with the rest of the pool area.
9. Create space
With the gray decking mirrored in the gray rafters, the bright white columns create the illusion of even more space under the pergola, seemingly raising the rafters even higher. Learn more about Trex Pergola.
10. Create a focal point
With white walls, gray patio, and light wood picnic tables, this patio design needed a visual focal point. This was achieved by installing a bright red pergola with clean and simple lines that draw the eye right to it. Learn more about Trex Pergola Element.
11. Add a pop of color
A white pergola, white railings, and white deck furniture could make for a rather lackluster design, but the addition of a bright orange Shadetree retractable shade canopy brightens the space and creates excitement.
12. Industrial sophistication
Clean lines and dark colors create a sophisticated industrial look in this courtyard. The moss in the planters helps to create a welcoming space for people to come together.
With a wide variety of standard colors to choose from and the ability to create a custom color match, Structureworks will ensure that you have the perfect pergola for your space.