In the shade, under cover—9 ideas for a yard canopy
A pergola or light canopy in your yard provides just enough protection when you want to avoid the rain or the scorching sun—or simply retreat for a moment of privacy.
This creatively built canopy took shape in a single-family yard with minimal planning. On dusky evenings, cozy fires flicker inside the grill. The interior style is bold and rustic.
A vintage windowpane acts as a windbreak. A broken garden lantern has been repurposed as a plant stand. The canopy’s wooden structures are treated with wood oil in a walnut hue.
This deck has been turned into a summer room by making use of the existing load-bearing frames. Additional walls include an old window and the top of a retired drop-front dresser. Sheets and curtains hung from the roof’s support slats soften the translucent canopy.
A charming pergola was built in the backyard of a row house. The sofa is made from shipping pallets, cushioned with mattresses found through Facebook. The table served as a packing crate in a dynamite factory. Long white curtains hang from sticks carved by the family’s son.
For a couple in a row house, a covered terrace serves as a second living room from spring to fall. Its décor follows suit: rag rugs cover the floor, shelves hang on the walls, and benches are topped with cushions. Candle lanterns add cozy lighting.
This metal-framed garden pavilion is whimsically draped in lace. On dusky evenings, lanterns hung from the ceiling cast a soft glow. The pompom balls were originally crafted as decorations for children’s parties.
A covered pergola is the heart of outdoor family life. The floor was once slate but was replaced with wooden planks. The farmhouse-style dining set belonged to the mother’s parents. The old windows were left as they were.
The homeowner also has his own spot in this romantically furnished yard. The metal garden pavilion sits in the shade under a lush weeping willow. A sign shows the year it was established.
A cozy seating area has been arranged on the terrace of this urban garden. A translucent roof offers rain protection, and shutter doors block the view of passersby. It’s a lovely place to spend time from early spring to late autumn.
