Modern pergolas and traditional pergolas are both great additions to any garden. As the BBC explains the uses of pergolas in their gardening guide, mentioning how “pergolas are ideally suited for linking different parts of the garden, providing secluded areas and creating summer shade.”
Both types of pergolas add an interesting, practical and decorative centrepiece to gardens, terraces, patios and other open spaces. But what’s the difference? Traditional pergolas are usually wooden latticed-style roof pergolas that offer shade and define spaces, such as entertainment and dining outdoor areas, while modern pergolas offer much more.
Modern pergolas, also known as retractable louvred roof pergolas, also define spaces and offer shade, but feature benefits and advantages that their traditional counterparts don’t. Retractable roofs in London by Designer Shade Solutions are a great example of modern pergolas. These can be used as a standalone structure in the middle of gardens or as an extension to living spaces and provide a solution to make the most out of your garden all-year-round.
The Diary Of A Jewellery Lover shares tips on how to uplift a garden, mentioning that adding a modern pergola is a great way to refresh and upgrade any garden. She mentions that modern pergolas give you the shelter you need during the colder months to enjoy your garden space, as these “feature a retractable and tilting louvred roof that can close when it starts to rain, open if the weather is nice or simply tilt for some shade.”
Even though traditional pergolas are stunning, these are not the best garden structure for British homes, as they don’t provide shelter from the rain, explains Baby Budgeting while comparing traditional pergolas and modern pergolas in a recent article about retractable roofs. She believes that modern pergolas “are the ideal choice if you want a garden structure that will protect you from the elements.”
Modern pergolas offer luxury with a contemporary design and the ultimate function that anyone would like to have in their outdoor space. These are often seen in commercial establishments and hospitality but who says that you can’t have a bit of luxury at home?
Let Them Be Small commented on the advantages of these retractable roof pergolas, mentioning, “to make things even better, these pergolas can be complemented with heating, lighting and side glass screens to create the ultimate outdoor retreat that offers the comforts of an indoor space and the views and feel of being outdoors.”
Do you prefer traditional or modern pergolas?
