{"id":15775,"date":"2017-09-14T01:23:20","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T06:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ozcobp.com\/?p=15775"},"modified":"2021-10-20T02:55:40","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T02:55:40","slug":"pergola-ideas-front-house-make-limited-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ozcobp.com\/dev\/pergola-ideas-front-house-make-limited-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Pergola Ideas for the Front of the House Make the Most of Limited Space"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The front of my house used to be very plain. While I did a lot of work in the back, I let the front slide because I didn\u2019t have a lot of room to work with. I kept it neat, of course, but it still wasn\u2019t very eye catching. But a friend helped me realize that just because you don\u2019t have a lot of space doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have an attractive entryway. We decided adding a small pergola would provide just the right amount of bang for the buck.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve had a little bit of a pergola epiphany lately, as I\u2019ve discovered how versatile they are. Pergolas are especially good for limited spaces because their design is so flexible. When most people think of pergolas, they think of large structures that might cover a patio or even a pool, but they don\u2019t have to be that big. Pergolas can easily be adapted for close quarters, like at the front of your house. It\u2019s a way to highlight your home\u2019s entrance without having to get involved in a big project. Along those lines, we\u2019re going to talk about what to keep in mind when building a small pergola, and we\u2019ll also go over some of the best small pergola ideas for the front of the house.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tips for Creating a Pergola Entryway<\/h4>\n

We\u2019ve talked about pergolas a lot before on this blog, including about <\/span>pergolas on small patios<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>pergolas vs gazebos<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>pergola decorating ideas<\/span><\/a>. That\u2019s because there\u2019s an almost infinite variety of things you can do with and to a pergola. If you break pergolas down to their most basic forms, though, there are essentially two types: the gabled pergola and the skillion (or flat) pergola. Both refer to the roof style of the pergola. A gabled pergola has an arch in the roof, while the skillion features a traditional flat roof structure. Personally, I think gabled can be a great idea for a front entryway, as you can take advantage of vertical space when your horizontal space is limited. Regardless of whether you choose a flat or gabled structure, these are some things to keep in mind: <\/span><\/p>\n