To make pergola, make sure that you have the space for pergola.  Do not make your pergola taking up most of your backyard if it’s not very large. So pick the right size and type of pergola. And also pick the best spot in your space that would look great with pergola and provide enough room outside of it.

Because of there are so many different style and designs, figure out which one that would look best for your space and you like the most; pay attention to rafter beam shape and the curve of the roof. Get the material that sturdy enough and looks great and will withstand pressure and weather damage. Once your pergola is up and stable, add some decorations and furniture to your pergola. Take a look at these 38 inspiring DIY backyard pergola ideas to enhance the outdoor below.

Wooden Pergola with Woven Yarn Swing from homebnc

Reclaimed Wood Pergola from divesanddollar

Pergola Beside Swimming Pool

Blooming Flower Roof Pergola from zhuanlan.zhihu

Standing Divider Pergola from divesanddollar

Privacy Wooden Pergola in the Backyard

Light Brown Wooden Pergola from divesanddollar

Pergola with Red Brick Floor from diys

White Pergola with Metal Outdoor Furniture from rockindeco

Pergola Decor with Built-in Wooden Bench from novocom

Combination Wood with Zinc Pergola from novocom

Contemporary Pergola from mykaleidoscope

Square Wooden Pergola from freshpatio

Modern Pergola with Geometric Rug from novocom

Teak Wood Pergola from novocom

Pergola in the Backyard with Candle Holder Lighting from elmueble

Wooden Beams Pergola from happymodern

Elegant Style Pergola from trendecors

Pergola with Playground Decor from zhuanlan.zhihu

Dramatic Pergola Dining Room from homishome

Natural Scheme Pergola from lecultivateur

Black Wooden Pergola with Swing from botanichka

Romance Backyard Pergola

Long Pergola with Tropical Wallpaper from ideiasdecor

Country French Pergola from houzz

Wooden Pergola and Swing from novocom

Rustic Reclaimed Wood Pergola from novocom

Small Pergola with Swing from outdoortheme

Wooden Pergola with Fabric Curtain from homedecorbliss

Metal Trellis with Outdoor Furniture from texnotropieskaidiakosmisi

Wooden Pergola Deck Ideas from bezgoroda

Privacy Pergola with Lantern Lighting from worldtopupdates

Pergola Decor with String Lighting from novocom

Large Wooden Outdoor Pergola from stylebyemilyhenderson

Rustic Pergola for Outdoor Dining Room from topukluhaber

Summer Pergola Decor from homebnc

Wooden Slatted Pergola Ideas from homebnc

Cabin Pergola with Lantern Lighting from homebnc