For many of us, good weather comes with a wind of freedom, a breath of fresh air, something that sounds like “dolce vita”. A sense of emergency seems to bloom in our minds. An emergency to live fully, joyfully and with relish.

And then, eventually, in this quest for lost summer pleasures, we rediscover this garden that has been ignored all winter long. This still shy corner of greenery becomes again the source of all our fantasies. A barbecue with friends, a romantic champagne evening, an afternoon of reading...

Yet, on closer inspection, you get the feeling that something is missing. A centerpiece? Perhaps. A place to gather? It can be. A living space? Most possibly. A pergola? Definitely.

PERGOLA IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION BETWEEN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

A pergola is a simple structure that can transcend any garden, from the most classic to the most Japanese, including designer ones. A true cocoon that opens to the world, this space located between the inside and the outside offers its guests the opportunity to enjoy the comfort of an indoor space, while taking advantage of the benefits of the outdoor one.

As a centerpiece of your garden, your pergola will become a key charming asset of your home and will thus increase the value of your property.

But be careful; the pergola should not be confused with the veranda.

Even though they both aim to extend your living space beyond the walls of your home, the pergola differs in every way from the veranda.

Beyond their structure, the major difference between these constructions lies in their use.

Unlike a veranda that pushes the walls of your house, the pergola gets free from them. This space open to the outside will increase the time you can spend outdoor.

Provided it is designed and oriented properly on your land, a pergola will cast enough shade to make the most “caliente” summer afternoons pleasant.

But it is also a “must have” when summer is over and you still want to enjoy the terrace, while being protected.

It is quite simply the solution to keep you away from light rain or the traditional Indian summer draught.

Between light and shade, between terrace and veranda, the pergola is the perfect compromise we all need.

When will yours be ready?