12-Column Tuscany Pergola With Square and Round Posts

This custom 8000 Series Tuscany style pergola has 12 columns, a mix of square and round 10″ posts, under a 14′ × 20′ latticed roof. Tuscany style is an old-world classic, inspired by nature’s neutral tones, and this pergola has a sweet surprise: in the morning light its posts look green, and by late morning they glow nearly white.

Tuscany style timber pergola with twelve columns and a lantern, framing a view of a red brick estate home — The 12-column Tuscany pergola framing the home.

Key Takeaways

12 columns: square and round 10″ posts
Size: 14′ × 20′ roof on a 9′ 2″ × 16′ 5″ footprint, center to center
Style: Tuscany, a classic of American architecture
Color that changes: green in the morning, nearly white by late morning

What Makes the Tuscany Style a Classic?

The Tuscany style is one of the classics of American architecture. It captures attention immediately and brings a sense of formal grace into the open air. Round and square columns, layered beams, and a latticed roof give this pergola a refined, timeless presence in the garden.

Corner view of a twelve-column Tuscany style pergola surrounded by boxwoods, evergreens, and fall color — The pergola among boxwoods and fall color.

Long view across a green lawn to a 14 by 20 Tuscany style pergola with benches set among tall evergreens — A long view across the lawn.

Wicker lounge chairs beneath a Tuscany style pergola with round columns overlooking a wooded autumn yard — Wicker chairs under the columns.

Tuscany style pergola with round and square columns sheltering wicker chairs on a flagstone patio in fall — Round and square columns on the flagstone floor.

Why Do the Posts Change Color During the Day?

In the soft morning sunlight, the posts seem to be a striking green. As the pergola is bathed in more sunlight through late morning, they look brighter and lighter, until they appear nearly white. The pergola has a fresh look every time you step outside.

Looking up past round Tuscany columns at the latticed timber roof of a pergola framed by golden fall leaves — Golden leaves beyond the columns.

Detail of a Tuscany column, layered beam, and lattice roof on a sage pergola against a bright blue sky — A column, beam, and lattice against the sky.

Detail of a round Tuscany column capital and the layered timber beam above it on a sage-colored pergola — A column capital up close.

Round Tuscany pergola columns on a flagstone floor framing a view across the lawn to a red brick home — Columns framing the house.

How Does the Latticed Roof Work With the Lanterns?

A grid of timber on the roof filters the sun and frames the sky, and hanging lanterns make it glow in the evening.

Iron lantern hanging from the latticed timber roof of a Tuscany style pergola with round columns below — A lantern under the lattice roof.

Looking straight up through a latticed timber pergola roof with a hanging lantern and golden trees beyond — Looking straight up through the roof.

Sun shining through the latticed roof of a Tuscany style pergola with a hanging lantern and round columns — Sun shining through the lattice.

Side view of a Tuscany style timber pergola with climbing vines, wicker chairs, and white garden benches — Vines climbing the columns.

What Are the Specs for This Tuscany Pergola?

Series	8000 Series, custom
Style	Tuscany
Roof size	14′ × 20′
Footprint	9′ 2″ × 16′ 5″, center to center
Columns	12, square and round 10″ posts
Architecture	Wirthlin Design

Questions About Tuscany Style Pergolas

What is a Tuscany style pergola?

A Tuscany style pergola uses classic round or square columns and a refined, formal profile inspired by old-world architecture and nature’s neutral tones.

How many columns does this pergola have?

Twelve columns, a mix of square and round 10″ posts, on a 14′ × 20′ roof.

What is the footprint of this pergola?

9′ 2″ × 16′ 5″, measured center to center. The roof is larger than the footprint, as it always is.

Why do the posts change color through the day?

In the soft morning light, the sage-toned posts look green. As the sun climbs, they appear lighter and brighter, until they look nearly white by late morning.

Can a timber pergola have lattice on the roof?

Yes. A grid of timber on the roof, like the one here, filters sunlight and frames the sky, and it pairs well with hanging lanterns.

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Marilynn Thompson

Content Writer, Architectural Photographer & Outdoor Living Author, Western Timber Frame

Marilynn Thompson is a content writer, architectural photographer, and outdoor living author at Western Timber Frame™, where she specializes in custom timber pergolas, pavilions, gazebos, and heavy timber construction. Since joining the company, she has helped document thousands of custom projects through technical research, homeowner interviews, jobsite photography, and educational articles that explain complex building concepts in clear, practical language.

Her work combines engineering research with real-world project experience, covering topics such as structural design, building permits, installation, timber species, joinery, maintenance, and outdoor living design. She regularly collaborates with Western Timber Frame's designers, engineers, and project specialists to ensure every article reflects current building practices and accurate technical information.

As the company's architectural photographer, Marilynn has photographed custom timber structures across the United States, documenting how they perform in different climates, landscapes, and architectural styles. Her writing is informed not only by research, but by conversations with homeowners and business owners who have lived with these structures for years.

Her goal is simple: to help homeowners understand the decisions behind a custom timber structure so they can build with confidence, not guesswork.