Frey Pergolas: Planning Multiple Pergolas on One Property
Planning multiple pergolas on one property works best when each structure has its own job and all of them share one look. The Frey family did exactly that: two freestanding pergolas and one attached pergola, all finished in the same Rich Cordoba stain with Champion beam ends. Each one shades a different part of the home, and together they read as one design rather than three separate additions.
Key Takeaways
- Give each pergola a clear job: shade an entry, a seating area, or a poolside lounge.
- Use one stain and one beam profile across every structure so they look planned together.
- Size each structure to its own space rather than repeating one size everywhere.
- Plan all of them at once, even if you build them in stages.
One Home, Three Pergolas
The Frey project splits the work across three structures. The freestanding pergolas stand out in the yard, with one set right alongside the pool deck. The attached pergola sits against the house over a side entry, giving the doorway shade and a finished look without taking up yard space.
What ties them together is consistency. All three wear Rich Cordoba, a deep, warm brown, and all three carry the Champion beam profile, with its layered, curved cut at the end of each beam. From anywhere in the yard, the structures look like they belong to the same plan, because they do.
How to Plan More Than One Pergola
Start with the job each one does
A pergola by the pool, one over a dining table, and one at the back door all need different sizes, heights, and orientations. Decide what each space is for, and how many people will use it, before you settle on dimensions.
Match the finish and the details
One stain color and one beam profile across every structure is the simplest way to make several pergolas look intentional. If you want contrast, carry it through consistently, for example the same two-tone stain on each. The Rich Cordoba stain color guide shows how that color works with different homes and landscapes.
Size each one for its space
A freestanding pergola in the open yard can be as large as the space it shades. An attached pergola has to fit the wall, windows, and roofline of the house. Remember that a pergola’s roof is always larger than its post-to-post footprint; our guide to pergola sizes walks through the numbers.
Plan once, build in stages if you like
Designing all of the structures together keeps the stain, profile, and proportions consistent, even if you build one this year and the others later. Every Western Timber Frame™ kit ships pre-cut and pre-stained with two backrolled coats of Sherwin-Williams stain, so a second or third structure ordered in the same color and profile matches the first.
Freestanding or Attached?
Most multi-pergola plans use both. A freestanding pergola sits on its own footings, so it can go anywhere in the yard and keeps its loads off the house. An attached pergola connects to the house on one side, which suits entries, patios right outside a door, and spaces where the yard is tight. Attached structures are also more likely to need a building permit, so check with your city before you finalize the plan.
Western Timber Frame has shipped more than 7,000 custom structures from its Payson, Utah shop since 2008, and each is engineered to the snow and wind loads at its address, whether it stands alone or attaches to the house.
Questions About Planning Multiple Pergolas
Should multiple pergolas on one property match?
Usually, yes. Using the same stain and beam profile on every structure makes them look planned together. If you want contrast, apply it the same way to each one, such as the same two-tone stain on all of them.
Can I add a second pergola later and have it match?
Yes. Keeping the original design details, stain color, and beam profile on record makes it straightforward to order a matching structure later.
Do all the pergolas need to be the same size?
No. Each one should be sized for the space and use it serves. A poolside pergola and an entry pergola rarely need the same footprint.
Planning more than one structure? Request a quote and your Design Manager can lay out shade for every part of your yard in one plan.
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