Eating out and dining together is a time to breathe easy, re-energize, and catch up on each others day. The stories we share around the dinner table with our children provides pleasure, creates happy memories. Enjoy these 32 ideal backyard family dining rooms.

With a Western Timber Frame™ DIY pergola or pavilion kit it is easier than you may think to transform an outdoor area into an open dining room.  With a beam-to-post application, drop in layout it is extraordinarily faster and easier in many way to install than conventional kits.

It is quite remarkable, many of our clients started their project in the morning and were dining together that evening. Outdoor dining is a great way to unplug and breathe in the fresh air of life. In the absence of walls, these permanent and enduring outdoor shade structures are a beautiful architectural blend of the indoors into the outdoors much like a Renaissance garden; free and unconstrained.

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Easy-to-do • Amazingly Fast

"Finished Sunday, it took three of us about 4 1/2 hours. Looks very nice. Thanks for all your help."

Steve & Leslie Horn-Ridgefield, WA

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to this...in as little as ONE Afternoon!

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#1 Oversize Timber Frame Pergola Kit

This timber frame pergola is featured with oversize posts. It can be difficult to get a feel from a photograph to comprehend the massive size of these posts. Western Timber Frame™ kits are famous for their Oversize posts combined with The Dovetail Difference™, an award winning patent pending design. This innovative design creates very strong rigid corners that will not separate. Over time as the timbers expand and contract with the changing seasons, these dynamic joints maintain their close-fitting connection, significantly reducing twisting, warping and gapping. The Dovetail Difference™ gives superior strength, quality, and extends the life and beauty of an Outdoor Living area. As you can see, it doesn't take a lot of space to create a wonderful shady outdoor dining area.

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#2 DIY Pergola Kit for Shade over Barbecue Grill Bar & Fire Pit

A 16′ x 23’8″ DIY timber frame pergola kit featuring FullWrap™ around roof, Champion beam and rafter end profiles, arched knee braces with decorative keystones and finished in an Early American premium high grade exterior stain installed for shade over patio with built-in barbecue grill. A fire pit on the side adds to the family-friendly entertainment atmosphere in their backyard dining room.

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#3 Custom DIY Timber Frame Pavilion Kit

Backyard dining room with a custom 14' x 18' DIY timber frame pavilion kit featuring custom post with brickwork and finished in a Natural premium high grade exterior stain installed for shade over patio.

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#4 Timber Frame DIY Pavilion Kit

Backyard dining room shaded by a 15' x 17'  timber frame pavilion kit featuring full arched style knee braces with decorative keystones, Crescent style beam/rafter end profiles and finished in a premium high-grade Rich Cordoba UV protective stain.

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#5 Timber Frame DIY Pergola Kit • Relaxing

Fullsize 14' x 14' timber frame pergola kit featuring Classic style knee braces, Champion style beam/rafter end profiles and finished in a premium high-grade Rich Cordoba UV protective stain. These clients children are still young so they are looking forward to many years, many memories here together in the shade of their backyard dining room retreat.

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#6 Timber Frame Pergola & Pavilion Kit

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The family really enjoys this outdoor dining area; a 16' x 18' timber frame DIY pergola kit and a 8' x 15' DIY pavilion kit, featuring Classic style knee braces, Roosevelt Step beam and rafter end profiles with a premium high-grade UV protective Rich Cordoba timber stain finish.

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#7 Timber Frame Pergola Kit for Poolside Shade

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The family really enjoys this outdoor dining area with wonderful cooling shade next to the swimming pool.  This 10′ x 20′ DIY pergola kit features Roosevelt Step beam and rafter end profiles, Classic knee braces and an Early American premium high-grade UV protective timber stain finish.

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#8 Attached Timber Frame Pavilion over Porch

This client's family loves gathering around the outdoor table under this attached timber frame pavilion for an evening barbecue and family meals especially on summer evenings. It also offers a great place to enjoy the shade doing hobbies or working from home.

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#9 Glass Enclosed • 942 Square Feet • DIY Poolside Pavilion Kit

#1 Located within a gated community enclosing the DIY timber frame pavilion kit was required by code. It is beautiful. This is a custom Oversize 942 square feet, freestanding Douglas-fir timber frame DIY pavilion kit installed for shade over pool and patio. It features an additional hipped roof, 6 arched knee braces with 6 decorative keystones, 8″ x 8″ posts, 3″ x 8′ rafters, 1x6 T&G shade planks, 10′ 2 & 1/8″ to the bottom of the top beam, 4″ x 14′ beams, custom beam and rafter end profiles, 6 posts that are core drilled for power, 8 knife plates and finished in a premium high-grade custom stain color. Underneath is a swimming pool, built in fireplace and outdoor living room furnishings.

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#10 Timber Frame Attached Pergola • Louvered Roof

Timber frame DIY attached pergola kit with a remote controlled louvered roof, fan, lighting, outdoor TV, kitchen and curtains. This attached DIY pergola kit features Axis Step beam and rafter end profiles, Standard style knee braces and finished in a premium high-grade UV protective exterior Canyon Grey timber stain. Not pictured is the family swimming pool nearby with this outdoor kitchen and dining bar this would be my favorite room in the house. The clients did an awesome job.

Mouseover the picture on the right to see their louvered roof open and shut for sunshine, shade or protection from the elements.

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#11 DIY Pergola Kit with Brick Oven, Grill & More

14′ x 17′ timber frame DIY pergola kit featuring FullWrap™ around roof, Crescent Step beam and rafter end profiles, arched knee braces with decorative tear drop keystones and finished in the premium high grade UV protective Rich Sequoia exterior stain. The FullWrap™ roof has a cantilever side that extends shade and protection over the outdoor brick oven and grill area.

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#12 Family Pergola for Relaxing Outdoor Dining Atmosphere

15′ x 21′ timber frame full size DIY pergola kit featuring Champion style beam and rafter end profiles, Classic knee braces, FullWrap™ around roof, finished in a premium high-grade Rich Cordoba stain. I like the stained concrete patio. The Winter family did an excellent clean, finished look in their outdoor living area.

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#13 Custom Pergola for Elegant Outdoor Dining Atmosphere

Elegant dining under a 20′ x 20′ pergola featuring FullWrap™ around custom roof, custom beam and rafter end profiles, Tuscany style posts, finished in a premium high grade UV protective exterior timber stain. Shade itself can add dynamics to an outdoor living environment. This custom decorative roof casts a pleasing geometric shady design.

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#14 Romantic Dinners • Weddings • Any & Everyday Family

What a romantic place for an evening dinner! The family celebrated a wedding here and sent us pictures. Those are the best of times with memories they will always cherish. This is their 23' x 16' timber frame pergola kit featuring arched knee braces with decorative keystones, Crescent style beam/rafter end profiles and finished in a premium high-grade UV protective Early American stain.

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#15 Pergola • Cantilever Roof • Outdoor Patio Dining Area

Not all shade is alike. Shade from timber provides the most human-friendly outdoor shade. Mother Nature is awesome and by design timber can keep two temperatures at the same time on either side, retaining heat in the cold and cooling off in the heat. A 20′ x 23′ DIY oversized pergola kit featuring a FullWrap™ around cantilevered roof, Crescent Step style beam and rafter end profiles, arched knee braces with decorative keystones and finished in a Rich Sequoia premium high grade UV protective stain.

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#16 Timber Frame Pergola • Fire Pit

16' x 16' Fullsize timber frame pergola kit installed for shade over an outdoor dining area. This kit features Classic style knee braces, Crescent style beam/ rafter end profiles and is finished in a premium high-grade Rich Cordoba stain. The fire pit adds to the ambiance in the evenings for a blend of relaxation and elegance.

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#17 Drop Down Patio • Double Pergolas

Two 13' x 13' timber frame pergola kits installed over a drop down patio for shade. This created a very private, yet open space with plenty of sunshine and the perfect shade for family barbecues and outdoor meals together.

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#18 Timber Frame Gazebo • Built-in Kitchen Counters

This was a great project set up with built in cabinets, counters and storage space. This 24' round timber frame gazebo kit features Cove style knee braces and finished in the Early American premium high-grade UV protective timber stain. Walking under the shade of this gorgeous gazebo is so sweet.

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#19 Pergola Drilled for Power

A lovely outdoor dining area beneath a timber frame pergola featuring full arch knee braces with decorative keystones, Champion style beam/rafter end profiles, drilled for power and finished in an Early American premium stain. Drilled for power is a beautiful finished feature that is amazing how it is accomplished by master craftsman drilling a hole down the center of one of the posts to accommodate any and all lighting and electrical needs.

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#20 Round Timber Attached Pavilion

Cozy rustic place to come and sit for a meal anytime or just sit back and visit and listen to the sounds of nature. An attached pavilion or pergola are a natural architectural blend from the indoors to the outdoors extending the living area.

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#21 DIY Custom Pergola Kit

A 10′ x 14′ three-color timber stained DIY pergola kit featuring a FullWrap™ around roof, arched knee braces with decorative keystones, Champion style beam and rafter end profiles, custom posts, curtains and finished in a premium high-grade UV protective stain.

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Above photo of a Western Timber Frame™ pavilion is courtesy of Alderwood Landscape Spokane Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers.

#22 Timber Frame Pavilion • Drilled for Power

In places where it rains a lot such as here in Washington State, a timber frame pavilion a great way to enjoy the outdoors even in the rain. This is one of my favorite outdoor dining layouts. The Alderwood Landscaping company did an excellent job of maximizing the functionality of this sloped terrain. Shade is the primary reason most people install an outdoor shade structure. Pavilions are built with more protection from rain and interment weather. In high mountainous snow areas, fireplaces, fire pits or radiant heaters are added for year-round use.

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#23 DIY Poolside Pavilion Kit with Cantilevered Roof

Perfect atmosphere for a wonderful evening dinner or a shady afternoon brunch after swimming in the pool beneath the shade of this timber frame pergola. This is a 12′ x 18' DIY freestanding timber frame pavilion kit featuring a cantilevered roof, Champion beam and rafter end profiles, arched knee braces with decorative keystones and finished in an Early American premium high grade exterior stain installed for shade over patio next to swimming pool for shade.

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#24 Family Time • Timber Frame Pergola

12' x 16' timber frame DIY pergola kit installed for shade over backyard patio.  This kit features Classic style knee braces, Champion style beam/rafter end profiles with a premium high-grade Early American UV protective timber stain. The homeowners enjoy eating out here together in the shade and spending quality time with the kids.

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#25 Swimming Pool • Bridge • Timber Frame Pergola

The Butlers have a fabulous backyard with a beautiful Xeriscape landscape. The pool with the arched bridge is so fun, a dream place for a kid as well as an adult. The family enjoys eating out in this outdoor dining room together. Oversize 20' x 20' timber frame pavilion kit featuring full arched knee braces with decorative keystones and finished in the premium high-grade Early American UV protective timber stain.

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#26 Party Yard • Timber Frame Pergola

Here the family sent us pictures all set up for their party. This outdoor dining room has been a great addition to their home for wonderful family time they spend together. A 12′ x 16′ timber frame DIY pergola kit for patio shade featuring Roosevelt beam and rafter end profiles, Classic knee braces, FullWrap™ around roof, custom arched beam ends with decorative keystones, finished in a premium high grade UV protective Black timber stain and drilled for power. Drilling for power is ideal for outdoor electrical needs. It can be used for an electrician to run his own wiring, water lines for Water Misters, water taps, network cables, cat 5 lines, TV lines, etc. It is all concealed and out of sight for protection from the elements to maximize your Family’s Backyard Living experience.

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#27 DIY Pergola Kit • House Entrance

While this timber frame pergola was installed helping to lower heating and cooling bills and for more comfortable shade over the backyard patio entrance into the house, it provided a natural beauty to this outdoor dining area with a built in umbrella. This kit is a fullsize 12' x 16' DIY pergola kit featuring Classic knee braces and Champion style beam/rafter end profiles and is finished in the Early American premium high-grade UV protective stain.

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#28 Pergola • Outdoor Kitchen Bar & TV

This is a great family party yard. The Clausing family, as many of our clients, enjoys decorating their pergola year round for many occasions. A pergola is more than a shade structure, it adds charm and beauty and as seen here a easy way to embellish life's celebrations together. This is a 12' x 14' timber frame pergola kit featuring Classic style knee braces, Champion style beam/rafter end profiles and finished in an Early American stain.

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#29 Pergola • Outdoor Kitchen Bar & TV

Twin timber frame pergola kits featuring Classic style knee braces, Champion style beam/rafter end profiles and finished in an Black stain.

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#30 Gazebo & Attached Pergolas With Built-in Kitchen

Gazebo with 2 attached pergola kits featuring Full arched knee braces with decorative keystones, Champion style beam/rafter end profiles and finished in an Early American stain. This outdoor dining is so inviting with the fire pit and kitchen.

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#31 Year-Round Entertainment • Timber Frame Pergola

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The Finley family enjoying family time in the Utah winter.

A 14' x 16' timber frame pergola kit installed over an outdoor fireplace featuring full arched knee braces with decorative keystones, Crescent style beam/rafter end profiles and finished in a premium high-grade Canyon Grey UV protective timber stain. The family enjoys this shady outdoor dining area year round. In the winter they light stoke up a hot fire in the fireplace and enjoy family time together. What a great all-year outdoor dining room area to roast marshmallows and hot dogs and take in the view!

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#32 Timber Frame Pergola & Privacy Trellises

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14' x 18' timber frame DIY pergola kit featuring Classic knee braces, Roosevelt Step style beam/rafter end profiles and finished in a premium high-grade Early American UV protective timber stain. The added trellises give the extra privacy and shade for a cozy backyard dining room.

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#32 Timber Frame Pergola & Privacy Trellises

10' x 12' timber frame DIY pergola kit featuring Cove style knee braces, Roosevelt style beam/rafter end profiles and finished in a premium high-grade Rich Sequoia UV protective timber stain.

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