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Finding the right style for your backyard can feel overwhelming, but getting it right makes all the difference. A well-designed pergola or patio cover offers many benifits and should feel like a natural extension of your home's architecture, not an added afterthought. Explore our guide on how to pair the right aesthetic, materials, and layout with your home.
Design Styles to Inspire You
Modern Minimalist
Aesthetic & Vibe
Sleek, minimalist, and architecturally bold. The Modern style focuses on clean geometric lines, sharp angles, and strong contrast—often pairing dark charcoal or black framing with natural wood accents or monochromatic tones.
Construction & Materials
Pergolas: Built with square-edge posts, straight-cut beam ends (no decorative cuts), and concealed or low-profile hardware. Metal construction (steel or aluminum posts and rafters) is exclusive to our Modern style for an ultra-slim, contemporary profile.
Patio Covers: Designed with flat or low-pitch rooflines. Modern patio cover roofs look exceptional using standing-seam or corrugated metal panel roofing paired with square-wrapped posts, smooth soffits, and integrated hidden gutters.
Rustic & Natural
Aesthetic & Vibe
Warm, rugged, and substantial. Rustic designs show off natural wood grain and heavy timber craftsmanship, making them a natural fit for Texas Hill Country, ranch-style, and Craftsman architecture.
Construction & Materials
Pergolas: Constructed using rough-edge Douglas Fir or Cedar timbers (typically 6×6 or 8×8 posts), finished with rich transparent or semi-transparent stains (like walnut, teak, or natural cedar). Accented with heavy-duty exposed black steel connection plates, knee bracing, and structural hardware.
Patio Covers: Feature solid timber framing with exposed tongue-and-groove ceiling boards on the underside. The exterior roof uses architectural shingles matching the existing house roof (or a metal roof option if preferred for the top cover).
Traditional Elegance
Aesthetic & Vibe
Timeless, cohesive, and balanced, a Traditional style is designed for homeowners seeking timeless craftsmanship and architectural elegance. These structures don't just sit next to your home—they look like they were custom-crafted, instantly elevating your property value and curb appeal.
Construction & Materials
Pergolas: Built using premium Cedar, featuring enhanced structural detailing such as double-ply beams, custom-milled decorative rafter and corbel cuts, and post base wraps. Joined with decorative, heavy-duty steel hardware that provides both structural rigidity and high-end visual contrast. Every build includes professional finishing with custom stain or paint.
Patio Covers: Pitched Gable or Hip roof extensions that tie into your home’s roof for increased height and light. Finished with matching shingles or metal roofing, tongue-and-groove ceilings, recessed LED lighting, and wrapped columns.
How Much Value Will Your Project Add?
An unshaded backyard is wasted space for nearly half the year. Adding a custom shade structure isn't just an upgrade to your lifestyle: it’s an immediate benefit to your home's overall market value. On average, a custom pergola or attached patio cover increases a home's overall appraisal value by 2% to 6%, while a complete outdoor living space can add up to 12%+ in total property equity.*
See how much your project could raise your home's value with the calculator below.
Custom Pergola: Adds an estimated 1.5% - 3.5% in home value
Attached Patio Cover: Adds an estimated 3% - 6%in home value
Patio or Deck: Adds an estimated 1% - 3% in home value
Full Outdoor Living Space: Adds an estimated 6% - 12%+ in home value
*Estimates based on DFW market averages. Actual value depends on home size, neighborhood, and project scope. Contact us for a personalized assessment.