How exactly does a bioclimatic pergola work?
Furniture, decorative objects, lighting, etc., a host of items invite you to create a friendly, warm atmosphere on your terrace.
What exactly is a bioclimatic pergola?
The bioclimatic pergola, an alternative (and even a rival) to the veranda and to the "traditional" pergola, is considered as a structure that will ensure you enjoy your outdoor spaces even more. Basically, the bioclimatic pergola lets you better regulate light and temperature, thanks to its adjustable slat system (see below). The free-standing or lean-to bioclimatic pergola also provides protection from the wind and rain. And, as a result, this installation means you can delight in a shaded terrace during really hot weather and/or an outdoor space sheltered from the wind and the rain all year round. Worth noting too, the bioclimatic pergola also plays a decisive role regulating the temperature inside your home. In summer, for example, the bioclimatic pergola can help you mitigate the amount of sunshine that enters your dwelling, to ensure your indoor temperature remains constantly pleasant. What's more, the resolutely-stylish, up-to-the-minute bioclimatic pergola enhances your home and gives you the opportunity, over the medium or long term, to make a capital gain on your property if ever you decide to sell it. An extensive range of models exist today, for all tastes, all requirements, in particular when it comes to design and budget.
What atmosphere would you like to create for your terrace with pergola?
There's a host of ways to style your terrace. Here are a few extra decorative tips and tricks to create a really great-looking, special atmosphere.
Coming up with decorative ideas in a particular style
The style of your decorative design will shape the atmosphere of your outdoor extension. To really imagine this design they way you want, you can take inspiration from specific styles whose codes will help you come up with ideas. For example:
- A contemporary looking terrace will play on decorative simplicity, with sleek style and neutral colours like greys and blacks.
- A bohemian spirit will use second-hand and vintage furniture, highly-colourful rugs and pots, cushions with ethnic designs and strings of fairy lights and lanterns.
- A Mediterranean inspiration will focus on colours like whites and blues, enhanced with cane furnishings, sheer curtains and sea shells.
- A tropical atmosphere will go for dark wood furniture with a myriad of green plants and dashes of bright colours.
Tips and tricks to enhance your pergola style
Some factors will be really important when you're imagining the design of your terrace and will play a role in creating a harmonious, friendly atmosphere.
First of all, think about the materials you'd like to use, especially for your garden lounge furniture. Exotic wood, cane, steel, etc. The style of your furniture is the first part of your terrace look and can influence the rest of your decorative touches.
Next, pay attention to the colours you're going to use for your decorative look. Neutral tones, for example, create a classy designer style, whilst bright colours add a dash of lightness and friendliness. You can also add small bursts of colours to make them stand out and center stage the rest of the decorative design.
Last but not least, little details will add that final touch to your terrace look. It's these that can make all the difference. A simple set of garden lounge furniture can become an inviting, cosy, relaxing space if you add flowerpots, cushions and strings of fairy lights.
Styling your terrace: what type of pergola should you choose?
Before you choose your garden furniture and the decorative items you wish to include, you first need to think about installing the pergola and choosing the right model. The type of roof will be a key parameter.
The fixed-roof pergola
As its name states, this type of pergola has a roof that's not modular. As such, its waterproofness and thermal insulation are perfect for protecting you from the rain and the sun. These features make it a particularly well suited installation if you really want to set up your terrace with soft furnishings like cushions and rugs.
The open-up roof pergola
This bioclimatic pergola model boasts a modular roof that can be opened manually or automatically and is very easy to operate. It lets you tailor your opening to the weather.
It can be enhanced with sliding side doors, which lets you create a closed space and offers you more opportunity for choosing how you wish to decorate its interior.
The bioclimatic pergola with adjustable slats
The pergola with slats tailors to the weather? Its roof comprises adjustable, remote-controlled slats. By modifying the angle of these slats, you can change how much your terrace is exposed. So, you can have a closed roof when it rains or, on the other hand, leave the slats open and enjoy the first rays of sun in the spring.
The bioclimatic pergola with slats is also extremely stylish and will set off your outdoor space.
Customizing the pergola
As our pergolas are made to measure, you can rest assured your extension will enhance your terrace's style even more. A pergola isn't just a practical installation, it adds an extra something to your outdoors and makes it easier for you to design the space under it, as it will be sheltered and protected from the elements.
You can choose a colour for your extension that goes brilliantly with your poolside area or sets off the style of your home. Your pergola will blend harmoniously into its setting and make it even more visually appealing.
Why choose aluminium for your pergola?
All Abrisud pergolas use aluminium for their structure. Why choose this material?
First of all for its style: aluminium creates elegant designs that tailor easily to any setting. The aluminium pergola can be installed with a modern house or with an old, traditional-style house.
Aluminium is also a more reliable solution that wood or wrought iron. The structure will stand the test of time and will resist bad weather. Looking after it is easy and doesn't take much time. You can be sure that, with aluminium, you'll be creating a harmonious extension that you can easily decorate and style and use for years on end.
By sheltering your terrace or your balcony, a pergola creates a new space to live in for your home that's less weather-dependent than a totally open terrace. To take advantage of this space and spend lots of great moments there, your decorations and furnishings will play an important role. Let your creativity run free to add that something special to your installation, and think about the comfort you wish to create in this space.
