Want to elevate your outdoor space but cannot decide between modern or traditional pergolas? Azenco Outdoor, manufacturer of award-winning pergolas, helps you make this crucial decision by providing you with the pros and cons of both styles!
The pergola market was estimated at $89.3 million in 2022 and has been projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% from 2023 to 2030 (Grand View Research). This increase is due to the rise in gardening and landscaping efforts in residential areas throughout North America. Adding a pergola to your patio will elevate the home’s design and value while creating a luxurious space.
Both modern and traditional pergolas are growing patio trends in the outdoor market. It all depends on the aesthetic you are looking for and the functionality you require from the space.
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Unveiling the Timeless Appeal: Traditional Pergolas
The history of pergolas originates from classical architecture, with examples dating back to ancient Roman and Greek gardens, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes in these cultures. These structures not only enhanced the beauty of outdoor spaces but also demonstrated the ingenuity of early architectural efforts to blend natural and built environments, creating what we now call traditional pergolas.
A Walk-Through History
In Roman times, pergolas decorated with grapevines provided shaded pathways and sitting areas in gardens. Similarly, in ancient Greece, they were essential to garden designs, enhancing architectural harmony and offering shade from the Mediterranean sun.
Arched Pergola
Traditional pergolas were often the setting for social gatherings, serving as a central feature in garden designs that facilitated community and conversation, and they still are. Besides their ability to create a comfortable space, these structures are popular for their classy and elegant designs.
Tuscan Pergola
Traditional pergolas were often the setting for social gatherings, serving as a central feature in garden designs that facilitated community and conversation, and they still are. Besides their ability to create a comfortable space, these structures are popular for their classy and elegant designs.
The Essence of Traditional Pergolas
This style of pergolas features an open beam design with vertical posts and overhead crossbeams spaced to allow light through, providing partial shade. A lattice roof of crisscrossed slats that sit atop these beams creating a light, airy, and inviting outdoor space that integrates seamlessly with the landscape.
Rustic Style
Classic pergolas are usually made with natural materials such as wood due to their natural beauty. Common wood choices include:
- Cedar: attractive color and a pleasant, natural scent.
- Redwood: vibrant color that ranges from light cherry hues to deeper reddish-brown tones.
Embracing Innovation: Modern Pergolas
On the other hand, we have modern pergolas. As opposed to traditional pergolas, these patio covers are made of aluminum. Indeed, using wood materials when designing your pergola can become a headache in the future due to their high maintenance requirements and susceptibility to rot and decay.
At Azenco Outdoor, we use high-quality aluminum and a powder-coating system that allows you to achieve those wood finishes you love without the durability and maintenance stress. The option for wood-finish powder coating will give these structures the rustic appearance of natural wood but with a more durable twist.
The styles are mainly contemporary and is for those who want a luxurious but simple pergola design that can elevate their outdoor space while matching the already existing architecture.
Bridging the Gap: Modern vs Traditional Pergolas - The Best of Both Worlds
Azenco Outdoor seamlessly blends classic design elements with contemporary innovations to offer pergolas that create timeless elegance while providing modern convenience. Traditional features such as decorative cornices and corbel ends add a touch of classical architecture reminiscent of the stately gardens of the past.
Victorian Style: Modern Traditional Pergolas
Roman Style: Modern Traditional Pergolas
Classic Wood Style Pergola
One of the major advantages of our pergolas is their low maintenance. Unlike natural wood, which needs regular upkeep like staining and sealing and can suffer from weathering and insect damage, our materials are built to last and resist the elements. This means you can enjoy the traditional beauty with minimal effort, making it perfect for those who want classic style without the hassle.
The Azenco Outdoor Advantage: Unmatched Quality
Whether you prefer modern or traditional pergolas, Azenco Outdoor utilizes high-quality aluminum to provide you with a luxurious, durable, and low-maintenance product. Our high-end pergolas are designed to withstand any weather, from snowy months to rainy days, you can enjoy your outdoor space worry-free.
Besides our commitment to our clients, we are also committed to sustainability. To achieve this goal, Azenco Outdoor has a renewed partnership with 4ocean, an organization whose mission is to remove plastic and trash from our oceans. In 2023, we removed 25,000 pounds (about 11339.8 kg) of debris from the ocean. Find out more
Beyond the Standard
Our modern pergolas are customized to take advantage of the unique and functional space of your home.
Instead of buying a prefabricated product that offers limited sizes, you can invest in designing your own custom pergola, adapting it to your vision and outdoor space. At Azenco Outdoor, we understand that every home is different, so every home requires a unique design that will make the most of the available space.
Freedom of Design: Customization is Key
These custom design pergolas can be the perfect choice when you have a small space that does work with the “one-size-fits-all” models. It is important that you invest in a product that will blend seamlessly with your home’s aesthetic, creating the outdoor space of your dreams.
Furthermore, designing a pergola that adapts to your unique outdoor space will make the patio stand out due to its custom-made layout. Our wide pergola collections can all be customized to match your style. From a free-standing cover to an inserted pergola, Azenco Outdoor has your back!
Made-to-Measure Perfection
Designing a custom layout that complements the existing architecture of your outdoor space will help you create a patio retreat that you will not want to leave. Instead of resorting to a cheaper standard size structure, enhance your patio with a high-end modern pergola that creates an inviting and personal space.
A Symphony of Choices
In addition to crafting a unique layout for your pergola, you have the flexibility to personalize it with an array of custom colors, innovative features, and premium level pergola accessories. Explore the possibilities with the following examples of our wide range of modern and classic color options to match any patio design.
In addition to crafting a unique layout for your pergola, you have the flexibility to personalize it with an array of custom colors, innovative features, and premium level pergola accessories. Explore the possibilities with the following examples of our wide range of modern and classic color options to match any patio design.
White Pergolas
Gray Bronze Pergola
Black Pergola
Dual Tone
The Azenco Outdoor Experience: Unparalleled Service
Azenco Outdoor’s priority is to design and manufacture a one-of-a-kind pergola tailored to your specific needs and vision. This is not possible without the hard work and dedication of our manufacture team. Once production is done, one of our certified local dealers will proceed with the installation.
For us, customer service is crucial, which is why we focus on providing a better design, better quality, and a better experience.
Your Custom Modern Traditional Pergolas
Azenco Outdoor combines traditional charm with modern practicality in our pergola designs. Traditional pergolas feature classic elements like decorative cornices and corbel ends, while modern structures feature high-quality materials and smart sensors. Opting for a custom-made Azenco Outdoor pergola ensures luxury, functionality, and a distinctive addition to your patio.
Ready to elevate your outdoor space? Contact us, and let us help you bring your dream pergola to life.
