Pergola Oasis

A pergola is a great way to provide protection from the sun and other elements to your outdoor space. On a recent episode of The Marc and Mandy Show, Marc teamed up with Toja Grid and McMunn & Yates to create a stunning deck and pergola.

CREATING YOUR PERGOLA

The first step is materials! For this pergola, we used brackets from Toja Grid that come ready to go and we just added 6x6 posts from the local lumber yard. To build the pergola, use the brackets to secure your posts at both the tops and bottoms of each post.

You’ll also have to cover your pergola so that it delivers on providing shade and protection from the elements to your outdoor space and Toja Grid offers a few different options for both side and overhead protection. In this case, Marc chose the Shade Sail option for his pergola kit which provides overhead protection from the sun and elements when using this outdoor living space.

Once you’ve created your pergola structure, you can start to furnish and decorate your space with accessories such as outdoor furniture, an outdoor dining set, plants, and lighting.

MARC'S TOP TIPS FOR ACCESSORIZING

For your main furnishings, select high quality, neutral pieces! This ensures they will remain beautiful and timeless from season to season and saves you money in the long run.

Flexibility is another key consideration when selecting outdoor furniture. Pieces that can be arranged and rearranged based on need and occasion will offer more opportunity for future use! The sectional from Toja Patio Furniture is a great example - as it can be used as a lounging space or separated into a sofa and ottoman for flexible seating when needed or simply to change up the design! Use accessories like rugs and cushions to add a punch of color and style that you can alter from year to year to refresh your look without a large expense!

When setting your dining table, bring indoor items outside for a truly designer feel. In this space, Marc repurposed a simple white lace curtain panel into a lovely table cloth that adds a designer touch at no cost. Since it was no longer being used elsewhere, if it gets damaged, no one is upset!

Furniture, Toja Patio Furniture, www.toja.ca; Pergola Kit, Toja Grid, www.tojagrid.ca, Deck Materials, McMunn & Yates, www.mcmunnandyates.com