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Pergolas & Gazebos

Gorgeous Gazebos and Pergolas for Cary, NC, Residents

Modern outdoor pergola with blue cushioned patio furniture, surrounded by desert landscaping and colorful flowering plants

On bright, sunny days, you may want to spend time in your yard, but the heat can make the experience unpleasant. Pergolas and gazebos are the perfect way to expand your living space to the outdoors while having lots of shade to keep cool. With one of these shade structures in your backyard, you’ll have a great space to relax and entertain guests while adding to the ambiance of your property. 

Our team at Illumiday offers custom gazebo and pergola installations. We offer custom design services and expert installation, ensuring your multi-functional outdoor structure accommodates all of your preferences and specifications.

Every season brings a new opportunity to refresh your space. With carefully chosen seasonal colors, your home or business can showcase nature’s palette in full display, drawing attention and admiration.

What Are Pergolas and Gazebos?

People often confuse gazebos and pergolas as being the same thing, but they’re not identical. The roof design is one of their primary differences. 

With pergolas, rooftops aren’t usually full canopies with solid coverings. Instead, they consist of horizontal trellises or wooden beams forming a cris-cross pattern to let in plenty of light and air while providing some shade. Gazebos, on the other hand, typically have closed, weather-resistant canopies for optimal shade from the sun. 

Plant integration is another key difference between these two detached buildings. Because of the open latticework within the roof, vines, and trellises go hand in hand with pergolas. The natural incorporation of plants transforms pergolas into stunning landscape bed accents. 

Gazebos with closed canopies cannot achieve the same effect. Still, strategically placing foliage inside and around the gazebo can give your outdoor space a sense of charm. 

Reasons To Include One of These Structures in Your Backyard

White gazebo with surrounding rose bushes on a neatly landscaped lawn bordered by tall green trees

Pergolas and gazebos are great spaces to spend quality time outdoors alone or with family and friends. At Illumiday, we customize these structures to incorporate unique shapes and sizes that enhance each yard. Our stylish, innovative designs and top-tier materials are perfect for upgrading a drab backyard into a wonderful oasis with seating areas, landscape integration, and shade from the sun’s brightness.

If you’re wondering if a gazebo or pergola is right for you, consider their benefits and uses.

Pergolas

Here are reasons to install a pergola in your Cary backyard:

  • You can attach the structure to the side of your home
  • The installation is usually less costly than other shade structures
  • You have versatile design options to choose from, including contemporary and rustic

Gazebos

Consider these advantages of having a gazebo on your property:

  • They're available in unique canopy shapes, including ovals, octagons, and rectangles
  • You can close off the sides of the gazebo with glass, drapery, or bug screens
  • You can install ceiling fans or lighting so you can use the gazebo in hot weather or at night

Why Illumiday Is Cary's Top Choice for Enhancing Outdoor Living

Our Illumiday professionals are design experts. We have the expertise to make your vision of the perfect backyard a reality. Our customer-first approach, so count on us to work closely with you to ensure we accommodate your needs and preferences throughout the entire design and installation process. 

Since we only use high-quality materials in our pergolas and gazebos, you can be sure you can enjoy your outdoor structure for years. Cutting corners isn’t something we do.

A thoughtfully landscaped yard does more than please the eye—it sets the tone for your whole property. Our landscape services help create that first impression, and a lasting one, too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you unsure if installing a gazebo or pergola is right for you? Consider the answers to common questions below for more clarity. 

Are These Structures Usable in the Rain?
You can enjoy your pergola or gazebo in rainy weather as long as the canopy is weatherproof and angled to prevent water pooling. Some pergolas have open canopies, so those structures aren’t weatherproof.
You don’t have to remove or dismantle gazebos when seasons change. These outdoor shelters are usable all year long.
While most people prefer wood as their material of choice, aluminum, galvanized steel, and wrought iron are also popular. Soft-top gazebos have canvas or fabric canopies, which are aesthetically pleasing but as durable as hard-top materials.

Contact Our Experts Today To Take Your Backyard to the Next Level

Installing pergolas and gazebos is excellent for creating gorgeous outdoor living spaces beyond a traditional deck, porch, or patio. At Illumiday, we provide outstanding shade structures that enhance landscape beds, yards, and building exteriors. Our experts offer innovative designs, top-tier creativity, and a customer-first approach to ensure we accommodate your needs down to the last detail. 

Are you ready to embrace creative backyard accents you’ll enjoy for years to come? Our experts are standing by—contact Illumiday in Cary, North Carolina, today at (919) 230-8680 to schedule a consultation. 

Our service areas are where your outdoor story begins, supported by landscape professionals and lighting experts who bring out the best in every square foot of your yard.

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