Pergolas have become wildly popular outdoor features that provide private, open-air entertainment areas surrounded by nature. There are a multitude of pergola designs suitable for various needs, spaces, and materials; but the best wooden pergola designs remain the most coveted. Wooden pergolas are indeed beautiful, durable, and sustainable. You can choose between pine, cedar, or redwood options.
While choosing the wood material will be an easy choice, picking the perfect design would be somewhat of a challenge. To help you out, we have handpicked the best wooden pergola designs for your outdoor oasis. Each design is capable of creating many types of setting from rustic to traditional to modern.
Also Read: Everything to Know Before Buying a Pergola for Your Home
You can add a heavy wood beam pergola to your farmhouse with a glass ceiling to offer clear views overhead.
![Farmhouse Backyard Patio Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Farmhouse-Backyard-Patio-Pergola-1024x704.jpg)
Install a louvered pergola over a long corridor outside the house and enjoy the open-air space all year long.
![Wooden Louvered Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Wooden-Louvered-Pergola-1024x960.jpg)
Create a cozy garden corner with a pergola for privacy and shelter. Hang a rustic lantern for a vintage vibe.
![Corner Wooden Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Corner-Wooden-Pergola-1024x931.jpg)
Invest in an awning-style wooden pergola to create a dramatic statement above your door.
![Awning Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Awning-Pergola-1-1024x842.jpg)
A freestanding pergola will elevate the style of your outdoors while offering an exquisite, breezy space for you to enjoy the seasons.
![Freestanding Wooden Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Freestanding-Wooden-Pergola-1024x834.jpg)
Add ornate screens to create this Mediterranean style, gracing your outdoor pergola.
![Mediterranean Screened Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mediterranean-Screened-Pergola-1024x950.jpg)
Adding an awning-style pergola in the backyard creates the perfect outdoor sanctuary your home requires. Use it for entertaining your guests or for al-fresco dining.
![Gorgeous Backyard Wooden Louvered Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gorgeous-Backyard-Wooden-Louvered-Pergola-1024x552.jpg)
Add a white-wood rustic pergola in the backyard or out on the patio to make your outdoor dining more exquisite.
![Traditional Outdoor Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Traditional-Outdoor-Pergola-1024x759.jpg)
A rustic louvered wood pergola with swings is a design that your large garden needs to add value to the property.
![Rustic Wooden Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Rustic-Wooden-Pergola-1024x683.jpg)
A curtained wood pergola will not only offer style to your space but also provide shade as you enjoy the changing seasons.
![Curtained Wood Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Curtained-Wood-Pergola-1024x576.jpg)
A simple yet elegant wood pergola dotted with string lights makes for a stunning evening lounge.
![Garden Corner Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Garden-Corner-Pergola-1024x952.jpg)
This classic pergola design with curtains is a perfect addition to the outdoor space of a traditional house.
![Classic Pergola with Curtains](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Classic-Pergola-with-Curtains-919x1024.jpg)
This fireside pergola with vines climbing through the roof is an exquisite addition to any backyard.
![Outdoor Fireplace Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Outdoor-Fireplace-Pergola-1024x682.jpg)
This wooden patio pergola is an elongated feature that can offer shade and shelter for a long patio without a roof.
![Patio Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Patio-Pergola-1024x683.jpg)
Simple pergola design over an al-fresco dining area is a rustic inclusion that blends with the outdoor surroundings.
![Simple al-fresco dining area pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Simple-al-fresco-dining-area-pergola-1024x768.jpg)
Screened wood pergola design will allow wind to flow through without overwhelming the setting and lend an earthy tone.
![Screened Wooden Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screened-Wooden-Pergola-1024x768.jpg)
This louvered pergola is absolutely stunning and a perfect addition to any rooftop lounge area.
![Rooftop Wood Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Rooftop-Wood-Pergola-1024x682.jpg)
Another example of a wooden pergola with a louvered roof can serve as a green oasis in your outdoors with plenty of flora.
![Green Oasis Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Green-Oasis-Pergola-1024x702.jpg)
Stained-cedar pergola over a bluestone-paver patio for a home is one exquisite design.
![Contemporary Wood Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Contemporary-Wood-Pergola-1024x646.jpg)
This louvered awning-style pergola adds contemporary detail to your living space.
![Awning Pergola](https://cdn.homecrux.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Awning-Pergola-2-1024x670.jpg)
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