If you are wondering if your backyard would benefit from a custom pergola, consider the following benefits: Spacious entertainment area for guests. When combined with savory cuisine and close friends, you’ll take outdoor entertaining to a whole new level when you invite your guests to sit under your new pergola. Creates a natural shade canopy. Verdant climbing roses, wisteria and other trellising vines pair perfectly with a custom pergola. Usually requiring little assistance, your plants will easily climb the pillars, sprawling over the cross beam roof. Healthy greenery will create naturally added shade and extra privacy under your custom pergola. Many potted plants set beneath the pergola will thrive under the mix of sun and shade they’ll receive. Provides a 3 season outdoor living space.  A custom pergola is the perfect way to create extra living space without adding a costly addition onto your house while preserving the integrity of your backyard footprint. Consider screens, drapes, and latticework to add extra privacy and protection from the sun.   Adds value to your backyard.  If you are dreaming of an attractive conversation piece that increases your home’s value, a custom pergola is a smart choice. The added functional and visual appeal is sure to be a hit with buyers should the time come to sell your home.