Pergola - Patio and Porch

12 Innovative Shade Canopies to Redefine Your Patio Experience

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 by Kathie Aldum

a small outdoor space with a earthy tones. There's a pergola with billowy fabric strung across it. Under the pergola, there's a square trimmed jute rug. There's a big soft sofa with color scatter cushions placed on the sofa.There are low walls and beautiful views in the background and it like an inviting space to relax.

There’s nothing better than relaxing on your patio, but if the sun is blazing down, it can feel more like an oven than an oasis. I’ve been there—desperately moving my chair around to find even the tiniest patch of shade! That’s why I’ve put together this list of 12 pergola and shade solution that will …