10. A pergola is the perfect place for that hanging swing, chair or hammock. Add a small table, a cool drink, a good book, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Pergolas never go out of style; these lattice-topped, open-air structures have been beloved by shade-seekers since the Renaissance. Here are five of our favorite pergola plans.

I need to build a pergola to separate a small patio from my driveway. I’m trying to create a privacy screen and as much shade as possible. The issue is I have only a tiny strip of ground to work ...