Gazebos and Metal Pergolas
If you want an English style garden then an elegant metal pergola is a must. These are usually purely decorative pieces. You won’t find them with a lot of sunshades or gazebo curtains like most of the other styles where it’s more functional.
If you do find these curtain elements usually it’s going to have a sheer design so it’s so not going to protect you from the shade even though it will look more sophisticated. 
Columns for Metal Pergolas
This is a mainstay in the English garden design style. It’s going to use a lot of wrought iron looks. Scrollwork is also common here too. It’s very similar to what you see in the Spanish tile. However, we are seeing a lot of column style posts in pergola designs that can be made out of concrete.
Then the metal part comes in on an orb on top of it. We also see this as a way to match your typical wrought iron fence. You will want to use matching wrought iron furniture in these spaces. Wicker goes into more of the cottage direction.
If you do want to go shabby chic then you may even be able to get away with painting a pergola white. Some of the black undercoat may still shine through. However, this is probably the only design style where this finish will work on such a large piece.
Pergolas Designs
There are two color choices for this design. The first is black which is perfect for a wrought iron replica. You may also be able to get away with a bronze. Usually this takes it into more of a Tuscan direction, which will use the same elements. You can also get away with a hunter green.
Typically this is out of date when it comes to your furniture and your fabric choices. However, for your metal tones outdoors it blends right in. This is why I like it in smaller backyards especially if you have a larger pergola strucgazeture.
Patios with Pergolas
You will see a lot of layers here too. In recent years pergolas have been used a lot for functionality. Oftentimes they frame out seating areas. It might even be a part of your furniture. Instead this style is a place to train climbing roses or vines on. I also love this look if you can’t get the pergola you actually want. Covering it with vines ensures that no one ever knows once it’s full grown.
You just need to make sure that it can handle all of the weight. It gives you kind of an enchanted garden look. If you have upgraded the rest of your backyard then adding in a metal pergola helps you to finish your project.
