As a homeowner, you take pride in your yard, often improving it one project at a time. If you’re looking for a way to add character, function, shade, and value to your outdoor space, a custom pergola or trellis can be an excellent addition.
At Miles Bradley, we specialize in transforming backyards into beautiful, livable extensions of the home with professionally designed pergolas, trellises, backyard shade structures, and outdoor living features throughout Michigan and the Chicago area.
A trellis is a simple, elegant outdoor structure featuring an open framework designed to support climbing plants and vines. Far more than just a plant support, a professionally installed garden trellis can add visual interest, privacy, and structure to your landscape.
Our trellis installers in Chicago and Michigan can build a variety of styles designed to complement your home, landscaping, and outdoor space.
Popular trellis options include:
Trellises can also be constructed from several durable materials, including wood, low-maintenance composite, and metal.
A pergola is a larger outdoor structure consisting of vertical posts or columns that support an overhead grid of beams and rafters. Unlike a solid-roof gazebo, the open-rafter design of a pergola creates an airy, comfortable environment while providing partial shade.
Pergolas are commonly installed over patios, decks, seating areas, outdoor kitchens, and walkways, helping define an outdoor space without completely enclosing it.
As an experienced pergola builder in Michigan and the Chicago area, Miles Bradley can create a design that is attached to your home or built as a freestanding destination within your backyard.
Today’s custom pergolas can incorporate features that make your outdoor living space more comfortable and functional, including:
The right combination of materials and features can help create a pergola that complements both your home and the way you use your backyard.
Choosing between a trellis and pergola depends largely on what you want to accomplish with your outdoor space.
Your primary goal is to support climbing plants, add a decorative landscape feature, create a garden focal point, or establish a smaller privacy screen. Trellises generally have a smaller footprint and can be incorporated into many different areas of your landscape.
You want to define an outdoor living area, create partial shade over a patio or deck, establish a comfortable place for dining and entertaining, or add a substantial architectural feature to your backyard.
A custom pergola can become a central part of your outdoor living space while helping your patio or deck feel more like an extension of your home.
Not sure which option makes the most sense? Our team can help you consider the purpose, location, size, materials, maintenance requirements, and overall design before selecting the right backyard structure.
When you choose Miles Bradley for pergola installation in Michigan or the Chicago area, you’re working with an experienced team focused on quality design, materials, and craftsmanship.
With experience serving homeowners throughout Metro Detroit and Chicagoland, our team understands the unique considerations that go into creating outdoor structures for homes in these areas.
Every backyard is different. We work with you to develop a pergola or trellis design that complements your home, available space, landscaping, and outdoor living goals.
Miles Bradley offers a selection of quality wood and low-maintenance materials so you can choose an appearance and level of maintenance that works for your property.
Our experienced crews work carefully throughout the installation process while respecting your home and property and maintaining an organized job site.
From the initial design to the finished structure, our goal is to provide homeowners with attractive, durable outdoor features they can enjoy for years to come.
A professionally designed pergola or trellis can completely change how your backyard looks and feels. Whether you want more shade over your patio, a beautiful structure for climbing plants, additional privacy, or a defined area for relaxing and entertaining, Miles Bradley can help bring your ideas to life.
We provide professional pergola and trellis design and installation in Michigan and the Chicago area, including custom outdoor structures for homeowners throughout Metro Detroit, Farmington Hills, and surrounding communities.
Contact Miles Bradley today to schedule a free, no-pressure consultation and learn more about creating a custom pergola, trellis, or backyard shade structure for your home.