The Core of Great Decor

Outdoor Furniture Arbors, Trellises, and Arches

February 11th, 2007

There is something almost magical about arbors. They make you feel like you have stepped straight out of a storybook, and that, when sitting under a trellis, either nothing could go wrong, or else some horribly romantic tragedy is about to occur. It is really no wonder why so many homeowners choose to enhance their gardens and patios with these beautiful structures. And the variety of unique designs makes these pieces of outdoor furniture that much more appealing.

An arbor, for those of you scratching your heads right now, is a loose structure designed to provide shade. Many arbors are also trellises, interlocking sheets used to direct plant growth in a specific direction or shape. Originally, arbors and trellises were designed to control overly exuberant plant life that threatened to overtake the garden. Nowadays, these structures are themselves a thing of beauty, often being used for their aesthetic value alone.

Another fun and charming feature of the arbor is that it literally transports you to whichever location the structure has been fashioned after. Being right at the entrance or in the center of a garden filled with lush and exotic flowers with their fragrance wafting over you in the late afternoon breeze, the arbor is in the prime location for transporting you far away from your daily chores to some distant and thrilling destination.

Choose from the many styles such as arched, pergola, or triangular roofing with beautiful latticework all along the walls. Modern, Asian, European, and English are just some of the themes that popular arbors are sporting. Find the one that feels right to you, and begin your daydreaming! Whether you are into lounge chair travel or just enjoy a fine piece of outdoor furniture, an arbor will be a lovely addition to your patio, deck, or garden furniture collection.

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