PERGOLA PERFECT Their brief to the architects, say the homeowners of this laid-back holiday home, included a request “to expand our outside area, which was achieved by introducing classic Mallorquin-style pergolas”. The resulting veranda spaces now combine easy simplicity with an absolutely authentic aesthetic, but they were far from easy to get right, she adds: the challenge was to ensure that they would be “in complete harmony with nature and the house”. Tip Here, architects More Design (moredesign.es) added a new river-stone floor, as well as improving the pergola structure and updating the planting. Structurally, the pergola consists of masonry pillars with lime plaster, plus a locally forged iron metal top frame and cross wires covered with bamboo, and a salvaged mature grape vine. The vintage wooden chair and table were sourced by the homeowners at local flea markets.
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