Pergolas and Shade Structures in Fort Collins
Shade can make an outdoor living space more comfortable and usable throughout the day. Mill Brothers designs and builds pergolas, pavilions, covered patios and other shade structures for homes in Fort Collins and communities throughout Northern Colorado.
Our in-house architectural designer can help connect the structure with the home, patio and surrounding landscape. We can discuss the size, placement and style that fit how you want to use the space.
Choose the Right Type of Shade
A free-standing or attached pergola can define a seating or dining area while keeping the space open. A pavilion or covered patio provides more protection from the sun and changing weather. Retractable awnings, shade sails, outdoor drapery, vertical sunshades and bug screens can add flexibility to the overall plan.
The best choice depends on the exposure, views, architecture and activities planned for the area. We help you compare those options as part of the landscape-design process.
Plan the Structure With the Patio
Include a shade structure early when planning a patio or outdoor kitchen. Coordinating these elements helps account for circulation, furniture, cooking areas and the way the structure relates to the house.
Glass walls or screens may also help enclose a patio from wind, rain or insects. These features can be considered alongside the main structure so the finished space feels intentional.
Discuss Your Pergola or Covered Patio
Tell us about your property, the area you want to shade and the outdoor activities you are planning. Contact Mill Brothers or call 970-493-3883 to discuss a shade structure in Northern Colorado.
At Mill Brothers, our architectural design capabilities can help turn an outdoor-living idea into a coordinated plan.
