If you’re looking to improve your garden’s hosting capabilities, budget retailer The Range has just dropped a load of stylish new garden shade ideas that are perfect for ‘zoning’ your garden - but it is the Birchtree Metal Pergola that caught my eye. I can’t believe it’s only £162.99.
A pergola is more than just a garden shade idea. While an effective way to combat blazing sunshine and keep you cool, the garden structures can also be used to create a dedicated hosting zone, providing an elevated space to entertain, dine and relax.
Alas, pergolas can be expensive investments. So, when such an affordable option appears on the market, it is worth shouting about. If you’re looking to achieve your pergola ideas on a budget, here’s everything you need to know about The Range’s latest affordable garden buy.
With an adjustable canopy, this pergola is great for creating garden shade as and when you need it. It's sleek, stylish and looks way more expensive than it's £162.99 price tag.
If you’ve been considering building a pergola, you’ll be aware that it requires a lot of time and effort. You’ll need to consider potential planning permissions, location, material and whether it’s worth shelling out for a professional to fit it for you.
What The Range’s Birchtree pergola offers is a non-permanent, affordable solution to this problem. Just like with the viral IKEA HAMMARÖN pergola, this pergola can be popped up (and taken down) anywhere in your garden. This is ideal for small gardens where you may want the option of shade during summer, and then tidy the pergola away during winter.
The Birchtree Metal Pergola is available in two neutral colourways - grey and beige. Its powder-coated steel frame is not only durable, providing a strong core for long-term use, but it’s unimposing, meaning it won’t dominate your garden.
The canopy is 285x200cm, making it a great option for a smaller space, and it is both weather-resistant and UV-resistant, so it can withstand rain, too. However, during windy, adverse conditions, it is advised to take the pergola down.
The Range claims this pergola is both easy to assemble and ‘only takes a minute to set wherever you need a shaded area’. They also state it is designed for long-time use.
As the product is so new, it hasn’t received any reviews yet. However, I do think it is an affordable option worth trying. Alternatively, here are a few more affordable options you can shop online (and are rated well).
This Amazon bestseller is more affordable than The Range. It's the same size, offering a UV-resistant, adjustable canopy.
This pergola is a little larger than The Range's and combing white material with black metal, looks very stylish. It also has a retractable roof.
If you want that classic wooden pergola look, this is a great choice. It's water-proof, bloxks up to 90% of UV rays and even comes with 1 USB port and 1 USB-C port, making it perfect for entertainment.
If you’ve been dreaming of a pergola, but don’t have the time or cash flow to build one yourself, The Range’s Birchtree Metal Pergola is an excellent, affordable option. Would you choose it for your garden?
