A pergola installation gains its full value when the structure becomes part of the space around it, and that was the central challenge in this West Orange, NJ, project. The homeowner had an established pool and patio layout, and the new Intex pergola had to fit precisely within those existing boundaries without disrupting the flow or the finished look of the surrounding area. Decks By Kiefer designed the custom pergola installation to meet that challenge while delivering a result that feels intentional from every angle.
The pergola itself is constructed with AZEK trim over aluminum tubing, giving it the crisp white finish and classical column profile visible throughout the space. Stone bases ground each column, tying the structure to the natural-stone knee walls and the large outdoor fireplace, which serves as the room’s focal point.
The finished outdoor living space gives this homeowner a fully realized backyard destination rather than a collection of separate features. With the pergola anchoring the seating area and the stone fireplace providing both ambiance and heat, the space functions comfortably for much of the year, unlike a standard pool patio. Homeowners who invest in a project like this are not simply adding structure outdoors; they are adding livable square footage that pays for itself in daily use and lasting curb appeal.