Pergola in New Bern, NC
VINYL COZY RETREAT PERGOLA
Small outdoor spaces can still make a big impact. This custom 9′ x 9′ Vinyl Cozy Retreat Pergola was delivered to New Bern, North Carolina, in 2025, creating a defined backyard destination without requiring the footprint of a larger pavilion or pergola. Its nearly square dimensions make it especially well suited for an intimate seating area, garden retreat, small patio, or conversation space.
The clean vinyl exterior gives the pergola a crisp, finished appearance while reducing the maintenance typically associated with exposed wood structures. At each corner, structural 5×5 posts are wrapped with 6×6 vinyl sleeves, providing the strength of an internal wood framework while creating the substantial appearance and low-maintenance finish of a vinyl pergola.
Despite its compact 9′ x 9′ footprint, the structure incorporates heavier architectural elements that give it a more substantial presence. Double 2×8 headers with corner braces frame the primary sides of the pergola, while double 2×6 return beams extend along the remaining two sides. Additional corner braces tie the design together and introduce traditional detailing beneath the overhead framework.
The open roof is built around 2×6 runners with decorative ends, giving the pergola its recognizable profile when viewed from the yard. Above them, 2×2 top runners create another layer of dimension and help produce the alternating pattern of sunlight and shade that makes an open-roof pergola appealing throughout the day.
Unlike a solid-roof pavilion, the Cozy Retreat Pergola keeps the space underneath connected to the outdoors. Sunlight can filter through the overhead runners while the surrounding framework visually defines the patio or seating area below. This makes the design a practical choice for homeowners who want to add architectural interest and a sense of enclosure without installing a full roof.
Mounting brackets and installation hardware were supplied with the structure to provide secure attachment at the customer’s prepared site. The compact size also makes this pergola adaptable to a variety of residential settings, from landscaped garden areas to patios positioned closer to the home.
Delivered to New Bern, this custom vinyl pergola combines traditional beam-and-runner construction with a clean, low-maintenance exterior. The decorative runner ends, substantial headers, return beams, and corner braces give the smaller structure plenty of architectural character, creating a comfortable outdoor retreat designed to feel like a distinct part of the backyard.
- Year Completed: 2025
- City: New Bern
- County: Craven
- Price Range: $5,000–$8,000