When designing a residential or commercial space, you want to ensure that it impresses your clients and passersby. That is why developers and designers trust Walpole Outdoors to create memorable outdoor structures.

If you are working on a project, you want to ensure that the outside is as beautiful and inviting as the inside. The best way to accomplish this is by adding a beautiful, classic outdoor structure.

Outdoor structures add dimension to any outdoor space – giving you a visual focal point that will always draw eyes in. Outdoor structures are perfect for enhancing an entry, an empty space, or adding a bit of tranquility for people to sit and relax.

Whether or not you have a lot of exterior land, you can utilize one or both of our favorite classic outdoor structures to make your space extraordinary.

The Classic Pergola

One of the most striking ways to add beauty to an exterior space is by adding a custom pergola. Pergolas have been around for thousands of years, defining outdoor spaces and creating shaded places to sit and relax. Pergolas can be attached to a building like an extension of that structure or freestanding in whatever location you want to make a visual focal point.

Pergolas work well in various spaces and come in whatever shape and size suit them, from square to rectangular to circular! Commercial spaces benefit from a pergola because it serves as a focal point that will draw the eye away from a parking lot or piece of empty space. Check out this custom radius pergola at Union City High School in New Jersey.

Adding a pergola in a public space is a great way to create a designated area for people to gather and relax, especially in shopping centers where you want people to spend some time or libraries like this kit pergola installation. In a private space, it can serve a similar purpose for the property’s owners and their families and friends. Many homeowners will get so much use out of their pergola that they will see it as an extension of their home and living space!

But pergolas don’t always have to be used as a place to gather. Commercial spaces like corporate offices utilize pergolas as more of a decorative structure than a functional one like this custom entryway pergola at the Inn at Perry Cabin in Maryland. This is a great way to transform a wide-open space into something more visually appealing.

Regardless of the space you are trying to define, a pergola is a great way to add some structural beauty that will be hard to ignore.

Elegant Arbors

Another classic outdoor structure that will get your project noticed is an elegant arbor. Like pergolas, arbors have been around for thousands of years, framing entries to buildings and gardens alike.

Arbors are a great way to enhance or draw attention to the entryway. They can be used with a fence and gate or freestanding on their own, like this extra wide arbor with a concave fence. The sweeping nature of the arch adds a bit of wonderful whimsy to a space. In addition, arbors serve as excellent structures for landscaping.

One of the best things about arbors is that they fit almost everywhere. An arbor will still fit in nicely if you have a project without a lot of additional land. Depending on the size of your space, you can find a Walpole arbor that will fit in perfectly. Who wouldn’t want to walk under an arbor to enter your garden, home, or business?! Imagine passing under this picturesque arbor into a rose garden!

The Walpole Difference

For 90 years, Walpole Outdoors has been designing and constructing beautiful outdoor structures that have enhanced and defined countless outdoor spaces. As a result, you can see beautiful Walpole pergolas at country clubs, colleges, shopping centers, corporate offices, high schools, universities, and countless private residences across the country.

Walpole creates iconic and timeless structures with the best materials and the most efficient process in the industry. Don’t know exactly what you are looking for? Then, Walpole will work with you to design the pergola or arbor of your dreams and make sure your next project is memorable.

In addition to design and construction, Walpole Outdoors is unmatched in quality. Each piece is crafted from the highest quality materials to ensure that your Walpole structure will look brand new for years to come.

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If you are designing a commercial or public space, you want to ensure that whatever you build is aesthetically pleasing and makes people want to spend time there. One way to accomplish this is by adding a pergola.

Adding a bold, inviting outdoor structure is a great way to add an exterior focal point to any space. If you are designing a shopping center, restaurant, or corporate building, you want people to feel good while there and encourage them to stay longer or return. 

That inviting atmosphere extends well beyond the walls of the building and includes the building’s exterior and the surrounding land. Using that outdoor space is an intelligent way to create something visually interesting that attracts attention and extends that inviting feeling outdoors.

Corporate Buildings

Have you ever been to an office building and been struck by how steely and soulless it all seems? That is why corporate buildings and offices are great candidates for an inviting outdoor structure like a pergola. The addition of an exterior structure benefits both the employees as well as visitors.

Walpole Outdoors worked with Bank of America to create this sweeping 60-foot radius pergola outside of their corporate office. This pergola creates a sizeable shaded area perfect for employees on breaks and at lunch and adds some much-needed visual interest to a steely corporate building.

Dog Parks

Pergolas are also a great choice, even when no building is in sight! For example, Walpole Outdoors supplied western red cedar kit pergolas to an east coast dog park to create shaded areas where people can rest and relax while watching their dogs play. 

Adding these structures encourages people to stay close, ensuring that dogs are continuously monitored. The addition of these structures also makes the park itself look better! Without the pergolas the dog park is just a piece of land with some benches – the pergolas define the space and attract more patrons.

Shopping Centers

If you are building or designing a shopping center or even one store, your goal is to drive customers in and keep them there as long as possible. One way to do this is by intelligently utilizing your exterior land.

A shaded seating area is a smart way to encourage shoppers to stick around longer. This New Hampshire shopping center features beautiful Walpole Outdoors radius pergolas paired with Adirondack chairs, establishing a central location.

Libraries & Government Buildings

Pergolas are excellent structures for many types of buildings, especially those that could use a little extra space. For example, adding a pergola to a library is a great way to extend the library itself! You can add tables, chairs, and even couches for patrons to utilize while they read and do their schoolwork.

This library used one of Walpole’s lovely kit pergolas to create an exterior space out front. This space is not only beneficial for the library, but it also adds much need charm and interest to the exterior of the property.

Functional Beauty

Sometimes, you need more than an outstanding exterior paint job and decent landscaping when designing a space. Many different spaces can genuinely benefit from a pergola's beauty and functionality.

The Walpole Difference

For 90 years, Walpole Outdoors has been designing and constructing beautiful outdoor structures that have enhanced and defined countless outdoor spaces. As a result, you can see beautiful Walpole pergolas at country clubs, colleges, shopping centers, corporate offices, high schools, universities, and countless private residences across the country.

Walpole creates iconic and timeless structures with the best materials and the most efficient process in the industry. Don’t know exactly what you are looking for? Then, Walpole will work with you to design the pergola or arbor of your dreams and make sure your next project is memorable.

In addition to design and construction, Walpole Outdoors is unmatched in quality. Each piece is crafted from the highest quality materials to ensure that your Walpole structure will look brand new for years to come.

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One of the best things you can do for the safety and beauty of your home is to install an outdoor light. But where is the best place to install it?

Fall is upon us and so are earlier and earlier sunsets. With the sun going down before most people leave the office having a well-lit driveway and walkway is essential for the safety of your, your family, and guests coming to your home. This becomes even more important in the winter if you live somewhere where ice and snow are prevalent. You don’t want to have to try and walk to your door without being able to see if ice is lining your path. You also don’t want a delivery driver slipping and falling on your property because it was too dark!

The best, and easiest, way to add some light to your home’s exterior is with a simple lantern and post. Lantern posts can be installed just about anywhere and provide much-needed illumination to the darkest areas of your yard. Lanterns and posts are also a great addition to your daytime look and always add some much-needed curb appeal.

So where are the best places to install your new lantern and post?

At The End Of The Driveway

Lantern posts can go anywhere but one of the most popular locations is the end of your driveway. Adding some kind of light to the end of your driveway is great if you live somewhere dark where your driveway often gets missed. 

This is also a great way to add your house number in a prominent, well-lit place so people can find your home with ease. This kind of placement is great for the fall and winter but will also be helpful in the warmer months during the evening.

If you have a short driveway you may be able to get away with a single post at the end and a lantern by the front door. If you have a long driveway you can add one to the end and then one more in the middle to add even more light.

At The Beginning Of The Walkway

If you need more light for safety you will want to place a lantern post at the beginning of the walkway or higher up in the driveway. This lantern placement is meant to be where people will be walking the most. If you have a walkway your lantern should be right at the beginning to make it easy to find. 

If you don’t have a specific walkway you still want to provide some illumination where people are walking the most. You can add a post to your grass alongside the driveway at the place most people exit their vehicles. This is essential for helping people see where to walk and identify any hazards that may be a result of inclement weather.

Along A Long Driveway or Walkway

If you have a long driveway or walkway one lantern post might not cut it – you may have to opt for a series of lamp posts to provide the most safety. Do a survey of your property during the dead of night to see where light would be the most helpful. You want to space out your lantern posts so that there is light to guide the way. If you space them out too much they are much less effective. If you space them too close together you will spend more money than you need to. Think about the lantern style you like and approximate the breadth of the light it will give off to plan.

Final Thoughts

If you have a home you could probably use a lantern or lantern post, no matter how big or small. Adding exterior light is a great way to add some style to your home while also making it easier for everyone to come and go safely.

What’s better than decorating for the holidays? Whether you start with the fall or wait until the Christmas season, there is no limit to your holiday creativity. If you want to get noticed, make sure you include your lamp post in your 2022 decor plans.

One of the best things about the fall and winter is that they are prime time for holiday decorating. Even if you don’t go all out there are a few places you can add a touch of the holiday spirit to the exterior of your home. One of these places is your lamp or lantern post. 

Maybe you have multiple lantern posts or perhaps you only have one. Regardless, there is a lot you can do to add touches of holiday fun in a place where they will get noticed day and night. If you don’t have any ideas on where to start don’t worry! Here are a few ways you can easily add some holiday cheer to the outside of your home.

Wreaths & Bows

One of the easiest ways to add some fun to your lantern post is to add something that you can attach to the post itself like a wreath or bow. These are great options if you want something simple and easy to remove.

Wreaths are not solely for the Christmas season, you can get a wreath that is suitable for just about every season. Simply create or purchase your wreath and attach it to your lantern post with a hook or zip ties that you can easily cut off. If you install some kind of hook you can easily change out your wreath as the seasons change.

If you would rather add a bow, make sure you pick something large enough to be seen from afar. Also, be sure any bow or adornment is waterproof so it can last throughout the season and into the next year. If you live somewhere with snow make sure you place the bow or adornment higher on the post so they don’t get damaged if there is heavy snowfall.

Flowers & Base Decor

If you have a green thumb (or can pick out a great premade arrangement) decorating the base of your lantern post with flowers can be striking! Whether you choose real flowers or fake ones, a small garden around your lantern post can be a great way to decorate for the holidays. If you choose real plants make sure you choose something that is in season so it lasts as long as possible. You don’t want to spend time planting flowers that die during the first freeze!

If you want to go a step further add some pumpkins and maybe a planter or two! During the Christmas or winter season add a couple of faux gifts, short evergreen trees, and more. This is a free space in a prominently seen area of your home, be free to make any scene you desire.

Lights & Garland

Your lantern post may have a light on top but that doesn’t mean you have to stop there! One simple way to add a little something extra to your decor is to wrap some string lights around the lantern post. You can choose simple white lights or go for something more festive in December.

If you add some string lights why not add a bit of seasonal garland as well? During the fall season choose something with fall leaves or corn stalks and during the winter go for some faux holly or evergreens. Just make sure anything you add to the lights won’t catch fire if you leave them on for a few hours.

Final Thoughts

You can’t go wrong when decorating for the holidays! Using the more prominent exterior fixtures is a great way to add some fun to your home during the holiday season. Even if you choose a more minimalist approach, the lantern post is a great space for adding decorative touches without being too much.

Caring for your tools, storage sheds and preparing the soil

No matter where you live, the cooling temperatures mean the end of the gardening season. Instead of waiting for the weather to warm up next year there is plenty you can do right now to prepare your garden for the spring.

Fall doesn’t mean it's time to pack up your garden and move inside. Even if you don’t plant any fall vegetables or flowers there is plenty you can do to get a jump start on spring. Set yourself up for success next season! Do you have a game plan for next year? How is your storage shed looking? Do you need to replace any equipment? Does your soil need nutrients? Your plate is plenty full!

If you are winding down your gardening for the season and don’t know what you can do during the fall and winter here are a few ways you can be productive and proactive for the next season.

Garden Bed Cleanup

When you have harvested your final vegetable or your last flower has bloomed your garden beds will now remain vacant until the next season. Before you walk away from your garden beds take the time to prepare them as best you can for next season. 

Once you have finished with your garden beds make sure to thoroughly rake any debris or leaves from the soil. Also ensure you pull any and all remaining plants or weeds to make sure the beds are as clear as possible. Clearing out your garden beds now will save you time in the spring and protect the soil for future planting. You will still need to do a bit of cleaning come spring but your beds will be in much better condition.

Plant Early Bulbs

Depending on what you want to harvest next year you may want to start planting bulbs in the fall. Flowers like crocus, daffodils and tulips all require you to plant their bulbs in the fall so they are ready for an early spring bloom. If you want to try planting early spring flowers next year you have to plant them much earlier than you think!

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Caption: The Pine Harbor Quivett Cape storage building.

Clean And Store Tools

Even if you don’t live somewhere with snow, cleaning and safely storing your tools is important in keeping them in the best condition. The fall is a great time to invest in a quality storage shed to have a clean, dry and safe place to store all of your outdoor essentials.

If you have a shed make sure that it is free from holes and rot to keep the moisture out. Before you store your tools make sure that you clean them thoroughly and make any necessary repairs. If you use any tools that require gas or electricity make sure that you have a safe place to store them.

Prepare The Soil

One of the best things you can do for your spring garden is to prepare the soil so it has all the nutrients your garden will need come spring. Once you have cleaned out your garden beds be sure to layer shredded tree leaves or compost into the soil and turn it in. During the colder months the leaves and compost will continue to break down and release nutrients into the soil.

If you have a larger space you may want to plant a cover crop to keep the soil in its best condition. Planting a cover crop like clover will add nutrients to the soil like a fertilizer while preserving the soil through moisture, snow and freezing.

Make Plans

Once you have stored all of your tools in your new shed, cleaned your garden beds and planted a cover crop it's time to start planning. Take the time to make a map of your garden or home area you plan on using for next year and mapping out what you want to plant and where. Fall is a great time to do some research to look at the growing season of certain plants and the sun and temperature progression of your area. Maybe you want to try out some new plants next year? This is the perfect time to make sure you are prepared for whatever your plan is next year.

Final Thoughts

Cold weather doesn’t mean you have to give up perfecting your garden. Use the time when the temperature goes down to give your garden beds and tools some much needed TLC. Don’t have a storage shed? Now is the time to install one to protect all of your tools and equipment. If you have ever thought about planting something new, this is the time to do your research to make it happen!

Have you ever been walking or driving down a street where one home jumped out so much that you had to take another look? That is the power of curb appeal!

Say there are two identical homes right beside each other. Everything about these two homes are the same on the inside but the outside of each home is cared for in a different way. One has an old fence with chipped paint, patchy lawn and non-working exterior light by the entryway. The other has a well cared for lawn, classic lantern on a post at the start of the walkway and a well cared for and clean entry gate. If these two homes were for sale, which one do you think would get more attention? Which would sell for more?

Curb appeal has the power to make lasting first impressions. You would certainly favor the home with the more cared for exterior in the scenario laid out above even if everything about the homes themselves were the same. The unkempt home could even be larger and better maintained on the inside but it still wouldn’t get as much interest as the home with the prettier exterior. First impressions are just that hard to change!

What Is Curb Appeal?

Curb appeal is the attractiveness of your home from the outside. It is the impression someone has of your property when they are visiting it for the first time. How appealing is your home from the curb? That is curb appeal.

Everything that can be seen from the front yard matters when determining the curb appeal of a home. This includes landscaping, paint, exterior structures, paving and layout. This could include large things like fencing, stairs and the home’s paint or siding and smaller things like attractive light fixtures, mailboxes and decorative elements like planters.

Why Does Curb Appeal Matter?

Curb appeal may not seem like the most important thing on the planet but it has a huge impact on how people perceive you and your home. If you are concerned with property values or the sellability of your home, curb appeal becomes even more important.

Curb appeal deals in first impressions, which are notoriously hard to change. The first impression someone has of a person or a place colors how they perceive them for weeks, months, even years to come. If you are planning on selling your home first impressions are crucial because you don’t have months to try and change a buyer’s first impression of your home.

Impacts Perception

Curb appeal has a direct impact on people’s perception of you as a homeowner. If your home is unkempt and messy from the outside that impression is going to stick with any visitor or passerby. This kind of negative first impression can be hard to shake and overcome. If you are looking to become a more active participant in neighborhood activities, having an unattractive home can really put you at a disadvantage in your neighbors eyes.

Curb appeal also impacts the perceived value of your home. If it looks nice from the outside your home will look like it is worth more than it is. If it is not well maintained it will look like it is worth less.

Critical For Selling

If you are looking to sell your home either now or in the future then curb appeal is something you cannot ignore. In a competitive market the homes with the most curb appeal get the most views and the most interest. More interest equals more offers.

Real estate experts stress the importance of curb appeal and say that it is one of the most critical factors for success if you are trying to sell your home. People make snap judgements, especially when browsing home listings online, in as little as a few seconds. Having a home with a lovely exterior will extend a buyer's interest and make a great, lasting first impression.

This doesn’t mean that only homes with expensive exterior renovations will be successfully sold. Cleaning up the front yard, doing a little landscape maintenance and updating some exterior fixtures is a great way to make your home more appealing to buyers.

Can Increase your Home's Value

While it’s not definitive, curb appeal in many cases can actually increase a home’s value. According to the National Association of Realtors just investing in a professional landscaping service can increase a home’s value by 15 percent. If you maintain your landscaping yourself with regularity you could see an increase of 7 percent.

If just maintaining the landscaping can lead to an increase in value just think of what other additions can do for your home’s value! Adding a fence or other outdoor structure can give your home a sizable boost. Smaller things like mailboxes and planters can also work with your landscaping to maintain the manicured appearance.

Spruce up your home with flower boxes, number signs and color 

Creating a good first impression is always important, but it isn’t always easy. Luckily it doesn’t take a ton of effort to design a home entryway that is memorable. All you need is a flower box, pop of color and a little bit of a green thumb.

One of the most important parts of the exterior of your home is the entryway. This is where guests, friends, and family pass through every time they visit. You want to make sure this space is well manicured and inviting. Your entryway is also a highly visible space for passersby who will make judgments about you and your home subconsciously by what they see outside.

Designing an inviting entryway doesn’t have to cost a lot of money or take a lot of time. Simplicity, in this case, is beneficial. If you want to give your home entry a much needed makeover, focus on a few of the areas highlighted below. You can do one, or all!

Show Off Your Number

Many homes feature the house number either very close to, or directly at the entryway. Your house number is something very easy to ignore. How often has the number on your home even entered your mind? 

For most homeowners the house number that is currently on the home is the one that was there when they moved in. This detail, though small, is a great place to start updates. Adding a new number sign will give your home an updated look in a place that everyone is looking. You can also consider moving your house number from where it currently is – you are not stuck with what you inherited from the previous owners.

Add Some Life

One way to really add some life to your entry is to add some actual life! Adding a planter or flower box is a great way to introduce some green to your home – and who isn’t impressed by a little gardening! 

Depending on the size of your entryway you can choose to add flower boxes to the nearby windows or planters placed on the ground flanking the door. If you have a good amount of room, one planter on either side of the door looks the best. You want to create symmetry wherever possible.

Using your green thumb you can plant whatever seasonal plants or grasses you feel looks best in front of your home. If you don’t have a green thumb using fake plants is also great! The fun of a window box or planter is that you can easily update the look of your home season to season.

Embrace Color

One of the best ways to really give your home a fresh look is to paint your front door. Now this doesn’t mean painting your front door black or white – this means painting it red or teal or even pink! Select a color that is bright and contrasts nicely with your home's trim and siding.

If you are not ready for a bold door you can always select a color that is a little more muted like a pastel or subtle tone. This pop of color will add some life and cheer to the entry of your home. Plus a fresh coat of paint always makes things look newer and fresher!

Shine Some Light

Even more than looking inviting, home entries have to be safe for egress. You can add some additional safety and some additional style with the installation of a light fixture like a lantern.

Side-mount lanterns are the perfect choice for a home entryway. There are dozens of varieties and styles to choose from and they are a reliable source of light for people entering and exiting your home. This is especially important in the fall and winter when the sun sets much earlier. Lanterns are also extremely stylish and can really elevate your entry space.

Add Whimsical Touches

It’s your home so why not show off a little bit of your personality! While you are crafting your perfect entry make sure you embrace the small details that can add so much fun. A great start is by adding a timeless and whimsical door knocker. These small touches, whether they be a leaf, crab or seashell, will bring out a little more of your personality to your guests.

Wrapping It Up

Creating a beautiful home entry is all about adding simple touches to an already tight space. It’s important that the path to your door remains clear, but what you do with that extra space on either side can make a huge difference. So have fun and let your style guide your choices!

Ah, the perfect gate. The one that expertly blends form and function, style, and safety. Mirroring your home's architectural design and aesthetic while providing an additional layer of safety, gates can keep kids and pets in the yard, keep critters out, or create a privacy buffer. Whether freestanding or integrated into surrounding fencing, walk gates, when well-designed, become an extension of your home. Better yet, they make a first impression that lasts. 

Seamlessly blending with the natural flow and aesthetics of your property, an AZEK gate can be one of the defining factors of your home’s curb appeal. And, whether you need to enclose a backyard space or conceal any unsightly physical elements adjacent to your property, you can transform your outdoor space into something truly unforgettable by adding a custom AZEK gate.

With an expansive range of styles from contemporary to cottage, New England to Floridian, Walpole gates are made of beautiful, durable, low-maintenance solid cellular PVC, customized to almost any height and width to secure a property’s perimeter while enhancing its appearance.

Expertly crafted to enhance your entry, walkway or surrounding pool area, the quality and style of a Walpole Outdoors AZEK gate is unrivaled. Strategically positioned at your home’s entrance, between two outdoor garden rooms or alongside a pool, Walpole’s stylish gates and fences not only highlight the beauty of your yard, but they also add an extra layer of privacy, security, and safety.

It’s all in the details

Whether you consider things like fencing and gates an extension of your home or merely a matter of function, there is an incredible range of styles, colors, and materials when it comes to making your design decisions.

Take the picket walk gate. With perfectly positioned vertical posts supported by a horizontal rail, picket gates and fencing are among the simplest to construct. Yet, even the picket gates come in a seemingly endless range of styles, from contemporary to grandma’s garden. Even the smallest variation in design details can make a sizeable statement when it comes to selecting your gate.

Shape, design, and all of the decorative finishes play an equal role in creating your property’s overall “vibe.” Aesthetically, you’ve got some choices to make. Rounded or pointed? Coved or Convex? Charming or contemporary? The possibilities are plentiful.

For example, this Yorktown gate measures featuring a 6 inch Annisquam top is both elegant and stately. While this poolside scalloped Chestnut Hill Fence featuring crisscross walk gates offers a more contemporary aesthetic. Reminiscent of Walpole's custom Chippendale style, these walk gates at the Lindens House in Washington, D.C. have been meticulously reproduced in keeping with the period of this historic property. When it comes to customizing an AZEK fence or gate, the design possibilities are truly limitless with Walpole.

Perk up your Property with Color

Generally, if your gate is connected to your property’s surrounding fence, the materials should be consistent for a more cohesive, seamless design. Perfectly paired sections of lattice fencing flank this double walk gate tastefully blending into the landscaping. Lattice fencing, like this, offers unobstructed views of the property while serving as a deterrent for critters and providing an additional layer of safety.

Though sometimes, delineating a gate with different, yet complementary material can create a focal point that truly stands out. One of the easiest and most effective ways to make a statement is through color. Like this show-stopping blue gate – who could walk past and not notice it? 

Walpole’s signature collection of walk gates, arbors and lattice fencing comes signed, sealed, and delivered in your choice of more than 100 Sherwin-Williams VinylSafe paint colors. From verde to terracotta, you can customize your AZEK fence or gate to your taste with an extensive palate of color choices, guaranteed to last for 25 years.

Low on maintenance, high on performance.

Scientifically engineered to repel mold, resist weathering, and combat warping caused by environmental stressors at a level that can’t be beaten, AZEK continues to be the industry-leader in a fast-growing outdoor living market. Over the last 10 years, Walpole has been expanding the use of AZEK to include nearly all our manufactured items, from custom gates to lattice fencing due to its durability and long-lasting beauty.

Call us to schedule a free measurement and design consultation of your property, so we can start planning right now for your next project. 

Over the last 3,000 years, pergolas and arbors have been used to create, accent, and define outdoor spaces. While the actual terms “pergola” and “arbor” and their definitions have been used somewhat interchangeably since ancient times, their functions have remained unchanged. Covered outdoor spaces have continued to remain a necessary provision in public spaces, whether for providing a shaded space on hot days or for improving visual intrigue by adding hints of room-like structure to empty outdoor spaces.

No doubt these architecturally inviting areas enliven public spaces. As you incorporate arbors and pergolas into your architectural and landscape designs, it’s important to have a reliable partner to fulfill your specifications and renderings and achieve the most impressive end results.

A career of creating cohesion with structure

Many forward-thinking architects and designers understand the need to develop intentional outdoor spaces that serve as focal points for both activity and for relaxation. And one of the most effective ways to transform a space lacking purpose and structure into an elegant one is by integrating premium quality structures like a custom vinyl pergola or custom arbor. Delineating different areas for public use and unifying overall site features and spaces into a cohesive whole, a commercial pergola-defined area within a public space creates an impetus for social events and public gathering.

For more than 85 years, Walpole has been crafting such premium products that define some of the most distinguished properties (business, municipal, and residential) across the country. Our commercial and public use pergolas can be found at universities, high schools, senior housing locations, country clubs, and other public and private spaces. From five shade pergolas on Sea Isle City Boardwalk to a handsome Walpole four-column pergola defining an outdoor seating area for employees at a corporate office, we create truly distinctive products with superior laminating, molding, and an unrivaled finishing technique in our state-of-the-art facilities. You see, Walpole doesn’t just make a commercial pergola more efficiently (potentially putting more options within your project’s budget), we make it better. By working with Walpole, you not only gain another set of eyes on your design process you also double down on the quality you’re putting out.

While many fine off-the-rack styles exist for commercial pergola and arbor projects, there’s pergolas nothing like your personal designs to transform your clients’ properties in ways you’ll be proud of. In collaboration with architects and designers, Walpole streamlines and improves the design-to-build process, making it easy to integrate top-quality, finished structures like a show-stopping vinyl pergola or custom arbor crafted from solid cellular vinyl to any outdoor public or commercial space project. We work directly with design and architecture professionals to deliver uncompromising quality and unrivaled style, and we are ready to partner on your next big project.

Your only partner for solid cellular vinyl excellence

Walpole has always offered and enjoyed close partnerships with builders and architects, creating custom outdoor structures, meeting exacting specifications, and adapting to changing styles and trends. For nearly a decade, Walpole Outdoors has been using premium solid cellular vinyl, expanding our use of this environmentally friendly material to include nearly all of our manufactured items due to its durability and long-lasting beauty. In addition to natural woods and metals, many of our custom premium outdoor structures are handcrafted in low maintenance, long-wearing cellular PVC.

The truth is, when it comes to construction, not all materials (or even all composite materials) are created equal. Walpole Outdoors solid cellular vinyl is unique among synthetic building materials, offering beauty and durability with little to no maintenance. With the texture, look, and feel of real wood, solid cellular vinyl is an alternative material outlasting its counterparts by a mile.

As the leading fabricator of solid cellular vinyl, Walpole is more than just a high-end service partner, we are the industry leaders. Walpole Outdoors specializes in creating amazing outdoor spaces for the most sophisticated designers and discerning homeowners with fully customized projects. Our standard design collections as well as customized work guided by your specifications include pergolas, arbors with gates, and fences ready to integrate seamlessly with your public space landscape projects.

The Walpole commercial pergola or custom arbor you design can be specified in one of more than 100 Sherwin-Williams VinylSafe paint colors. From classic white to deep Verde green, all Walpole products can be fully customized with an expansive palate of color choices, guaranteed to last for 25 years.

Plus, Walpole can craft a pristine new vinyl pergola or custom arbor in a style that replicates that distinctive wooden structure, offering nuanced wood grain patterns and even wire-brushed finishes. Our arbors with gates and pergolas can be made to look and feel exactly like historic natural wood yet they won't rot, peel, or crack. Honoring the beauty and integrity of many historic landmarks, Walpole has let the way on impactful restoration projects, creating sustainable solutions that preserve the past for future generations.

Collaborate, Conceptualize and Create with Walpole

Housed under one roof, we provide expert, personal service to architects, landscape architects, interior designers, custom home builders, and developers.

As a trusted manufacturer of premium products like pergolas or arbors with gates, we collaborate throughout the entire design and manufacturing process, allowing you to continue to grow and meet your clients’ needs more easily in an increasingly competitive market. From concept to completion, Walpole Outdoors is ready to provide you with unique engineering, CAD and CNC milling, and unparalleled partnership and support throughout the entire design and manufacturing process.

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