Poolside dining that actually works all afternoon
Michelle loved her sunny deck by the pool, but the glare and heat made lunches short and dinners rare. She wanted shade that still felt open, and something that looked like it belonged with the house.
We installed a Baltic manual freestanding louvre roof aluminium pergola in a crisp white finish. It sits on the timber deck beside the pool and frames the outdoor dining table like a room.
Quick facts
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Model: Baltic manual louvre pergola
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Configuration: Freestanding, poolside on timber decking
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Finish: White aluminium
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Primary use: Outdoor dining and relaxing
Why this pergola suits the space
Light control without closing the view
The louvres tilt by hand, so Michelle can dial in shade for midday meals or open the roof in the evening for sky views. Air still moves through, which keeps the space comfortable next to the pool.
A clean look that lifts the whole deck
The white frame lines up with the glass pool fence and the home’s joinery, so the pergola feels like part of the architecture. Potted plants soften the corners and the dining set reads as a complete outdoor room.
Simple to live with
Manual operation means no remotes to hunt for and no wiring to worry about. The aluminium frame is easy to look after, which matters beside water and sun.
How the space gets used now
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Breakfast under open louvres with morning sun.
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Midday shade for long lunches with family.
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Evenings with the roof angled to catch the last light, then the table becomes the centre of the pool area.
The deck has gone from pass-through to destination.
From the homeowner
I just love it, made a difference to my outdoor entertaining area.
— Michelle
Thinking about your own deck
If your poolside or patio area looks great but sits empty when the sun is high, a manual louvre pergola like Michelle’s can make it usable most of the day. Tell us a little about your space and how you want to use it. We will map out sizes, finishes, and options so you can see what will work before you decide.