Toby’s Backyard Just Got A Real Outdoor Room

Some patios are fine for a quick BBQ. Toby wanted more than that. He pictured a lounge you could walk into from the living room, sit down, and stay a while. Shade when the sun is overhead. Shelter when clouds roll in. A tidy spot for the grill and a heater so evenings feel comfortable.

He chose a Baltic motorised wall mounted louvre roof aluminium pergola and built the rest of the space around it.

What changed

• The pergola attaches to the house, so there are no posts blocking the edge by the wall.

• The motorised louvres open for light and close for shelter, giving simple, instant control.

• A dark aluminium frame ties in with the decking and furniture for a clean, modern look.

• On one side, a privacy panel softens wind and screens the kitchen area.

• Toby added a BBQ bench and heater wall, so the space works day and night.

Result: an outdoor lounge that reads like an extension of the house, not a temporary cover.

Why wall mounted worked here

• Use more of the deck. With the beam fixed to the house, you gain usable floor area and a clear walkway along the facade.

• A visual connection. The pergola ceiling lines continue the roofline, so it feels like one continuous living zone.

• Services are simpler. Power for the motor and heater can run back to the house neatly, out of sight.

A quick word on the build

Toby installed it himself over a couple of days.

"Pretty easy installation. It was just my wife and I and we managed to install it within a couple of days. We added a BBQ and heater wall and love the look of it."

Every site is different. If you plan a wall mounted pergola, make sure the fixing surface is solid and level, and always follow the installation guide for anchors, spacings, and load paths. If you are unsure, get a qualified installer to check the substrate and connections.

How it feels to use

• Morning coffee with the roof angled to let in soft light.

• Lunch prep at the BBQ bench with the privacy panel blocking the breeze.

• Evenings by the heater with the louvres closed, the space warm and calm.

It is the place guests head to first, and the last spot people leave.

Thinking about something similar

Tell us your deck size, how you plan to mount it, and what you want to do out there. We will help you pick a Baltic configuration that fits, from span and post layout to privacy panels, lighting, and heating. No pressure. Just clear steps to turn a patio into a room you will use every week of the year.