The interplay of materials in this design is key. The wooden pergola provides a natural framework, while the metal furniture ...

Sa'iyda Shabazz is a freelance writer who lives in Los Angeles. She mostly writes about the intersections of race, sexuality, class, gender and parenting, as well as other lifestyle topics.

If you're new to garden design, it's not immediately obvious ... Kevin King told me that 'Wood pergolas tend to require more maintenance because of the lack of a roof barrier.