Build a Trellis

This regal white wrought iron gate is transformed into an impressive garden structure by the use of a stone fence and a beautiful white trellis. Trellises besides being beautiful, also provide shade against the heat of the day. Trellises have the ability to block the sun and keep a home cooler. Grow vines on the trellis and this will provide additional shading in the summer.

For optimum cooling benefits, build trellis in front of a window on an east facing or west facing location. Windows are a source of 48% of the Summer Heat in your home. By strategically placing a trellis in front of a east or west window, you can greatly reduce your air conditioning bill.

For south facing locations, an overhang structure is recommended as they block direct sun. But only 50% of the radiation is from direct sun. The other 50% is non-direct radiation on south facing windows, so for optimum cooling a combination of an overhang and trellis would accomplish more blocking.
Here is an article about Window Shading with Trellises and other Structures.

Don't have a Porch but want a Swing, well this romantic duo would fit the bill.

The Trellis Swings certainly beat those porch swings at WalMart or Home Depot with the Fabric Canopies that'll wear out in three years, don't ya know!

Vist Advanced Garden Rooms for more great arbor, trellis and pergola ideas.

Build a Trellis Swing that you'll enjoy for many years.

If you want to create a courtyard which is enveloped by vining plants then this Colonnade type trellis fence could be considered. This large trellis structure is used to create an outdoor room with architectural interest and mission accomplished!

The trellises are placed in a semi-circle shape enveloping the open area of the garden to form a grand courtyard and their grand scale gives the feeling of regalia. Build trellis like this with height and spacing appropriate for your lot. Image Copyright Frank Truncale

This modern trellis on columns epitomizes contemporary trellis design with its white, clean and linear, rectangular columns. The upper trellis is more than likely completed in redwood. See how the magnificent lines of this trellis are reflected in the pool in the foreground. This is truly a fine trellis design. Build trellis as magnificent as this one! Visit this award winning landscape design firm for more information. Image Copyright Suzman & Cole Design Associates

Technically this is an Arbor, but because of its narrowness, it closely resembles a trellis. It swings around two sides of a patio with a raised deck area. Visit Sunset Decks to view and learn how to build trellis just like this. Image Copyright Sunset Decks

This site has instructions on how to build a trellis fence that includes a gate and bench in the design instructions. The beautiful trellis is large and encompasses the gate and part of the fence.

The instructions include four projects in one: build trellis, fence, gate and bench.

Each is a project that can be done individually and can resolve specific design problems in varied settings.

This beautiful Tuscan Trellis was built for privacy from the next door neighbor. Vines will be planted and in a few years they will provide complete privacy. In the meantime, the privacy lattice will suffice.

Build trellis with a deep overhang and it should provide some degree of protection from the sun during part of the day. The build trellis just like one of these beauties. Image Copyright Bower Wood LLC. View Tuscan Patios for interest.

A white trellis for a flowering vine can really add architectural interest to your home along with creating a beautiful frame for a flowering vine, such as this gorgeous purple Clematis.

Metal Leaf Trellis

Madrid Trellis
White
A Vine Trellis such as this substantial trellis can add an architectural feature that is sorely needed when there are large blank spaces on your exterior wall. You can buy this vine trellis at Hoover Fence, or Amazon.

Achla Feng Shui Graphite Mushroom Trellis Outdoor Garden Trellis

Greenstone Flaminio Obelisk Trellis