I don't know about you but I'm longing for summer already. So, to make us all feel better, here's a tutorial you can start planning for this summer. Using drop cloths, Jenny from Anything Pretty has created a canopy that will make any deck look great.
As Jenny describes:
The entire project cost less than $50 and took 2 hours of time. Well worth it for some shade and ambience in my opinion. And even if you do not have a pergola in your backyard, drop cloths could still be used on other structures or even between a couple of poles. Who knew that they could be so multi-functional?
This project is simple, using things you might just have lying around to create an outdoor room that expands your living area. Find out more at Anything Pretty.
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i love raw canvas too, but I painter's drop cloth is actually not the same as raw canvas (not as strong and not waterproof). I would go w/ the real stuff for outside!
Looks great! I did something very similar (lights and all) with burlap (you can see it here: http://www.smallfriendly.com/small-friendly/2010/06/pergola-project.html), it's so nice to have shade and ambiance.
I think it's a great way to add shade and create a beautiful outdoor environment. I think we all know people who have those beams running across the top of their patios. Who decided that was a good idea to add those to patios?! At least you have thought of a wonderful, inexpensive and easy solution!
I absolutely love this - the pergola, fabric and lights. Maybe I can recreate this on my balcony...