A 12x16-foot footprint covers about 192 square feet of usable shaded area — enough room for a 6-person dining table with chairs pulled out. Below are every published plan at this footprint, including freestanding and (where applicable) attached variants.
For planning, allow at least 24 inches of clearance on every side for furniture pull-out and unobstructed walking paths. If you intend to grow climbing plants, plan for an additional 18-24 inches of overhang clearance because mature wisteria, grapevine, and climbing roses produce a dense canopy beyond the structural perimeter.
4-Point Square Shade Sail Frame
Mahogany · A full month of evenings & weekends
5-Point Overlapping Shade Sail Frame
Redwood · One weekend
5-Point Overlapping Shade Sail Frame
Cypress · A full month of evenings & weekends
Cantilever Single Post Shade Sail Frame
Western Red Cedar · One weekend
Cantilevered Pergola
White Oak · 2-3 weekends
Classic Flat-Roof Pergola
Composite (Trex / Azek) · A full month of evenings & weekends
Classic Flat-Roof Pergola
White Oak · A full month of evenings & weekends
Dutch Gable Pavilion
Black Locust · One weekend
Farmhouse Pergola
Pressure-Treated Pine · One weekend
Firewood Shelter Lean-To Shelter
Mahogany · One weekend
Firewood Shelter Lean-To Shelter
Black Locust · One weekend
Gabled Pergola
Composite (Trex / Azek) · 2-3 weekends
Garage-Attached Lean-To Shelter
Composite (Trex / Azek) · A full month of evenings & weekends
Grill Shelter Lean-To Shelter
Western Red Cedar · A full month of evenings & weekends
Hot Tub Pavilion Pavilion
Black Locust · A full month of evenings & weekends
Mission Pergola
Black Locust · A full month of evenings & weekends
Toolshed Overhang Lean-To Shelter
Redwood · A full month of evenings & weekends
Toolshed Overhang Lean-To Shelter
Douglas Fir · A full month of evenings & weekends
Toolshed Overhang Lean-To Shelter
Western Red Cedar · 2-3 weekends