A 12x20-foot footprint covers about 240 square feet of usable shaded area — enough room for a full outdoor dining set with seating for 8-10. 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.
Arched-Top Pergola
Douglas Fir · One weekend
Farmhouse Pergola
Composite (Trex / Azek) · A full month of evenings & weekends
Louvered Roof Pergola
Redwood · 2-3 weekends
Mission Pergola
Pressure-Treated Pine · 2-3 weekends
Tuscan Stone-Column Pergola
Composite (Trex / Azek) · 2-3 weekends