A 8x8-foot footprint covers about 64 square feet of usable shaded area — enough room for a 4-person bistro table or pair of loungers. 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.
Asian-Inspired Pergola
Cypress · 2-3 weekends
Bandstand Gazebo
Composite (Trex / Azek) · A full month of evenings & weekends
Farmhouse Pergola
Redwood · A full month of evenings & weekends
Farmhouse Pergola
Redwood · A full month of evenings & weekends
Hot Tub Surround Privacy Screen Trellis
Pressure-Treated Pine · 2-3 weekends
Living Wall Planter Privacy Screen Trellis
Pressure-Treated Pine · A full month of evenings & weekends
Louvered Roof Pergola
Western Red Cedar · 2-3 weekends
Mid-Century Geometric Privacy Screen Trellis
Redwood · One weekend
Mission Pergola
Western Red Cedar · A full month of evenings & weekends
Octagonal Victorian Gazebo
Cypress · 2-3 weekends
Pagoda-Style Gazebo
Douglas Fir · 2-3 weekends
Rustic Cabin Gazebo
Pressure-Treated Pine · A full month of evenings & weekends
Square Hipped-Roof Gazebo
Douglas Fir · A full month of evenings & weekends
Square Hipped-Roof Gazebo
Douglas Fir · 2-3 weekends
Square Hipped-Roof Gazebo
Pressure-Treated Pine · A full month of evenings & weekends
Vertical Board Privacy Screen Trellis
Black Locust · A full month of evenings & weekends