Dyson's Backyard Rest Area

Project Overview

Project Name

Backyard Rest Area

Location

Houston, TX

Project Type

Residential

Dyson’s backyard rest area, once a sun - scorched and rain - vulnerable space, faced issues of extreme heat exposure, rain damage, and a lack of privacy and nighttime usability. The underutilized space failed to meet the family’s need for a comfortable, all - season outdoor relaxation area.

We installed a 13ft.×12ft. gray solar - powered aluminum pergola. This transformed the patio into a versatile, all - weather lounge. Equipped with motorized adjustable louvers, retractable privacy screens, and solar - powered LED lights with built - in fans, it now offers shade, rain protection, a private atmosphere, and comfortable airflow day and night.

The pergolas not only solve weather - related and privacy problems but also elevate the home’s curb appeal. It has become a year - round gathering spot for the Dyson family, turning a previously neglected area into a central part of their outdoor lifestyle, perfectly integrating with the suburban home’s aesthetic.
Dyson's Backyard Rest Area Actual Photo-1
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Pergola Parameters

  • Product Size:13 ft. × 12ft.
  • Product Color:Gray/Gray
  • Material:Aluminum
  • Core Function:Motorized adjustable louvers, built-in ceiling fan and LED lights, all controlled by remote control
  • Additional Designs:Facade Roller Shade

Client Pain Point

Dyson's Backyard Rest Area-Client Pain Point

⚠️Sun - Baked & Rain - Soaked, Wasted Backyard

The backyard rest area was a “seasonal headache” for the Dysons—sun blazed so hot that midday hangs were impossible, rain ruined cushions weekly, and the space sat empty 6+ months a year. What should’ve been a “relax hub” became a “maintenance chore.”

⚠️Neighbors' Eyes, No Privacy

Without screens or shade, the rest area felt “exposed” for the Dysons—neighbors could see every family chat, and even quiet afternoons felt like “being watched.” The lack of privacy made the space uncomfortable for intimate talks or solo reading.

⚠️Dark & Dreary Evenings, No Night Use

No outdoor lighting meant the rest area died at dusk for the Dysons—no starlit dinners, no evening relaxation. The family avoided it after sunset, missing out on “magical backyard nights”.

Solution Provided

Dyson's Backyard Rest Area Solution Provided-Four Season Backyard Office” With Smart Louvers
Dyson's Backyard Rest Area Solution Provided-Solar - Powered “Backyard Cinema” Nights
Detailed view of the built-in fan in the pergola
Neighbor - Proof Backyard

☀️Four Season Backyard Office With Smart Louvers

The 13ft.x12ft. gray solar pergola turned the rest area into a “work - play lounge” for the Dysons. Smart motorized louvers adjust in 3 seconds—open for sunlit coffee + emails, close for rain - proof afternoon tea, and tilt for breezy naps. Now the space works as a “backyard office” by day, “relax hub” by night—no more “weather - limited use.”

🧩Neighbor - Proof Backyard

Retractable gray roller shade create a “private force field” for the Dysons. Close them to block neighbors’ views during family movie nights, open to let breezes in for solo reading. The sleek frame blends with the home’s siding, turning the rest area into a “secret garden”.

⬆️Solar - Powered “Backyard Cinema” Nights

Solar - powered LED lights in the pergola turn dusk into a “starlit theater” for the Dysons—no wiring, no electric bills. Built - in fans keep air flowing during summer movie marathons, so popcorn + breezes = Friday night traditions. Now the family skips “indoor Netflix” for backyard stargazing + films—no more “dark, unused space after 7 PM.”

“Our backyard rest area used to be a ‘sun trap’ and ‘rain magnet’—now it’s our ‘forever lounge’! Sola’s pergolas with motorized louvers let us use it daily—midday naps in the shade, rainy - day tea parties, and starlit chats under solar lights. The privacy screens? Genius—no more ‘neighbor peeks’ during family talks. We thought the backyard was a lost cause, but Sola turned it into our favorite home spot. Wish we’d done this years ago!”
——Dyson's Family

Details to Impress Client

✅Remote-Controlled Solar Glow, Perfect Timing

The pergola’s solar-powered LED lights are controlled with a single remote. No tricky timers, no wiring hassle—just easy clicks to match your routine. Morning coffee gets soft light, Friday movie nights get warm glow, all powered by the sun (no electric bills). It’s simple control that makes every hour feel “just right.”

✅Louver Precision, Furniture Saver

This pergola features perfect top sealing and an excellent rainwater drainage system, so you no longer have to worry about “soaked cushions” or “rushing to cover furniture” on rainy days. Simply press the remote control to close the top louvers, keeping the seating area dry while rainwater drains out through the holes at the base of the columns.

✅Fan + Light Combo, No Extra Wiring

Built - in ceiling fans and solar lights share the pergola’s frame—no messy wires, no outdoor outlet clutter for the Dysons. The combo creates a “cool, lit oasis” with zero installation hassle, making the rest area feel like a “high - end resort” in their backyard.
Details to impress client-1-Remote-Controlled Solar Glow, Perfect Timing
Details to impress client-2-Louver Precision, Furniture Saver
Details to impress client-3-Fan + Light Combo, No Extra Wiring

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