Having their own house outside the city, many people think about building such a cozy and useful house next to it. After all, you must admit that a chic garden, well-groomed beds and neat paths with impeccable fences do not create a complete picture. garden plot, without a cozy gazebo on it. Today is a rare occasion when Vacation home does without a full-fledged recreation area on the territory or a small garden gazebo. The construction of a country gazebo is great way not only decorate landscape design, but also create extra bed for complete unity with nature. In the gazebo you can have a great breakfast with the whole family in the early morning, enjoy evening tea, or accommodate guests invited to a picnic. Under the roof of a cozy building, you can hide from the scorching sun or shelter from the rain. The design of the gazebo is another chance to show the talent of the designer and give comfort to your possessions.

The main types of gazebos

Let's look at the main options for making gazebos located in the territories country house.

An open gazebo is the easiest to assemble. The simplicity of the design allows for as soon as possible and create a complete recreation area. An open gazebo is assembled for a summer residence from supporting posts and a hinged roof, after which it is decorated with decorative elements and partitions between the posts.

Inside the gazebo, you can place a comfortable table, benches or chairs with pillows and blankets, and next to organize an area with barbecue and grill.

In an open gazebo warm weather it is very pleasant to enjoy the singing of birds and the gentle sun, this is the best option for family meetings.

However, in cool weather, there is a risk of freezing on outdoors, so in winter this design loses all its relevance.

A closed gazebo is a house, closed on all sides by walls. In such a gazebo, bad weather and insect raids are not terrible. You can sit up in it until late at night and not disturb those who went to sleep.

However, closed space will not allow you to fully enjoy nature and in order to breathe fresh air you have to go outside from time to time.

Particular attention should be paid to the design, which should not only shelter people from rain, snow and sunlight, but also be aesthetically attractive.

Gazebo with a barbecue area - solves the problems of cooking on open fire. Such a gazebo is equipped with a special barbecue and a high-quality chimney.

It can be equipped with a complete kitchen area with a stove, cabinets, a table for cooking and a separate dining area.

A living gazebo is a lightweight structure, the main part of which is climbing plants that create dense green walls (hedges). In such an arbor, a complete feeling of unity with nature is preserved, it is pleasant to enjoy the smell of plants and invite friends. At proper care such gazebos can please the eye for more than one season.

Also, such an arbor can be decorated with grape seedlings, the fruits of which will hang in beautiful clusters, while creating a natural shadow.

Materials for manufacturing

Wooden gazebo. Wood is the most popular material in the construction of buildings of this type. It is easy to make a design from it with desired design and various forms, the main thing is to correctly determine its size, and impregnation with water-repellent agents will make it possible to preserve original view wood for a long time.

Usually, spruce or pine is used for the construction of wooden arbors, less often oak. Wood is a fairly light building material, so it is not necessary to build it for construction.

Stone or brick gazebo - great option for the construction of any type of arbors in which it is planned to place a barbecue. Brazier and barbecue can be placed on a special stand or podium made of stone and brick.

Fabric gazebos for summer cottages will become your favorite place to relax. A gazebo in the form of a tent looks very interesting, attracts attention and allows you to diversify an ordinary yard.

It can be set up with soft pillows and then it will become a real decoration for your site.

Metal gazebos - you can buy relatively inexpensively from manufacturers, as in ready-made, and make it with your own hands, while realizing your dreams and fantasies.

Usually these are very simple, not overloaded with details designs made of wrought iron, which gives them a special charm.

Choosing the right style for summer construction

Classics - nothing superfluous, everything is concise and strict. Arbor of the usual form, rectangle, without additional decor furnished with the most simple objects furniture. This is a simple option for giving, where it is planned to spend little time and not arrange frequent long gatherings.

Country style - interesting design With carved windows, shutters, a real stove and various details like a samovar, a tablecloth, dried herbs and candles instead of lamps.

Construction of a gazebo rustic style- a rather complicated process that requires special flair and certain knowledge

Oriental style - an exotic design for a country gazebo. The basis can be a real Chinese pagoda with light walls and a multi-tiered roof. The decor welcomes the presence of pillows and a lampshade, as well as many Chinese lanterns.

You can decorate a country house for relaxing on the territory of your site in any style that the owner of the estate likes.

There you can put a rocking chair, a table with your favorite books, an old gramophone with records. In any case, the presence of such a house will sometimes allow you to feel in complete harmony with nature and spend some time alone with yourself.

It is quite difficult to find such a summer resident who would not dream of decorating his site with a small gazebo. A small gazebo for a summer residence, if you buy it, is quite expensive. Therefore, the best option is to build such a structure on your own.

Not everyone can afford to buy a summer cottage of a large area. And on small plot Of course you can, but it will take up a lot of usable space. Therefore, there is only one option - to build a small gazebo. Now it remains to decide how to build a small gazebo.

In order to give a clear and detailed answer, it is necessary to decide on many factors:

• What form of gazebo do you prefer to see on the site.
• What material will it be built from?
• What will be.
• How will the building be equipped?

In addition, small gazebos for summer cottages are also divided according to the type of installation:

• Stationary. For its installation, it is necessary to use a solid foundation. Stationary gazebos are installed once and for a long time.
• Portable. Basically, this type of building is installed on summer period, and with the onset of cold weather they are dismantled.

Note. Installation of portable small arbors, in comparison with stationary ones, is faster and easier.

But despite given fact, most summer residents still prefer stationary type pavilions.

Structural Benefits

Small country gazebos have a number of fairly significant advantages:

• Small architectural forms arbors can save a lot usable area area, which makes it possible to locate them in small areas.
• For its construction and design, there is no need to use expensive building materials, as well as spending a lot of time.
• Such small building is multifunctional: it can be used as a place to relax with the whole family, as a playground, for relaxing with a large group of friends.
• Like an outdoor office.

From the foregoing, we can conclude that small gazebos are the best option for buildings on small summer cottages.

What materials can be used for construction

popular building materials.

Wood

This material is considered classic for the construction of such structures as a small gazebo:

• A distinctive feature of wooden buildings is that they fit perfectly into the design of any site, they are extremely practical, inexpensive to build.

Note. It is also worth noting that wooden gazebos require special care, as well as special pre-treatment wood before use.

• After some time of operation of the gazebo, it requires periodic maintenance, which consists in updating the top layer of wood through the use of special varnishes or stains.
• In addition, with the onset of the cold season, it needs canning.

This is due to the fact that the tree reacts extremely negatively to an increased level of moisture in the air, as well as to low temperatures.

Metal

Pergolas, for the construction of which forged metal is used (see), differ not only long term exploitation, but beauty and eccentricity.

Note. Before you make a small gazebo out of metal, you need to clearly understand that such a structure requires quite careful maintenance, which consists in painting special paint for metal work.

Otherwise, after a while, the metal will be covered with a layer of rust. This will not only ruin appearance buildings, but will also lead to the fact that the metal will eventually begin to collapse.

Polycarbonate (thermoplastic)

This has led to an increased demand for it among buyers, including owners. summer cottages.

Among the significant advantages, I would like to highlight the following:

• Resistant to temperature fluctuations.
• It tolerates high levels of humidity well.
• Resistant to mechanical damage.
• Does not deform under the influence of ultraviolet rays.

If forged metal is used to build small gazebos for summer cottages, experts do not recommend using such a structure as a place for children's games:

• This is due to the fact that metal is an extremely traumatic building material.

The best option for building gazebos, which will later be used for children's entertainment, is wood or polycarbonate.

Small gazebo with your own hands

Before you make a small gazebo, I would like to acquaint you with some of the features of their construction:

• The most optimal place to build a gazebo is the one that is least exposed to sunlight (see). In such an arbor it will be pleasant to relax at any time, as it will not be very heated by the sun's rays.
• When designing a room, both external and internal, it is imperative to take into account overall design suburban area.

Advice. Before the beginning construction works experts recommend checking the presence of underground sources. If there are any, it is better not to build a gazebo at this place.

• Otherwise, the soil under the gazebo will settle, which after a short time will entail its destruction.
• When used as a building material of wood, it is recommended to use for its pre-treatment special means or impregnations with antiseptic properties.

When choosing the material from which you plan to build a small gazebo, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with comparison table below.

Comparison table of brick gazebos and wooden gazebos:

Wood	Metal
No need to invest heavily	Building cost is quite high.
For the installation of the gazebo there is no need to build a solid foundation	It is mandatory to have a tape type foundation
Needs to preliminary preparation working material, as well as in carrying out periodic maintenance of the surface of the material	Exactly the same
Needs conservation for the winter season	Can be used during the cold season
Not very long service life	Features a long service life

We build a wooden structure

When building a small gazebo for a summer residence, for example, made of wood, we advise you to follow the following instructions:

• If you want to make a gazebo with a foundation, you don’t need to bookmark it a large number of expensive material. It is necessary to dig a hole, the dimensions of which will correspond to the size of the future gazebo. Pour a layer of sand at the bottom of the pit, 15–20 cm thick.
• Then the sand must be well moistened with water and compacted. Pour a layer of rubble about 15 cm over the sand. This layer will also need to be well tamped. Now, to the top of the dug hole, fill in a layer cement mortar and let it dry for 10-11 days.
• To make the frame of a small gazebo made of wood, you can use ordinary wooden slats or bars, which are fastened together with nails or self-tapping screws.
• Thus, the lower trim of the gazebo is laid out, and then the supporting pillars. Moreover, the pillars will necessarily need to be leveled using the building level.
• Install the upper trim using the same scheme as when installing the lower trim.
• Now you can start installing the roof. For this, materials such as slate, tiles, roofing felt, polycarbonate, etc. are useful. It all depends not only on your desire, but also on financial capabilities.
• So the last stage of the construction of a simple inexpensive small gazebo for a summer residence has come, which lies in its external and interior design. Here you can use any materials that are mounted and combined with each other at your discretion.

The video in this article contains detailed instructions for building small country arbors.

It is necessary to take into account when building small arbors on personal plots that the availability of building materials, financial opportunities is not the main thing. The most important thing is your desire and desire to build a small gazebo in which you will invest not only your strength, but also your soul.

Arbor - required element landscape design area of ​​almost any style. Designed for relaxation and parties, these small structures can also be a wonderful addition to the design of the courtyard, whether classical or modern, modernist or folk. But, of course, only if right choice gazebo design.

You can find out what this building can be like and how to decorate it properly by reading this article.

Design of garden arbors

Varieties of designs

Structurally, home and country arbors are classified primarily into open and closed. The first option is usually chosen by the owners of summer cottages and small houses. Closed facilities look better in the yards of solid residential cottages. You can have a good time in them not only in summer, but also in autumn and spring.

Photos of convenient closed and open structures

Important: Whatever type of building is, during its construction and arrangement, at least some of the materials from which the house itself is built or the yard is paved should be used.

If the gazebo does not play a special role in the design of the courtyard, you can make it traditional rectangular. So simple modern designs usually get lost in the background of others outbuildings and do not draw attention to themselves.

Photo of a simple rectangular wooden structure

It is quite another thing - multifaceted beautiful decorative gazebos. This form should be chosen if the structure is sufficient important element yard decoration. It also happens that the design of the site is built around the gazebo. In this case, it is better to choose some original beautiful decoration. For example, make a building in the form of a carriage, a ship, a castle with turrets, etc.

Simple, but at the same time original and cozy design

Idea: Of course, the construction of a very unusual and beautiful gazebo in the country or in a residential building is an expensive pleasure. If funds for different kind frills are not enough, you can choose a simpler constructively, but no less interesting option. For example, put a structure in the form of a barrel in the yard.

The style of this small building, with rare exceptions, always repeats the style of landscape design and the private house itself.

Pergola styles

Most often on this moment in the courtyards of the houses they put gazebos in a modern style - minimalism or high-tech. Usually these are practical, functional buildings, characterized by concise design.

Advice: Modern arbors are very often equipped with barbecue or barbecue. This addition fits into the design of such structures just perfect..

Design photo of a gazebo in high-tech style

Country gazebos in a classic style are also a fairly common and beautiful option. Usually these are large structures of strict geometric shapes, with supporting pillars, stylized as columns.

Photo solid beautiful building in classic style

Very often in the design of country arbors, an elegant Art Nouveau style is also used. characteristic feature such facilities are structural elements and unusual design. Best of all, the Art Nouveau building will look in the garden of a luxurious mansion.

Beautiful gazebos. Photo design in the Art Nouveau style

Another popular option is decorative rustic gazebos. They are built only from natural materials. So, for example, a massive log is often used for country-style garden structures. One of the varieties of this direction is the rustic style. A characteristic feature of the design of such summer arbors- asymmetry.

Design of a gazebo with barbecue. Photo of a building in a rustic style

Buildings in the Provence style are usually erected on a frame made of timber and sheathed with a board painted in pastel colors. Sometimes a Provence-style gazebo is surrounded by graceful beautiful railings with balusters.

French beautiful buildings in the Provence style look light and elegant

Pergolas in scandinavian style usually dyed pure white or bluish cold color. If desired, you can paint only some elements of the structure. The most important thing is to add a touch of Scandinavian “cold” to the design.

Arbors (photo). Simple and beautifully decorated building in the Scandinavian style

Distinctive features of the design of chalet-style gazebos are a massive roof and the absence of a parapet. The foundation of such a structure is usually made of natural stone, and the frame is made of very thick timber.

Important: Of course, such a structure will look good only in a spacious courtyard.

solid comfortable design in the style of a chalet made of wood and brick

Arbors in the Russian style are most often chopped or cobbled structures with carving decorations. Despite the massiveness of the material used, such carved "towers" look openwork and light. Sometimes, on the contrary, they are rather crude structures with elements from Russian folk tales in design.

Photos of original buildings in the Russian style

Characteristic features of pavilions in the Ukrainian style are the presence of a hip roof made of straw and a wicker parapet. Structures with railings stylized as a palisade also look very unusual.

Design gazebos with their own hands. Photos of unusual structures in the Ukrainian style

Unusually interesting and quite beautiful can be called buildings in the medieval german style fachwerk. Such gazebos are erected on a frame made of timber and sheathed in such a way that the wood remains visible from the outside.

Fachwerk-style construction, in the design of which the crate is in harmony with the beams of the frame

Oriental-style buildings also look very original. The most popular options are Japanese gazebo or Chinese. A characteristic feature of the design of such structures are airiness and lightness. For the most part, these are multifaceted beautiful buildings from stone and wood.

Idea: To bring more into the design of such a structure oriental notes, it is worth planting it with roses and decorating it with stained-glass windows.

Arbor in Japanese style just like in Chinese it will look good in big garden and in a small courtyard.

The Chinese gazebo is very similar to the Japanese one.

Not so long ago, designs in nautical style. The design of these original beautiful buildings contains various elements reminiscent of the sea. It can be blue polycarbonate sheathing, nets on the walls, painting, etc.

How to build beautiful gazebos with your own hands. Photo of a fairly easy-to-build marine-style complex with gratings

Design of gazebos

Decorating a gazebo is a process no less important than its construction and the choice of design design. The design of this building also needs to be given maximum attention.

Arrangement from the inside

To begin, consider how to equip this courtyard building from the inside. There are several interior elements that determine the style of its design:

• Lamps and flowers.

Important: Of course, by doing something like interior design gazebos should adhere to the style that was chosen for the very design of this structure.

The brazier is usually installed to back wall the buildings.

Photo simple beautiful design with barbecue

Massive furniture will look beautiful in a chopped structure, a more elegant set is more suitable for a panel structure, and in a metal small gazebo, you can generally put lightweight plastic garden kit.

Graceful beautiful wooden furniture in a building on a frame made of timber

Idea: In a building of any size and shape it will look good wicker furniture. For a more modest gazebo, you can choose a willow table and chairs, for a solid expensive structure - rattan.

Arbors are usually illuminated with small lamps. Depending on the design of the structure, this can be either wall models as well as floor or ceiling. When choosing lamps for this street structure, it is important to observe only one rule - the light should not go beyond the boundaries of the room.

Evening photo. The interior of the gazebo inside, beautifully lit by a floor lamp

Arbors of almost any design are necessarily decorated with flowers. Inside, they can either be arranged in tubs or hung in a flower pot. In combination with wicker or wooden furniture, flowers planted in baskets will look very interesting.

Photo of a design decorated with flowerpots with beautiful flowers

Idea: Very beautiful gazebos for summer cottages are obtained when used in the design of textiles. in design glazed structure light curtains will surely fit harmoniously. Sometimes open gazebos are also decorated with curtains.

decoration outside

When decorating outside, you need to pay attention to the following elements:

• Support pillars.
• Railing.

Support pillars - an element in the design is actually very noticeable. If they are made of timber, you can decorate them with carvings.

Photo of carved arbors made of wood, with beautifully decorated supporting pillars

Metal supports are usually decorated with forging. Railings not sheathed wooden structures often complemented by beautiful balusters. Decorative grilles for gazebos can become good option decorations for any parapet. metal railings often decorated with artistic forging.

Idea: On the gable roof you can put some beautiful ridge bar, and a weather vane on the hipped one. Often in the design of the roofs of gazebos you can also see spiers, which are easy to make with your own hands.

Photos of gazebos in chinese style, adorned with a spire

The building must be lined with flowers. This will add variety to the design of the gazebo of any design. Flower beds are usually broken around the entire perimeter, with the exception of the entrance. Curly wild grapes are planted closer to the walls. Beautiful flower beds with marigolds, geraniums, marigolds, weaving roses and other garden flowers look good next to such buildings.

The dacha is a favorite vacation spot for many families. And what can be done to make this holiday even closer to nature? That's right - a gazebo! The gazebo will become not only a stylish element of your dacha, but also a real pride, especially if it is made by hand. Photos of interesting, unusual and stylish gazebos for summer cottages are attached.

In the warm season, from late spring to early autumn, you want to be as close to nature as possible. Many families go on picnics in the forest, and those who have a dacha go to the dacha. But the country house is still a closed space, from which you so wanted to escape in the city.

Not everyone will like being under the scorching rays of the sun or under a summer thunderstorm. Therefore, many are equipped with a veranda or, if the land permits, a gazebo.

The gazebo, in comparison with the veranda, has a lot of advantages:

• Arbor can act not only functional space, but also a stylish element of landscape design in your country house.
• A gazebo can be built later at home and this will affect the convenience and comfort of residents much less than attaching a veranda.
• Night gatherings in the gazebo in the country will cause less inconvenience (due to noise, light, etc.) to elderly people and children resting in the house than gatherings on the veranda.

Modern gazebos are not just a shelter from the weather, but a real work of architectural art.

About the main types of gazebos

There are several main types of country arbors:

• open
• Closed
• "Alive"
• Barbecue gazebos

Let's consider each type in more detail.

open gazebos

An open type of gazebo is the most popular and common. Such an arbor consists of pillars-bases and a small roof-canopy on them. They look simple and beautiful.

In open gazebos can sometimes be used decorative elements and partitions between the pillars (as in the photo).

Advantages open gazebo:

• Lightweight design, which can be made by hand.
• Protect from sunlight and precipitation.
• They allow you to feel yourself in close proximity to nature, enjoy the enchanting aromas of the forest, the chirping of birds and picturesque landscapes.

Disadvantages of an open gazebo:

• Does not protect against gusts of wind, which can lead to many inconveniences.
• Comfortable use is possible only in the warm season.
• Does not protect against insects (such as mosquitoes or mosquitoes).

Closed gazebos

The closed type of gazebo is a small house or pavilion, closed on all sides by walls.

Advantages of a closed gazebo:

• Comfortable use at any time of the year, regardless of the air temperature.
• Reliably protect from gusts of wind and insects.

Disadvantages of a closed gazebo:

• An enclosed space that does not give the feeling of being outdoors.
• It cannot be used for barbecue or barbecue without a place with a chimney specially equipped for this.

"Live gazebos"

Live gazebos are a structure, the canopy and walls of which are not made of standard building materials, but of ... real plants! Such gazebos are an example of environmental cleanliness. Their design is light, elegant, sophisticated. In addition, the installation of such a gazebo at your summer cottage will not require significant financial investments from you.

In the "live" gazebo you will be enveloped in the heady aroma of fresh flowers, which cannot be compared with any artificial air freshener.

Barbecue gazebos

This type of pavilions is designed directly for barbecue and barbecue. Pavilions-"barbecues" are equipped with barbecue facilities. They are rarely made closed so that the smoke from the barbecue is freely ventilated, but if a high-quality chimney is built in a closed gazebo, then it can also be used for barbecue.

Deciding on the material

Arbors made of wood

Wood is an environmentally friendly material. Therefore, this material is often used not only to create gazebos, but for decoration country houses generally. A popular option is the design of the entire summer cottage in a rustic style. But due to the fact that the tree is easy to process, it can be given the most unusual shape.

To wooden gazebo has served you for a long time, the wood must be carefully treated with water-repellent agents.

The gazebo does not have to be completely made of wood, the most durable models are with a polycarbonate roof.

Arbors made of stone or brick

Bricks or stone can be used to build both open and closed gazebos. In the first case, it will be enough to build low partitions and poles for a canopy, leaving free space between them. In the second, raise full walls with window openings.

The use of brick or stone is relevant if you plan to equip a gazebo with a barbecue. At the same time, for the barbecue, you can build a stylish and original stand from these materials.

Metal gazebos

Metal gazebos are already prefabricated structures from the manufacturer. The use of forged elements will make your summer cottage a real work of art, descended from the pages of fantasy books about elves and wizards. Metal gazebos are usually ornate light structures, since the metal is very hot and in a closed metal gazebo in the summer it will be hot, like hell.

Fabric gazebos

Modern manufacturers of accessories and elements for decorating summer cottages offer a wide range of fabric products. A fabric tent for a summer residence is usually made of tarpaulin, since this material does not accumulate water and contributes to its runoff from the roof. In addition, such gazebos can be supplemented with special mosquito nets so that nothing can disturb your rest in the evening, when the accumulation of mosquitoes is especially high.

A fabric gazebo will look stylish in combination with a country swing bench with a canopy or upholstery made of fabric of the same shade.

The cost of awning structures

	From 14000 rub.
	From 22000 rub.
wall 3x2	From 1700 rub.
wall 6x2	From 4000 rub.
	From 5000 rub.

About the forms of gazebos

Rectangular gazebos

Arbors in the shape of a rectangle will successfully fit into a strict geometric suburban area. This form will allow you to make the most of the entire area allotted for the gazebo. A rectangular gazebo is a great option for a summer residence where large companies gather, because under it you can easily install a spacious and large one, behind which a large number of guests can comfortably accommodate.

Round gazebos

Round arbors or gazebos, most often, not very big size. They are very convenient to place in small summer cottages, as the smoothness of the forms minimizes the risk of suddenly stumbling upon sharp corner. If you are planning to make a gazebo that could accommodate a large number of people, get a round dining table.

Polygonal gazebos

Polygonal gazebos can be an alternative to round ones. Most often we are talking about octagonal arbors, although other options are possible (for example, a hexagonal or arbor with twelve corners). The beauty of building such a gazebo with your own hands is that if you have ready-made segments, you can vary their combination at your discretion.

Choosing a gazebo style

Classic style

The classic gazebo assumes the absence of unnecessary details. In such gazebos, everything is simple and strict. A classic gazebo can be either quadrangular or polygonal. Due to the fact that it is not required to specially decorate the gazebo, this is a very popular option among summer residents who completely equip the site.

East style

Exotic lovers will appreciate the arbors created in oriental style. The basis for creating such a gazebo is most often used by the so-called chinese pagodas, which are characterized by the lightness and unobtrusiveness of the walls in combination with multi-tiered roofs. The most commonly used materials for creating such a gazebo are wood and metal.

forest style

A forest-style gazebo looks like a part of a forest grove that has been separated for your comfort and convenience. main idea of this style lies in the fact that, even being under the protection of the roof, you feel completely and completely immersed in nature. This style includes all the so-called "living arbors", but it is not limited to them. In the forest style, a wooden gazebo can also be created - you just need unplaned trunks and tree branches. The thinner they are, the more elegant your gazebo will turn out. The best decoration for a forest-style gazebo, ivy or a similar climbing plant will become.

An original solution for creating a forest-style arbor can be the use of unfinished trees as poles for a canopy of trunks. In addition, fresh shoots that can begin to grow will not only not interfere, but will even give the design a special charm and charm.

Country style

Rustic gazebos can be different. The main condition is the use of wood as the base material for creating a gazebo. But how exactly to use it - decide for yourself. It can be simple raw logs, folded according to the principle of a match house, and there may be sophisticated carved structures with folklore motifs. It would be appropriate in such a gazebo to look like an authentic stove instead of the usual modern barbecue.

Unlike raw logs for creating a forest-style gazebo, which can (and should!) Be curved, with branches, knots, raw logs for creating a rustic-style gazebo must be strictly even.

DIY gazebo

You don't have to be a professional architect to build on your own. personal plot gazebo without assistance. If you have imagination, the ability to think creatively and at least minimal experience in construction, creating a gazebo with your own hands is quite a feasible task for you. And what stages in this process you have to go through, we will tell you in detail below.

1. First of all, you need to decide where exactly your gazebo will be located and for what purposes it will be used. If you like secluded relaxation, then give preference to a remote corner of your site. If stormy feasts and frequent gatherings are planned in the gazebo, it makes sense to place it closer to home so that you can always grab something delicious from the kitchen. However, do not place the gazebo close to the house so that your household and guests, having left the holiday of life a little earlier than the rest, can relax.
2. Based on the stated tasks, decide on the dimensions and shape of your future gazebo. The drawings and dimensions that are most popular with summer residents are available on the Internet.
3. For a gazebo, you will definitely need a foundation. For an open gazebo, it can be piled or tape, but for a closed one, you will have to build a monolithic one.
4. After the foundation is erected, install the frame of the future gazebo. It can be metal or wood.
5. After the erection of the frame, a roof is installed and, if necessary, partitions for the gazebo. They may not only be conventional materials, for example, metal or wood, but also from improvised materials: glass or plastic bottles, brushwood, cans, etc.

Pergolas are structures known since ancient times. But even today they enjoy well-deserved popularity. After all, these graceful buildings can transform your yard, becoming its highlight, as well as expand the living space of the house.

By design, they are a simple series uprights, which are usually connected at the top by additional cross beams. Pergolas are an intermediate link between fully enclosed spaces home and outdoor patios and terraces.

Ideal place for solitude

At first glance, it may seem that building your own pergola is not at all difficult. But despite the apparent simplicity of the design, not only elementary work skills are necessary, but also certain knowledge and even talent in order for the structure to turn out to be really elegant and sophisticated.

Browse through these amazing pergola models and maybe they will inspire you to add new element in the yard or spacious outdoor terrace . Such a spectacular design will turn the space into a luxurious and cozy corner for outdoor recreation.

Modern arc-shaped pergola - an alternative to traditional forms

White vinyl pergola - original design beach by Simply Arbors

Decorative fireplace inside the pergola
Design idea by Christian Rice Architects

Stunning green surroundings with a waterfall
Idea Uncommon Ground Design Group

Modern curved white pergola

Luxurious pergola with columns

Elegant pergola overlooking the ocean
Designed by Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects

The missing element outdoors

The pergola can be made of wood, stone or any artificial material. But its design should stylistically be a continuation of your home and be in harmony with the overall atmosphere.

The pergola next to the pool deserves special attention. To change its style to open design added textiles, which brought exotic luxury to the image.

Refreshing and clean White color as an essential element Mediterranean style in the interior does not lose its relevance and will always be good choice in the design of pergolas.

Gorgeous retractable pergola by Corradi

Medieval charm of fire torches
Edmunds Studios Photography

Hot tub pergola
Design Idea Fine Decks

Having worked on the design of the pergola, you can give it a unique image. If you are a fan of gardening, a green canopy made of flexible vines over the building will reflect your personality and create a romantic mood.

Fairytale pergola entwined with plants

Walls luxury home as a support for the structure

Pergola with integrated sprinklers

Pergola on the terrace

Successful use of fabric to soften the look

Geometric contrast of a pergola with the facade of a nearby building
Idea Farinelli Construction

White interior in mediterranean style

Outdoor Dining

An abundance of design solutions

Design projects are not the same. To create a new original image, you can combine individual elements different styles. The simple addition of a modern sunroof to the structure will provide extra shade on hot summer days.

Pergola with intricately carved stone pillars, wooden beams and luxurious decor reflects magnificence classical style. Beautiful winding paths , vine-covered canopies, arches - borrowing from the Italian gardens of the Renaissance.

Classic charm in intricately carved stone pillars

Swimming pool and SPA area in the backyard
London Bay Homes Project

Gorgeous outdoor seating area

pergolas today are built not only from simple stone or wood. original designs made of vinyl, aluminum and other lightweight materials are rapidly gaining popularity. Modern pergolas are a combination of fashion trends with the charm of a traditional form. They are easy to install and maintain.

Cozy corner with fireplace romantic evenings outdoors

Classic design meets modern minimalism

Wicker bamboo - element oriental style in pergola design

Among the many different pergolas, each homeowner can find exactly what will meet his requirements. Even with a basic design, you can easily change its style and mood by choosing unique decor, accessories and lighting.

Textile elements make the design cozier and more elegant
Idea by Clifford M Scholz Architects

Traditional terrace with beautiful pergola by Elad Gonen & Zeev Beech

Luxurious Mediterranean-style courtyard with a beautiful pergola

Living vine gives shade and decorates the structure

Harmonious architectural combination of pergola and building facade

Nice decoration for a small backyard
Verdance Fine Garden Design Idea

artificial rainwater waterfall
Design Idea Castanes Architects PS

Stylish living space extension

Pergolas are a great decoration for a terrace or playgrounds next to the pool. However, remember that the design should not cover the entire area. So you can create a multifunctional and ergonomic space that will be both aesthetic and useful.

Modern garden pergola by Lencioni Construction

Pergola with built-in fireplace

Exquisite outdoor fireplace attracts attention. Put by the fire outdoor furniture- here perfect place for evening gatherings. Unlike arbors with a full roof, pergolas are not able to fully protect from rain or sun. But they give an incomparable feeling of openness. And for those who want to create a more secluded and intimate environment, you can use fabric curtains or even shutters.