Garden Gazebos are a great addition to any home, and these enchanting structures are seeing a surge in popularity amongst busy professionals seeking a peaceful retreat from the stresses of working life. In fact, the outdoor gazebo has been a fixture in gardens across the world for more than 7,000 years. The gazebo was first [...]
A gazebo is a wonderful addition to any garden, especially when there is a special occasion. A nicely decorated gazebo can be the perfect backdrop for the photographs following a wedding or christening. The gazebo posts can be decorated with trailing greenery, flowers or fairy lights to give it a special touch. The gazebo itself [...]
Wooden gazebos can transform your outdoor entertainment space and can be matched to the architecture of your home. Depending on your requirements a gazebo can seat from two people in a small DIY wood gazebo with canopy, right up to fifty people in a custom made wooden gazebo with a full range of accessories to [...]
There are a number of garden gazebo styles which are suitable for a patio. These are the portable gazebos which can be easily put together and dismantled by one or two people, and stored away in a shed or garage when not in use. They can be used during the summer months for relaxing outdoors [...]
A wooden garden gazebo can be your own private sanctuary and retreat, right there in your garden. Installing a luxurious wood-surround spa hot tub can make the same gazebo into your very own personal spa. Before you know it, you have a perfect space to unwind in and enjoy your garden, plus a marvellous place [...]
There are a number of factors that need to be considered when looking for a gazebo for your garden. First of all you need to carefully measure the space available. Gazebos come in all shapes and sizes, so there is something to suit everyone’s needs. In a large garden, a too-small gazebo will be dwarfed [...]
For those constructing their own wooden gazebo, a kit can usually be bought. This is ideal for people who are unsure about handling wood, as each piece is cut to the right size, and there is no need for measuring and cutting. They come in round and octagonal styles, and are available in a wide [...]
Most traditional style garden gazebos, including both permanent and portable structures, are open, with the canopied, shingle or thatched roof simply supported by a number of posts which give the structure some shape. However, there are several styles of gazebo which come with side panels; the extra enclosure providing protection from the elements and insects. [...]
There are a variety of easy ways you can modify your garden gazebo in order to ensure it reflects your personality and decorative tastes. These basic modification ideas will not damage the structure of your gazebo, therefore ensuring you will be able to enjoy it for many years to come. A great place to start [...]
Mention the word gazebo to many people and they’ll immediately think of those tent-like structures erected at church fetes or wedding receptions, quickly set up for the event and folded away afterwards. In fact, the gazebo pedigree is second to none, with a distinguished history that has seen Ottoman sultans and Indian Rajahs taking advantage [...]