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Gazebos for summer cottages are very popular garden buildings. They are a cozy place for family pastime and relaxation.
Type classification
There are different types of buildings: closed and open structures, partially or fully glazed, simple or ornately carved.
There are also stationary and mobile gazebos. Stationary design from cement, brick, wood, steel. They are designed for year-round use. Summer mobile structures are installed as needed for use and when weather conditions permit. Stationary options can be divided into indoor and outdoor, standing apart or adjacent to the house.
Modern summer cottages of a closed type have a foundation and a floor, open structures can also be built with a foundation and a floor, but they are not protected from external influences. Sometimes gazebos are a continuation of the house. The adjoining structure is also closed and open, but is built in the same architectural style as the main building.
Portable lightweight options are very convenient, they are easy to assemble, disassemble and install in any suitable place. They can be conditionally divided into types, based on the building materials from which they are made.
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Popular Shapes
Most often there are country arbors:
- in the form of an oval or circle;
- constructions having the shape of a square and a rectangle;
- original structures in the form of a hexagon or octahedron;
- interesting options for irregular shapes with sharp corners and smooth curves.
By purpose and size, the following varieties are distinguished:
- gazebos with solid walls with ceilings;
- buildings for organizing feasts with sets of garden furniture;
- outdoor gazebos, which are almost a full-fledged kitchen due to the presence of built-in fireplaces in them, barbecue.
There are even exclusive options with a stove to create a special atmosphere.
Separation by materials
A huge variety of materials for construction helps to embody ideas for income of any level and style of construction. Building materials can be conditionally classified into typical and unusual.
Traditional Materials:
- Stone, brick. Resistant to rain, snow, insects, durable and long service life.
- Various types of wood: boards, timber.
- Elite metal models are distinguished by their exclusive design, long service life, but costly in terms of budget.
From unusual building materials, you can build stylish and creative models of gazebos. Materials can be very diverse:
- Glass or plastic bottles. For the construction of the structure, a foundation is being built, a metal profile serves as a frame. The design looks very creative.
- Concrete solution using the technique of monolithic construction. The roof is made of plexiglass or plastic. Such a design is ideal in an architectural ensemble of high-tech or minimalist style.
- natural plants. The frame in the construction of such a gazebo is wooden or metal supports, braided with climbing plants.
- Natural materials such as vines or reeds. Beautiful wicker arbors will become a real decoration of the landscape, especially against the backdrop of a pond.
Often there are combined types of gazebos using various building materials. Their choice depends on at what time and for what purpose the gazebo will be used.
Functional features
If a decision is made to install a brazier in the gazebo to fry barbecue in nature, then the design should be as safe and reliable as possible. For this, a foundation is being erected with the installation of additional supports for barbecues and ovens. The walls are better to build from bricks or timber. Preliminary fire protection must be carried out. You can choose any shape of the brazier, but there should be small sides around the edges to rest on the main frame.
It is important to consider that a structure with an open source of fire is designed in strict accordance with fire regulations.
There must be at least three meters of free space in front of the barbecue, and on the sides more than one meter. It is desirable that the wall adjacent to the source of fire be protected by a cement slab. The floor under the barbecue is covered with a sheet of iron. If the floor is made of stone, then additional protection is not required.
Design tricks
The internal arrangement of the gazebo depends on the design of the designer and the functional purpose of the building. If a brazier with a stationary structure is provided, then an octagonal shape of the structure is suitable, along the perimeter of which benches can be placed. For additional comfort, you can divide the space into functional zones, decorate them beautifully with lighting. Inside the gazebo, you can build a mini-bar.
Common Styles
The architectural styles of gazebos are infinitely varied. Consider the most popular:
- Modern style combines natural and artificial materials, including glass and ceramics. With this design in the interior there is a large number of green plants, much attention is paid to the zoning of the room. In such buildings, there is usually a place for cooking and a dining area is equipped.
- Forged arbors are often made in modern style. Here you can see many curved lines, floral curls, turning into load-bearing structural elements.
- Chalet style evokes the atmosphere of the snowy Alps. For the construction of such gazebos, natural materials are used, mainly stone and wood. The interior is dominated by calm, natural colors. For decoration, you can use deer antlers, dried wild flowers, carved wood products.
- The Japanese style has become very popular with garden owners over the past decades. A characteristic feature of gazebos in this style is a roof consisting of several tiers, or a pagoda. The design is minimalist, and the roof, on the contrary, is made spectacular, with raised corners to achieve the effect of a floating, airy structure.
Decoration
With the help of decor inside the gazebo, you can create a special atmosphere. But the choice of decoration elements depends only on individual preferences.
Even the simplest laconic design can be turned into an elite class if it is supplemented with natural stone or tile floors, beautifully arranged wicker furniture, correctly arranged lighting, and supplemented the fireplace area with upholstered furniture with textile elements.
The solid wood will look more elegant if the roof is built from tiles, and the railings are complemented with openwork metal forging.
For interior design of gazebos in a country house or a country house, it is recommended to choose textiles in bright colors, and light furniture. Fresh flowers will be a beautiful addition. An ideal addition to the gazebo will be furniture made from natural materials – rattan or vines.
Construction stages
Before starting construction, it is necessary to prepare the selected site, remove debris, bumps and everything unnecessary. Next, you have to decide on the size of the gazebo and make a drawing. On the drawing, you need to designate the place for pouring the foundation, then make a pit of the appropriate size and install the formwork.
At the next stage, we install vertical structures and floor beams. Vertical structures and pre-prepared logs must be connected and closed with planks for floor construction. Wooden structures are recommended to be primed and then painted. It is better to choose colors for paint in calm, warm shades so that the gazebo most harmoniously fits into the natural landscape.
The roof for the gazebo can be different, in accordance with the chosen architectural concept. The main thing is to provide for the correct outflow of rainwater.
At the final stage – the improvement of the gazebo: the design of the barbecue, the installation of furniture and decorative elements. Beautiful bright pillows can be placed on wooden benches, and aromatic candles in exquisite candlesticks can be placed on tables. The walls of the gazebo can be decorated with light light tulle or special decorative awnings.
Particular attention should be paid to the landscaping of the gazebo. Beautifully look ampelous plants suspended in flowerpots, as well as spectacular exotic plants in tall ceramic vases.