There is no more practical building on a personal plot than a well-designed gazebo. Its functionality can vary - from a small fragment of shade to a full-fledged open-type summer kitchen. Today it is not customary to spend expensive building materials on a poorly constructed temporary structure. In landscape design, a gazebo should be the central building decorating a cozy garden corner. You should not rush into a construction project without learning about the types of gazebos, optimal sizes, decor and choosing the best place in the garden.
option for a beautiful interior of a gazebo in the yard
Features of structures
A closed gazebo with a barbecue can become a favorite place for relaxation with the whole family. Dishes cooked over charcoal have amazing taste and bring great benefits to human health.
In addition to barbecues, many people install real ovens, tandoors and even smoking devices in closed gazebos.
There is a huge variety of recreational facilities and you can choose any type depending on the preferences of the owner of the site.
In a small closed gazebo you can install an electric stove, a sink for washing hands and a compact dining group.
If the area of the plot allows, then it is possible to erect a large gazebo on it. The larger the recreation room, the more options for its design.
In the spacious gazebo, a real kitchen for cooking with a bar counter can be installed, as well as a small amount of soft, comfortable furniture.
Such gazebos can become a full-fledged place to relax with all family members or with a large group of friends.
With your own hands
Having chosen the option of making wooden furniture, we decide on the dimensions of the table and benches for the gazebo (benches for the gazebo are better than chairs). A table for a gazebo with your own hands can be made from valuable wood species - beech, yew, oak, larch, but pine will be the most optimal for a gazebo.
Pine boards are easy to process; products made from pine are durable, last a long time, and are environmentally friendly. The shape of the tabletop can be rectangular, round or multifaceted, repeating the shape of the gazebo.
The length of the rectangular table is selected taking into account the size of the gazebo room and the number of people sitting at the table. Before you begin work on making furniture, you need to prepare carpentry tools and equip your workplace.
If the construction of the gazebo itself was not very difficult for you, then carpentry requires higher skill, as a way out - you can purchase ready-made furniture that suits your taste.
But thanks to your efforts, the table still turned out, you can take on the benches for the gazebo. Benches or benches are made the same length as the table. Make the height of both the table and benches equal to the home furniture (a time-tested size), but the width is determined by the area of the gazebo.
Thoroughly sand your home-made furniture with sandpaper and wipe with a clean rag or cloth. Apply a thin layer of stain to reveal the texture of the wood and allow time to dry the surface. A double coat of clear varnish will complete your work on making wooden furniture for the gazebo.
If you intend to close the summer season with the onset of deep autumn, and even more so in winter (it’s better to drink tea at home in the warmth!), then the furniture from the gazebo should be removed, preferably into a room with above-zero temperatures. The varnish coating cracks in the cold. Thanks to its compact size, furniture brought into the room will take up little space.
Today, various craftsmen and companies offer gazebo furniture of a wide variety of types and for every taste. But if possible, you can try to make something yourself.
Wooden tables and benches for the gazebo are made with carpentry hand and power tools, a workshop with a table for processing and assembling the material. It all starts with a project. It is necessary to draw a sketch and make drawings.
Then you need to get material such as boards, beams, bars, fasteners, impregnations, varnishes, wood glue. The tree must be dry. The power tools you will need are a planer, planer and saw, jigsaw, drill, screwdriver, and grinder.
Hand tools: tape measure, longitudinal and transverse hacksaw, set of chisels, socket and ring wrenches, clamps, plane, hammer, mallet, corner. When working, you need to take into account personal safety equipment: respirator, safety glasses.
Workplace lighting should be good. Do not operate power tools if you are sleepy or lethargic.
Types of gazebos
Looking at the photos of closed gazebos, we can conclude that there are a huge number of their varieties, depending on material capabilities, the chosen building materials and the personal preferences of the owners.
The architectural style can also be absolutely anything, from classical to baroque or gothic.
Some people dream of a small cozy house with a barbecue, others prefer a stove with an open fire, and still others even build a house with all the amenities.
Walling
After the foundation of the building is completed, it is necessary to build the frame structure and walls. An excellent example of construction is a round model with a dome.
- It is necessary to install a couple of beams from beams (up to 8 pieces) with any cross-section. The design should look like a circle.
- After installing the frame structure, you will need to connect the beams. For this you can use both beams and boards. You can also use other materials for work, for example, wicker.
Brick gazebos
Brick buildings are particularly strong and reliable, durable, combine well with other materials and retain heat well indoors.
Among the disadvantages are the need to build a strong foundation and the high cost.
Building foundation
Work begins, usually with laying the foundation. Description of the foundation construction process:
- The territory will have to be marked with a rope in accordance with the dimensional characteristics. Therefore, you will need to drive a peg into the central part of the site and attach a rope to it. Then it is better to draw it in one direction, for example, when building 4 by 4 m, you need to pull the rope 2.5 m.
- Next, you will need to attach a sharp object to the other end of the rope and outline the area around it.
- Such a gazebo can also be installed on a simple foundation. For example, you can buy concrete mix, boulders or stones.
- After installation, it is necessary to create formwork from stone, boards or any other building materials.
After laying the foundation structure, you need to make the floor. For this purpose, wood boards are usually taken.
Wooden gazebos
Wood is a natural, environmentally safe material and this is its main advantage over others. The structure made of natural wood looks very rich and attractive.
It is much faster to build a gazebo from wood than from brick, and this is another advantage of it. Wood also retains heat well and copes well with frost.
The only drawback is the need to regularly treat the material with special impregnations that protect it from moisture and pests.
It is worth noting that wood is a fire-hazardous material, so compliance with safety standards and regulations should be approached with particular seriousness.
Beautiful examples
Let's look at examples of photo galleries. They will speak more eloquently about the style, materials used and aesthetic perception.
- Stylish solution in oriental design. Exoticism is embodied through wood, fanza roofing, traditional lanterns and additional space with railings.
- A winter hut made of faceted timber with windows and small pallets under them. The use of stone makes the wood expressive.
- The Provence style option will appeal to its fans. The surprisingly light gazebo with carved elements is filled with lightness and a feeling of air. The lighting adds coziness to it.
- The design with rotating frames is a good solution. This allows the building to be made all-weather. The doors are partially glazed for greater illumination.
- The use of light colors in combination with wooden furniture and brickwork makes the gazebo special. To decorate it, you can use greenery from plants inside.
- Constructed in a modern style using metal and wood. The interior arrangement promotes a cozy atmosphere. Such a gazebo will become a favorite secluded corner of the site.
Even more design options for gazebos in the next video.
Types of barbecues for gazebos
When choosing a barbecue for a gazebo, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the material from which it is made:
A metal barbecue is most often chosen for a summer house and for a gazebo. Such barbecues are lightweight, durable, affordable and have a long service life.
An electric grill is the safest material for an enclosed space. During cooking, there is no smoke or soot on it and the cooking process takes place in a completely closed container.
The cast iron grill has high heat transfer, is durable and strong.
A collapsible, portable barbecue is the most convenient option, and it differs from others in its light weight, ease of use and the ability to be installed anywhere.
Roof
The roof for a round gazebo is a cone. Its frame consists of wooden rafters, which rest on the elements of the upper frame, as well as a pillar placed in the center. The construction of the roof is carried out according to the following algorithm:
- Rafters are made from boards with a section of 50x100 mm. Their number should be equal to the number of external supports.
- In order for them to be securely connected to the central support, they need to be cut off at the top.
- As soon as the rafters are secured, the sheathing is mounted on them.
- Roofing material is laid on top of the sheathing.
Advice! To drain rainwater much better, the rafters should be made so long that they extend 400 cm beyond the top frame.
When constructing a roof, you should be especially careful. During installation of rafters, the angles and dimensions of the elements should be verified. If they do not match, the roof may become skewed. It is also worth calculating the load on the roof. If the rafters or sheathing are too flimsy, snow can damage the roof.
Safety first
When cooking on a grill indoors, you must follow the safety rules and precautions:
Never touch the metal elements of the grill while cooking to avoid the risk of burns.
Keep children away from the grill while it is in operation and do not allow them to cook their own food.
Do not pour liquid into a burning barbecue, otherwise there is a risk of steam burns.
After cooking, do not empty the coal into the trash can. It can still smolder for three days.
Be sure to organize a stand with equipment for extinguishing a fire indoors, or at least place a fire extinguisher in the gazebo.
Looking at the photo of the finished closed gazebo, we can safely conclude that this is an ideal place for outdoor recreation.
You always have the opportunity to cook delicious dishes on the grill in the fresh air, regardless of the weather, and also relax and unwind in the company of your closest people.
Be sure to organize a cozy and comfortable recreation area if your capabilities allow.
Choosing a location and shape
In classical housing construction, buildings made in the chalet style should have their facades facing east. To comply with the style, it is necessary that the entrance to the future gazebo should be directed to the east, while the building should be secluded, but located near the entrance to the house. Often in such gazebos a stove made of natural stone is installed to create a barbecue or barbecue. This will allow you to use the gazebo as a summer kitchen and a picnic area, where you can gather family or friends around a large dining table. That is why the gazebo should be located near the house so that transporting food takes a minimum of time and effort.
We have already decided on the location, but what about the shape of our cozy and beautiful gazebo? At the moment, architects do not limit this style to rectangular shapes, because a chalet-style building can have the shape of a regular polygon. In any case, before starting construction, you need to develop a thorough project, choosing the optimal shape and size of the gazebo, as well as determining the type of roof and type of structure.
Walls
Before installing the walls, it is necessary to nail the window sills to the vertical supports. They can be located at a level of 80 cm. Usually the walls of a round gazebo are covered with clapboard or ordinary boards.
When installing walls at the full height of the gazebo, it is better to pay attention to lattice structures. This solution is optimal in terms of wind loads and room illumination. The semicircular gazebo looks very attractive.
