A gazebo is a wonderful addition to a backyard landscape. It adds a comfortable spot to relax. It also will give you the opportunity to create different landscape designs and atmosphere to home and garden areas.
If you are thinking about adding a gazebo to your backyard decor, you will want to carefully plan the location where you intend to place your new structure.
The gazebo location will be influenced by what you are planning to use your gazebo for. Will it be a gathering place for friends and family? A garden gazebo that emphasizes plants shrubs and trees? Perhaps you’ll be enclosing your gazebo for cooler climates or plan to install a hot tub or spa inside of it.
How you use your gazebo will determine where you should build it. Garden gazebos are often located toward the back of your yard, in order to have friends walk through the landscape and enjoy atmosphere and privacy. A hot tub shelter should probably be located closer to the door, to minimize the walk in a bathing suit. And for gazebos built for entertaining a location near the kitchen or outdoor party area is an ideal area.
Aesthetics are also important. You may choose to highlight your structure by making it the center of attention. You may blend it in to your landscape to make it a secret hideaway. You also need to consider the building’s relation to other structures that you may have on your property. The gazebo should fit into your landscape and not fight or overpower other buildings.
Think about the pros and cons of your selected site in all four seasons. Will the location be affected by hot or cold weather? Is it a building you would use all seasons if properly located. In my zone 5 climate, it’s better to have the gazebo closer to the house.
Choosing the proper size for your gazebo is the next important step. Make sure that your space is large enough for its intended purposes, while remaining proportional to the surrounding buildings and landscaping. A general rule of thumb is that an 8′ gazebo fits 2 people (2 chairs) and a small table. With every two-foot addition, two more people can be seated comfortably in the gazebo (for example, a 10′ gazebo holds 4 people comfortably, a 12′ gazebo holds 6 people comfortably, etc.).
Once you have decided on a size, it’s a good idea to stake it out the dimensions in your yard to ensure that the fit is comfortable for your needs and that the location is harmonious with your landscape.
And the final step is to create a flow between your new gazebo and the backyard. This may be accomplished by related colors in the landscape, flowers and other plants, or a wandering path.
Ideas for Gazebos can be found in books, online or by visiting a local landscaping business in your town.
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