An enclosed pergola, pavilion, or other outdoor structure can provide a private retreat in your own backyard.
These garden structure ideas form a pretty focal point that invites relaxation.
Enhance privacy by hanging curtains around the sides, andstring up lights overheadto provide a warm glow at night.
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Serving as a potting shed, thisstructure features trellis screensfor walls and a slatted roof that filters sunlight.
Gazebo Garden Structure Ideas
Freestanding metal gazebos provide an affordable way to create an enclosed garden structure.
The adjacent outdoor cooking area makes al fresco dining a breeze.
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The gazebo’s windows were strategically positioned to overlook the surrounding scenery.
See-through screening allows great views while keeping insects out.
Private Garden Pavilion
Create an extraordinary private retreatby perching a pavilion at the edge of a deck.
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When the doors and curtains are open, the pavilion feels like a natural continuation of the deck.
Enclosed Garden Structures for Small Yards
An enclosed garden structure canmake a small yard feel grand.
The peaked roof is a smart feature that screens the neighbor’s garage and home.
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This provides extra shade overhead while allowing breezes to flow easily through the walls.
This enclosed garden structure provides waterfront views and protection against pests for outdoor meals, entertaining, or relaxing.
The enclosed garden structure provides an elegant retreat that wards off sun, rain, and insects.
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The brick paver approach and white paint give it a formal look that’s classic for a pavilion.
Well-Lit Summerhouse
With electricity, an enclosed garden structure can become a favorite nighttime gathering spot.
Inside, the painted light blue ceiling creates a fun visual surprise.
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Garden Shed Ideas
A shed is an opportunity to add character to your backyard.
Asymmetrical landscaping and plumb-but-curving porch columns add quirky charm to the building’s simple symmetry.
This screened poolside pavilion could double as a sleeping porch on warm summer nights.
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In the afternoons, it provides a shady retreat when the sun gets too hot.
On this screen room, the eaves overhang the siding for a handsome look that’s also practical.
The overhangs help keep both the interior of the room and the rough-sawn siding dry.
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Outdoor Garden Room
Consider adding agarden roomlike this one to provide welcome shade in full-sun areas.
Openings around the sides provide come-and-go access, and lattice panels strike a balance between privacy and garden views.
The covered roof keeps it comfortable from morning to evening.
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