Extend the enjoyment of your outdoor area with these gazebo ideas that easily accommodate all your backyard activities.
Anoutdoor ceiling fan(complete with a light fixture) keeps the mood chill and surfaces bright.
Lush hanging baskets contribute pleasing colors and create a privacy screen of sorts.
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Lattice, simply routed pieces of wood, and complementary paint colors decorate the petite oasis.
The rustic look continues with the corrugated steel roof and simple post and beam construction.
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Gazebo design ideas don’t have to be from scratch.
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Add cozy lounge chairs for reading and relaxing, or a small table for entertaining.
Here, a bar-height table and chairs feels fresh, contemporary, and casual under the simple four-post gazebo.
An adjoining brick patio is a great space for entertaining large groups.
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Dining tables can be set up, or the patio can serve as a dance floor.
Patio Gazebo
House-like in its architecture, this gazebo always draws a crowd.
Cushy upholstered banquettes supply sofa-style seating along the perimeter; a commodious ottoman props up multiple feet.
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A vented cupola with cedar shakes tops this screened-in gazebo and enhances its decorative feel.
The hexagon gazebo plays off elements in the landscape.
Its white exterior mirrors the color ofhydrangea bloomsand variegated plantings.
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The wood floor stays in tune with the darker tones of a brick walkway.
The space fits a round table in the center, making it the perfect place for shaded outdoor meals.
Lattice Gazebo
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A dainty lattice structure forms the center of this classical garden.
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Cued by country French architecture, this spacious gazebo satisfies modern needs.
Plus, it’s less expensive than adding ascreened-in porchto your home.
Large cutouts form windows and ensure no views are missed.
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A pair of double doors with an arched detail welcome weary sitters into this garden escape.
For extra privacy,add patio curtainsto one side.
Researching historic outbuildings or architecture may give you unique ideas for your gazebo design.
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Shop for curtains in a performance or outdoor fabric to ensure long-lasting quality.
The modern guardhouse design makes a perfect backyard playhouse or enclosed gazebo.
The wood will age naturally and will slowly blend into the surroundings.
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This allows your flowerbeds to be the main focus of your outdoor space.
Thanks to the screened windows and door, this enclosed gazebo expands the usage of the patio.
Lowgarden benchesaround the outside support the structure and add extra seating.
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For added privacy, consider hanging a few panels of curtains that can be tied open or left shut.
Shingle siding visually links the home and the gazebo.
Arched openings and simple railings lend definition to the structure without blocking sea and sky vistas.
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That’s what this homeowner did when adding a backyard gazebo.
The simple structure incorporates a tilting tree into its design.
A brick-and-mortar base and shake shingles are common materials for traditional gazebos.
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Mini Gazebo
Memorable designs result from attention to detail.
This fairy-tale cottage gazebo illustrates how to dress for success.
Built-in benches softened with cushions and pillows invite lingering.
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Natural Knockout
This garden-folly-style gazebo boasts a generous supply of panache.
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