Probably any Russian will agree that relaxing in the garden is one of the greatest pleasures in life. A well-equipped paradise provides an opportunity for a resident of a megalopolis to get physically and mentally relaxed, tidy up his nerves and just relax with loved ones in the midst of nature.
Garden arbor and its types
An excellent assistant in these beautiful summer days will be the garden gazebo equipped at the summer cottage. In the cool shade under the roof it is so nice to while away time in a sultry noon or during the summer rain with a book, a cup of tea or a glass of wine with friends! The gazebo is able to become the main decoration of the garden, if executed with imagination, meets its purpose and character of the owner.
It can be constructed on its own or ordered by specialists. Before proceeding to its device on its site, it is worth deciding on the style and think over the dimensions of the arbor. It is difficult for the uninitiated to even imagine how great the existing variety of these seemingly simple structures is.
Garden gazebo and its views - this is a huge number of buildings that have various options for both the internal arrangement and the external design. Before making a decision, let's get acquainted with their main types.
East arbor
The original oriental-style gazebo features intricate decor. Often it may look like a small oriental temple with many turrets and a domed roof. When erecting it, wood, stone, glass and brick are used. Walls can be decorated with oriental paintings or bamboo plates.
The gazebo made in this style has relaxation areas, external and internal, equipped with low benches or even a real sofa. Near such a gazebo metal ornaments, flowerbeds of flowers and rose bushes will organically look.
If you prefer a classic style, the design should be more restrained and performed in strict lines. The base can be anything - rectangular, square or even round. The design must withstand clear proportions. The building in the classical style can also be built of wood, brick, concrete or natural stone. Glass would be appropriate in this case.
Pergola Arbor
Another variation of the above-mentioned architectural form is pergola (which translates as "canopy"). Such a garden gazebo and its views have not been taken seriously until recently. But these days these buildings are experiencing a peak of popularity due to the ease of construction.
The basis of the design of the pergola is the arched lattice. Most often, it is twined with plants that create extraordinary comfort and a thick shadow inside. Such a simple building can be used for various purposes. If it is a canopy garden tent made in the form of a canopy, children can play under it, adults can relax, or even a car can be stored. A pergola in the form of a screen is an excellent option for the decorative separation of the relaxation corner and the courtyard.
In the depths of the garden can lead a gazebo, consisting of a series of arches. The easiest way to make them round, but this is not necessary. They may well be curly, rectangular and even fan-shaped. The material used in their construction can be almost anything - from stone and wood to metal or even plastic. Perhaps a combination of two or more types of it in one design.
Gazebo with barbecue
As a rule, the purpose of arranging a gazebo in a country house is always to relax with friends or family, have a picnic, and therefore there are a number of varieties of gazebos with barbecue facilities in which you can receive guests. Having a barbecue or barbecue gives a lot of advantages. And the most popular material for their device is ordinary brick.
A barbecue or barbecue made of this material has reliability and durability, it is conveniently located, has good heat capacity and relatively low cost, and also preserves and emphasizes the taste of ready-made dishes. Disadvantages of a brick barbecue are also available. These include both the massiveness and stillness of the structure, and the need to think through its configuration in advance.
The most economical option is a gazebo with a barbecue or barbecue with a square shape. Most often, the pillars are wooden poles, the number of which depends on the size of the structure. In the center inside is a brick barbecue. Garden gazebos with barbecue, designed in the shape of a square, as a rule, do not violate the harmony of the garden plot and allow you to use building materials as efficiently as possible.
Other varieties
If you are interested in more complex options for garden gazebos, the building can be made octagonal. It is made not only of wood, but also of any other material. When erecting it, the most important thing is to understand the device of such a design and carefully draw a plan.
Pergolas can also be attached to the country house, having a common wall with it and a decorative canopy. For a small structure of this type, there is a place even in the most modest garden. Having a built-in oven inside, such a gazebo can be used as a summer kitchen - practical and original, you just have to use a drop of imagination.
Nature lovers
If you are a fan of natural materials, a garden arbor made of wood is an option for you. With its construction, you can realize many of your own design ideas, especially if you love and know how to work with this material. If manual labor is not your element, you can order the construction of a wooden arbor for specialists.
The construction in the country of such a gazebo has both pros and cons. Advantages include a high speed of construction and the relative cheapness of building material. In addition, your gazebo will be natural, environmentally friendly and can perfectly combine with the surrounding landscape. And even a person who is not too experienced in construction matters can build it.
Perhaps the only drawback of wooden arbors is the relative fragility of the building material. But it can be successfully nullified by competent pre-treatment.
What else can be wooden arbors
A gazebo professionally made of timber looks very beautiful and at the same time it will be durable and durable. The layout in this case is very different, and additional external design is practically not required. The gazebo can stand on the foundation or just on the ground - depending on your own parameters and soil characteristics. A gazebo with a gabled roof will be especially beautiful.
Wooden garden gazebos can be open or closed. Their designs, as a rule, are simple and look quite stylish and even elegant. Lightweight portable furniture also made of wood is most often installed inside the building, which allows you to decide the design of the relaxation corner in the same style. These gazebos are very comfortable on warm days. The hot sun or light summer rain will no longer prevent you from spending time in your own garden with pleasure.
If you prefer a solid structure that can be used in winter, you should stop at a closed type of wooden arbor. Its walls can be lattice or even solid, which will protect you from the harsh autumn wind and cold rain. If the arbor is glazed, then you can get an open version - in the case when the glasses are removable. And take care of a portable stove or a stationary place for a barbecue - such a gazebo will completely replace the summer kitchen.
Steel structures
In addition to wood, metal can also be used in the construction of the gazebo. Structures made of this material are very common these days. They are easy to operate, and can also be quickly disassembled and transported to any place. Beautiful arbors are obtained from metal by cold forging. An alternative is the use of reliable profile pipes as the basis of construction.
The advantages of metal arbors - in the ability to install almost anywhere and on any surface. You can make it yourself, if necessary, replace the color - simply repaint. Such a gazebo, subject to high-quality corrosion treatment, has a long service life, is resistant to external weather conditions and has, as a rule, a universal design suitable for any site. With fabric awnings as domes, light metal garden gazebos look vibrant and contemporary.
But such a gazebo has few drawbacks, the main one being that the metal is susceptible to rust. But this trouble is easy to avoid by using anti-corrosion agents and periodically updating the color. Another minus is that in the sun the structure can become very hot. Inside the arbor of hot metal will not be too comfortable. Nevertheless, metal gazebos are becoming more and more popular these days. Owners of sites prefer them due to the reliability of the design and the variety of options for external and internal design.
It's all for a picnic!
But back to our barbecue pavilions. Buildings equipped with barbecue grills of various designs in Russia began to be popular much later than in Europe. The reason for this is the American way of life, where the norm is to have your own house with a green lawn, where you can sit on a warm day and fry meat for a picnic.
Most Russians, as you know, live in city apartments and for trips to barbecue in the summer season at all costs trying to break into the country or into a country house. Over time, this architectural form - a garden gazebo and its views with furnaces equipped inside - became widespread.
The construction of any open or glazed arbor can be ordered at most construction companies. Workers of a specialized company will come directly to the garden plot and mount the structure on the spot. Of course, for such garden gazebos the price is higher than for those that are built with their own hands.
How much will the order of a garden gazebo from experts result in? There are many options, from budget to truly luxurious - it all depends on the chosen material, size, complexity of construction and decoration. As a rule, prices for prefabricated buildings made of wood start at 30-35 thousand rubles. The same turnkey mounted gazebo will cost more - its cost can be 50, 70 thousand rubles, and more - up to 100 000. So the savings in building it with your own hands can be significant.
How are these arbors arranged?
As a rule, the design of the gazebo with barbecue is a semi-open pavilion. The back wall is usually made of brick. A real stove or fireplace is built into it. In some embodiments, the built-in oven without fail has a hood as a combined or separate element.
It is best for a person unfamiliar with the intricacies of building stoves to buy and install a ready-made fireplace with the provided hood. Well, a wooden gazebo around it can be built on their own.
A stationary brick fireplace stove is the simplest, most convenient and cheapest option for organizing a picnic in the garden. But it’s even easier to handle the portable grill. It is easy to deliver a light metal structure from home to any gazebo, and after use it can be returned back. And on sunny days, it can be installed directly on the open-air lawn. It can be a portable gas grill or a wrought iron stove moving on wheels. The advantages of the mobile design is the ability to quickly dismantle after the event and storage in a house or garage.
Portable option
However, the built-in fireplace or stove in the gazebo is not an obligatory element at all. Especially if your family is not a fan of frequent barbecue and barbecue events. You can build an ordinary closed gazebo, providing in its space a place for a portable brazier with high legs, on which you can cook kebabs, meat or fish with a side dish of vegetables.
During construction, it is important to consider the size of the gazebo, because you will need to provide a certain area for garden furniture and a serving table. The latter can also be portable and transported using wheels. On such a table, you can roll any products and kitchen utensils into the gazebo from home, freeing your hands from heavy loads.
If your pergola or arbor is semi-open type, it is possible to place a fireplace and barbecue on the edge of it with a removable metal insert for coal. Its design may include a convenient worktop for foods, dishes, and spices.
Cold is not a hindrance
If you need a reliable garden gazebo for summer cottage for any season, in which you can gather with friends in the winter, we recommend the construction of a metal frame, trimmed with clapboard inside. In order to increase durability, arrange a gazebo on stone supports. However, the wooden version can be quite reliable provided that the stone or concrete foundation is installed. Do not forget that rain and constant dampness are the main cause of rotting and deformation of wood.
If you don’t have the skills, fantasies or just the desire to tinker yourself, you can order anything from a special construction company - from a separate gazebo project to a complete turnkey construction.
Even if you need the construction only for a while, the option of renting a collapsible portable building is possible. Of course, prices for services can vary greatly depending on the size, quality of the building material used and other specific features.