{"id":24706,"date":"2021-04-28T15:21:18","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T15:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=24706"},"modified":"2022-03-17T07:41:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T07:41:27","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-gazebos-for-garden-relaxation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-gazebos-for-garden-relaxation\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose The Right Gazebos for Garden Relaxation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gardens are an often underrated, yet extremely valuable asset to have attached to your house. A garden can be a slightly more organized backyard, or an oasis of peace, tranquillity, and relaxation \u2014 it all depends on your ambitions. If there\u2019s one thing every garden can benefit from, it\u2019s a gazebo, and today we&#8217;ll show you how to choose the perfect one for your specific garden.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why a Gazebo?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spending time outdoors is a great way to relax, even if it means hanging out in your own garden. It\u2019s sunny outside, and you\u2019re presumably surrounded by your favourite and colourful plants. What\u2019s not to like?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As great as this looks on paper, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/5539942\/green-space-health-wellness\/#:~:text=Spending%20time%20outdoors%2C%20especially,buoying%20mood%20and%20mental%20health.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spending time outdoors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, although healthy in general, can become uncomfortable and borderline dangerous depending on what time of the year it is. Let\u2019s say it\u2019s the middle of august in Arizona.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a state where you can bake cookies using nothing more than your car\u2019s dashboard and that hot, mid-day sun, it\u2019s not a good idea to spend too much time outdoors. Doing so would put you at risk of heat exhaustion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is unless you have some sort of shelter. A gazebo represents the perfect midway solution between a full-on structure and a simple pergola. You\u2019re getting the benefit of being completely in shade, which in turn reduces the overall temperature. However, you\u2019re still outside. Gazebos are generally not enclosed, meaning that you won\u2019t feel like you\u2019re indoors while using them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Select The Right Gazebo?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gazebos come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and types. Each one serves a purpose and is meant to answer the needs of different users. That being said, let\u2019s start with the basics. Are you looking for a permanent solution or something that you can whip out when necessary?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardtop Gazebos VS Soft Top Gazebos\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gazebos can, but don\u2019t have to be a permanent structure. It all depends on what you want to do. Both a hardtop and a soft-top design have their benefits. Hardtop goes a long way if you\u2019re looking for a permanent solution. It\u2019s a great way to give your patio or garden seating area some cover all year round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thing to remember with hardtop gazebos is that you have to carefully plan where you\u2019ll use them. Being permanent, or semi-permanent structures means that you won\u2019t be able to relocate them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, we have soft top gazebos. A soft-top gazebo is usually an affordable option that is easy to set up when needed. Being cheaper means that you can experiment with different sizes without putting too much money on the line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the soft top type of gazebos has a number of significant drawbacks. For one, you are getting limited protection from the sun and environmental effects as a whole. A soft-top gazebo can easily be damaged or worse. Different <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gazebospot.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buying guides<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are clear as far as soft top variety goes. The consensus is that they\u2019re not a good solution for long-term use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Moreover, if you want to beautify or customized your Gazebo just as a pavilion,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/americanlandscapestructures.com\/pavilions\/custom-pavilions\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\">custom pavilion kits<\/a><span>\u00a0are ready to be your option to your desired features and designs<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size Matters\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common mistakes people make when they decide to incorporate a gazebo into their garden is to pick one that is too large, or too small. There is no one-size-fits-all solution here. You have to gauge how big of a gazebo fits your garden so that it doesn\u2019t take up all of the space, while at the same time remaining practical. After all, what\u2019s the point of having a gazebo if you can\u2019t put at least a few people in it?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes it\u2019s difficult to find this balance, which is why it\u2019s essential that you give it enough thought. Think about what you\u2019re trying to achieve with your garden. Some homeowners are willing to sacrifice space otherwise used for plants if that means they can relax with friends in a larger gazebo. Others see this type of structure as nothing more than just another garden ornament and are opting out for small models.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-24708 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blog4-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"319\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials are often the defining factor when it comes to how long your gazebo will last. That being said, personal preferences play a major role here as well. If you\u2019re after durability and functionality, getting a gazebo with an aluminium roof and rain gutters would be the optimal choice. Such models are easy to maintain, offer solid protection, and are durable. You can get away with cleaning them <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/simple-tips-to-deep-clean-your-house\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when you deep clean your house<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning once or twice a year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there is a case to be made for good ol\u2019 wood. Natural materials such as wood have a unique aesthetic value that is extremely hard to recreate using metals or polymers. It all comes down to form over function or vice versa. Whichever one you prefer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve figured everything else out, it\u2019s time for one of the last decisions of the day \u2014 choosing the design for your new gazebo. These structures come in all kinds of flavours. You have standard square gazebos, hexagonal gazebos, octagonal ones, and so forth. Then, there are different influences to choose from. Digging through various manufacturer brochures reveals two interesting facts. For one, gazebos <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.architectureanddesign.com.au\/features\/list\/japanese-architecture-and-buildings#:~:text=%E2%80%9CTraditional%20Japanese%20architecture%E2%80%9D%20typically%20refers,much%20simpler%20than%20its%20European\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">influenced by eastern cultures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are extremely popular.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In stark contrast to this flavour, we have the classic western gazebos and even some vintage designs. Figure out which one works for you, and which style fits your overall theme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open or Closed?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, there are open and closed gazebos. The latter offers complete protection from the elements, allowing you to enjoy your gazebo even during bad weather. That being said, open gazebos are generally cheaper, more aesthetically pleasing and a well-balanced solution for most users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looks and Functionality\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re the type of person who likes to spend time outdoors in their garden, a gazebo could be an awesome addition to your garden setup. Such structures are often avoided by casual homeowners due to their price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, said prices have stabilized enough to a point where getting a gazebo is no longer so unattainable. We urge you to look for a solution that best fits your needs and give it a shot. The aesthetic and functional value that gazebos bring to the table is hard to replace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Ref number: THSI-2288 | THSI-2724 \/ ZD. 24375<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gardens are an often underrated, yet extremely valuable asset to have attached to your house. A garden can be a slightly more organized backyard, or an oasis of peace, tranquillity, and relaxation \u2014 it all depends on your ambitions. 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