One of the prettiest and most appealing structures you can add to your property is a gazebo. If you enjoy DIY projects, building a gazebo from scratch or assembling one from a kit and making it your own can give you great satisfaction. It might not give you the same bragging rights, but buying a gazebo for your backyard reaps the same benefits. Reasons to buy or build a gazebo for your backyard include more outdoor living spaces, a stylish place to entertain, and protection from the sun.
More Outdoor Living Spaces
A gazebo is a great addition to any backyard because it increases your outdoor living spaces. Gazebos, regardless of the type, are like rooms. They can be designed and styled as a dining area, a play area for kids, or a place to curl up with a good book. If there is a patio or deck that gets too much direct sunlight at a certain time of day, a gazebo offers another place to relax.
Added Resale Value
Home buyers like to see the big picture when they are looking for a new home. A gazebo adds resale value because it gives the property a unique appearance; can extend the amount of time a family spends in the backyard after the sun sets; and maximizes every square foot of the available outdoor living areas. While you might not be able to calculate an exact return on investment (ROI), a gazebo will definitely be attractive to home buyers if and when you sell your house.
A Stylish Place to Entertain
Hosting a birthday party, an anniversary dinner, or a family barbecue in a backyard is good, but hosting a special event in your gazebo is even better. Gazebos are a practical and comfortable place for sitting, dining al fresco, and socializing. When family and friends spill out into the backyard, it creates a stunning focal point that can elevate any occasion.
Shelter from the Rain
As mentioned above, a gazebo adds more outdoor living space by allowing you to spend a rainy day outside. In our wet Pacific West Coast climate, having a type of shelter that protects the people inside from the elements while letting them enjoy the view and fresh air is invaluable. The time you spend outdoors can be extended during the spring, summer, and fall months. You might even be able to spend a few winter days in a gazebo when temperatures aren’t too cold.
Protection from the Sun
Especially if your backyard doesn’t have much shade, a gazebo will shield you from direct sunlight. Having your yard exposed to a lot of sun during doesn’t sound like such a bad thing until you realize that you’re avoiding going outside for several hours every day of summer. A sun shelter such as a gazebo offers a place to gather in a place that’s slightly cooler without having to stay indoors, using electricity to power a fan or an air conditioner.
Gazebos are Versatile
Gazebos come in all shapes, sizes, and kinds – permanent, portable, open-side, or pavilion. They can be built or bought to fit anywhere, from a small garden to a huge backyard. If you build your own, of course you can include as many features as you like, but even gazebos built from some types of kits are customizable.
