Gazebo Styles

A gazebo can help enhance a pool area or garden.

Gazebos come in a variety of styles, shapes sizes. They are built from varying materials and serve multiple purposes. Whether as an accent to your garden, a useful addition to your pool area or simply as a place to enjoy the outdoors, a gazebo can adapt to suit your purposes. Gazebos can be found in a variety of locations from private yards to commercial businesses and public parks. The design, size and style of the gazebo depends on the location and purpose of the building.

Wood

A gazebo made of wood is a rustic and country style. A wooden gazebo fits in well with a garden or rustic atmosphere, such as a park. A modern environment, such as a commercial business, would not suit this style of gazebo. Wooden gazebos tend to be more expensive and require upkeep, as the wood is subject to wear and tear from the elements. Consistent staining of the wood helps maintain the quality of its appearance.

Vinyl

Vinyl gazebos have a more modern and sleek look to them. Vinyl is an inexpensive option that requires little to no maintenance and upkeep, as vinyl is resistant to splitting, cracking, peeling and discoloration. A common color for vinyl gazebos is white. Vinyl gazebos are highly adaptable and are well suited to personal gardens as well as commercial businesses and public parks.

Octagon

Octagons are the most popular and commonly seen shape of the gazebo. Shaped like an octagon, these are generally the smaller shape option for gazebos. This version of the gazebo can be commonly seen in gardens, backyards, parks and school yards. The roof tops can vary from standard to bell top to pagoda. These gazebos can also come equipped with screens to help keep out insects.

Ovals and Rectangles

Rarer forms of gazebos come in the shape of ovals or rectangles and are generally larger options than the octagon gazebo. These can also come in either wood or vinyl materials. The roof tops can vary from standard to bell top to pagoda. Screens can be included in the design as an additional option. These types of gazebos are often seen in parks or as additions to personal pool areas.

Pool House

A gazebo can also transform into a pool house to enhance a property owner's outdoor experience. These gazebos are generally rectangular to help limit the space they take up. Often they have both enclosed and exposed areas, with half the building appearing as a rectangular gazebo with the other half an enclosed room. The enclosed room can be converted into guest quarters or can simply be a changing room for those using the pool.

References

• The Barn Yard Store: Gazebos
• The Barn Yard Store: Gazebos Size Vinyl
• The Barn Yard Store: Gazebos: Gov Series