Gazebos have been an integral part of garden designs since ages.
The royal gardens were particularly known for their astounding gazebos, where the kings & queens spent leisure time.
Since then, a lot has changed in the garden designs, but gazebos still stand strong (though with a makeover look).
A gazebo brings you the bliss of getting embraced with nature from all sides, while you sit and get a room-like comfort in the outdoor.
Gazebos come in a number of shapes, designs and sizes.
The gazebo material also varies widely.
With such a huge number of options to choose from, picking out the most suited one can be a great deal of exercise.
However, knowing about some basic things can prove to be of good help.
You need to have a fair enough idea of the space available in your garden for setting up a gazebo.
Whether the available space allows you to set up the size you are planning for or not- is an important point to consider.
Another decision that needs to be taken is regarding the gazebo material.
Markets present you with a wide variety of materials to choose from - red cedar, pinewood, redwood, bamboo; metals such as wrought iron, steel etc.
Be sure to pick the one which goes well with the weather conditions of the location where gazebo is to be set up.
Unless you are looking for a long-lasting gazebo which can stand for around 20-30 years, avoid going for permanent materials such as concrete.
Coming to shapes and designs, one the option is going for classic shapes with four, six, eight or even twelve sides.
You may also consider shapes such as square or round.
You are presented with many interesting and innovative shapes in the market these days.
Square shaped gazebos come in 3 popular designs - Montpellier, Japanese and French.
Montpellier gazebo can be a good choice for a pool side setup in the garden.
The Japanese design may be chosen in case of large garden spaces.
French design does not demand much space and so can be easily accommodated in smaller gardens, keeping the look simple yet sweet.
Innovative folding designs are also among the choices now.
Depending upon your need, you can go for portable and foldable gazebos.
Netting can also be included as an aspect of design.
Decide whether you would want your gazebo to be covered with net or not, while finalizing on the look.
If bugs often make their presence felt in your garden, it is better to go for a netted gazebo.
Always keep in mind that the best gazebo is one which suits your pocket best! If your budget allows, go for the best possible option available.
But in case budget is a constraint, it is better that you build your own gazebo.
This would not only save you from spending heavily, but would also present you with the opportunity to design a gazebo with your own creativity.