Furniture for the gazebo: varieties, options, DIY

The gazebo was built as it was intended, it looks good, there is no smell of paint anymore, and the twice-painted wooden floor shines. There is a desire to sit in the new gazebo, spend the evening with a cup of aromatic tea brewed with all sorts of leaves and herbs.
They brought a table and chairs from home and set them up, but something was wrong - the furniture they brought didn’t look right in the gazebo. And over tea we decided to purchase or make wooden furniture for the gazebo. Since the gazebo is made of wood, the furniture will also be made of wood.

The need for furniture in a gazebo

When reviewing gazebos, a lot of attention is paid to the design features and very little to the internal arrangement.

Because of this, gazebo users are often at a loss as to what furniture to purchase for a themed shelter. As a result, the furniture of the gazebo is limited to a couple of chairs and a table.

Whether it is right to install only standard furniture in the gazebo is up to the users to decide. But you shouldn’t deny yourself additional convenience.

Furniture in the gazebo, as an addition, should preferably be made of the same material from which the gazebo is built.

The variety of furniture for wooden gazebos is determined mainly by the preferences of the owner of the estate and the shape and size of the building. Thus, let's consider how to most accurately and correctly create the interior of a summerhouse.

Based on experience, we can say with confidence that wooden furniture is most suitable for a wooden gazebo.

After all, it is very important that the general style of construction is respected so that the perception is harmonious and pleasant. But combinations of wood and wicker rattan, wood and forged metal elements can also be suitable.

What is modern style?

This style does not imply the presence of any specific expressive interior elements - they are all laconic, but at the same time functional. The following features of modern style are distinguished:

• the main condition is simplicity of form, which should not overshadow the content, so the products do not imply the presence of flashy decor;
• all items are comfortable - this is necessary so that a person can fully concentrate on relaxation;
• absence of bulky elements - the furniture does not require the presence of any complex parts that take up free space.

Before choosing one or another model of modern furniture, it is important to decide on the design of the entire room. There are main directions that are used to decorate premises; it is important to study their nuances

Table 1. Various styles of modern furniture

Style, illustration Comment

Minimalism

All pieces of furniture in this case should have straight lines and not stand out against the background of other details. The room should not be filled with a large number of products. In this case, it is important to manufacture built-in structures that occupy a minimum area, but at the same time provide extensive functionality. Various hanging shelves decorated with LED strips are often used.

High tech

This style involves the use of technological materials in the manufacture of furniture

Quite often, a modular sofa is placed in the room, which attracts attention. The rest of the space is filled with shelves, low chests of drawers, open cabinets

Typically, high-tech furniture designs can be easily disassembled and moved to another part of the room.

Loft

This is a fairly young, but at the same time very popular direction. All pieces of furniture have a laconic, strict style with industrial elements. Usually one or two pieces of furniture are bright and eye-catching, while the rest create a background. In production, they use untreated solid wood (table tops, chairs), and sometimes very unusual details are added to the structures - natural materials or their imitation.

Modern

This style assumes the presence of rounded interior details. Furniture in such a case usually has quite impressive dimensions. Often they prefer to make it from natural materials and decorate it with floral ornaments. Pieces of furniture in the Art Nouveau style themselves decorate the home; they can have very unusual shapes and bright colors.

Types of furniture for gazebos

Tables

The table in the gazebo is the main element, since the entire interior is built around it. Let's say there is a rectangular gazebo, then the table should be rectangular. In a square one - square, in a round or octagonal and hexagonal gazebo - round.

It is important that the shape of the table is such that it does not interfere with movement inside. The weight of the table should also be taken into account, whether it will be stationary or mobile.

Benches and benches

The seats around the table can also be stationary, integrated into the structure of the gazebo, or mobile. Benches for gazebos do not have a back and are easier to manufacture. But on the bench you can lean your back and feel more comfortable.

It is important to correctly make the backrest for the bench so that its angle of inclination is comfortable for the person sitting, and also to select the height and width of the seat.

Swings and hammocks are a must for a summer cottage

In the gazebo, try to find a place for a hammock or a spacious swing, so that after a delicious lunch you can enjoy sleeping in the fresh air. Today there are many options for hammocks: hammocks-swings, chairs, hanging and with a frame. You can make hanging ones yourself, if you have a couple of strong ropes and durable fabric in stock. But there are not always two strong supports on which to attach the ends of the ropes.

In this case, a hammock with a metal frame will help you out. The frame itself is so simple to make that, having a few pipes or angles on hand, a welding machine and a grinder, you can make both a stationary and a folding version. The canvas can be secured with rope and rings, or sewn and put on the frame before it is completely welded.

• Author: Mikhail Malofeev
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Furniture selection

Let's consider several furniture options for garden gazebos. The most popular furniture for gazebos is made of wood. Such furniture is very comfortable, will decorate any gazebo, will serve for a long time, is easy to manufacture, and is inexpensive.

Furniture made from forged elements will look impressive in a gazebo, can withstand heavy loads, but during operation it requires renewal of the anti-corrosion coating, is heavy and is not at all suitable for a budget option.

Elegant wicker (rattan) furniture will elevate the design of a garden gazebo, but it is very labor-intensive to manufacture, it is susceptible to humidity and temperature changes, once worn out, it cannot be repaired, and practicality leaves much to be desired. Doesn't support a lot of weight.

Universal plastic furniture can replace all types of furniture listed above, is hygienic, easy to clean with water with a small addition of household detergent, has a large selection of colors, is light in weight, durable, resistant to humidity and temperature changes, and has a very reasonable price. But in comparison it loses to other types of furniture - there is no such charm.

Choosing furniture depending on its purpose

Gazebos come in different varieties and so do the furniture. But there is a relationship between the first and last designs - they are all designed to enjoy their users' relaxation. And the latter can be a gathering, a meal, reading a book, etc. From here the following furniture emerges:

• Chairs, benches, benches - for sitting;

• Hammock, bed - for lying down;
• Table – for meals, board games and online mode (it’s always more convenient to use a laptop when it’s on the tabletop);
• Shelves, cabinet - for storing various items.

How to choose

When choosing a table for cutting and sewing, you need to consider several nuances:

1. The area of ​​the future workshop. Often, seamstresses choose small rooms for work that can only accommodate compact models of furniture. The best option in such cases are cabinet tables and books. Transformers are perfect for larger workshops.
2. Sewing machine size. Most modern household machines have rather modest sizes, but if the master has one of the advanced or industrial models, then it cannot be hidden in a small-sized sewing table; in such cases, it is better to choose universal products.
3. Workplace mobility. The noise from the sewing machine can disturb the rest of other family members. If the table is small, light and mounted on wheels, it will not be difficult for the seamstress to quickly move the workplace to another part of the apartment.

Also, when choosing a place to work, you need to take into account the distance from sockets, the presence of natural or artificial lighting, the ability to hang finished products and roll out the fabric to measure the desired size.

Consider the area of ​​the future workshop and the dimensions of the machine

With your own hands

Having chosen the option of making wooden furniture, we decide on the dimensions of the table and benches for the gazebo (benches for the gazebo are better than chairs). A table for a gazebo with your own hands can be made from valuable wood species - beech, yew, oak, larch, but pine will be the most optimal for a gazebo.

Pine boards are easy to process; products made from pine are durable, last a long time, and are environmentally friendly. The shape of the tabletop can be rectangular, round or multifaceted, repeating the shape of the gazebo.

The length of the rectangular table is selected taking into account the size of the gazebo room and the number of people sitting at the table. Before you begin work on making furniture, you need to prepare carpentry tools and equip your workplace.

If the construction of the gazebo itself was not very difficult for you, then carpentry requires higher skill, as a way out - you can purchase ready-made furniture that suits your taste.

But thanks to your efforts, the table still turned out, you can take on the benches for the gazebo. Benches or benches are made the same length as the table. Make the height of both the table and benches equal to the home furniture (a time-tested size), but the width is determined by the area of ​​the gazebo.

Thoroughly sand your home-made furniture with sandpaper and wipe with a clean rag or cloth. Apply a thin layer of stain to reveal the texture of the wood and allow time to dry the surface. A double coat of clear varnish will complete your work on making wooden furniture for the gazebo.

If you intend to close the summer season with the onset of deep autumn, and even more so in winter (it’s better to drink tea at home in the warmth!), then the furniture from the gazebo should be removed, preferably into a room with above-zero temperatures. The varnish coating cracks in the cold. Thanks to its compact size, furniture brought into the room will take up little space.

Today, various craftsmen and companies offer gazebo furniture of a wide variety of types and for every taste. But if possible, you can try to make something yourself.

Wooden tables and benches for the gazebo are made with carpentry hand and power tools, a workshop with a table for processing and assembling the material. It all starts with a project. It is necessary to draw a sketch and make drawings.

Then you need to get material such as boards, beams, bars, fasteners, impregnations, varnishes, wood glue. The tree must be dry. The power tools you will need are a planer, planer and saw, jigsaw, drill, screwdriver, and grinder.

Hand tools: tape measure, longitudinal and transverse hacksaw, set of chisels, socket and ring wrenches, clamps, plane, hammer, mallet, corner. When working, you need to take into account personal safety equipment: respirator, safety glasses.

Workplace lighting should be good. Do not operate power tools if you are sleepy or lethargic.

Where to begin

If you decide to decorate your yard or garden with homemade products, put off the rush and think about what you can use

After all, it is important that the landscape design is harmonious, and every detail is in its place

What will influence the choice of decor:

• the presence of an artificial or natural body of water on the site: a pond, stream, mini-fountain or pool;
• number of plants and flowers;
• location of buildings: residential building, gazebo, barn and garage.

Design of the entrance area of ​​a private courtyard with flower beds and accessories

First, draw up a layout of all objects and think about how you can decorate each of the individual zones:

• garden;
• garden;
• porch;
• backyard with summer kitchen and barbecue;
• facade of a house with flower beds.

Decor for the garden and yard can be made from various means; even long-needed and unused items, for example, old tires, buckets, furniture, bicycles, dishes and plastic bottles, will do. Dry branches, stumps, snags, stones, rebar and broken equipment are often used.

You can breathe new life into old clothes and shoes by decorating your beds and flower beds in an original way. With the help of clothes you can build a useful item - a funny scarecrow for the garden. It all depends on your imagination and resourcefulness.

DIY garden scarecrow

What available materials and things can be used:

1. Corks – you can create whole masterpieces from cork wine corks: curtains for the summer kitchen and veranda, cute figurines, hot stands, seats and ottomans, hangers, picture frames, key holders and just cute figurines. You can add fir cones, pallets, dried flowers, beads to the composition, or simply paint the elements in bright shades. Sometimes they lay out paths between the beds with corks or make a rug on the porch;
2. Old cutlery - they can be used to create original figurines, bells, chandeliers and holders for all kinds of small things. Forks, spoons and knives are indispensable in any garden, workshop or garage - they are fasteners for things in the form of little men, and funny sculptures in the garden and flower beds, and even metal flowers;
3. Zipper for clothes - an original “zipper” craft can be a flower pot, a bucket, or just a decorative element for the garden. If you collect several of these zippers, you can sew a bright cover for a flowerpot, glass and old bucket, breathing new life into things;
4. Ropes and threads are an excellent material for creating beautiful curtains for a veranda or terrace. To do this, you will need to tie up to 250 meters of strong and thick jute rope using the macrame method. You can braid any gazebo and even a porch in this way;
5. Unnecessary furniture - you can update anything: from a dilapidated post-war chest of drawers and an armchair to a creaky bed. To do this you will need sandpaper, paint, varnish and a little imagination. The surface of the decorations can be painted with retro patterns and designs, and then decorated with fresh flowers or garden supplies. The products look very beautiful among green bushes and vines;
6. Old musical instruments are a great opportunity to get creative. A wooden guitar that has long been abandoned and not used can be covered with mosaics or painted - the product will look wonderful among the flower beds. And an old piano can become an independent flower garden, also having undergone a small upgrade;
7. Wire - you can twist it into a fancy garden sculpture in the form of animals, plants or people. It is better to use thin copper wire - it is more flexible and easier to process. Always purchase material with a reserve in case you want to make figures in larger quantities or larger in size;
8. Plumbing - you can decorate an old sink in a summer kitchen by refreshing its covering with bright mosaic tiles, or create an unusual flower bed from an unnecessary toilet, bathtub or washbasin;
9. Leaky shoes - absolutely anything can be used here: old boots, boots, slippers, pumps or denim sneakers. You can beautifully paint shoes along with laces, glue bright decorative elements and plant fresh flowers inside. Therefore, when auditing old things, you should think several times if you want to decorate your summer cottage.

Based on the photographs, it will not be difficult for you to repeat any craft idea you like for your dacha or garden, or make a product with your own hands from scrap materials using these new items.

Pergola: design features

If you try to accurately define the meaning of the term “pergola”, then it is a structure consisting of several arched sections connected by crossbars. This can be either an extension to the house, or a connecting passage between two buildings, or a separate structure.

A couple of centuries ago, when pergolas just became fashionable, they were placed as a support for climbing grape shoots - and at the same time, in their shade one could hide from the scorching sun. Today it is a beautiful architectural element used in landscape design.

Modern pergola

• A pergola can be a permanent structure, built not only from metal rods or wooden beams, but also from stone, brick and concrete. They are simple in design, give a feeling of spaciousness, and the cost of construction is significantly reduced due to the absence of vertical fences.
• A distinctive feature of pergolas is the perforated roof, which allows the sun's rays to pass through and at the same time screens them. Regardless of what material the pergola posts are constructed from, boards installed on edge are used to create its roof. They can be positioned strictly vertically or, similar to blinds, at an angle. Their length is oriented east-west.

Pergola with climbing plants on the terrace in front of the house

In this case, in the morning and evening, the rays of the sun penetrate unhindered between the boards, and at noon, partial shade appears under the roof. To avoid creating an oppressive atmosphere, the height of the pergola should be at least 2.8 m, and if it is intended to be decorated with climbing plants, then more. Often, a perforated roof is protected from rain using transparent polycarbonate (see Polycarbonate gazebo roof: what is the difference from other materials), which is laid on top of the boards.

A pergola-gazebo looks most impressive when it is made in the style of the main building - especially if it is an extension. The overwhelming majority are built from wood, and therefore we will adopt this option.

We looked through a large number of options and you probably liked something. If the construction of these gazebos raises questions for you, then you are welcome to take a look at our website, where you will find all the necessary information. That's all, good luck in your work and enjoy your holiday!

Ready-made kits

It’s rare that anyone buys furniture for a gazebo in single pieces - a table separately, and then stools or chairs. In this way it is difficult, almost impossible to create a cozy corner for relaxation. Today, equipment is increasingly becoming complex. Even at the project stage, universal furniture is selected, which makes it possible to achieve hygienic and aesthetic culture in a modern interior.

There should be nothing unnecessary inside the gazebo. It is worth determining the composition of the set in advance. The main principles of arrangement are rationality, ergonomics, convenience, simplicity. Mandatory elements are a table and seating. In the finished configuration, you can choose various furnishing options: with chairs, stools, benches. Each item has its own characteristics. Benches come with or without backs, chairs with or without armrests, with a straight back or a back that follows the curves of the body. Everything should be approached individually, because the gazebo should create only positive emotions. The number of seats is also variable.

The design of the tables is striking in its scale. The most common is rectangular. However, the range of round, oval, hexagonal and other options is very wide. You can easily choose any shape of table for the gazebo.

Benches

In any gazebo it is necessary to organize places for relaxation. The gazebo can be equipped with benches, chairs, and sofas. You can make stools with your own hands from timber and boards left over after construction. For example, the seat and back of a bench can be made from irregularly shaped wood, and the remaining parts from stone.

Benches can be located:

1. The benches are placed on both sides of the table; the length of the benches should correspond to the table.
2. Benches along the inner perimeter: this location is very convenient, because all vacationers can see each other. A table with this arrangement is not really needed; it will be difficult to reach.

Photo 7 – Bench for gazebo

To make a bench you will need:

• four legs;
• wooden seat.

A garden bench can be made in one day. The benches look original and are made of logs. The bark from the logs is specially left, preserving the natural texture. They simply nail boards under the seats to the log.

Photo 8 – Log bench

Chairs for the gazebo should be made from the same material as the table.

$ Price:

Chairs – 1716 rubles.

Wooden bench 2267 rubles.

Photo 9 – Chairs for the garden

Furniture decorates the gazebo and creates coziness and comfort in it. Choose furniture to match the style of the gazebo or make it yourself.

Making tables and benches using simple logs

Of course, not every site has a tree stump or a large log; more often, there are many small or medium-sized logs for creating furniture. Massive logs are used to make table legs; they can be dug into the ground for greater stability. It is better to nail the table top not to the legs, but to the frame encircling the legs from the outside. Drawings of a table and an original chair made of thin logs are presented in the photo below.

Photo - part of the log was used for firewood, and the back was a board

This is the simplest DIY garden furniture, which requires a long, thick log to create. We saw it crosswise, exactly in the middle.

We saw the first log formed lengthwise. You will get a back and a seat. The second log needs to be cut crosswise into two more parts, these will be the legs of the bench.

It is better to make recesses in the legs for the seat to make the structure more stable and durable. To attach the backrest, you will need two boards or two short pieces of wood. Secure it as shown in the photo.

Decoration nuances

Children's furniture should not only be comfortable, but also attractive, so that the baby enjoys using all the furnishings placed. Color design in natural tones will help with this. Green or woody tones will have a calming effect, while red is an irritant that can provoke an agitated state. But to place accents, you can use bright elements in the form of applications, stickers of your favorite cartoon characters. Floral motifs are suitable for girls, and more dynamic scenes for boys.

The furniture itself for children can also be decorated with various elements, for example, carved slats and shaped legs. Thematic details will decorate the room and make it more cheerful. And if you equip it with a bed in the shape of a car, a train or a boat, this will not only diversify the interior, but will also help the child quickly get used to laying down on his own.

Making a table and bench from boards or logs

The photo is a more civilized version of furniture made from boards, although not difficult to implement.
This version demonstrates an X-shaped connection of the legs. The table top and seat are made, as usual, from smooth, identical boards.

For an X-shaped connection, beams and logs of any thickness are suitable, but it is better that they are neither thick nor thin. Approximately 10 x 10 cm for timber or 10 cm in diameter for logs.

It is better to nail the tabletop and seat not to the “letter”, but to the frame attached on top of the “letter”. To make the X-shaped connection strong, a recess is made in the thickness of one of the logs or beams. You can make smaller indentations in both blocks or logs. Drawings of the table and bench are shown in the photo.

How to choose materials

The table is best made of wood, which can be supplemented with glass, epoxy resin, mosaic, metal - it all depends only on the imagination and practical skills of the master. Today it is not difficult to find any wood, even exotic wood, but experienced furniture makers distinguish several species:

1. Oak. The most famous and sought-after properties are durability and noble appearance. A homemade table made from this material will become a worthy interior decoration. The wood is heavy and expensive.
2. Beech. Making a table with your own hands from this wood will be quite simple, since it can be easily processed. In terms of strength and wear resistance, beech is close to oak, but costs less. It must be taken into account that this material is afraid of dampness.
3. Nut. Beautiful patterns, a large selection of shades, durability, relatively low cost - this type of wood is loved by many furniture makers. Homemade walnut tables turn out beautiful, light, but can become lighter due to exposure to direct sunlight.
4. Cherry. The wood has a rich, pleasant color, unobtrusive pattern, and high strength. If you want to make a beautiful table, you need to choose exactly the solid cherry wood - the investment will be justified.
5. Alder. Warm shade, unusual pattern, ease of processing, sufficient strength - craftsmen love this solid wood. Homemade alder tables always look aristocratic, without heaviness.
6. Pine. The most affordable, easy to process, has a beautiful pattern and color. However, the material has low strength and is not resistant to wear.
7. Maple. For those who want to make a table in a Scandinavian style, this wood is best suited due to its almost white color and elegant pattern. To preserve the shade, it is recommended to coat the wood with a special white oil.

In addition to these species, hornbeam, larch, yew, birch, ash, linden, and cedar are used in furniture production. Having decided on the type of wood, you should select the materials themselves - boards, timber or solid wood. So, it is better to make wooden furniture legs from timber, and tabletops are made from boards or solid wood.

OakBeechWalnutCherryAlderPineMapleHornbeamLarchBirchFrom boardsFrom timberSolid wood