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7 Do's and Don'ts for Positioning Deck and Garden Gazebos

7 Do's and Don'ts for Positioning Deck and4.  Do  Take  Advantage  of  a  Raised  Area
Garden  Gazebos
To enjoy picture postcard vistas like a
One of best ways to extend your outdoorbeautiful sunset or bird's eye garden view,
living space is by adding a gazebo. Thesetake advantage of any raised area in your
pretty outdoor structures were originallyyard.
used in Victorian times to shade fashionably
pale ladies from the sun. Now they're beingOne couple I know built an outdoor gazebo
turned into everything from cozy eating areashigh on a terrace overlooking their
to kid's playhouses, and getaway spaces tojungle-like backyard and used it, not only
meditate. But why is it that some gazebosfor dining, but for dancing in the moonlight.
blend so naturally into the backyard like
they've been there forever, while others look5.  Do  Place  Gazebos  on  Decks
stiff, awkward and stick out like a sore
thumb?If you are looking for a little shelter, then
a patio gazebo nestled in one corner of your
The secret is in the placement! Positioneddeck can complement it beautifully. It can
correctly, your gazebo will add dimension toalso help to break up what can be a long,
your landscape. Positioned incorrectly, yourboring  space.
gazebo will make your backyard look
disjointed  and  junky.One backyard I toured had a gazebo on the
deck that was used for dining. The ceiling of
Here are some do's and don't to help you getthe gazebo was decorated with dozens of
it  right!miniature white Christmas tree lights for a
starry  sky  effect  at  night.
1. Do  Place  Gazebos  at  the End of a Path
6. Don't Place your Outdoor Gazebo too far
Gazebos look wonderful and mysterious as ato  one  side  of  the  House
termination point at the end of a garden
path. Visitors get the wonderful feeling thatIf your beautiful garden gazebo is not even
they are being drawn into the backyard andpart of your view, then why bother to spend
that  makes  it  feel  inviting  and  cozy.all that money to build it? Also, too far to
one side can make the yard look lopsided if
2.  Do  Choose  a  Spot  Close  to  Wateryou don't balance the rest of the yard with
some  landscaping  or  other  structures.
If your home is on a lake or pond, take
advantage of it. Position your outdoor gazeboOff to one side will work o.k. if your gazebo
on  the  point  that  overlooks  the  water.is still partly in sight and there is a good
reason for it to be there. For example, if
You could also try placing your gazebo near athe gazebo is placed nearby a tennis or bocce
backyard waterfall or a trickling fountainball court, it can be a place to sit and
and enjoy watching the birds splash about. Orwatch the game. It can also hide something
how  about  by  your  pool?unattractive that you really don't want to
look  at  like
One family I know built a patio gazebo at the
deep end of their rock waterfall swimming7.  Do  make  it  the  Jewel  in  Your Garden
pool. It was designed so that you could
easily remove the railing on the pool sideAnother great place for your outdoor gazebo
and dive right off the gazebo into the water.is smack dab in the middle of your garden
where you can turn it into a quaint tea room
3. Don't place a garden gazebo in the middleor cozy reading spot. Not only will you able
of your Yard unless you have a very largeto enjoy looking out at all your magnificent
backyard.flowers, but you'll be able to enjoy their
beautiful  aroma  too.
A gazebo in the middle of a tiny yard will
look like it's been dropped from outer spaceSo remember: For perfect deck and garden
and will overpower the yard, but as thegazebo placement, plan ahead. Know the reason
centrepiece of a grand estate, it can anchorfor placing your gazebo where you want to put
and unite the space quite beautifully. It'sit. When things make sense your garden design
all  a  matter  of  balance.will flow beautifully.



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