With summer in full swing, Perth gardens are in the spotlight. Now is the time to make the most of the good weather, but with record levels of sunshine, it’s important to seek out some shade as well.
That’s where a good garden gazebo comes in – allowing you to enjoy the great outdoors (and the much-needed Vitamin D injection) without getting hot, bothered, or sunburned. Prime Liquidations has a huge range of gazebos and Bali huts in lots of different styles, so there’s some to suit everyone’s personal taste, and their price point.
What is the purpose of a gazebo?
That’s the best thing about a gazebo; it’s extremely multi-functional. Whether you want something to provide a little shelter by the pool, a covered seating area to entertain friends and family or to make a statement as a garden feature, we’ve got an outdoor gazebo for you.
Celebrations and entertaining
As a place to celebrate or entertain, you can’t beat an outdoor gazebo. It’s the ultimate low-maintenance feature; all you need is a table and a few chairs and you’ve got an outdoor dining area that gets the kids, and the guests out of the house. You could choose to place it in your favourite bit of the garden – overlooking flowerbeds or by the pool area – and take a moment to enjoy outdoor living in it, with friends or by yourself.
A gazebo is a great place to host a children’s birthday party, as the open sides mean there’s space for everybody. You can use the rest of your garden for party games and have a chill out area for kids who need a break, plus a place to host the food and cake.
Consider an outdoor bar
If you feel like elevating its purpose, one outdoor gazebo idea is to make it into an outdoor bar. Add a mini fridge to your seating and you can relax with a drink (or three) in your hand while watching kids and visitors enjoy your garden. You don’t need a huge amount of outdoor furniture, just somewhere to put your drink, and yourself, and you’re all set.
Expanded play area for kids
If you’re concerned about sun exposure and shade, a gazebo can easily be made into an expanded play area for the kids. You could fill it with some of their various toys and let them play in there for hours. The open sides mean they can come and go as they like. They get the benefit of fresh air, safely shaded, and a chance to be out of your hair.
You don’t need a huge garden to enjoy a classic gazebo; gazebo ideas for a small backyard could be as simple as a smaller structure with a water play area or some sturdy outside toys in it.
Pool practicality
Another benefit to gazebos is how practical they are. The obvious pool gazebo idea is a makeshift changing room, or place for your dippers to ditch their towels. A poolside style gazebo could also be a place to store floaties, pool toys and everything else you might enjoy by the pool. Which takes us back to the outdoor bar idea again.
Privacy
Depending on your garden’s outlook, a gazebo could provide you with some much-needed privacy. Whether you have nosey neighbours, or apartments or shops overlooking your garden, having somewhere to relax without feeling the eyes of the world upon you is good for the soul.
Boosting the value of your home
Having a flexible outdoor space could end up adding value to your home too. As the property market shows no signs of letting up, and families look for homes with the space and design to accommodate them, having an additional living space in your garden will only make your home more desirable.
What are the advantages of a gazebo?
The advantages of a gazebo are endless. They’re low maintenance – so delicate soft furnishings to obsess over here – mutli-functional and you can use them all year round. What’s not to like?
Year-round usability
While a gazebo may get most of its use in the summer, when you’re looking for shade and protection from the sun while outdoors, they’re useful in the winter too. In addition to the storage opportunities we mentioned earlier, they’re also a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the night sky and an evening breeze after the sun goes down.
To maximise a gazebo’s year-round use, you could add some string lights or even a ceiling fan to make it an indoor outdoor escape.
Low maintenance
They don’t require washing, watering, filling or feeding – they might be the most low-maintenance thing in your garden. As with everything, the better you care for it, the better your gazebo will look and the longer it will last. But if you treat it like any wood and give it the occasional clean with mild soap detergent and stain and seal it before heavy weather, it will go the distance with you.
Gazebo garden ideas at Prime Liquidations
These are just some of the many great ways a gazebo can enhance your garden. Prime Liquidations has a huge range of affordable and versatile options to suit your garden. Be sure to call us or come down to our warehouse to check out our range.
