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An 8x8 gazebo needs little
more than happy plants and a patio to tempt everyone to sit
and stay awhile. This is true of a 10x10 gazebo and truer
still of a 12 x 12 gazebo.
EasyOutdoorDecor
is here to
help.
Gazebos, outdoor living
furniture, and outdoor decor accessories made from
weather-worthy materials show up on all these pages with
plenty of comfort and style in tow.
So steal a few
patio ideas while you're here. And if you prefer your gazebos
take the form of gazebo building kits, there's help here for
that, too.
After experiencing life just right,
whatever the gazebo sizes, you won't want to go back indoors.
And here are 12 of our favorite canopy gazebos to help
make sure that happens.
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8x8 gazebo.
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Virtually indestructible
Bamboo 8x8 Gazebo w/Cogon Roof
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The 8x8 Amelie
Architectural Steel Garden Gazebo w/Coco
Finish
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Strathwood Gazebo with Mesh
Cover 9.8 x 8.8
Warm Mocha Hue
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Two-Tier Hardtop
10x10 Metal Frame Gazebo, Includes Shades,
Towel
Hooks, Gazebo
Lights
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Home Havenbury
Gazebo - 10 x 10, Powder Coated, Free Standing,
Includes Gazebo
Netting
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Living Accents Grill
Gazebo (L-GZ238PST-4) - Gazebo made of sturdy powder
coated steel and UV
fabric
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DC America Gazebo
- 10 x 10 w/3-Tier Insect Screen,
Dark Bronze, with
Beige Polyester Top
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Home Madaga 10x10
Gazebo, Powder Coated,
Free Standing, Includes
Gazebo Mosquito
Netting
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Home Wellington
10x10 Gazebo, Powder Coated, Free Standing, Includes
Mosquito Netting
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D.C. America Backyard
Gazebo -
12 x 12 w/Insect
Privacy
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Sean Conway™
Tiverton 2007 - 12
x 12
Metal Garden
Gazebo
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Umbr
Peak Top Metal
Frame
12x12 Canopy
Gazebos
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Size Matters - even for an 8x8
gazebo!
But whether it's an 8x8, a 10x10 gazebo, or a
12 x
12 gazebo, the trick to getting the size
right is simple.
It just has to be large enough
to accommodate your lifestyle without taking
over the entire yard.
Here's an easy way to visualize how much gazebo you
need.
2 adults, 2 chairs, and 1 small table fit comfortably in a
gazebo that's 8 foot square.
For every 2 feet you add to the
gazebo size, you can invite 2 more adults to
the
party (or 4 more children).
So a 10x10
gazebo fits 4 adults. And a 12 x 12 gazebo fits 6.
Now make this phrase your gazebo
size mantra, and repeat after me...
"It's
better to have more space and not need it,
than to need more space and not have it."
 2 adults, 2 chairs, and 1 small table fit
comfortably in a gazebo that's 8 foot square.
For every 2 feet you add to the gazebo
size, you can invite 2 more adults to the party (or 4 more
children).
So a 10x10 gazebo fits 4 adults. And a 12 x 12
gazebo fits 6.
Now make this phrase your gazebo
size mantra, and repeat after
me...
"It's better to have more
space and not need it, than to need more space and not have
it."
Got it? Good! Because here's where that mantra
comes in handy.
Once you arrive at a gazebo size,
bump it up 2 or 4 feet if you have the space.
You can easily
cozy up a large outdoor room with fabulous
outdoor living furniture , outdoor lighting fixtures , unique wind chimes , and all-weather rugs.
But a gazebo
that's too small will always be too small.
On the other hand,
less is more if your yard is compact or the gazebo needs to
fit on a deck.
8x8 gazebo can make every
inch count especially with gazebo lights
and outdoor living furniture that can perform double
duty.
8x8
Gazebo Site
Considerations
Site considerations are the
single most important gazebo decision you'll make -- aside
from the gazebo size.
You want your gazebo to be
as inviting as possible. If it’s difficult for you to use,
you’ll avoid using it. Where’s the fun in that?
Now that you know the gazebo
size, grab some string and stake out the space to get an idea
of how well the location you've chosen will
work.
Leave the string in place a few
days and see if you can live with it.
Take it a step further and put a
chair in the spot you've staked out. Then sit down, and look
around from the gazebo's point-of-view.
Will you use your gazebo to serve
breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, or midnight snacks?
Think easy access if any of
your plans involve carrying items between the gazebo, an
outdoor kitchen , a
patio or the house.
Let's create a little mystery!
Let's add an element of the unexpected! You can position
your gazebo so the entire structure can't be seen all at once
from the house.
Make it just visible enough to
compel your friends and family to explore and discover. You’ll
have lots of happy traffic between the house and your gazebo.
Gazebos are all about panoramic
views! Think about how you can position your gazebo to take in
as much scenery as possible.
This is really easy if you have a
large area in your yard that’s also elevated. You’ll have a
great view from above.
If your property extends to
a large body of water -- you are so lucky! You can build a
solid base that extends beyond land's end, overhanging
the water. Then secure your gazebo to this base. The visual
effect is extremely powerful. And the technique works
well for pools, ponds, creeks, and
waterfalls.
You can also put your
gazebo at the far end of the yard. Done right, it creates the
illusion of more space -- the eye perceives that the yard
continues beyond.
If siting an 8x8 gazebo or a 12 x 12
gazebo near a small garden pond , the house or pool, make it a part of your
existing deck or patio.
How does your garden
grow? Accessorize it with your a gazebo and you'll be
watching it grow up close and smelling your flowers at
the same time.
With your gazebo so near the
garden, it can easily do double duty as a potting shed.
And an 8x8 gazebo makes a
wonderful shelter for outdoor
showers or a kids play
area.
Let's Keep it
Legal
The objective here is
to live the gazebo lifestyle -- not pick a fight with
your neighbors or City Hall.
You may be required to give
advanced notice and get approval from your homeowners'
association or local zoning authority. -- even if you've
chosen an 8x8 gazebo.
So check into it and see what's required.
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