Versatile Storage Sheds / Decorative Portable Buildings / Quaint Summerhouse Kits

Whether you need a storage shed that’s purely practical or a fun backyard, patio, deck or garden summerhouse, or are looking for classic / modern portable buildings to add-on to a deck, the SolidBuild kits are an affordable choice. It’s easy to order one of these all inclusive kits. Need a cheap poolhouse, children’s playhouse, family summerhouse, garden gazebo or outdoor shed for storage? Then the kits offered by SolidBuild, a company based in Willowbrook Illinois, will likely be ideal.

Discover various options and see how affordable these portable buildings can be:

1. The Moderna is one of the most unusual / modern designs, which departs from the classic summerhouse by being square with a flat roof. It’s a natural wood portable building that can be used for storage or as a small summerhouse, playhouse or as a decorative replacement for a more expensive and less practical garden gazebo.

The Solidbuild Moderna design costs under $1,800 and is sold as a complete kit. All the walls are ¾ inch thick, solid pine hardwood, prepared with tongue and groove for easy assembly.

The base floor plan is 9 feet 4 inches square, which makes the inner summerhouse have 81 square feet of useable space. The outer height is 7 feet 3 inches, and the inner space is 6 feet 8 inches.

The kit includes a door that’s double glazed as well as three windows that measure over 2 feet wide.

All hardware for the door and windows are included with the kit.

The only thing you’ll need to choose separately are the floorboards (since you may be erecting this portable building onto a deck, cement pad or tiled area and may not require a wooden floor), and the roofing boards, which also can be solid hardwood, plywood or some other material of your choice.

SolidBuild endeavors to provide the most affordable solutions in outdoor sheds and patio gazebos and therefore allows the customer to choose certain features that will help to keep the kits cheap.

2. Although the SolidBuild Brighton kit is officially called a Storage Garden Shed, it’s obviously much more – one of the many portable buildings that can double as a garden gazebo, a pool house, a storage unit or even a summer playhouse. The Brighton is a building with windows and doors and loads of design possibilities. The complete kit costs $2,845. Take a look at all you get for that price. It includes: 1 and 3/8 inch wallboards with rounded edges, each with a tongue and groove interlocking system for ease of assembly, a roofing system that overhangs around the entire summerhouse, windows, double panel doors (with glazed glass) and a complete wooden floor.

The house, when completed, offers 129 square feet of space and looks like a classic dollhouse.

This summerhouse is more practical than most garden gazebo units because it’s enclosed (for fewer mosquitoes), yet bright and sunny with windows and French doors that give it charm. This house can be erected where patio gazebos might normally be placed, in a garden, on the grass, on a cement pad, adjacent to a deck or patio, even as a summertime guest room, studio or work area. The Brighten portable building is so beautifully crafted that it’s a shame to use it as just a storage shed.

In previous posts we’ve recommended choosing certain solid wood summer house designs from European sources, which is great for customers in the UK, however, for North American buyers, the SolidBuild houses and sheds are practical and affordable since they’re built in the US by a company in Illinois. Avoid costly shipping charges, in fact, you may get free delivery. To order online just click an image and you’ll be taken to a secure shopping area.

3. Another of the affordable garden summer house designs that’s called a shed, but in fact is a full house with solid wood walls, roof, floor and double doors, is the Douglas Storage garden shed that costs $2,295 and can be ordered online.

Although this model is slightly smaller than the Brighton, it offers 140 square feet of usable space and is 8 feet 6 inches high on the inside.

The same as the other models, all the wallboards are hardwood with rounded edges and an interlocking tongue and groove system for simple DIY assembly.

The unique feature of this design is the canopy that overhangs from the roof and creates a sort of porch / balcony. Everything required to set up one of these portable buildings in a backyard, garden or deck is included in the kit, even the double doors, the roof and the floorboards.

The walls and roof do not require tools or any carpentry expertise, however, the floor will require nails and/or screws and the appropriate tools to complete the projects. Shingles may be added as an extra, but are not included in this particular summerhouse kit.

4. SolidBuild designers have created a unique garden gazebo alternative that’s really affordable because they make the flooring and roofing systems optional. This allows clients to have the basic structure of the storage buildings they want, but the cheapest local floors and roofs.

The Optima is a 10 feet by 10 feet garden shed that cost only $2,195. The same northern pine hardwood is used and the tongue and groove system allows each piece to attached to the other easily and without power tools.

This affordable summer house, shed, storage building, playhouse, or workshop, comes with a small window and a single panel door, but as you can see, there’s enough light to give this little shed/house brightness and a nice cozy feeling.

Convert these affordable sheds into almost any type of building you desire, from a quiet place to read and relax to a place to store seeds and fertilizers. Since the quality and design of these portable garden units are obvious, finishing them in funky ways, using paint, vanish, then furnishing them on the inside with garden or patio pieces, is only limited by your imagination.

Get ideas on how to decorate and enhance your summerhouses by viewing what some of the SolidBuild customers have done with their kits. A garden gazebo won’t be any more decorative than what these sheds offer in terms of style and design possibilities that are totally customizable.

5. The absolute bargain in portable structures that come in kits is the Storage Garden Shed called the Norwich, which retails for just $1,399. This is a storage shed that doesn’t have windows and glass doors – therefore it’s really a place to store garden implements, tools, lawnmowers and other equipment. The doors that come included in the kit are double ones made in solid wood, complete with hardware.

Similar to the other designs, this unit is priced so affordably because the floor and roof aren’t included, allowing each customer to find the cheapest solution while still having a solid, well-designed outer structure.

Garden Gazebo Designs by SolidBuild

Solidbuild also offers garden gazebo kits and beautiful patio gazebos that must be ordered directly from them.

Prices range from around $4,600 to almost $6,000 and come complete with wood, roofing, floors, windows and doors as well as all necessary hardware.

Other Patio Gazebos by Suncast

Home Place Garden Gazebo designs by Suncast are made from cedar and come in various sizes including one that’s affordably priced at under $3,000 for a 10 X 10 model.

The Home Place Octagon Cedar Gazebo comes with everything you need to create a masterpiece, including the wood floor, cupola, rafters, posts, decorative spindles, benches, nails, screws, and even the wood stain to complete the project.

The larger 12 foot Home Place patio gazebos made by Suncast are priced at just under $3,000. They include all the same features as the smaller models (but offer more square footage) and come in kits with everything required for assembly and finishing.

All Weather Resin Gazebos

Suncats also creates unique resin gazebos that look like wood structures painted white, but in fact are molded panels with rustproof components that never rot or become splintered even in harsh weather.

The Suncast garden gazebo kits are easy to assemble and can be mounted to decks, patios, raised platforms or set in a garden area.

Choose a classic white gazebo design with a contrasting slate grey roof or one with a wood grain pattern that mimics genuine wood.

Buy the Suncast 10 Foot Gazebo for about $2,100 or the wood grain model that’s a 12 foot octagonal unit for about $3,300.

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Looking for Outdoor Furniture to Accent you Pergola, Summerhouse or Gazebo?

Once you have your garden structure set up, or your funky little summer house ready for use, you may need furniture. Choose from a variety of outdoor wicker furniture, teak patio furniture or wooden garden furniture sets in eco-friendly eucalyptus designs. For suggested pieces, please consult related posts that also deal with selecting outdoor fabric and patio chair cushions. Summerhouse and gazebo structures can be enhanced with benches and bench cushions as well as a garden hammock, mosquito netting and outdoor blinds. Get protection and decorative patio shade ideas in the posts that discuss shade canopies.

DIY Pergola Plans and Hardware

If you’re a handy person, the most affordable way to create a backyard trellis-like structure over a patio, pool, hot tub or garden area, is to order a set of pergola plans with stencils for cutting curved ends as well as all the hardware required to assemble the unit.

Garden Craft LLC offers exactly what you need in the Build a Pergola Hardware Kit and Stencil, which costs just $170. This kit eliminates the guesswork when building an outdoor shade structure. It comes with a set of wooden stencils for placing on beams and posts in order to cut the decorative shapes that make pergolas unique. It also comes with detailed instructions and pergola plans you can follow to complete the project.

The best part is that the Garden Craft pergola kits come with the hardware you’ll need to put the structure together. It’s designed to be used for any of 3 pergola sizes, either the standard 8 by 10 foot design, a midsized 10 by 12 foot model, or a large shade structure that’s 12 by 14 feet. You decide the size and buy the lumber (beams and posts) in the lengths needed, but the hardware is the same.

The pergola design is simple and elegant, with curved ends that can be cut using a jig saw.

By following the pergola designs that are included, a handy person can set up a structure over a weekend. Since the lumber isn’t supplied with this pergola design kit, you can buy it at your local lumberyard or home improvement center and save a lot on shipping costs. Choosing the lumber you need is easy because the kit explains exactly what pieces and sizes are required, such as 2 by 4 and 2 by 6 beams and posts that can be found wherever lumber is sold.

Order your pergola kits online and get your wooden stencils, instructions and hardware all in one neat package.

Prefabricated Vinyl Pergola Kits

There are several pergola designs available in prefabricated structures that are sold as all-inclusive kits, which come with all the beams, post, hardware and instructions to set up the structure.

One of the most affordable pergola designs is a waterproof, rust-resistant vinyl model called the Portland Pergola. The design is classic, and comes in white. It offers UV resistance and won’t requires painting or staining. The kit is shipped with everything you need including the vinyl posts and beams that will create a 7 by 7 foot pergola that’s 97 inches high. The package costs $899 and will be shipped from Woodland Direct by UPS to addresses within the United States. Order this pergola design and you may qualify for free shipping.

New England Style Pergola Plans

Very similar to the Portland design is the Liberty Pergola, by New England Arbors, which ships through DeerBusters. It measures about 9 feet and is almost 8 feet high; crafted from maintenance-free vinyl.

The Liberty pergola design is elegant and has cross beams that provide a little shade and act like a trellis for vines and hanging plants. This is another all-inclusive pergola kit that comes with everything needed for quick set up.

Although the various pergola plans are similar, notice that the sizes are not the same, and therefore the costs may vary. While the structure may look almost identical, you’ll need to check the dimensions carefully and make sure you order the kit that’s the right size for your hot tub, spa or outdoor area. This Liberty pergola design costs about $1,100, however depending when you order, it may be discounted to about $1,000.

Remember that it’s possible to set up a pergola over an existing deck, cement pad, or in a garden area (since the structures are free-standing), so long as the surface is level.

Choosing a Patio Gazebo Plan for an Outdoor Spa Area

While there are patio gazebo designs which can be quite affordable, the wooden gazebo models that are made specifically for outdoor spas and hot tubs tend to be expensive. One of the least expensive gazebo kits that’s designed exclusively for a hot tub is the Laguna Hot Tubs Jacuzzi Spa And Recreation Room in the Alliance Woodcraft collection, which ships from Willy Goat Inc.

Although by no means cheap, the Laguna hot tub gazebo is priced at around $2,700 and is finely crafted with a lattice-style cedar roofing system that’s domed. The kit includes wooden beams and supports that are all pre-stained ready to assemble. This particular model of the Alliance Woodcraft spa gazebos line measures 8 feet square on the inside and 8. 5 by 8.5 feet on the outside. It’s designed to accommodate a hot tub (as pictured) and can be set up on a wooden deck or garden area. It’s easy to order the Laguna wooden gazebo spa kit online.

Larger Outdoor Hot Tub Gazebo Kits by Alliance Woodcraft

Alliance Woodcraft offers a variety of different spa gazebos in the same Laguna collection. One of the midrange models is called the Big Laguna Spa And Recreation Room, and costs just under $4,000.

The Big Laguna hot tub gazebo kit is larger than the regular Laguna, measuring 8.6 by 12 feet (outer dimensions) and comes with a decking kit and the three bar stools you see pictured. It also includes the roofing system and lattice panels, all the beams and posts and hardware for assembly. All the wood has been stained so there’s no need to do anything but put the pieces together and enjoy.

Order all-inclusive spa and hot tub gazebo kits online by clicking the product you desire. You’ll be taken to a secure shopping area where Alliance Woodcraft products can be purchased and from where you can view the Willy Goat Inc. shipping policies. (Actual price at time of writing is $3,994.29)

Supreme Spa Gazebos – Luxury Cedar Spa / Recreation Room

Although many spa gazebos that are sold as luxury kits are priced upwards of five to seven thousand dollars, there’s an Alliance Woodcraft model called the Supreme 750 which retails for about $4,400 and is a luxury wooden gazebo that includes eight windows that slide open. The design of the unit is crafted in such a way as to accommodate an 88 inch hot tub spa. The additional features of this model are the domed cedar roof and tinted Plexiglas windowpanes.

One of the reasons this design is popular is because it offers a higher level of privacy with the tinted windows and because it’s large enough to accommodate a luxury sized spa tub.

You can order the Supreme 750 Spa Recreation Room online.

Similar to the Supreme 750 wooden gazebo is the Supreme 800 that retails for about $4,600 and is a stand alone unit for a garden or outdoor area that’s not attached to the house or other buildings.

This Alliance Woodcraft wooden gazebo model also includes eight tinted windows and has the curved corners that make it possible for an 8 foot spa to be inserted with ease. (Spa and hot tub kits are sold separately and cost between $2,000 and $3,000.)

Your Gazebo’s Entry and Exit

Since most hot tubs / spas are too high for easily stepping into, when you order a wooden shelter or enclosure package it’s a good idea to add a set of steps. Your gazebo’s entry system will vary depending on the model of enclosure you’ve selected, but in most cases the wooden steps that cost between $99 and $110 are more than adequate. Choose some of the best wooden models that will match your gazebo’s finish, such as the QCA Spas Redwood Steps or the skid-proof Lifesmart Sahara Spa Steps.

It’s a small thing, but making your spa easy to enter and exit will make using it more relaxing. For easy shopping, order fine Gazebo’s accessory sets online.

Think you can Do It Yourself?

If buying the prefabricated wooden gazebo kits are out of reach due to budget constraints, there’s another option. It’s called Gazebo In A Box Do It Yourself Starter Kit and is made by Gazebo Junction, sold through Willy Goat Inc. This unique kit doesn’t include the wood, but does provide all the gazeebo plans, templates for cutting / shaping, a set of instructions and a CD, lists of lumber you’ll need to buy, and the hardware and specialty pieces you’ll need to put everything together but don’t know where to get them.

The gazeebo DIY starter kit comes with unique fittings like the rafter kingpins and copper caps as well as redwood finishing balls. You also get the deck mounting blocks, a plan with roofing panel layouts, stencils / templates for cutting decorative accents, and a series of pictures to view as you follow instructions.

You can build a gazeebo on your own (or with help of a few friends) by following the detailed guide in custom sizes. Choose the 8 foot gazebo plan or make a larger 10 or 12 foot model. For spa gazebos, you may use cedar and utilize the instructions that pertain to the 14 foot design (also included in this DIY kit). Decide if you need a single or double roofing system and follow the steps as indicated. Your gazeebo can be a weekend project or a summer-time family activity. Order the Gazebo In A Box for about $275.

More Outdoor Living Ideas

Find out more about outdoor gazebo designs and garden gazebos that are for sale online by browsing related posts that deal with kits, enclosure packages, mosquito netting, and gazebo curtains. Discover how to shop for outdoor accents such as wicker furniture, wooden garden furniture, outdoor cushions and patio furniture covers.

For outdoor building options, find ideas regarding European Gartenhaus designs which are small summerhouse styles that can be used for storage, as spare rooms or playhouses. Learn how you can use furniture to convert a simple summer house into useable space and how to select cushions and outdoor fabric for pillows and chair pads that will be decorative yet practical when exposed to the elements.

1. An Affordable Beach / Garden Arch

The least expensive option in outdoor beach / garden arch kits (that can also be used indoors) is the Darice Wedding Arch that costs about $33. It’s a classic design that’s 96 inches high (8 feet), 48 inches wide (4 feet) and the structure itself is 20 inches in width.

What makes this style of garden arch practical is that’s it’s easy to assemble and comes complete with netting and 200 lights, so there are no ugly cords to worry about, and can be custom decorated with balloons, bows or flowers by attaching them to the tubular frame or clipping to the netting. Based on customer reviews, this arch can be easily transported and is stable in outdoor areas

There’s a similar wedding garden arch design available through All the Makings (labeled simply as a WEDDING ARCH with 200 Lights) that costs about $55. The delicate framework is also easy to decorate and is ideal in a garden setting with natural flowers, or on a beach with tulle and ribbon accents.

Aren’t Rentals Cheaper?

No, they’re not. Although many couples who want a bridal arch or garden trellis for their wedding ceremony or outdoor reception may rent the items, it may not be cost effective to do so. Rental garden arch companies may charge around $45 for basic structures, and up to $80 or $150 for elaborate models. Take a look at all the suggestions we offer, and you’ll see that it’s possible to buy the arches, even the elaborate ones, for between $80 and $160, and they can become permanent structures that remain in the garden (or over a walkway) long after the wedding ceremony or reception.

Don’t worry about the time required to set everything up because the simple models (like the Darice Wedding Arch or the wedding arch with 200 lights from All the Makings) take about 15 minutes to put together, and decorations can be pre-arranged, ready for placing on the trellis arch very quickly. The elaborate structures made of wood or wrought iron can be prepared a day or two in advance, and in most cases, the flower shop that’s doing the wedding bouquets can also arrange natural flowers for the arch and deliver them the day of the wedding.

The next most affordable style of garden arch is made by Gardman. The Kensington Arch, which retails for about $99, is designed as a genuine garden trellis for vines to grow up, but it’s also a great piece for an outdoor wedding. The dimensions are standard, almost 8 feet high by 45 inches wide and offers 20 inches of decorative bars that can be used to attach flowers, tulle, ribbons, lace or whatever goes with your wedding theme. Although the image makes the garden arch look as if its black, in fact the steel tubular frame is a powder coated dark green color that’s weather resistant. This is a good sturdy design that can be left up and become part of the garden.

Gradman also makes a more affordable model called the Gardman Gothic Arch, which is actually taller and wider, with a simple framework that can be filled with flowers or balloons, and costs between $49 and $55. This is the smaller of their two Gothic designs this company makes, although at the time of writing, the tallest of their garden arches was unavailable, which is why we suggest the 101 inch tall design. This is a solid structure that should be put up in the garden or outdoor area a few days ahead of time.

Order online and the item may be shipped directly from the distributor Ant Online (via Amazon)

There’s another choice called the CobraCo GAZ-G 3-Sided Gazebo Arch that’s priced under $90 and although it’s not a walk-through arch, it could make a gorgeous backdrop for a ceremony. Draped with tulle, white fabric, or decorated with flowers, this garden arch can be the focal point under which a couple stands to say their vows, or as a decorative piece over the cake at the reception. This arch is hunter green, not black, and can be held in place using stakes that anchor it into the ground. This model requires some work to assemble and level, so take your time. Order in advance. As a permanent garden fixture this item may be too light-weight for year-round use, although it’s rust resistant, but as a temporary structure for a wedding, it’s affordable, a unique design and will make a statement in any backyard.

If it’s within your means to have a wooden (arbor) trellis-style garden arch, then the ones to get are from Greenstone. For example the natural Greenstone Arch Arbor costs under $150 and is a classic English design that can form a permanent part of your garden design.

Choose the natural wood tone, or get the white garden arch that’s just a couple dollars more, and is called the Greenstone White Wedding Arbor. It’s especially designed so that two people can pass through together.

The construction is sturdy enough for permanent placement so having it set up for a wedding day is no problem at all. It’s already partially assembled and it’s stained in white so you all you have to do is decorate. The Greenstone products are made from eco-friendly wood sourced from sustainable forests.

Order either of the Greenstone arches online and receive free shipping within the United States.

2. Pure White Umbrella

If you’ve been looking for a pure white umbrella to place in the center of a table, or to stand alone using a base, you already know how impossible they are to find. There are off-white, taupe, beige, and lots of green and darker neutral tones, but pure white patio umbrellas are a rarity.

Although most couples will choose a large white canopy tent for an outdoor wedding reception or dinner, sometimes a few extra tables may be required perhaps to place gifts, display the cake or even as a covering over the guest book. Whether used at the head table or for some other purpose, a pure white umbrella may be needed even if a canopy or pop up gazebo is being used.

One of the few large white umbrella designs on the market is the California Umbrella, which is a 7.5 foot tilted style design that’s elegant and practical for a garden wedding. This is a high quality vintage inspired, steel ribbed, canopy umbrella with a crank and an aluminum frame with a tilting feature that operates at the push of a button. This pure white umbrella canopy is made from Olefin, which is a durable fabric that has an expensive look, almost lustrous accent, and is stain resistant. Place this umbrella into a table or buy an umbrella stand / base and have it stand alone. It costs about $80. Buy online and your order will be shipped in a couple days from Target.

3. Decorative Paper Wedding Umbrellas

For garden or beach weddings, aside from an arch, usually the decorations are minimal and natural – things like tulle, fabric or natural flowers. But one unique idea that goes well with any outdoor setting is to decorate with handmade paper / bamboo parasols. These all white wedding umbrellas cost just $6 each, measure 2.5 feet in diameter, and are almost 2 feet long.

Buy Asian paper wedding umbrellas by ordering online and your items will be shipped from JapanBargain. (The ones we suggest are called White Paper Wedding Party Parasol 32in #13289.)

4. Large Off-White Oriental Wedding Umbrella

If you don’t need a pure white umbrella, then we suggest you look at an elegant off-white oriental wedding umbrella by Oriental, sold through BeachMall. This unique two piece design is ideal for placing into a table that can hold a standard 1.5 inch pole.

The deluxe oriental wedding umbrella is completely handmade, crafted with attention to detail. For example the oak pole is lacquered and the cotton canvas canopy has been oiled by hand (and is therefore waterproof). Although this is a lightweight shade umbrella, it’s durable and decorative for a garden wedding with an Asian theme. It’s not a bargain wedding umbrella, in fact it may be one of the most expensive choices – costing about $225.

5. An Affordable White Wedding Canopy Tent

Which canopy tent you choose will be determined by how many guests you’re inviting, how large an outdoor area you have, and if the canopy should have sidewalls for a formal sit-down dinner, or if an open covering is enough to shade a buffet table.

The best option we’ve found is the Palm Springs Outdoor White Wedding Canopy Tent that’s 10 x 30 feet and has sidewalls or can be left open. What’s great is that this item costs only $150 and can accommodate up to 50 guests.

This is a very practical canopy tent that’s affordable and about as large as you’re likely to find for the price, nevertheless, it’s very lightweight; not designed for windy areas or inclement weather. It provides protection for sun, or perhaps a light summer shower, but isn’t the strongest canopy on the market. That said, it’s an impressive design, very elegant, pure white, easy to decorate, and ideal for a backyard or garden wedding for anyone on a tight budget.

There are other Palm Springs Outdoor products that are slightly more expensive, but they follow a similar basic theme of being long and narrow, great for buffets and general sun protection.

If you have a slightly larger budget, and want something unique, we suggest the Octagonal Wedding Gazebo Party Tent Canopy sold through WPIC Store. It’s 20 feet by 20 feet and is absolutely gorgeous for any outdoor wedding party! Although this canopy tent costs about $420, it will stand out due to the remarkably interesting roof design, the overall shape and the distinctive elegance whether closed using the side-walls or left open with arches. The entire structure is made with a rust resistant frame that’s powder coated and a series of sidewalls that are polyester with a PVC coating that makes them water proof.

This octagonal arched-style canopy tent is sold as a kit and includes everything needed to assemble, including a series of eight windows and sidewall panels that zip in and out, all the hardware, fittings and poles as well as the canvas roof that’s really heavy-duty and weighs about 175 lbs. It requires several people to put up, so plan ahead and have half a dozen friends help out a day or two before the wedding, although, it’s possible to set up in about an hour with enough hands. This wedding canopy is luxurious, but it’s not designed for heavy wind / rain, so if it seems likely there may be bad weather on your wedding day, it’s wise to get extra anchoring supplies and secure it using a series of stakes or anchoring devices that can be bought at a local hardware center.

6. Alternative Ideas for Outdoor Shade on Your Wedding Day

One of the largest and most heavy duty canopy tent designs is the Heavy Duty Party Wedding Tent Canopy sold through WPIC Store, which measures 32 by 20 feet. It’s large enough to host a sit-down dinner or dance. It costs about $580.

If this large area of outdoor shade is what you need but can’t afford to spend that much on a tent, then here’s an alternatives that’s more affordable:

If you can live without walls and windows, and just need outdoor shade for the reception or wedding party, try using a Phoenix Oversized Shade Sail Kit. Although the sails don’t come in white, there is a tone that’s lovely called dessert sand – it’s quite neutral and could work well for a wedding.

The Phoenix Shade Sails we suggest are square and come in 18.5 feet designs that offer great coverage and can be attached to poles, posts, roofing systems or even a couple of trees. Get the complete kit for under $140, which comes with the oversized outdoor shade sail and the stainless steel hardware you’ll need for mounting.

For more ideas on garden umbrellas, the best umbrella stand designs, shade cloth and shade sail styles, as well as more suggestions on affordable party gazebos, please refer to related posts.

The Pop up Canopy Party Tent Gazebo with netting is one of the most affordable and practical gazebos for sale under a hundred dollars. It’s an EZ up design that protects from insects and offers a shade canopy for outdoor events. More elegant than many leading popup tent designs, the party gazebo offers stylish versatility and comes in two different sizes, either 8 x 8 or 10 x 10. These pop up gazebos are boxed kits that include everything you need such as the frame, the connectors (which are plastic), a canopy that’s a coated waterproof polyester material, the side flaps which are see-through netting, and a handy bag to keep everything together when it’s not in use. The entire pop up gazebo kit weighs just 30 lbs, so it’s light and easy to transport and set up wherever needed. As with most outdoor canopy tents that have lightweight frames and netting, a ground anchor will be required. It’s good to note that because these pop up models are so light, they’re not ideal for protection against strong winds or rain storms. They’re made for summer use, offer adequate shade, protection against insects and light showers.

Order your party gazebo online and have it delivered in 3 to 5 business days (through Amazon).

Another really affordable party gazebo is the Astonica Pop Up Gazebo Model number 50104205 by Astonica sold through Ace) that’s a 10 x 10 design and has a powder coated steel frame. This kit, which costs just under $80, comes complete with frame, fabric curtains and a carrying case. It’s easy to set up in a few minutes and requires no tools. This unit can be used in a backyard or garden and pops up quickly for a party or special event. It can also be transported to the beach or campsite during holidays.

It’s hard to beat the versatility of the Astonica pop up gazebos that are so affordably priced. Order online and receive your shipment in a few days from Ace Hardware, a company you can trust when buying outdoor canopies and garden furniture.

For just over $100 there’s another excellent option in pop up gazebo design that has a bit more protection – it’s the Canopy Ez Pop Tent Gazebo that’s portable but has 4 complete side walls. The wjole unit can be ordered through a company called Talentstar via Expectsaving. The unit is extremely lightweight (therefore not suitable in windy areas) but when anchored provides protection from sun, bugs, and light rain. It’s a 10 x 10 summer garden gazebo with a steel frame and plastic base that’s covered with a heavy duty polyester canopy and side walls. The canopy and walls are coated with PVC waterproofing in case a cloud burst should happen on the day of your event.

Although it looks heavier than some of the other pop up units, it’s easy to set up and take down and is totally portable. If you’re planning a backyard barbeque, party, wedding or other event, this is one of the pop up gazebos to keep in mind because it can shelter up to 12 people. It can be closed and used for a formal sit-down dinner, or as a covered area for a buffet, or left open for a little shade as guests saunter in and out from the sun. Buy this tent canopy and spend less than you might have budgeted for – just $107.

The white canopy version of the 10 X 10 Canopy Gazebo is called the White Ez Pop up Tent with side walls and is ideal for weddings, anniversaries and more formal gatherings. Also priced at just $107, this is one of the gazebo kits that anyone planning a summer backyard wedding reception should be considering. It’s elegant, offers protection and doesn’t require much effort to set up. The only thing that must be kept in mind when buying any of these affordable pop up party gazebo tents is that they’re really lightweight and must be anchored or used in an area where there’s very little wind. The biggest complaints that customers have regarding the portable outdoor gazebos that have such light frames and canopies is that they blow over or that the metal bends in the wind. These things can be avoided if anchored well. Nevertheless, if the backyard event or wedding is being held in an season when there may be a good chance of inclement weather, including high winds or heavy rain storms, it may be better to choose a heavier-duty design. These are priced between $150 and $300.

Some of the top designs in the higher price range are available through Palm Springs Outdoor Pop Up Gazebos and include models that are up to 40 feet in length and can hold more guests as well as offer sturdier protection against unforeseen bad weather. The larger party gazebo units are priced between $500 and just under $1,000, so the investment is greater, but the comfort level and protection guarantee is higher. (Just a note: There is one 10 x 30 pop up tent from Palm Springs that retails for around $150, which is a bargain and has received excellent customer reviews.)

For something a little funkier, there’s a company called Latin Touch that distributes unusually shaped gazebo kits such as the Steel Pop-up Tent that’s a gazebo plus canopy and costs just $99. It’s funky because the shape is unique, and although it’s only about 70 inches around, it’s a fun little pop up for backyard gatherings.

The kit comes with the steel poles that are powder coated for durability, and the canopy that has wind vents. One of the features of this little pop up is that it can be adjusted to be higher or lower as needed, so it can fit in smaller areas even on patio decks. Order this versatile lightweight popup gazebo online and it’ll be shipped from Latin Touch.

For more information on outdoor patio and garden ideas, have a look at suggestions for using a shade cloth or shade sail instead of a gazebo. Discover other ways to stay cool in the summer with a garden umbrella and the best umbrella stand designs. Or go all out and start planning your deck design with some easy decking kits. Get ready for outdoor patio and garden enjoyment with canopies, gazebos, hammock chairs and find out how to cover everything in softness with the best waterproof outdoor fabric cushions!

Netting and Garden Canopy Replacement Options

One of the problems with open garden gazebos is that, even though they provide summertime shade, if they have no side walls, the presence of mosquitoes and other insects may render them impractical. The solution is to cover them with mosquito netting that allows air to pass through with little reduction of visibility. But finding netting for different styles of structures can be frustrating because shopping centers can’t possibly carry all the brands of garden canopy and gazebo coverings. That’s why the Universal Gazebo Mosquito Netting made by Sunjoy is ideal. It’s “universal” therefore fits different brands of garden gazebos, so long as they measure 10 x 10. The netting and costs just under $40.

While universal netting side-walls or curtains may be purchased for a variety of units, the replacement canopies, meaning the roofs on specific garden gazebos, usually must be purchased from the manufacturer of the original structure. Since there are so many variables, it’s difficult to recommend a single company that offers the best garden canopy options. However, one of the most popular gazebos has been the Home Depot Arrow collection, and therefore the replacement canopies are in demand.

Garden Winds makes a design that fits the two Arrow gazebo manufactured lines – the ones from Sunjoy and those from Bond Manufacturing. It’s a good idea to check your gazebo’s model number because more than one company created the original structure (so some fit better than others). The Home Depot 10 by 10 designs with a model number 61821 offers the best fit. The garden canopy costs about $100 and can be ordered online. (The price quoted only includes the canopy and not the curtains / netting that appears in the image.)

If you require another brand of garden canopy replacement, click on the Sunjoy image and you’ll be taken to a shopping area where you can select other brands and models. Prices for replacement canopies vary depending on the brand, but some of the best deals are on the Sunjoy and DC America collections with prices ranging from $40 / $50 up to about $150 for the top Garden Winds designs.

Complete Garden Gazebos

If you already have a garden canopy structure, ordering netting, replacement canopies or side walls is easy and affordable (so long as you have the brand and model number handy), but if you need the complete unit, here are the best options for shade structures that are can be ordered online (and have affordable replacement options for later when a new canopy may be needed). Consider that you may be able to find cheap garden gazebos from unknown companies, but when you want to replace an item, add a set of curtains or netting, it may be difficult to find what you need. We suggest starting with a well-known outdoor canopy and garden gazebo manufacture to avoid frustrations later on. (Pictured example is the DC America Gazebo Screen – priced between $40 and $60 depending on color and size chosen.)

1. DC America is one of the top names in outdoor shading and garden shelters including affordable gazebo structures that can be portable or permanent. One model that’s spacious and comes complete with 10 x 12 framework and screens is the Soho Two Tier Gazebo that’s priced under $300. It’s a good deal because it includes a lot of extra features and customers who have the DC America products are happy with their purchases. One suggestion for how to get the most out of your garden canopy is to treat it with a product like the Ray Bloc UV Fabric Protector which prolongs the life of the canopy and keeps the color bright.

When you choose DC America, there are lost of options for adding curtains, netting, extra back canopies or even lights. Order the complete unit online, or check into replacement garden canopies you may need if you already have the steel shade structure.

2. Ace sells a collection of Sunjoy garden gazebos that are affordable, and as mentioned above, have a great selection of replacement canopies and accessories. One of the models we recommend is the 10 x 12 model that retails for about $130 and is available online. It’s called the Living Accents gazebo and comes with mosquito netting as well as the steel frame and taupe colored canopy. It’s not a heavy duty unit, but as a summertime shade structure it’s practical for the price. It doesn’t require a cement pad, so it can be anchored in a garden and taken down during winter months.

3. King Canopy is another one of the premier names in outdoor shelters and garden structures that have received high customer satisfaction ratings for many years. Since they manufacture shade structures, canopies, gazebos, curtains and netting, getting parts and replacements as well as add-on accessories is easy. Get started with one of the King Canopy garden canopy gazebo designs that measures 10 by 10 called the Almond Garden Party Canopy. It comes with frame, canopy and screens and is available in blue, green and burgundy as well as almond, which is ideal for weddings or more formal events.

The versatility of the King Canopy model is due to the screened sides that are mosquito proof (and can be zipped up) or can be tied back like curtains for an elegant decorative effect. The canopy has already been treated with Scotchguard, and the kit comes with everything needed for assembling. It’s possible to order an extra anchoring kit that will come with rope and anchor screws for security against unforeseen gusts of wind should it be set-up in an open garden area. It costs under $390 and comes with a 1 year manufacture’s warranty. There are variations of the King Canopy Garden Party Gazebo that retail for about $250 (called the Powell and Powell King Canopy Garden Party Gazebo.) Choose the colors and accessories you need by shopping online now.

4. There are other recommended garden canopy manufactures that offer replacement fabric, mosquito netting and accessories.

Keep brands like EZ Up in mind when looking for affordable pop up gazebo designs but consider Strathwood Oasis Cabana (pictured here complete with frame and screened side walls that convert into curtains and is priced at just under $290) for unique models that work well with the Strathwood eco-friendly eucalyptus wooden garden furniture.

5. For simple party gazebo instant pop ups, try the Bravo Quik Shade Weekender Canopy units that are easy to set up / take down and cost between $75 – $190.

6. The top ShelterLogic products include garden sheds and gazebos as well as carports and garage solutions that are priced between $99 and about $300. Especially recommended are the ShelterLogic MAX AP Series of canopies that can be used as a carport, party gazebo or even as alternative shade structures over outdoor pools.

The features unique to this brand are the steel frames that have the DuPont thermoset powder coating that eliminates rust, peeling and even chipping, and the polyethylene canopies that are not single layer but triple layered; guaranteed to be waterproof. ShelterLogic products are treated against fading, fungus, mildew, mold and come with anchor kits for added support. Buy a kit with everything or select the legs separately and then choose a canopy and sidewalls to meet your needs. Start shopping now! Choose what you need to create a custom structure for your garden, deck, patio or driveway carport.

Need wooden garden furniture, outdoor fabric, bench cushions or a garden hammock to make your outdoor space comfy? Consider the suggestions we offer on these and other topics in related posts. Shop for outdoor patio covers, shade structures, garden umbrellas and stands as well as complete decking kits.

Where To Buy Wooden Gazebos

The best places to buy wooden gazebo kits will depend on which country you live in since you should order from manufacturers and distributors in your own region to keep costs down. There are very different designs and huge price variations depending if you are in the US, Canada, Australia or the UK. We offer suggestions for buying options primarily for those in the United States and the UK.

In the US, Countryside Gazebos is a fantastic place to purchase some of the most intricate and beautifully designed outdoor gazebo models that are prefabricated and ready to assemble. One of the reasons we recommend their products is that you are not limited to just one or two designs, but have dozens of options and also you may design your own garden, deck or patio gazebo to suite your specific needs. For example you can choose to create a freestanding hexagonal gazebo that fits over a hot tub in a garden or over a deck, or you may want a small patio gazebo that is an extension to a porch and matches the wood or specific design of your house.

Outdoor Gazebo Cost Considerations

Please keep in mind that building a wood gazebo addition is a luxury and is not cheap, even prefabricated kits will cost several thousand dollars.

Naturally you can try to save some money by hiring a builder in your region and creating a simple design of your own, however even the most basic gazebo plans are not so simple because they are usually freestanding buildings that require a platform, a support structure, a solid roof, usually shingled and decorative features like spires and latticework or carved or doweled posts, as well as screens, doors, a variety of window styles and ventilation options.

Even an open style backyard wedding gazebo will cost a couple thousand dollars if it’s made from wood. If you’re on a very limited budget, or need a pergola, marquee tent or a wedding gazebo for one specific occasion, it may be best to rent one for the day instead of building a wooden structure. Another alternative is to but an affordable pop up style folding aluminum gazebo with a fabric roof. We will discuss these options further in this article. For now, we will focus on the designs that are available in solid wood from Countryside Gazebos.

Countryside Gazebos For Sale Online

If you choose to go with one of the prefabricated designs, you will have about a dozen to choose from. The options, aside from size variations, are things like choosing pine with screen openings or selecting a maintenance free vinyl framework. If you think the vinyl option will look cheap and plastic-like, then you haven’t seen the latest designs that are very elegant and can have cedar shakes or shingles or any style roof to give it an even richer look to match your home.

Wood Gazebo Plans & All Inclusive Prefabricated Kits

The basic designs start at over $5,000, but these are solid pine octagon designs that are 12 feet and include everything including the screens, , the cupola roof, cedar shakes, flat baluster railings, the decorative upper trim, and all the posts and braces. You can specify shingle color or type, add a paint or varnish to match your home, select trim and accessories of your choice, choose different window and screen options, or even add a design element of your own. The screen gazebo designs are naturally the best since they will keep the insects out and make the structure much more versatile for small dinner parties or barbeques.

You may also choose 14 feet designs or 12 feet by 18 feet styles that are oval or rectangular in shape. If you prefer a custom sized 10 x 10 gazebo for a small area or adding to a deck, then you can go to the design your own gazebo section and choose a smaller than standard plan. You will be able to view your structure as you design it online by going to the Virtual Designer option. It’s fun to watch your creation being built before your eyes, and alter items to decrees or increase the price as you build to suite your budget. When you’re done, if you like what you see, you can click and order what you’ve created and everything will be sent to you. If you require a builder to put it all together you will need to add about a thousand dollars more to your budget, so if you and a few friends can do it on your own, you can save some money by not hiring a contractor.

One final note about building a freestanding structure or addition. Although it may seem to be a small item you’re adding to a garden, it is in fact considered a building and in most places you will be required to obtain a building permit before starting to put up the structure. Check the building codes and permit requirements in your region beforehand just to avoid trouble. If you want to avoid permits and contractors then perhaps you may want to choose a portable gazebo tent or the many lovely metal and pop up gazebos that are not only much more affordable, but can be put up and taken down seasonally and will require no permits.

Pop up and Metal Gazebo Designs

In the US, there are marquee tents and metal designs that are practical and affordable alternatives. In the UK, there are also a similar item that are usually referred to as pop up gazebo structures or portable gazebo tents. In essence they are similar, however, the UK has more variety in the quick portable and pop up models, and the US has more options when it comes to semi-permanent metal, wrought iron and aluminum gazebo models.

Let’s have a closer look at all the designs and what you can expect to pay and where to shop. In the UK, the most affordable pop up gazebos are available online through Argos. They are very practical and cheap, starting at just under £15. Here’s what you get for that price: A steel frame and a polyester roof that’s 2.4m square. It comes packed flat and can be assembled quite easily by two people. Since it is a lightweight model, the entire unit being just 6.5kg., it is not recommended for use where there will be strong winds or inclement weather. It has no screens, so it is mostly protection from sun or very light rain for a garden party.

There are other models for £29, £39 and even u to about £65 that have various different features. Some are metal gazebo structures with canvas or polyester walls and have screens and flaps that can be put up or taken down, and others are gazebo tents more suitable for carnivals or festivals or as street booths. Gazebo awning designs can be placed on a deck or patio and the larger screened gazebos can be placed in a grassy garden or outdoor area and have protection from mosquitoes and a little wind protection should you use it at the seaside. They can be wonderful additions to a day at the sea with the children, serving as a place to change, a lounge area for mum and dad, and a shady place for a beach picnic. For a full day by the seaside or for a weekend party, a £40 portable gazebo may be just the thing.

However, we recommend a slightly more expensive design for the garden or home patio. It’s available at Argos and costs just £69, but it has a touch of elegance and is very versatile with clear screens and zip panels. Here’s everything it includes: It has complete closure with fly screens and four easy access entrance panels that zip and unzip, and two fixed panels. I comes in a lovely blue and creamy colour designed polyester fabric that drapes over a steel frame. It ‘s 4 meters wide and 260cm high, so it has ample space for a table and chairs, or cushions and blankets or whatever you desire to relax on, even a couple lounge chairs. It’s supported by cords and pegs, however it still is not a good source of protection against high winds, so it’s best used on warm sunny summer days. We suggest this item because we feel it is the best value for your money taking into account size, versatility, openness and pleasing esthetic design for casual or semi-formal use.

The larger party gazebos, which are 6m by 3 meters, rectangular in shape, and can be closed or opened and have small windows with screens, are practical also, although somewhat less esthetic, and cost about £99. For a large screened gazebo this is a good price, however, it is not an easy up gazebo by any means. It will take some men a bit of time to get this model up and ready for a function.

Portable Gazebos For Sale In The USA

Some of the best designs and most affordable pop up styles in the US are available at places like ACE Hardware, The Home Depot and Target. Even Amazon has some models that well worth taking at look at. Perhaps one of the best is a design sold through ACE that is just under $80 and is very stylish for garden parties or relaxing without too much sun. It’s called the Astonica, and it’s a 10 x 10 gazebo with a steel powder coated frame and a lovely taupe fabric covering. It’s also one of the few elegant waterproof gazebo designs in that price range, great for protection from surprise showers.

If you can afford to spend just a little more for an elegant wrought iron or metal gazebo, we highly recommend doing so. The difference is massive in terms of esthetic appeal. For about $199 to just over $200 you can have a very stylish wrought iron gazebo from Home Depot that could be used for a wedding or almost any function that’s formal or casual.

The variety of gazebo canopy replacement designs is what will make all the difference. For example, there are canopies that start at just $129 that are really chic and elegant, and complete sets with draped fabric awnings that would make any wedding or outdoor party a delight. Some of the more elaborate styles cost between $190 and almost $400, some include the frame, some are just the drapery or awnings that can be used on any appropriate size steel or aluminum frame. However, even the more expensive designs may be a very practical alternative for a wedding gazebo since they cost almost as much to rent for a day or weekend. The beauty is that they all fold up and can stored for summer use and not just for one event.

The one we feature here in the image costs just $188 from Home Depot and is 10 x 10 gazebo that’s portable and easy to assemble spontaneously. It includes a steel frame, the stakes for inserting into the ground to give it stability and all the cords you need to attach it, as well as all the gorgeous draped netting you see in the picture and the fancy valance and curtains and a storage bag.

If you’re looking for a more permanent fixture that’s not made of wood and is very affordable, you must see the dreamy fantasy designs that Home Hardware has to offer that costs just over $400. This ornate, 10 foot high garden gazebo is octagonal and offers 43 square feet of space. The solid steel structure is rust resistant and powder coated with curved arches and curled decorative floret accents. This French style gazebo masterpiece is an ideal choice for one special occasion or for a permanent garden or deck fixture since it comes with the appropriate brackets to anchor it and make it permanent. If you are searching for gazebo plans and finding that all the wooden ones are thousands of dollars and just not practical for a short summer season or a one day event, then just imagine this delicate metal gazebo in your garden or on your wooden deck, draped with white curtains or adorned with flowers or just left as it is.

This article isn’t intended to be a German lesson, but some of the very best and most unusual and delightful garden sheds, small houses, pavilions and gazebos are in fact the German gartenhaus holz and gartenhaus selber bauen and the beautiful karibu gartenhaus and spa-like weka gartenhaus that offer carports, saunas, pools and small yard houses made of wood.

If you live in Europe and want a very beautiful addition to your garden, yard, deck or outdoor space, try some rustic or finely finished German engineered pavilions and gazebos alternatives and enjoy the outdoors more fully.

Let’s take a look at what the options are from a few different companies.

The Weka Gartenhaus line has everything from small houses to open gazebos, perfect for summertime barbeques and outdoor dinner parties with friends. They cost about 2,000 euros for the complete kits. You will have to arrange installation on your own or hire a contractor.

There are also more affordable little houses like the Gartenhaus Modell Alster which costs just under 700 euros and would make a lovely addition to a garden or patio or even a beach house or small art or writing studio. The possibilities are endless, since these small houses could be guest rooms or pool houses or change rooms, or even little places to escape and read or relax on a warm summer day. These models are designed for adults, but they could also be marvelous children’s playrooms.

The actual smaller versions designed for children are called gartenhaus kinder and are much more affordable at around $40 euros. They are available through several German dealers who sell online like Gartenhaus Shop and Gartenhaus Holtz.

The karibu gartenhaus is also a lovely option which is versatile for garden implements or for a private space, and they are very affordable at about 332 euros each.

The kits are sold all inclusive and as you can see in the images they even include wood floors.

There are larger gartenhause designs that are in fact small houses like cabins for little escapes on your own property or at a lake or wherever you can have one installed for weekend relaxation. The full houses with windows and doors are called the Bear County Gartenhaus Classic and can cost up to 3,000 euros each. However, when you consider they are a complete little house in the country, that’s actually fairy reasonable.

You can choose a wide variety of floorplans, some even have porches and verandas and some have more than one room.

The prices for many designs are around 1000 to 2000 euros, so you can save a lot by selecting different designs.

There are also designs that are open and others that are closed off. If you want to see a variety of designs you will have to go to gartenhaus de and it helps if you read German, but if not the dimensions and prices are all quite clear and most of the sites have telephone numbers where you can place an order in English.

So if you’re looking for something different, crafted from wood and in designs that have been engineered by experts who know about building garden houses, then give the German gartenhaouse for adults and gartenhaus kinder for children a try.

We couldn’t pass up telling our readers about a recent discovery that has to do with patio covers and gazebos. It’s a wonderful family run company simply called Mosquito Curtains, but what they offer is anything but simple. No matter what style outdoor setting you have, be it open patios of stone or wood, decks attached to a back or front area, front porches or a lounge areas, pool houses or a hot tub enclosures or garden gazebos, there’s something that will peak your interest at Mosquito Curtains. Why? Because they offer beautiful, stylish yet practical patio and gazebo covers that replace the need for enclosures, gazebo tents, screens and even canopies. How? With special netting that’s created exactly to your needs, knitted, heat cured, dyed to the color you desire, which also acts as barrier against mosquitoes and other insects while not inhibiting the outdoor openness with glass or vinyl.

For freestanding garden gazebos of all varieties, be they wood or steel or aluminum, and even for patio decks and porches, they offer several kinds of netting and mesh curtains. The heavy mosquito netting mesh is very durable and has 230 holes/ sq. inch, which is perfect even if you have to work with areas that have masonry. This is a very strong and heavy duty product that can protect your space without stopping the flow of air or the view.

They also utilize a standard mosquito mesh for their curtains that is less expensive than the heavy duty variety, but still only has 270 holes/ sq. inch.

They have a fun product called No-see-um Mesh, which blocks the teeny little gnats that you can’t even see without inhibiting your visibility. It’s black, but when you look out from inside these screened gazebos or patios, it seems as if there’s nothing there at all. It’s all an optical illusion, but one that has been very well engineered to keep you comfy inside with the little critters where they aught to be, outside and not getting in.

Won’t this type of curtain or screen tear?

No, not without actually cutting it. The product that’s used can’t be ripped, not even from a raw or unfinished edge. It’s also very difficult to snap even when exposed to bricks and thorny plants and animal claws. The bulkier and heavier mesh coverings are best kept smaller, like for 25 feet widths. If you desire a more fluid style curtain, then you can choose the softer No-see-um netting that is also an elegant way to accent open patios and outdoor gazebos.

You can also choose to screen in an area with removable screens that are attached with tracks or Velcro. This allows you to have a livable space that’s protected during summer, but can be removed during winter and left open. By the way, the fabric curtains and screens are all washable.

If you have been considering buying a gazebo replacement top or curtains for wooden gazebos or protection for over your steel gazebo tents, you should seriously consider the mesh netting options offered by Mosquito Curtains.

When people build a waterproof gazebo, they often forget about the practical side, since they tend to be decorative items for a garden or porch, but cheap gazebos can be made into versatile and useful spaces for dinners and parties and even day to day relaxation if they are adequately protected from too much sun, and from annoying insects.

Think about creating gazebos spa areas that are open to the breeze, but still screened off, or why not enclose your hot tub with some drapes that can be drawn to keep out the evening bugs. Add gazebo lights without worrying about being eaten alive, and create a tent-like feel that isn’t just a bunch of useless decoration but an engineered device to keep out even the tiniest pests.

If you’re still just looking at patio cover options and looking at gazebos plans at your nearest home improvement shops and through online kit dealers, you should first get some ideas on what’s possible without creating a total enclosure that’s very expensive. Save some money and start by deciding if simple screened gazebos or porches might not be better than encapsulated enclosures that use aluminum or vinyl or wood and glass to seal off the outdoors.

Open yourself up to some unusual outdoor living possibilities by using patio, porch, deck or gazebo curtains to create your beautiful, practical space.