In short: Seven-sided gazebo No. 18-1 is a log gazebo with a seven-cornered plan, a reddish-brown bitumen-tile roof and a rich reddish-brown shade on the logs and trunks. The open part is held up by natural trunks with small shelves, inside stand a table and chairs with fan-shaped backs, and colored paving blocks serve as the floor. The size, finishing and equipment are agreed individually.
A seven-sided gazebo: a rarer shape
Most polygonal gazebos are six-sided or eight-sided. A seven-sided gazebo is a rarer solution that stands out at once. Seven sides make an unusual but harmonious shape: one side can be wider and left open for the entrance, while the others are closed with logs.
In this gazebo the left, rear and right parts are closed with logs, and the two front sides are left open. This produces a cozy, well-sheltered interior with a wide entrance. Sitting at the table, you have log walls at your back and a view of the yard in front. Such a gazebo is cozy even on a cooler evening when the wind blows.
Seven corners let you put the table in the middle and arrange the chairs and benches around it. There are more corners than in a square gazebo, so the space looks rounder and cozier, and every person sitting can see the others.
The roof is made of seven triangular planes meeting at the top. From different sides the gazebo looks slightly different, so it is interesting to look at from any spot in the yard.
In a seven-sided gazebo it is convenient to:
- seat the family at a rounder table where everyone can see one another;
- receive guests when the house is cramped or you want to be outdoors;
- shelter from sun or rain while a celebration is going on in the yard;
- sit with tea in the evenings while the hedge protects from the neighbors’ glances;
- set up a summer dining room where you eat all season.
A reddish-brown shade: warm and rich
The color stands out most in this gazebo. The logs and trunks are covered with a rich reddish-brown shade reminiscent of cherry or mahogany. This color goes well with the reddish-brown roof, so the whole gazebo looks unified and elegant.
A darker shade has several advantages. It shows dust and small stains less, and against a green hedge it looks especially rich. In addition, darker wood goes well with modern houses whose facades are light – the contrast sets the gazebo off as a separate accent of the yard.
If you want a lighter or more natural tone, the shade can be chosen when you order. The main thing is that the gazebo goes with the roof of the house, the windows and the other buildings in the yard.
A rich shade gives the gazebo solidity. It looks not like a temporary garden structure but like a permanent, well-considered part of the yard that goes with the house and the other buildings. Such a tone looks especially beautiful in the evening, when the gazebo is lit by the warm light of lamps.
The roof is covered with reddish-brown bitumen tiles with a hexagonal pattern. The ridges and edges of the roof are covered with the same material, and under the edge of the roof a lighter fascia board can be seen, gently separating the roof from the dark logs.
Chairs with fan-shaped backs
Inside the gazebo stand a table and several chairs whose backs are made of vertical slats arranged like a fan or rays of the sun. The top edge of the back is rounded, so the chairs look like little suns around the table. Such a back is not only pretty but also comfortable – it supports the back across its full width.
The fan or sun motif is common in Lithuanian folk art – it decorated dowry chests, shutters and building gables. On the chairs it gives the gazebo a festive feel and joins a practical piece of furniture with a decorative tradition. You want to sit down at such a table not just to eat but to stay and talk.
The chairs are coated in a lighter shade than the logs, so they stand out against the dark background of the gazebo. Light furniture in a dark space looks light and inviting, and the interior of the gazebo does not become too gloomy. At the back you can see another bench, and a decorative wooden detail hangs on the rear wall.
UAB “Laukbaldis” makes oak outdoor furniture, whose natural shapes and branches make each piece distinctive. Furniture can be ordered together with the gazebo and its size and style matched to the interior.
Trunks with small shelves and a carved ring
The open part is held up by natural trunks. The central trunk forks higher up into two parts, forming the letter Y, and a crosspiece is fixed between the branches. The right trunk is large, with various knots and branch scars, a small shelf is fixed to it, and a decorative ring is carved at the bottom. On the left stands a curved trunk that leans against the log wall.
On the left side of the entrance a railing of crooked stakes with crosspieces is installed. It marks the edge of the interior and goes with the shapes of the trunks.
The reddish shade gives the trunks special depth. In the light the rings of the wood, the knots and the branch scars stand out, and in shadow the trunks look almost dark red. Each trunk has its own shape, so even two gazebos of the same shape are never quite identical.
The table summarizes what can be clearly seen in the photo:
| Feature | In the photo |
|---|---|
| Seven-sided plan | Yes |
| Roof of reddish-brown tiles | Yes |
| Reddish-brown shade of logs and trunks | Yes |
| Trunks with small shelves | Yes |
| Chairs with fan-shaped backs | Yes |
| Railing of crooked stakes | Yes, on the left |
| Paving-block floor | Yes, colored |
A paving-block floor
The floor of this gazebo is unusual – instead of wooden boards, colored paving blocks have been laid in it. They continue from outside to inside, so the gazebo seems to stand on a common yard area. The bottom row of logs and the wooden trim rest directly on the paving blocks.
A paving-block floor has clear advantages:
- it is not afraid of moisture and needs no painting;
- it is easy to sweep and wash;
- there is no threshold, or it is very low, so it is convenient to enter with a stroller or carrying dishes;
- the yard surface and the gazebo floor form one whole.
The colored paving blocks, in pink, gray and yellowish shades, are laid in a mixed pattern. They go with the reddish-brown logs and the green lawn, and the gazebo looks like the heart of the yard area.
A paving-block floor suits especially those who are often in the gazebo with children or pets. Sand, soil or crumbs only need to be swept away, and after rain the floor dries quickly. Chairs are easy to move on paving blocks, and they do not scratch the floor. In summer the paving blocks under a roof stay cool, so the gazebo is even more pleasant on a hot day.
When choosing a paving-block floor, it is important that the area is built with a slight slope away from the gazebo and that the bottom row of logs is protected from constant moisture. These decisions are worth discussing when you order.
A hedge, houses and maintenance
The gazebo stands in a residential yard. Behind it stretches a dense thuja hedge, on the left you can see a light house with large windows, and on the right another building with a dark roof. Around the gazebo is a green lawn, and the paving-block area joins the path leading toward the house. The dark green hedge sets off the pinkish-brown logs and creates a private space separated from the street.
Such a gazebo is easy to look after. Every spring inspect the logs and trunks; if the color has faded or the surface has become rough, renew the protective coating in the same shade. Sweep the paving blocks and wash them if needed. Inspect the bottom row of logs, which rests on the paving blocks, more closely – moisture can build up there. Clear leaves off the roof, and in winter watch the layer of snow.
Over time, thin surface cracks may appear in the natural trunks. This is a natural feature of wood and usually does not affect the strength of the gazebo. The hedge is worth trimming so that its branches do not reach the logs and the roof edge – air must be able to move between the plants and the walls.
How to order seven-sided gazebo No. 18-1
Only typical examples are shown on the website, so the shape, size, amount of log walls, color, floor and furniture can be discussed individually. For comparison, look at other examples of polygonal gazebos: the hexagonal gazebo with massive log furniture No. 18, the octagonal gazebo with a skylight No. 26-3 and the large log gazebo with a red roof No. 26-11. You will find all our gazebos in the section wooden gazebos, and furniture in the section oak garden and outdoor furniture.
UAB “Laukbaldis” has been working since 1996. Call +370 687 25388 and quote No. 18-1. You will discuss the shape of the gazebo, the color, the floor, the furniture and the location in your yard.
If your yard already has a paving-block area, mention it when you call – then it will be easier to decide whether to build the gazebo directly on the existing surface or to lay a wooden floor. If you have photos of the house and the yard, have them ready: they will make it easier to choose the shade of wood and the color of the roof.
Frequently asked questions
What is special about a seven-sided gazebo?
It is a rarer shape than a six-sided or an eight-sided one. Seven sides let you leave one part wide open and close the others with logs.
Can I choose a lighter shade?
Yes, the color of the wood is agreed when you order. The reddish-brown tone in the photo is only one option.
Can a gazebo have a paving-block floor?
Yes, in the photo colored paving blocks serve as the floor. They are not afraid of moisture and are easy to clean, but the area must be built with a slope away from the gazebo.
What furniture stands in this gazebo?
The photo shows a table and chairs with fan-shaped backs. Such furniture can be ordered together with the gazebo, because Laukbaldis makes it.
How do I look after dark-stained wood?
Inspect it every spring and, if the color has faded, renew the coating in the same shade. Watch the bottom row of logs more closely.
How do I order this gazebo?
Call us and quote the product number. You will discuss the shape, the color, the floor and the furniture.
