In short: The glass-walled gazebo with a storage shed is a wooden structure under one hip roof. In the middle there is a gazebo with sliding glass and a wooden floor, and beside it an enclosed storage shed with brown double doors. In the gazebo you can have lunch and relax in any weather, and cushions, dishes or garden tools are kept right next to it. The size, finishing and equipment are agreed with each customer individually.
A wall of glass between the columns
This photo shows the front of the structure from the garden side. Most of the facade is taken up by a glass wall: several tall panes of glass set between two wooden columns. The glass has almost no frames, so from a distance the gazebo looks open, and through it you can see the wooden inner wall and the floor. The panes slide, so they can be pushed to one side to open the gazebo to the garden.
The columns are thick timbers with diagonal braces at the top. The braces support the roof beam and create a Y-shaped silhouette that is repeated along the whole facade. The warm, amber-colored wood contrasts nicely with the dark roof and the reflections in the glass.
The floor of the gazebo is wooden and raised above the paving. Its edge forms a long low step that runs across the whole front of the structure, from the door of the storage shed to the right corner. A step like this visually joins all the parts of the structure and neatly separates the wooden floor from the paving stones. Because the floor does not rest directly on the ground, rainwater running over the paving does not reach it, and air circulates beneath.
On the right there is another glazed part with dark frames, and behind it an enclosed wall of horizontal boards. On the left, behind the storage shed, an open part of the structure begins, with posts and barriers of crossed boards. So under one roof there is room not only for a gazebo and a storage shed but also for an open shelter.
What the photo shows
This summary helps you quickly understand which solutions were used in the typical example.
| Feature | In the photo |
|---|---|
| Sliding glass panels | Yes, at the front of the gazebo |
| Enclosed storage shed | Yes, with brown double doors |
| Wooden floor above the paving | Yes |
| Columns with diagonal braces | Yes |
| Hip roof with bitumen shingles | Yes, dark covering |
| Open part with crossed-board barriers | Yes, on the left |
A glass-walled gazebo with a storage shed: who it suits
An open gazebo is comfortable in Lithuania for only part of the year. In spring and autumn the evenings are cool and windy, and in summer rain often comes. A glass-walled gazebo lets you sit outdoors for longer: closed glass holds off the wind and slanting rain, and the roof protects from precipitation and sun. When the weather is nice, the glass can be slid aside and the gazebo becomes open again.
In spring and autumn a closed glass-walled gazebo warms up quickly on a sunny day, so it is pleasant to sit in even when it is still cool outside. In summer, when it is hot, it is better not to close the glass completely: sliding at least one pane open lets air move inside.
The storage shed next to the gazebo solves the eternal problem of where to keep everything needed for relaxing outdoors. Garden cushions, blankets, dishes, grill accessories, candles and lanterns can be stored a few steps from the table. You do not have to carry them from the house and back every time. This is especially handy when the gazebo stands farther from the house and the way to it leads across a lawn that is wet after rain.
A gazebo like this suits:
- family dinners and weekend breakfasts outdoors, even if the forecast promises rain;
- receiving guests when you want to be in nature but not under the open sky;
- a summer kitchen or dining room, with dishes and supplies kept in the storage shed next to it;
- quiet work or reading in a bright space with a view of the garden.
A storage shed with double doors
The doors of the storage shed are brown, double, with a handle and a lock. They are in the same facade as the gazebo, so it is only a few steps from the terrace to the storage shed. When both leaves are opened, a wide opening appears, through which garden furniture is easy to carry in when it has to be hidden from the rain in autumn.
The brown color of the doors goes with the warm wood and the dark roof. It does not create a sharp contrast, so the storage shed does not look like a separate utility building but becomes part of a single whole. Seen from the garden, the whole structure looks like a spacious gazebo with an additional enclosed room.
Inside, the storage shed can be fitted out according to your needs: shelves for dishes and supplies, hooks for tools, a place for folded furniture. The interior layout is discussed when you order.
When the storage shed is in the same structure as the gazebo, getting ready to relax takes a few minutes. You can lay out the cushions on the benches before guests arrive, and in the evening put them back inside so that they do not get damp with dew. It is a small thing, but it is exactly why the gazebo gets used more often.
Light, view and privacy
The large glass wall lets a lot of daylight into the gazebo. Even on an overcast day it is bright inside, and on a sunny day the roof overhang shades the glass from the strongest rays. A wide view of the lawn and the garden opens up from inside, so sitting at the table you feel a connection with nature.
At the same time the gazebo is not entirely glass. The back wall is wooden and the storage shed borders it on one side, so it feels cozy inside and not like being in a shop window. If you want more privacy, the position and amount of glass can be planned so that the glass walls face the garden and not the street or the neighbors.
The photo was taken on a sunny spring day. In front of the structure a freshly mown lawn is green, on the left a paved pad stretches out, and in the background you can see spruces and a neighboring building. The tidy surroundings show how a structure like this looks in a finished yard.
The glazed part of the gazebo faces the lawn and not the driveway. That way people sitting at the table see the green garden, while the cars and the utility part of the yard stay to the side. When planning your own yard, it is worth thinking about what will be visible through the glass, because it is this view that will decide how cozy the gazebo is.
What to discuss before ordering
Laukbaldis shows only typical examples, so the photo is a starting point and not a final drawing. To make the conversation useful, think in advance about a few things:
- The size of the gazebo. How many people will usually sit at the table, and whether you want to leave room inside for lounge chairs or a summer kitchen.
- The extent of the glazing. Which walls will be glass and which wooden is worth deciding with the view, the prevailing winds and the neighbors’ windows in mind.
- The size and doors of the storage shed. Whether one room will be enough or you will also need a separate place for firewood or garden machinery.
- The open part. Whether you will need a shelter for a car or a woodshed next to it, as in this structure.
- The colors. The shade of the wood and the color of the doors and the roof covering are worth matching to the house and the other buildings in the yard.
If you are considering a different combination, also look at the storage shed with a terrace and glass No. 12, in which a similar solution is carried out with a dark wood finish.
Care and ordering
Sand, leaves and small twigs collect in the tracks of the sliding glass, so they must be cleaned out periodically so that the glass slides easily. Wash the glass with ordinary window cleaning products. Every spring inspect the coating of the wood, especially the bottoms of the columns and the edges of the floor, and recoat the pale places with a product meant for exterior wood. After rainy days slide the glass open and open the storage shed doors so that the floor and furniture dry faster, and in winter do not let a thick layer of snow build up on the roof.
The same structure from another angle, together with an open shelter, is shown by the carport with a storage shed, terrace and sliding glass No. 8. A similar solution in a pine forest is the gazebo with a storage shed and a terrace in a pine forest No. 7. You will find all the examples in the section wooden storage sheds, garages and shelters, and more glazed solutions among the wooden gazebos.
UAB “Laukbaldis” has worked since 1996 and makes gazebos, storage sheds, saunas, summerhouses and oak outdoor furniture. Call +370 687 25388 and mention that you are interested in the glass-walled gazebo with a storage shed from the category “Storage sheds, garages and shelters”. During the call you will discuss the size of the gazebo and the storage shed, the glazing, the doors and the finishing. If you have a plan of your yard or photos, get them ready in advance: that will help us understand more quickly where and how best to place the structure.
Frequently asked questions
Can all sides of the gazebo be glazed?
In the photo the glass is installed at the front of the gazebo and on part of the side, and the back wall is wooden. Which walls will be glass is discussed when you order, because the size, finishing and equipment are agreed individually.
Can the glass be opened?
Yes, the glass slides, so it can be pushed to one side to open the gazebo to the garden. When closed it holds off the wind and slanting rain.
What is kept in the storage shed next to the gazebo?
It is handy to keep furniture cushions, dishes, grill accessories, blankets or garden tools in the storage shed. You choose its purpose and interior layout yourself.
Will it be bright in the gazebo?
Yes, the large glass wall lets in plenty of daylight, and the roof overhang protects from the strongest sun. The wooden back wall creates a feeling of coziness.
How do I look after the sliding glass?
Periodically clean the tracks of sand, leaves and twigs so that the glass slides easily. Wash the glass with ordinary window cleaning products.
How do I order this gazebo?
Call us and mention the glass-walled gazebo with a storage shed from the storage sheds category. We will discuss the size, the glazing, the doors and the finishing.
