In short: Gazebo No. 24-2 is a glass gazebo with a terrace: its front and right side are glazed with sliding glass, natural wood columns with small shelves for flowers stand at the corners, and a wooden terrace fenced on two sides by a low fence is built on at the side. The base is edged with boulders. The dimensions, glazing and size of the terrace are agreed individually with each customer.
A glass gazebo with a terrace on a country farmstead
The photo was taken in spring just after rain: the terrace planks still glisten with water, the trees are only beginning to leaf out, and the lawn is a rich green. The gazebo stands on a spacious plot surrounded by a wooden fence. In the background you can see garden trees and a building with skylights.
The gazebo joins two different spaces. On the left is a glazed shelter where you can sit protected from wind and rain. On the right is an open terrace where it is pleasant to spend a sunny day. Both parts appear to be on one level, so you move from one to the other without steps.
Such a glass gazebo with a terrace suits a farmstead where a lot of time is spent outdoors. Inside it is convenient to eat and chat, while the terrace becomes a place for sunbathing, flowers or sitting out in the evening. When there are many guests, both zones are used together: some sit at the table under the roof, others outside on the terrace, and when the glass is opened everyone stays in the same company.
All the wood is covered with a warm shade of honey and amber. Planks dampened by rain look even richer, and the grain of the wood shows clearly through the coating.
The photo also shows how the gazebo looks in less than perfect weather. On an overcast, rainy day the glass protects the interior from moisture, and the warm color of the wood creates cozinesss even when the sky is gray. It is on such days that a glazed gazebo pays off most: you can sit in it when an open gazebo or terrace would stand empty.
Sliding glass and the interior
Three large sliding glass panels in brown frames are fitted at the front, and two more on the right side. The glass reaches from the base to the roof beam, so the interior is bright and the whole garden can be seen through it. The trees and the sky are reflected on the glass, so the gazebo seems to blend into its surroundings.
Through the glass you can see how the interior is arranged: wicker chairs are set around a table, and things are placed on the table. This shows that the gazebo is used as a real outdoor dining room, where it is comfortable both to have lunch and to celebrate. Everyone chooses the furniture inside to suit themselves; some like wicker chairs, others wooden benches.
A large glass area means plenty of natural light inside. In the daytime the gazebo needs no lighting, and in the evening, with a lamp switched on, it looks from the garden like a glowing lantern. If you want more shade, simple or roller curtains can be hung by the glass.
A gazebo with sliding glass lets you adjust the air inside flexibly. On a warm day the glass can be pushed aside to open the interior to the terrace, and on a cool spring evening, as in this photo, it can be closed so that you can sit protected from the damp.
The left side is closed with vertical boards with natural edges. This wall gives privacy and stops the wind, and at the same time serves as a backdrop for the branching column. The edges of the boards undulate, so the wall looks natural and matches the trunks.
Columns with small shelves for flowers
Two natural wood columns with the bark removed stand at the front. The left one consists of several intertwined trunks that seem to embrace the corner of the gazebo. The central column is solid at the bottom and branches into a Y higher up, supporting the roof beam with both limbs.
Small shelves are fitted on both columns, and in the photo pots of flowers stand on them. This is a simple but very cozy detail: the flowers decorate the gazebo and connect it with the garden. By the glass, on the edge of the base, three more long planters with seedlings are lined up.
The natural wood columns differ in every gazebo because every trunk has its own shape. So even gazebos from the same series never look identical, and each has its own character.
The left column is especially interesting: several trunks twist together and then part, so from a distance it resembles a growing tree whose branches hold up the roof. The craftsmen choose such a shape from many trunks, looking for one that both looks good and reliably holds the roof.
A terrace with a low wooden fence
A wooden terrace is built on to the gazebo on the right. Its planks are laid in parallel, and the edge is raised above the ground. The terrace is fenced on two sides by a low wooden fence: horizontal rails are fixed between the posts, with vertical slats between them. The fence is high enough to mark the boundaries of the terrace but does not block the view.
An open terrace gets more rain than a floor under a roof, so it is worth inspecting its planks every year. If the surface has become paler or has started to absorb water, renew the protective coating. Inspect the bottoms of the fence posts and the rail joints in spring, when the wood is at its dampest.
A terrace with a low wooden fence becomes a separate outdoor room without a roof. You can put a lounger, a few chairs or pots on it; in the photo a large pot with a plant stands on the terrace. Behind the fence you can see a small metal chimney, which shows that another resting area has been set up nearby.
The approach to the terrace is just as carefully done: flat stone slabs and a mat are laid in front of it, so you can step up with dry feet even after rain.
A side terrace has one more advantage: it does not block the view through the front glass of the gazebo. Sitting inside, you see the garden in front of you, while the terrace stays to the side as a separate zone. If the terrace were at the front, furniture or people on it would block the view from the gazebo.
A base edged with boulders
The base of the gazebo and the terrace is edged with boulders: rounded stones of various sizes and colors laid along the whole edge. They hide the gap between the ground and the base frame and at the same time look natural, as if the gazebo stood on a foundation of stones.
The stones also have a practical use. They stop grass from growing right up against the wood, and water drains away from the base faster. When mowing, the mower does not touch the wooden parts, so they do not get scratched.
A strip of stones is easy to maintain: once or twice a season it is enough to pull out the weeds that have sprouted between the stones and sweep away the leaves. If the stones are laid on geotextile or a layer of gravel, fewer weeds grow and water drains from the base even faster. Such a strip can also be added around a gazebo that is already standing.
The hip roof is covered with brown tiles and overhangs the walls widely. The wide eaves protect the glass and columns from rain, and the brown roof goes well with the honey-colored wood.
The stones around the base and the flowers on the columns show that the gazebo has not just been put here but composed into the setting of the farmstead. Such solutions are inexpensive yet change the look a great deal: the wooden structure seems rooted in the ground rather than simply placed on the lawn.
What is in the photo
| Feature | In the photo |
|---|---|
| Sliding glass | Yes, at the front and on the right side |
| Natural wood columns | Yes, with small shelves |
| Side terrace | Yes |
| Low wooden fence around the terrace | Yes, on two sides |
| Boulders around the base | Yes |
| Hip roof of tiles | Yes, brown |
You will find more examples in the section wooden gazebos. Similar works are the gazebo with sliding glass and natural wood columns No. 24, the gazebo with a spacious wooden terrace No. 24-1 and the gazebo with a hot tub and a terrace No. 25-59. For wooden planters for flowers, see wooden planters and doors.
How to order gazebo No. 24-2
UAB “Laukbaldis” has worked since 1996 and, as the company states, was the first in Lithuania to start making this production. The website shows only typical examples, so the size of the gazebo and terrace, the position of the glass, the shape of the fence and the finishing are agreed individually.
Call +370 687 25388 and quote No. 24-2. During the conversation you will discuss on which side the terrace will be, how many of its edges will be fenced and which sides of the gazebo will be glazed. In autumn sweep the leaves off the terrace, and clean the tracks of the sliding glass regularly so that the panes slide easily.
Before calling, prepare photos or a plan of the plot marking where the gazebo will stand, which side the sun shines from and where the paths run. Think about how many people will usually sit inside and what you will want to keep on the terrace. These answers will help you agree the dimensions of the gazebo and the terrace faster.
Frequently asked questions
Can the terrace be built on the other side of the gazebo?
Yes, the position and size of the terrace are agreed to suit the plot. It can be added at the side, at the front or around several sides.
Does the low fence have to go around the whole terrace?
Not necessarily. In the photo the low fence encloses the terrace on two sides, and how many edges to fence is discussed when you order.
What are the boulders around the base for?
The stones hide the gap between the ground and the base, stop grass growing by the wood and help water drain away. They also look natural and go well with the garden.
Can small shelves be fitted on the columns?
Yes, small shelves on natural wood columns are good for pots, candles or cups. Their position depends on the shape of the trunk.
Can I open only some of the glass?
Yes, the sliding panes can be pushed aside one at a time. This makes it easy to control how much air gets inside.
How do I order glass gazebo with a terrace No. 24-2?
Call us and quote No. 24-2. We will discuss the size of the gazebo and the terrace, the low fence, the glazing and the finishing.
