In short: Spacious glazed gazebo No. 25-48 is a large wooden gazebo with a hip roof, under which a covered gallery with columns wraps around the glazed room on two sides. Sliding glass is fitted on several sides, and the whole gazebo stands on a raised base clad in boards. The size, finishing and equipment are agreed with each customer individually.
A spacious glazed gazebo in a spring garden
The photo was taken on a sunny spring day, when the low sun lights up the wood and gives it a rich, almost copper shade. The gazebo stands on a lawn surrounded on several sides by deciduous trees. Some are only just unfolding their leaves, others are already green, and between them you can see the white branches of flowering shrubs. A backdrop like this shows how well warm wood goes with living greenery.
At first glance the gazebo looks open: at the front you see only posts, braces and the floor. Look closer, though, and it becomes clear that a glazed room stands deeper under the roof. It is exactly this two-layer solution, an open gallery outside and glass inside, that makes the gazebo both spacious and cozy.
The hip roof is wide and low, covered with dark tiles. Its edges project well beyond the glass, so they cover the whole gallery. Along the roof edge run brown gutters, which collect rain water and keep it from flowing onto the edge of the floor.
A glass room under a wide roof
The glazed room is set deep inside the gazebo. Sliding glass panels in dark frames take up both the front and the left wall, while on the right the glass gives way to a closed wall of light horizontal boards. Through the glass you can see reflections and the yard beyond, so the room looks light and almost transparent.
Because the glass is set back from the edge of the roof, rain and direct midday sun reach it less. The roof with its gallery works like a large shield: in summer it is less hot inside, and on a rainy day the glass stays cleaner. This is one of the most practical advantages of this kind of construction.
The closed wall on the right has its own purpose too. It is a convenient place for a cabinet for dishes, shelves or a bench with a back, and the light boards soften the abundance of glass. This wall helps create a cozy corner where you can sit with your back to the wall and look at the garden through the glass.
The sliding glass can be moved aside to connect the interior with the gallery. Then the whole gazebo becomes one large space under the roof, handy for parties when there are more guests than seats at the table. On a cool day the glass is closed, and a warm room sheltered from the wind remains inside.
A gallery with braces on two sides
The gallery wraps around the glazed room at the front and on the left. The edge of the roof is held up by square hewn posts, and each of them is connected to the roof beam by two diagonal braces. The row of braces creates a rhythm that is clearly visible from afar and gives the gazebo the character of a traditional timber building.
The gallery floor is wooden, made of even boards. It has room not only for a walkway but for furniture too: a bench by the glass, a few armchairs in the corner or a small coffee table. It is comfortable to sit in the gallery when you want to be outdoors but not in the sun, or when it is raining and you do not want to shut yourself behind the glass.
The left corner of the gallery faces the trees, so the greenest view opens from there. The front part looks toward the rock garden and the lawn. That way each side of the gallery has its own mood, and the owners can choose a spot according to the sun and the wind.
The braces have a practical purpose as well. They connect the post to the beam in a triangle, which makes the construction stiffer and better able to withstand wind. For a wide, low roof such reinforcement is especially important, because the edge of the roof projects far beyond the glass.
A raised base and a neat edge
The whole gazebo stands on a raised base whose sides are clad in wide wooden boards. As a result the floor is clearly above the lawn, and no supports or foundation blocks are visible underneath. This cladding frames the gazebo and gives it a neat, finished look.
The raised floor has practical benefits too. It gets less damp from the ground, dries faster after rain, and the gallery does not collect dirt washed off the lawn. Even so, it is worth leaving a gap at the bottom of the base cladding for air, so that moisture does not build up under the floor.
What kind of base you will have in your yard depends on the soil, the terrain and the size of the gazebo. If the plot slopes, a raised base lets you even out the difference in height and set the gazebo level.
It is easier to get up to a raised gallery from the lawn when a step or a few stairs are built at the entrance. Their position is worth planning in advance, especially if older people or small children will visit the gazebo.
The rock garden, stones and lanterns around the gazebo
In front of the gazebo there is a rock garden: a strip of gravel, round field stones, dwarf conifers, blue-flowered plants and spring flowers. Among the plants stand white globe garden lanterns, and on the lawn, a little further off, a small post built of stones. All of this creates a transition from the lawn to the wooden gazebo, so it does not look as if it was simply set down on the grass.
A setting like this is a good idea if you want the gazebo to be not just a place for relaxing but also an accent in the garden. A few practical notes:
- a strip of gravel or stones around the gazebo keeps grass from growing at the base and moisture from lingering;
- low plants by the gallery do not block the view and do not hinder the ventilation of the wood;
- garden lanterns mark the way to the gazebo and give a cozy light in the evening;
- plan the rock garden so that water running off the roof gutters does not reach the flower bed.
Laukbaldis makes not only gazebos but also lamps, planters, wooden bridges and garden furniture, so the surroundings can be completed with products of the same material and style.
Who a gazebo of this size suits
A spacious gazebo with a gallery is meant for those for whom a small gazebo is not enough. It suits a large family that gathers at one table on weekends, and a home that often has guests. In a gazebo like this you can celebrate birthdays, christenings or summer parties, because there is room for both the table and free movement around it.
It is convenient for everyday life as well. In the morning you can have coffee in the gallery in the sun, during the day work or read quietly behind the glass, and in the evening everyone sits down together. Children can play in the gallery while the adults sit at the table: everybody is in one place, yet nobody gets in the way of anybody else.
It also matters that one large gazebo can replace several separate structures. Instead of a separate terrace, a canopy for furniture and an enclosed gazebo, you get one structure under one roof. That saves space, and the yard looks tidier.
Before choosing a gazebo like this, consider the size of your plot. Enough room must remain around it for a path, a rock garden or a flower bed, so that the gazebo does not look squeezed between the fence and the house.
What to discuss when ordering a spacious gazebo
A large gazebo is a serious decision, so it helps to think through a few questions before you call:
- Width and sides of the gallery. In the photo it runs along the front and the left side, but it can also be on three sides or only at the front.
- The amount of glass. Decide which walls will be glazed and which closed and wooden.
- The base. Discuss whether the gazebo will stand on a raised base and how it will be clad.
- Gutters and drainage. Where the water collected from the roof will be directed.
- Furniture and lighting. Laukbaldis makes solid oak garden furniture and lamps.
Looking after a gazebo like this is not difficult. Every spring inspect the gallery floor and the bottoms of the posts, clear the gutters of leaves and the tracks of the sliding glass of sand. If the surface of the wood has turned pale or water no longer beads up, renew the protective coating made for exterior wood.
You will find similar solutions in other works: the glazed gazebo with a wraparound terrace No. 25-23, the large gazebo with a spacious terrace No. 25-26 and the gazebo with a gallery by the house No. 25-8.2. All the examples are in the section wooden gazebos, and products suited to a garden setting in the section wooden bridges and fences.
UAB “Laukbaldis” has worked since 1996 and, as the company states, was the first in Lithuania to start making this production. To order, call +370 687 25388 and quote No. 25-48. The website shows only typical examples, so the size, gallery, glazing and finishing are adapted to your yard.
Frequently asked questions
How does a spacious glazed gazebo with a gallery differ from a simple one?
Its glass room is set deep inside the gazebo, and a covered gallery with columns runs around it under the same roof. So you can sit both behind the glass and in the fresh air at the same time.
On which sides is the gazebo glazed?
In the photo the sliding glass is at the front and on the left, while on the right part of the wall is closed and made of boards. Which walls will be glazed is agreed when you order.
Can the gallery run around all sides?
Yes, the position and width of the gallery are discussed individually. The website shows only typical examples.
What are the gutters on the gazebo roof for?
Gutters collect the rain water running off the roof and keep it from dripping onto the edge of the floor or into the flower bed. It is worth clearing them of leaves at least once a season.
Can the gazebo be built on a sloping plot?
In the photo the gazebo stands on a raised base clad in boards. How to even out the difference in height on your plot is discussed when you order.
How do I order gazebo No. 25-48?
Call us and quote No. 25-48. We will discuss the size, gallery, glazing, base and finishing.
