As the temperature gets warmer and the days get longer, you’re probably beginning to get your backyard ready for those summer activities with the family. If you’ve been dreaming about creating a more inviting space in your backyard for your friends and family to enjoy, you probably have considered adding a gazebo or other landscape structure.

Spending time outdoors is something that everyone enjoys, especially when the weather is nice. Gazebos are the perfect way to spend time outdoors in the summer and even enjoyable during the winter too! Gazebos have a lot of benefits for your property and your lifestyle.

No matter the shape or size, gazebos come in an impressive range of sizes to fit almost anywhere you situate them. For example, some shape configurations, specifically octagon, oval and rectangle designs that start at widths of just eight feet. What does that mean? It means that if you only have a small portion of area available to place your gazebo, or are incorporating the structure into a deck design or other setting, there is definitely a gazebo to fit!

Gazebos provide not only a great outdoor dining area, but great for poolside retreats. Adding a screen in your Gazebo offers a place to eat meals and if you have a larger Gazebo, it’s perfect for hosting gatherings! Whatever your dining preferences are, hardtop gazebos with strong screening will allow you to enjoy dining pest free!

Because gazebos are perfect for entertaining. Gazebos are inviting and the traditional octagonal shape of gazebos encourages people to gather and socialize with one another. Place a few benches inside the gazebo to create a conversation nook where your friends and family can get together and play board games or simply chat while getting fresh air!

While gazebos can have that Victorian-inspired styling, you can design your gazebo to compliment your home or backyard design scheme! Depending on the space you have to use for your gazebo, consider a rectangular or square footprint because that tends to work better; however, no matter the shape or style you choose, your gazebo will certainly draw compliments!

On top of your yard being visually appealing, gazebos add value to your property. There are many ways gazebos increase your properties overall appeal, which could turn into a better return for yourself if you list your home for sale. First, gazebos are unique, because they’re not found in every backyard so this creates a warmer welcoming for others with basic landscape features.