Do you want to have a lovely gazebo in your garden where you can sit, relax and enjoy a morning, or afternoon, tea with a friend? Then looking at some gazebo plans may be the way to make this a reality.
For those who are not sure what a gazebo is, it is a small elegant type of building which fits into a lawn or garden type surrounding.
It generally has a peaceful atmosphere about it due to the way it is designed.
There are however, more modern designs that may not quite have this appeal.
For those that are of a heritage type, it is a building with eight sides and sits about one to two feet off the ground on piers.
It is opened on one side and this has a number of steps which ascend up to the opening.
At the bottom of these steps there is often a path which may wind its way through a garden or lawn.
The gazebo has a roof which may be two tiered or single, this is sloped.
The walls are open with each of the seven wall sections having a pole that supports a lattice frame reaching approximately half way up.
Its base has a timber floor.
There are also fancy timber workings on the tops of the support poles meeting the roof section, and this adds to its lovely charm.
The best type of timber to use may be that which can stand up to outdoor conditions.
The roof can have roofing iron, tiles, shingles or something which may set it apart and keep its appeal.
If you are looking for plans for this type of gazebo then approaching a business which deals in sheds may be one place to start.
Some of these businesses have plans for sheds, and may also be able to do a plan for a gazebo, especially if you have an idea what you want.
There are also gazebo plans on the internet which may be of some use if you are planning to build it yourself.