In Fairfax VA, gazebos are popular outdoor structures, and with good reason: gazebos provide a beautiful place for family and friends to gather and relax, right in our own backyards.
Permanent gazebos are durable; they have a full roof, and with the addition of some canvas side coverings, can be used during the heat of the day, wind, and rain – some homeowners even use their gazebo during the winter.
Gazebos harken us back to the days of traditional gardens; gazebos were often part of classic English garden designs. At the same time, gazebos can be built to fit right in with more modern or contemporary styles of home and garden. Some gazebo styles to consider are:
- A tiered-roof gazebo with a vented cupola; vents under each roof help promote air circulation, which keeps the seating area cooler.
- A small-space gazebo, with bench seating and room for a small dining table, is the perfect spot for romantic drinks and dining.
- A large, focal-point gazebo, set further away from the home, this gazebo becomes the focal-point of the yard, a getaway from the everyday, and a relaxing destination.
- A dome-style gazebo, favoring the design of a traditional English conservatory.
- A gazebo built around an existing tree; so many lovely trees in Fairfax VA, and if you can’t stand to cut yours down to make room for an outdoor structure, talk with one of our experts about designing a gazebo around that treasured tree.
Remember, part of the charm of a gazebo is the landscaping and hardscaping around it. Your gazebo should feel like part of the garden, not alien to it. Landscaping can be used around the bottom of the gazebo to hide posts, and climbing plants can be used to decorate the outside of the gazebo and incorporate it into the wilds of your garden. And speaking of your gazebo getaway, a water permeable paver walkway would be the perfect way to reach that restful destination.
For more information about Fairfax, VA outdoor structures, please contact Premier Paving & Planting. With nearly 30 years of experience in the metro Washington DC area, our work is top quality. We take into account the entire landscape when planning and designing your new outdoor structures, and work meticulously to ensure that homeowners get what they want and need.
