Overview of furniture for gazebos, the nuances of the right choice

In addition to the main construction of the gazebo - the foundation, floor, frame, lining and roof, the question arises of what should be inside this room. Empty buildings do not look quite natural, only after installing the furniture inside the gazebo becomes a complete and comfortable sitting area.

In this article, I decided to collect the most interesting ideas for furniture, which can be equipped with a country or village gazebo. Since it can be completely different, I divided the entire publication into three blocks:

• The first and second will list interior items of various design and material,
• The third will give DIY construction instructions.

Furniture Ideas and Options

Looking through the prices of ready-made gazebos, I was faced with the fact that sellers offer only the building itself, and furniture can be bought separately and on order. Moreover, the price of the same table or bench is very decent - in the region of 10-15 thousand per set.

It is not surprising that summer residents are interested in the independent manufacture of these things, since the savings can be very substantial. What can be put on the gazebo to make it beautiful and convenient for yourself and other vacationers?

Depending on the form of construction, the table can be either classic rectangular or hexagonal, round and in the form of an ellipse (an elongated circle). Most often, it is made entirely of wood, but some of them may contain metal legs.

Bench (bench)

The vast majority of gazebos are equipped with benches with backs - they save a lot of space, although they are not always convenient for a large team (in cramped conditions, but not in insult, as the famous proverb says).

The more people try to sit at the table, the stronger the need for benches without backs. They allow you to further reduce the quadrature for each person.

Chairs

Chairs are found in arbors much less often than benches or benches. They take up more space, are more expensive and attract attention if the number of people resting is noticeably less than the maximum possible. Empty chairs look unnatural, and also interfere with guests and hosts.

Chairs are a good option for a small gazebo for 4 people. For a large area they prefer to put benches.

Sofa

If the room is closed from rain and other atmospheric influences, then you can consider installing a sofa. It can be either direct or angular - it all depends on the interior of the building. Over time, the upholstery will get dirty and wipe, so the name does not turn this furniture practical for the gazebo.

Not practical, but soft and comfortable. What is more preferable for you to relax?

Armchairs

In a closed gazebo, you can install a lounge chair in which you can sit without being at the table. In almost any team there are people who want to leave the table for a while and relax somewhere - this can be a smoking area, a swing or an armchair.

This option is absolutely a win-win under one condition - if space allows indoors.

What material is better

Furniture is different in appearance and quality. In most cases, the owners are guided by the rule: "What’s free or cheaper - all to the country."

If you are not comfortable with this approach and you want to “humanly” approach this issue, then you can consider a number of materials, of which the furniture can be both simple and beautiful, or elite with frills.

Tree

The vast majority of furniture is made of wood. It can be solid - a beam, logs or an array, or shaving - particleboard, OSB, MDF and the like. The variety of shapes, sizes and decorative elements is so great that listing them is not possible.

A noble and elite material is the oak massif, from which wood masters are ready to create a beautiful countertop. Also oak can be benches, chairs or benches. This material is considered really elite and very cool. It looks very impressive in any gazebo.

Rattan

An interesting material for creating furniture is rattan - the dried stems of a tropical palm. A cheaper analogue is artificial rattan, from which even arbors are built.

The price of this furniture is quite high, because rattan belongs to the “premium” class material, but it looks amazing. Sets of tables and chairs look very stylish and fit beautifully into most country interiors of the elite class. In cheap gazebos it will look ridiculous.

DIY making

We decided to raise the issue of building each element of furniture separately, breaking it into several publications. In short, we will go over the main points, several videos will be presented, but for a more complete disclosure of this topic, read the articles on the proposed links.

Table in a gazebo made of wood with your own hands: instructions, drawing, photo, video - this publication describes instructions for making a simple and reliable table from a pine board 150 by 50 mm. It turned out to be rectangular with a length of 2 meters and a width of 75 cm.

Construction video presented by the channel "Through the LCD". You can watch it at the link provided just above.

Varieties

Before you start choosing furniture in the gazebo, you should collect information about it. These products can be classified in different ways, but the following factors are important:

• places of operation - for open structures furniture items intended for the street are needed. They are not afraid of temperature changes, ultraviolet rays, precipitation,
• functionality - for receiving guests you will need seats (stools, benches), a table for eating, places for storing dishes (shelves, cupboards), places for rest and sunbathing (deck chairs),
• structural and technological design - given the seasonality of the hosts, you should decide on the mechanism of devices for the gazebo. It is convenient to transport collapsible, folding chairs, there is always a place for their storage. Built-in benches are one with the walls of the gazebo, so you won’t have to think where to seat the guests. The built-in table will always please the owners. For greater convenience, you can buy a soft sofa, and for aesthetes - wicker or bent chairs,
• nature of production - in the modern industry, furniture for the gazebo is exclusive, mass, experimental, individual production,
• completeness - along with individual items of furniture there are headsets and sets of products. Both groups of objects are assembled according to architectural and artistic features, consistent with a single style.

By appointment

First of all, the owners of the plots need to plan the arrangement of the pergola so that everything you need is at hand. Important parameters are the size of the room, configuration, number of people, presence or absence of barbecue, indoor or outdoor area.

The minimum set is a table and a chair. There may be a sun lounger, banquets or chairs. Since good neighbors, friends gather here at a large table, you will need a long wooden table, strong benches with backs. The choice of furniture depends on the conditions of being in the country. We need a cabinet, there will be dishes, a barbecue grill. And in no case can you install a bulky buffet in the gazebo. It is not suitable in size and will quickly deteriorate from the abundance of precipitation, because often the furniture for the gazebo is located in the open area. A rocking chair will give comfort and tranquility.

They put sofas and comfortable chairs in the gazebo. The duration of rest depends on the thickness of the soft base, therefore it is important to take into account the softness of the chairs collected for the gazebo and other similar items. Solid products include those with bases without decking or with a soft element - up to 10 cm. Such furniture is suitable for a short break. With a thicker base, long rest will be ensured.

According to their operational purpose, summer cottages belong to household furniture. They are used in rural, suburban, urban housing, but these items differ from home compact sizes. With the right choice, the maximum level of comfort for doing what you love is achieved.

According to the material of manufacture

Whatever material has become the basis for country furniture, it has not only advantages, but also disadvantages.

Another option is the combination of several materials. Most often they connect metal and wood, which gives the interior a special charm. In any case, the owner himself chooses the material that suits his preferences.

The need for furniture in the gazebo

When reviewing the gazebos, much attention is paid to the design features and very little to the internal arrangement.

Because of this, users of gazebos often wonder what furniture to buy for thematic shelters. As a result, the furniture of the gazebo is limited to a couple of chairs and a table.

Whether it’s right to install only typical furniture in the gazebo is up to users only. But to deny yourself the additional convenience is not worth it.

Furniture in the gazebo, as an addition, preferably, should be made of the same material from which the gazebo is built.

The variety of furniture for arbors made of wood is determined mainly by the preferences of the owner of the estate and the shape and size of the structure. Thus, we will consider how to most accurately and correctly create the interior of a summerhouse.

Based on experience, it is safe to say that wooden furniture is most suitable for a gazebo made of wood.

After all, it is very important that the general style of construction is respected, so that the perception is harmonious and pleasant. But combinations of wood and wicker rattan, wood and forged metal elements may also be suitable.

Tables

The table in the gazebo is the main element, as the whole interior is built around it. Suppose there is a rectangular gazebo, then the table should be rectangular in shape. In square - square, in a round or octagonal and hexagonal arbor - round.

It is important that the shape of the table is such that it does not interfere with movement inside. You should also consider the weight of the table, whether it will be stationary or mobile.

Benches and benches

The seats around the table can also be stationary, inscribed in the design of the gazebo, or mobile. Arbor benches do not have a back and are easier to manufacture. But on the bench you can lean against your back and feel more comfortable.

It is important to correctly make the backrest for the bench so that its angle of inclination is comfortable for the seated person, as well as to choose the height and width of the seat.

Cases, regiments, curbstones, dressers

In the gazebo with barbecue facilities it is necessary to provide a place where you can put dishes, kitchen utensils, a table on which you can cook and serve food. In the chest of drawers you can store some things and children's toys.

For winter gazebos, a wardrobe for outerwear is needed, or hung. Books, beautiful figurines or flowers can be placed on shelves. Since the furniture for the gazebo occupies a certain place, it is advisable to take into account what kind of furniture, what size, how much and its location when making the project.

Furniture selection

Consider several furniture options for garden gazebos. The most popular is the furniture for the arbor made of wood. Such furniture is very convenient, it will decorate any gazebo, it will last a long time, it is easy to manufacture, it is inexpensive.

Furniture made of forged elements will look spectacular in the gazebo, able to withstand heavy loads, but during operation it requires the renewal of the anti-corrosion coating, it is heavy and does not fit the budget option at all.

Elegant wicker (rattan) furniture will ennoble the design of the garden gazebo, but it is very laborious to manufacture, afraid of humidity and temperature extremes, being worn out, cannot be repaired, and practicality leaves much to be desired. Does not withstand heavy weight.

Universal plastic furniture can replace all types of listed furniture, hygienic, easy to clean with water with a small addition of household detergent, has a large selection of colors, light in weight, durable, resistant to humidity and temperature extremes, and a reasonable price. But in comparison, it loses to other types of furniture - there is no such charm.

Do it yourself

Choosing the option of making wooden furniture, we determine the size of the table and benches for the gazebo (benches for the gazebo, better than chairs). A table for a gazebo with your own hands can be made of valuable wood - beech, yew, oak, larch, but for a gazebo the pine will be most optimal.

Pine boards are easily processed, the product made of pine is durable, lasts a long time, and is environmentally friendly. The shape of the countertop can be rectangular, round or multifaceted repeating the shape of the gazebo.

The length of the rectangular table is selected taking into account the size of the premises of the gazebo and the number of people sitting at the table. Before starting work on the manufacture of furniture, it is necessary to prepare carpentry tools and equip a workplace.

If the construction of the gazebo itself was not very difficult for you, then carpentry work requires higher skill, as a way out of the situation - you can purchase ready-made furniture that suits your taste.

But thanks to your diligence, the table still turned out, you can take on the benches for the gazebo. Benches or benches are made the same length as the table.Make the height of both tables and benches equal to home furniture (proven size for centuries), but the width is determined by the area of ​​the gazebo.

Carefully process the furniture made by yourself with an emery cloth, wipe with a clean rag or cloth. With a thin layer of stain, show the texture of the wood, give time to dry the surface. Double coating with clear varnish will complete your work on the manufacture of wooden furniture for the gazebo.

If you intend to close the summer season with the onset of late autumn and even more so in the winter (it is better to drink tea at home!), Then furniture from the gazebo should be removed, preferably in a room with a high temperature. The varnish coating is cracking in the cold. Thanks to the compact size, the furniture brought into the room will take up little space.

Today, various craftsmen and companies offer furniture for gazebos of the most diverse types and for every taste. But if possible, then you can try to make something yourself.

Wooden tables and benches for the gazebo are made with a carpentry manual and power tools, a workshop with a table for processing and assembling material. It all starts with the project. It is necessary to draw a sketch, and make drawings.

Then you need to get material, such as boards, beams, bars, fasteners, impregnations, varnishes, carpentry glue. The tree must be dry. From a power tool you will need a planing, planing and sawing machine, a jigsaw, a drill, a screwdriver, a grinding machine.

From a hand tool: tape measure, a hacksaw, longitudinal and transverse, a set of chisels, end and cap wrenches, clamps, a plane, a hammer, a mallet, a corner. When working, you need to consider personal safety equipment: a respirator, safety glasses.

Workplace lighting should be good. Do not start working with the power tool in a sleepy or sluggish state.

Materials for garden furniture

The structure itself, which is used more often in warm weather, is made of light material, so it is not worth overloading it with unnecessary items. A few chairs, a table and a sofa will be enough. Furniture for the gazebo should be characterized by the following properties:

1. Be resistant to natural influences in the form of rain and sunlight.
2. To have high-quality performance and resistance to mechanical damage.
3. Differ in mobility and lightness, so that, if necessary, be folded and hidden in the house.

Wicker furniture sets for summer cottages, which attract natural environmental properties, were especially popular. Furniture items for gazebos are made from rattan or vines. Due to its light weight and attractive appearance, rattan items are among the best furniture options in a gazebo for a summer house or a country house.

Users often search for:

This material is not only resistant to temperature changes, but also tolerates high humidity and does not require special care. Artificial rattan is much cheaper than natural, but provides a wide range of shades, which makes it possible to choose suitable home decoration for a summer cottage style. The photo shows rattan furniture for summer cottages and gazebos.

Often the owners of a country house choose a foldingfurniture for the gazebo, the advantages of which are quick and easy assembly, as well as in compact dimensions. The use of such chairs and tables is extremely convenient if there is not much time spent at the cottage.

Wooden furniture for gazebos, which is a reliable and attractive material with a special energy, is in no less demand. You can pick up wooden objects for a summer residence in each specialized store, but it is not difficult to build it with your own hands. The photo shows a wooden garden furniture, made independently.

Comfortable and modern furniture made of plastic in the gazebo is often purchased. Among its advantages, low cost, versatility and mobility are distinguished, which allows you to easily move it around the territory. However, plastic items are not suitable as garden furniture for gazebos. The material does not withstand regular temperature changes, and with its fragility it quickly becomes worthless.

Table selection

Pergola equipment begins with a table, which is the central element that connects the remaining objects.

Making a table with your own hands, it is necessary to take into account some important points:

• the table should not become an obstacle when moving around the terrace,
• it should be distinguished by the maximum possible convenience and comfort,
• like other objects, the countertop must be maintained in a common country style.

The table top for such a structure can be made of plastic, metal or by combining various materials, but the easiest way is to build a wooden table with your own hands. As one of the compact options, furniture in small arbors is often made folding or portable, which takes up a minimum of space. Any person can make such an item with his own hands even with minimal skills of carpentry.

Forged tables and stone countertops look spectacular, which not only perform aesthetic functions, but have an unlimited service life. As a rule, rectangular tables are installed on the terraces, which makes it possible to use the space as economically as possible. The table is oval or round in shape when the structure is sufficiently sized.

Benches for altanka

On small terraces, usually long benches are installed on both sides, which is considered the most practical and convenient option that can be easily done with your own hands. The design of such shops always echoes the design of the table. The design is popular when the benches are built into the walls of the structure, while the table is fixed with legs to the floor. This option of furniture in the gazebo is great for owners of country houses living there permanently.

If we are talking about a cottage, then it is better to use portable furniture for gazebos in the form of folding wooden chairs or to build a garden bench with your own hands. The bench made of logs looks original, on which the bark is specially left to preserve the natural texture, and the board under the seat is simply nailed to the log.

Other furniture

Like cabinet-type furniture in a gazebo, cabinets are often found that serve as a repository of skewers or special garden items for summer cottages. The cabinet should be in harmony with the main set of structures, if the table with the bench is made of wood, then the cabinet must also be made of wood, or in a wicker version. The photo shows furniture sets for the gazebo.

The terrace on the plot is already a guarantee of excellent outdoor recreation. And in order to make this vacation convenient, you need to choose the right furniture for the high-quality gazebo or make it yourself.

Types of furniture

In fact, much is not needed to equip a comfortable gazebo. The required minimum is a table and chairs or benches. They can be both combined and separate. The option that suits the parameters is always selected.

It is also advisable to buy comfortable pieces of furniture in the gazebo. It can be chaise lounges, hammocks or ordinary chairs.

In some cases, the room is intended not only for relaxation, but also for gatherings for delicious food. In this case, there is a place for barbecue, mini-stove and cabinet for kitchen utensils in the room.

All country furniture should be functional and practical. It is also desirable that things are unpretentious in care. The fact is that the furniture is located in the gazebo, where bad weather conditions, sudden temperature jumps and high humidity often occur.

Often for their arbors, people buy not huge massive sets, but compact folding furniture. She has many advantages. First of all, it is worth noting that it is compact in itself, and if it is also folded, then benches, chairs and mini tables will take up very little space in the gazebo. They are also convenient to store anywhere.

If the building is not planned to be luxurious and stylized as baroque, for example, then it is really more rational to take folding furniture and not buy huge sofas or benches for the gazebo.

Wood

One of the most practical and expensive materials is natural wood. Wooden tables, chairs and benches are durable, environmentally friendly and able to last for more than one year. From such a convenient and easy to process material, you can create things of any shape and size. Therefore, for your summer cottage you can not only buy wood furniture, but also get it to order or even make it yourself.

Plastic

The cheapest material from which the furniture for the gazebo is made is plastic. Plastic tables and chairs are especially loved by summer residents who are rarely in their possessions or simply want to save.

Rectangular, round and square chairs and tables made of plastic can be very bright. There are a lot of colors, so it’s easy to add bright colors to the gazebo.

Plastic furniture is also very light and compact. It is convenient to store and move around the site. In addition, such things are easy to wash, because this material is not afraid of moisture. And to get rid of pollution, ordinary water will be enough, and no cleaning products will be needed.

Metal

The most beautiful furniture made of metal. The best option is exquisite forged products. They look really luxurious and can become a real decoration of the site.

In addition to aesthetic appeal, metal tables, chairs and benches have other advantages. The metal is quite durable. Especially if the surface of the furniture is covered with an additional layer of protective agent. It will save the thing from corrosion and allow it to remain attractive for longer.

In addition, metal products are more durable than any other. They can withstand heavy weight, as well as attacks of your favorite pets or children who are keen on the game.

The disadvantages of such furniture include its high cost, massiveness and heavy weight. Compared to other more compact things, metal products or with metal inserts are less convenient and compact.

Making a table from a tree

Do-it-yourself wood products are quite simple. To create a table you do not need any special skills. And the efforts are definitely worth it, because the furniture is beautiful and unique.

To make a table, first of all, you need to decide what size furniture is needed. It should be convenient for all family members to sit at the table, but at the same time it should not fill the entire space of the gazebo with itself. The following parameters are considered optimal: 1200x700x750 mm.

Having decided on the dimensions and making drawings of the future product, you can proceed to work. She will need a standard set of tools: a drill, a planer, a jigsaw, a chisel, self-tapping screws and grooves, as well as a polishing machine for finishing. You will also need wood, from which the future table will be made. To extend the life of the furniture and improve its appearance, you also need varnish or paint, which can be used on wood.

Making a country table begins with the decoration of the countertop. It is created from large boards, which are processed to smoothness, sanded and coated with a protective layer. After that, the table support is assembled, connected to the jumpers. Then the base is attached to the support. The final stage is the decoration of the wooden table with a protective agent.

Antique styling

Now antique furniture is very popular. You can either buy antiques, or decorate the one that is available.

Looks very good wood, processed with demonstrative negligence. It can be treated with a special brush or varnished, which cracks immediately after application. Almost any item can be decorated in this way.

Forged inserts

Furniture decorated with forged inserts also looks good. As a rule, they complement the base of tables, chairs and benches. Forged elements can be present on the backs and on the basis of furniture. This is the easiest way to add a touch of luxury to the interior of the gazebo.

Thread

Wooden furniture can be decorated not only with a layer of varnish, but also with carvings. Such a design decision will appeal to lovers of exquisite classics or vintage. You can even decorate tables and chairs made of natural wood with your own hands, choosing suitable patterns.

There are other ways to decorate furniture for a gazebo. But, choosing one of them, you should always think whether it is suitable for decoration of street furniture, which is influenced by negative weather conditions.

Little arbor

On the territory of a small site you have to place compact buildings. A small gazebo should not be littered with a lot of furniture and decorative details. As a rule, in this case, you need to do with some minimum. For example, a table in the center of the gazebo, around which there are benches or chairs.

Big

If there is enough free space, then you can show more imagination. In the gazebo, you can put not only a table, but also a stove or barbecue. In this case, the table is located in the center, and at the edges are all the cooking utensils.

Rustic style

On a simple suburban area you can place a beautiful structure made of natural wood, filled with the same wooden furniture. A similar arbor, although it is not decorated with carved pillars, still looks very impressive. The table with benches in this open gazebo is made in the same style as the basis of the design. There are no more extra details here, and all that adorns the building is carved inserts.

Enclosed gazebo

The second example is a gazebo, reminiscent of a simple veranda. Inside is a wooden table with benches, and a stone stove with stone tables, where you can put plates, pans and teapots. This stylistic decision looks beautiful, and fans of the classical style and country will like it.

The choice of furniture for the gazebo is a matter of taste. Fortunately, there are many interesting ideas that inspire not only the purchase, but also the creation of things with your own hands. This is worth using, decorating your site with truly original products.

How to make furniture for the gazebo from the remnants of lumber, see the next video.