Gazebos – DIY and Custom Built
Gazebos make a great flexible outdoor living area and add versatility to al fresco entertaining and are available for sale in kit form, as DIY plans as well as custom built designs.
Some designs are commonly called ‘Bali Huts’. This style is increasingly popular in Australian Gardens as it it reflects a relaxed tropical landscape. With designs and materials used for a gazebo can ranging from wrought iron or timber to thatched Balinese gazebo styled structures, African and Steel garden gazebos.
Adding an extra dimension to outdoor living, a gazebo can provide protection from both sun and rain. Gazebos for sale can be designed to suit the climates of Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane , Perth and Adelaide.
A well designed Gazebo can add value to your home
In Bali, Gazebos tend to be an outdoor wooden or timber structures designed to provide an living or entertaining area that is protected from the elements. The idea is to create a space that is shaded from the sun, yet open to the garden or pool.
A well planned gazebo also provides protection from the wind and rain. In Australia they are an extension to the living area an alfresco addition to the garden that can make your home not only more liveable, but if correctly designed and installed more valuable.
And even in cooler climates such as Melbourne, Bali Huts can be used for most of the year, a shelter from the sun as well as the wind or rain.
Materials and styles :
- The thatch hut or ‘Bali Hut’ is a popular gazebo design, economical, designed to fit in with a tropical garden theme and poolside entertainment a thatched gazebo is a great addition to the garden.
- Trellis is economical
- Wrought iron gazebos are perhaps more common in the UK, however they are available in Australia
- Bamboo is another material to be considered.
An for a little more expense, modern Gazebo designs that provide a more weatherproof outdoor room can also be constructed. Year round use in an outdoor room.
Plan your Gazebo :
You will need to consider location is respect to paths, pools and the house. Local council regulations may apply to constructing gazebos, so consider this before planning any construction.
Elements to include :
Consider added functions, such as a
- ‘daybed’,
- outdoor lighting, privacy,
- outdoor cooking and outdoor furniture.
- A pond or water feature located close to the gazebo could be a part of your plan.
- Consider Bamboo fencing Panels as a part of Gazebo Design.
Gazebos can be found for sale in a range of sizes and style to suit any garden.
Some manufactures will even custom make to suit difficult areas and specific requirements. You may need to consider council regulations, enquire before commencing.
Bali Huts, African Huts and Gazebos are a wonderful addition to the Australian garden, in particular the warmer climates of Queensland, Norther NSW, Darwin and Western Australia. A well constructed and designed Gazebo or African Hut can add extra living space and value to your home.
Gazebo and Bali Hut Suppliers – Kits And DIY – Gazebos For Sale
350 Princes Highway Officer. 3809
One of Australia's largest pottery retailerss . Range of Terra Cotta & Glazed Pottery, Giftware, Urns & Pedestals, Window Boxes. For landscape or DIY .
www.berwickpotteries.com.au
ALL THATCH – phone: 0488100007 fax: 07 32896844
225 Mt Glorious Rd Samford QLD 4520
All thatch is the no 1 bali thatch hut manufacturer from DIY kits to fully installation of africa and bali thatch huts
BALI HUTS GAZEBOS – 0466 674 186
182 Princess Highway Sylvania Sydney NSW 2224
Specialize in the thatch gazebo range custom making Bali Huts, African Huts, Shingle and Iron Wood Huts.
NATIONWIDE THATCH Pty.Ltd. – phone: 0418880181
25 Gaw Terrace Bonogin QLD 4213
Range of high quality products including African Gazebos, Bali Thatch and African Thatch DIY kits.
OUTDOORABLE LIVING – phone: 03 9754 1552 fax: 03 9754 1560
Fact 1/97-107 Canterbury Rd, Kilsyth VIC 3137
Thatch Gazebo, Spa Gazebos, Garden Gazebos, Western Red Cedar Gazebo ,Bar Gazebos, planation shutters.
GAZEBO Plus – phone: 0755193200 fax: 0755193211
P.O.Box 997 Paradise Point QLD 4216
Manufactures Gazebos. Bali Huts and free standing shade buildings to the DIY market and we ship aust wide.
GARDEN KARMA – Ph 0421 753 287 – email post@gardenkarma.com.au
Brighton Parade Blackwood SA
Arbours, Bali Huts, Bali Gazebo, BiFold Doors, Carports, Decks, Decking, Fencing, French Doors, Pergolas..
TROPICAL LIFESTYLE – phone: 1300788929 fax: 1300788924
Cnr of Ashmore Rd and Upton Street Bundall QLD 4217
Bali Huts, Shingle Gazebos, Colorbond Gazebos, Tiled Gazebos, African Thatched Gazebos, DIY Kits
PARAMOUNT BUILDING SOLUTIONS – Ph. (03)9720 6244 Fax. (03)9720 7144 Mob. 0432 747 071
15 Brunsdon St Bayswater Vic 3153
PVC garden products including planter boxes, trestles. Arbors and gazebos.