If you have your own plot where you live all year round, but there is no gazebo, you have probably thought about building one. And make it not just a place where you can sit, but where you can cook, relax and eat. In fact, it is quite easy; after reading this article, you will agree with us.
In such a gazebo you can grill kebabs and drink tea in the evening
Gazebo on the site
Modern gazebos and summer kitchens are built without any restrictions or rules; there are no strict canons prohibiting you from making your dreams come true. The only aspect that can limit you in what you have planned is money. Yes, building a cozy and high-quality gazebo is not always cheap, but this is the place where you can spend most of your time.
It’s worth thinking about the fact that coziness and comfort are much more important than money, which, alas, is not always enough. But we offer you a proven option that will help you not only save money, but also get a gazebo on your site.
Types of summer kitchens
Depending on the location, summer kitchens can be divided into two large groups: adjacent to the main house and free-standing.
A few notes about the design
- Want to add some “life” to your creation? Plant a climbing plant next to the gazebo so that it entwines the frame of the building. Look at the photo how elegant it looks.
The main thing is to take care of the plant, trim it so that everything is not overgrown with a “green wall”
- You can decorate it with metal, decorate the walls with some chrome sheet.
- Summer does not mean that it can only be used in summer, although that is exactly what it implies. If you glaze, the summer kitchen-gazebo will become a winter one.
They glazed it, installed doors - it already looks like a living space
- Be sure to make some unusual path leading to the gazebo: decorative tiles or lighting along the path will do.
It's nice to stroll along this path in the evening.
In general, experiment, this is your “creation” after all.
Bathhouse projects with a gazebo: use cases
The popularity of the solution - a bathhouse and a gazebo under one roof - is caused by the variability in the use of such a building:
bath house - most often built and used in this capacity at the very beginning of the development of the site. Such a construction will not require significant investments, but at the same time the owners receive almost complete housing with everything they need. While the construction of the main building and its finishing are carried out (and for log houses, a year may pass between these processes for the logs to shrink), the owners can fully relax, while some cramped space is compensated for by the gazebo - in the summer it actually turns into an additional room
The bathhouse-house option is almost complete housing
guest house - the arrival of guests is, of course, a holiday, but their stay should not create discomfort for the owners. Of course, you can temporarily cede some of your premises, provide special guest rooms (and get premises that will be used quite irregularly, but they will have to be built/decorated/maintained), but at the same time a certain discomfort, primarily psychological, remains. The option in which the hosts and dear guests still live separately looks much more attractive.
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A bathhouse-guest house will create an optimal level of autonomy for guests and owners
Having your own, albeit temporary, housing, a person will feel more relaxed, confident and comfortable. This is where a guest house bathhouse comes in handy, creating an optimal level of autonomy for guests and hosts. Especially if the guests and hosts have a fairly large age difference - when some want silence, others feel a peak of activity. Creating a separate guest house is unjustified, both financially and in terms of space occupied on the site
Bathhouse combined with a gazebo, made of profiled timber
At the same time, it is worth remembering that a bathhouse-house with a gazebo is, first of all, a bathhouse, and then a residential building, where the semantic and organizing center is the steam room. Therefore, all other elements seem to adapt to it - both in terms of finishing and in terms of special operating conditions. First of all, special protection of residential premises from humidity/dampness will be required. The ventilation system must be designed so that moist air from the steam room does not penetrate into the living area.
Since the guest bathhouse-house is not used constantly, the design of the heating system must take into account the “downtime” of the room in the winter - i.e. the pipes should not defrost. And at the same time, be effective enough to create acceptable temperature conditions in the shortest possible time. In addition, such a bathhouse, unlike a relaxation room in a regular bathhouse, must have a full bathroom and a kitchenette.
Construction of a summer kitchen
Like any structure, a gazebo needs a project that you can draw up yourself, for this you will need:
- Calculate the weight of the entire structure.
- Calculate the required amount of materials.
- Don’t forget about safety: treat wooden materials with anti-flammable impregnations.
We are building the foundation
Summer kitchens and gazebos do not require such a capital foundation as, for example, a residential building, so it will be enough to install pillars over the entire area of the structure.
Some people use concrete blocks for the foundation, while for others old tires are enough.
- To do this, you need to dig 30-40 cm holes in the ground.
- Pour sand and gravel into them in layers of 5-10 cm.
- Fill with mortar or lay a ready-made concrete block.
Note! Remember that you need to maintain a single plane; a flat surface is very important for a gazebo. It is better to use a laser device, which can be rented from a hardware store.
Summer kitchen with a veranda - let's evaluate all the advantages and consider the nuances.
Installing the frame
- First of all, horizontal beams are laid and fastened together.
- Afterwards, vertical posts are installed, in increments of 60 to 100 cm. This is quite enough to securely secure the walls of the gazebo.
If the gazebo is small, then it is enough to install vertical posts in the corners of the building
- Horizontal bars are attached between the posts. The height depends entirely on your desire; if you want, you can fix the jumpers a meter from the ground. Or you can install them higher, securely fixing them together.
Important! Remember that summer gazebos and kitchens are created in order to enjoy nature and breathe fresh air, therefore, the more free space, the better.
Before you start sheathing the gazebo, it is worth insulating it so that it can be used in the fall and spring. Cheap foam plastic is suitable for this: lightweight, with good thermal insulation.
Workflow Features
- The above instructions will help you build a wooden gazebo. However, according to its type, you can make metal and brick. A separate type of fastener will be used for each.
- If you use wood to decorate a summer kitchen, make sure that it is treated with antiseptics and will not be damaged by the first frosts and rains.
- Buy stainless steel hardware that will not appear as red spots on the surface after a while.
- If you're planning to install a barbecue in the gazebo, here's some advice: lay a galvanized sheet in the place where the brazier will stand. This way you will protect yourself from accidental fire.
- If you want to glaze a flight kitchen that has just been built from wood, you will have to postpone this idea for six months. It is necessary to give the tree time for shrinkage to take place without incident.
Advantages and disadvantages
If until recently the kitchen was considered something like a utility room, today special attention is paid to its arrangement. A summer kitchen with a gazebo, photos of which are presented on the website, has a significant number of advantages, of which the following can be highlighted.
- You can cook in such buildings in any weather, because the roof will reliably protect you from rain and sun. In hot weather, you don’t have to worry about ventilation, because the room is ventilated naturally, so there is no need to install an air conditioner.
- The housewife will not have to waste time moving to bring food or dishes to the gazebo or kitchen. All dishes can be served piping hot right away, since the dining area is located a few meters away.
- A gazebo with a summer kitchen is a very convenient and practical option for preparing and preserving food for the winter. You don’t have to worry about spilling brine or berry juice on the floor, since cleaning won’t take much time. Moreover, work in the fresh air is greatly simplified due to the comfortable environment. A light breeze and the noise of leaves has a more beneficial effect on a person’s well-being and emotional state than a closed, stuffy kitchen.
- In the gazebo, the hostess can cook while communicating with guests. Anyone can also join the process, because cooking together is much easier and more interesting. Moreover, you don’t have to go back to the kitchen to heat up cold dishes.
- Eating in the fresh air promotes good digestion and increases appetite, so you can easily feed small children. A candlelit dinner for adults in the gazebo will create a romantic atmosphere.
Option for a budget gazebo with a summer kitchen
As for the shortcomings, there are practically none, since even in winter it’s nice to barbecue at the dacha. The only factor is cash costs. Modern manufacturers offer a variety of building materials, so you can choose products to suit every taste and budget. The independent construction of a gazebo with a summer kitchen will significantly save the family budget. Interesting projects and photos of finished works can be viewed on the website.
