Having a backyard means you want to enjoy as much outdoor quality time as you can. And you should do so having an appropriate structure to protect your garden furniture from the sun or summer storms. The piece should also fit in the scenery of your garden and home and be as pleasant as it can be for relaxation, dining and fun. We’ve selected several gazebo and pergola designs to inspire your own choice.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This arched pergola looks so simple and elegant. It includes bar, grill and fireplace, comfortable furniture and lovely, luxuriant plants.<\/p>\n

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Here’s a nice stone gazebo that offers great covered seating by the swimming pool.<\/p>\n

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Built into a hillside, this pergola-covered patio uses natural materials in earthy colors to give it a relaxing vibe and to help it blend into the environment.<\/p>\n

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This built-from-a-kit gazebo also nestles nicely into its setting, thanks to its stained wood exterior, lush window boxes, and surrounding perennial beds.<\/p>\n

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Building the pergola directly off the house helps extend the home’s living space. The pergola also shields the inside of the home from direct sunlight.<\/p>\n

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This small backyard offers two outdoor structures on one deck. Having both a covered gazebo and an open-air pergola provides the homeowners with more options for outdoor living.<\/p>\n

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Gazebo and pergola designs. From kitchen to spa<\/h2>\n

A spacious cooking zone in this outdoor living area includes a grill, a smoker and plenty of counter space for serving. There’s even a dinner bell to call guests to the dining area.<\/p>\n

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A breezy gazebo at the foot of the pool provides an escape after a few laps.<\/p>\n

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A closely-slated pergola provides shade to the hot tub and the lounge areas that make up a mini spa filled with exotic plants.<\/p>\n

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A wood-shake roof and a framework built from reclaimed lumber and beams combine to shape a gazebo that brings rustic charm to a garden corner. Furnished with a wrought iron table and chairs beneath a candle-equipped chandelier, the gazebo stands ready to host everything from morning coffee and afternoon teas to happy hours and formal dinner parties.<\/p>\n

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Consult our other selections of gazebo designs<\/strong><\/a> and enclosed gazebos<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Credits: diynetwork.com,