Do you know 4 great uses for a gazebo? Gazebos makes anyone’s backyard or outdoor space into welcoming place. If you have been considering adding this landscape structure to your outdoor area, you will definitely want one after learning some of these amazing uses! Any gazebo with be the centerpiece of your backyard and garden space. So, let’s find out the best ways to use this centerpiece!
When it comes to gardens, gazebos can bring the entire area to life. These pavilion-like structures make a great feature in a garden space because it can form a centerpiece for plants to surround. Furthermore, gazebos come in different designs, allowing owners to grow climbing plants. You can even add features to the design to have growing areas for plants. In fact, you can use the gazebo for potting plants to be used in the garden.
Hot tub spas are always a desirable feature for any backyard. Nothing is better than relaxing in a spa under a starlit sky. While you could have your entire spa directly out in the sunlight, having a structure around the building will prevent wear and tear from exposure. Furthermore, on those less than stellar nights, a beautifully designed gazebo can make up for any cloud sky.
Outdoor living areas are essentials for the summertime and other events. Most people’s patios have a living furniture for people lounge and interact or a full dinning set. Gazebos provides shade from the sun and cover from weather. Furthermore, it provides an excellent division between being in the backyard and being in the living area. In addition, you can have a gazebo installed on your patio, adding to your existing outdoor space.
One of the original uses of gazebos was to provide a space for a garden wedding. Nothing is more romantic than saying vows in a beautiful garden underneath a wonderfully constructed gazebo. You can use your gazebo for small or large ceremonies for private wedding celebrations or parties. In addition, it can provide an amazing, intimate location for people closest to you.
These are just 4 great uses for a gazebo. There are plenty of other ways to take advantage of outdoor structure. At Miles Bradley, we provide gazebos and other products to optimize your outdoor space. The specialists at Miles Bradley have decades of experience in providing the best in full-service design and building services. So, contact us today!
Do you have a big backyard with a little too much open space in it? Maybe you want a place near your garden to sit and admire it from up close, or somewhere outdoors to host summer dinner parties or family get-togethers in, especially if you have people flowing out of your house during reunions already. If this is your line of thinking then a gazebo might be right up your alley!
Totally customizable, the deck building professionals at Miles Bradley can build your gazebo with or without a copula and top it off with whatever style of roof you prefer, including but not 
limited to:
As always, you can choose whatever type of wood you want your gazebo to be built out of. We can also add screen or storm windows if you’d prefer. So you have a place to hide if you get stuck outside during a storm! And, did you know that high-quality wood or composite gazebos from Miles Bradley can add value to your Michigan property? A gazebo equipped with lighting, seating, or other accessories is almost like another room in your house!
From a place to shelter your hot tub to somewhere to relax with family and friends and enjoy nature, there are endless ways to enjoy a gazebo in Michigan! Being that springtime is still a few months away, you still have time to save cash by having your gazebo built during the off-season. Don’t wait until spring or summer when our deck-building professionals have a job after job lined up. Contact us to get your gazebo built now, for less money and in less time!
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If you’ve never experienced the luxury and bougies of a pergola, you’re missing out! Pergolas are a beautiful way to increase your outdoor living space. In addition to beautiful design, they also provide a shady garden feature to walkways, decks, or outdoor sitting areas.
While we may highlight the practical uses, adding a pergola to your home will increase your home’s resale value in the long run. If you’re unsure of what a pergola is, let us explain them. Pergolas are known for their vertical pillars that support either cross beams or open lattice. The most common sight on a Pergola is climbing vines, hanging lights, or curtains, all of which make the pergola stand out and look beautiful.
Pergolas are wonderful because not only do they enhance your outdoor space, but they are also functional as well. They add an extra usable space on your deck or garden that can provide a layer of shade between you and the hot summer sun. If your Pergola is big enough, entertaining your guests in a cozy and warm environment will make your next dinner party feel fabulous. Being able to lounge under the shade on your porch or back deck is a wonderful feeling. In addition to letting you be outside longer and more comfortably, pergolas add more to your home’s value as well.
The biggest difference between a gazebo and a pergola is that gazebos are almost always shaped like an octagon with a roof over top. Pergolas do not have covered roofs and are generally square with exposed beams.
A Trellis is different from a pergola in that it consists of latticework that is attached to a structure for vines to climb on. Whereas a pergola has larger columns and (most popularly) has horizontal planks of wood on top.
Arbors are small archways that can be used for climbing plants to use as lattice as they grow. While pergolas and arbors both have the same vine climbing feature, pergolas are much biggest and more structurally sound.
No matter what kind of structure you’re looking for in your backyard Miles Bradley can help! We have been building pergolas, gazebos, and trellises for our clients in South East Michigan for over 25 years. We’ve had clients from Brighton, Livonia, to Farmington Hills and Southfield. So why wait? Get a free quote on your next project today!
Make Your Deck Look Amazing!
We’ve got some ideas from Pinterest, magazines, and even some clients we’ve had in the past to put together a list of cool ways you can spruce your deck up!
Accessorize!
Fun little nook for entertaining guests
Of course, the best way to get your deck to look and feel great is to add places to lounge and host guests on. Chairs, tables, patio furniture, a grill, and other places to hang out are key to enjoying your deck. Once you have these items in place, you can fully enjoy your deck and the summer weather. Make sure when purchasing outdoor furniture that you are getting items that can withstand the elements and are specifically made to be outdoors.
Adding potted plants to your deck will help create a real sense of awe. Plants will do well out on your outdoor space, and give your deck some of the life that it needs. You’d be surprised what a few potted plants and flowers can do for the feel of a space. Trust us you can’t go wrong.
The gas-powered fireplace is the cherry on top of a great custom 3 seasons room
One of the things that no deck or outdoor space should be without is a place to have a fire. There isn’t much more relaxing than enjoying company outside with a good fire going. Little fire pits or chimineas will help keep your fire contained and manageable. Always make sure to check local ordinances for fire burning policies or make sure to alert your local fire department any time you want to have a fire. Safety first!
Composite Privacy Wall And Gate
When planning your deck, what is your ideal situation? We’ve had clients in the past who wanted to make sure they could add additional features to their deck in the future if need be. Hot tubs, pergolas, and gazebos could be in your future if you want it, so make sure you think in the long term when building your ideal deck. (If you need a hot tub or other waters add ons we recommend checking out Viscount pool and Spa)
Lighting
This one is great for when you want to extend your time out on your deck until late hours of the night. Don’t leave your guests sitting in the dark, especially if you have a multi-level deck or stairs. Adding some lighting will not only help set the mood but also give added safety features that you’ll need to enjoy your deck into the evening
If you’ve always wanted a deck, or your current deck needs an upgrade, we can help! We know how to create a custom unique outdoor space that you’ve always wanted. We’ll even sweeten the deal! We are currently running a special on deck lighting for your new deck. We install a new deck, and you get a free set of six rail lights that include a photo/cell timer.
So why wait! Summer is almost here and you should be enjoying it! Click here for a free quote on your next deck project from Miles Bradley!
Pergolas and gazebos are becoming more popular additions to add value to your home. Have you recently had a pergola or gazebo added to your deck or yard in Michigan? If so, you may be wondering how you can decorate it for the winter. There are many creative decorating ideas for pergolas or creative decorating ideas for gazebos that will turn heads. Of course, without any work at all, the wood stain against Michigan’s bright white snow is beautiful in itself, here are some simple additions that will truly make your pergola or gazebo stand out.
Adding simple holiday lighting to your pergola or gazebo will create a stunning ambiance that will illuminate your structure. Whether you select basic white lighting or another color, it will reflect beautifully off of accumulated snow. Because of the unique structure of your custom pergola or custom gazebo, your lighted snow-covered gazebo or pergola is sure to produce a great photo op!
Greenery
Whether you go with a faux garland or choose a real evergreen, you will create a stunning contrast to your pergola or gazebo finish. Garland can be wrapped around the posts of the bottom of your gazebo or pergola or draped from the roof. You may also choose to incorporate your lighting into your greenery by twisting it around as you would for holiday decorations. Some even add red bows in the center of draping or at the top of posts wrapped in garland to really add a holiday touch.
Whether or not you choose to decorate your gazebo or pergola is completely up to you. Check out some of the awesome winter decoration ideas for pergolas or winter decoration ideas for gazebos that we have found on Pinterest.
If you haven’t contacted us to have a pergola or gazebo added to your home, it’s not too late. In fact, this is the perfect time to schedule your pergola construction or gazebo construction in Michigan. With off-season building, you can save up to 20% on your project! Contact Miles Bradley today for more information.