Unique Uses for Custom Gazebos, Garden Follies, and Canopies

At Tanglewood, we understand that custom gazebos, canopies, and garden follies are not just beautiful fixtures for your outdoor space, but great functional additions that enhance your outdoor experience. These versatile structures effortlessly blend functionality with aesthetic splendor, offering covered retreats, stunning art installations, and elegant gathering spaces that allow you to immerse yourself in nature.

Over the years, our clients have come to us with creative ideas as to how they would like to use these luxury glass additions in their gardens. From art fixtures to functional showers, explore a few of our favorite pieces that have inspired a lot of new great additions to private and commercial residences across the world!

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Craft a Secluded Reading Nook with a Custom Gazebo

Imagine… immersing yourself in a world of literature amidst the serene beauty of nature. Gazebos and canopies provide the perfect setting for creating cozy reading nooks, offering a covered retreat away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Equip your space with a plush chair, soft cushions, decorative lighting, and perhaps a small bookshelf with potted plants, hanging lanterns, or flowing curtains that sway with the breeze. 

Elevate Outdoor Dining Experiences with Custom Gazebos & Canopies

Do you have a hot, unused patio that you have been thinking about transforming into a comfortable hosting/grilling space? Have you dreamt of creating a secluded space to sit amidst your garden to enjoy a nice picnic or romantic dinner under the stars?

A custom-designed gazebo or canopy can set the stage for memorable moments amidst the beauty of nature. Take this custom gazebo nestled along a pond’s edge across from the main house. Intentionally designed to compliment the existing details of the main house conservatory across the way, this secluded spot was intended to be a nice retreat on the property – a place to have a romantic dinner under the stars, enjoy a sheltered picnic on a hot summer’s day, and relax and read a good book with a cup of tea while admiring the beautiful grounds and attracted wildlife the family has developed over the years.

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Would having an elevated outdoor dining option for restaurant patrons bring value to your business?

If a more subtle but artistic addition is desired to create a beautiful outdoor space, oftentimes a luxury glass canopy is the solution. Have you visited the Hotel Valencia in California recently? If you haven’t, we recommend indulging in a weekend away. Several years ago, they partnered with Tanglewood to craft a statement piece for their outdoor courtyard. Crafted of steel and cast iron, this addition spanning over 560 square feet with decorative floral cutouts offers guests a romantic dining option under the stars while they delight in the inspired eats at Hotel Valencia’s distinctive restaurant and bar on the terrace.

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Spa Garden Retreats: Luxury Outdoor Glass Showers

When you envision your perfect summer home retreat, what do you picture? Often, we collaborate on projects where our clients are crafting their perfect backyard experience with their landscape architect, and a pool or lakeside entertaining area is part of the dream. A luxury glass outdoor shower can be an artistic and functional way to provide a place to rise off before running back through the house! It can also be a decorative solution for creating an easy-access watering station within your garden.

Create an Inspiring Haven for Artistry or a Yoga Retreat

Surrounded by the tranquility of nature, retreat to your gazebo or garden folly to set up your easel or sketchpad! In this bespoke space flooded with natural light, it is hard not to be inspired by the natural world around you. From the sights and sounds to the gentle touches of a light breeze and the sun’s rays, this atmosphere can be the perfect place to focus on your next piece or even go to practice yoga and meditation. Lay out a soft yoga mat, arrange meditation cushions, and embellish the space with calming decor elements if space allows.

When you’re ready to bring your vision to life, our team looks forward to the opportunity to work with you. Contact us today at 410-479-4700 or fill out our contact form. For more inspiration, browse through our portfolio of Gazebos, Garden Follies, and Canopies!