Randy and Denise Doshier of Loomis, California, worked with Josh Bell of Georgia-based Orchard Hill Bins to construct this grain bin gazebo on their property. The gazebo complements the barn where they host events through their business, R&D Love Barn. The design has two side wings and a roomy interior, making it perfect for dinner parties and other small gatherings. A large dining table provides ample seating inside, while pub tables crafted from repurposed whiskey barrels are ideal for enjoying cocktails.
Photographed by Wander Love Photography, https://www.wanderlovecaptures.com, Courtesy of Randy and Denise Doshier of www.instagram.com/RDLoveBarn.
Mary Adam's gazebo was crafted by a local farmer and features seating made from vintage milk cans fitted with tractor seats. It was designed for entertaining but also serves as Mary's reading retreat. "It's shady inside and always catches a nice breeze," she says.
Photographed and Styled by Gridley + Graves.
One of Zack King's designs built from salvaged bin parts and new lumber, this grain bin gazebo has low walls and a raised wood floor.
Photographed by Zack King of https://hingedbins.com.
The chandelier inside Rhonda Kaiser's grain bin gazebo includes part of a metal hog feeder -- an apt choice for the agrarian structure.
Photographed by Rhonda Kaiser of https://southernhomeandfarm.com.
When traveling your favorite country roads, you'll likely encounter a landscape dotted with farmhouses, barns, silos and grain bins. These iconic structures have long inspired elements in farmhouse decorating, but in recent years, the galvanized-metal grain bin has found new purpose -- as a backyard gazebo! Whether newly manufactured by specialists or repurposed by architectural salvage artisans, grain bin gazebos offer endless forms and functions. Today, the corrugated steel structures house sitting areas, kitchens, dining areas, bars, firepits and spas. Some grain bin enthusiasts are even taking this trend a step further and venturing to create she sheds and cozy cottages.
Some examples of these backyard structures are constructed from salvaged grain bins, giving them new life. "Grain bin gazebos are popular because they epitomize upcycling," observes Mary Adam of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, who bought hers on Facebook Marketplace. "Our grain bin was built on a local farm for use in a wedding. The owner sourced the materials to build the gazebo directly from his family farm." Mary likes to host small parties in her gazebo as well as use it as a quiet afternoon reading spot. "It adds a rustic element to our summer landscape, and it is functional and beautiful," she says.
If you're an adventurous DIYer, you might construct your own grain bin gazebo from salvaged pieces. Blogger Rhonda Kaiser of Southern Home and Farm in Katy, Texas, bought an antique grain silo in Illinois and reassembled it on her family's property. Finding new uses for agricultural mainstays represents nostalgia for Rhonda. "I love the look of farm buildings as well as their purpose and history," she says. "I knew one would be the perfect addition flanking our garden, greenhouse and vintage farmhouse table. I wanted a space for entertaining and lounging throughout the seasons." Because she primarily uses her gazebo for entertaining, Rhonda removed side panels for ventilation and installed fans inside for cooling. She appointed the interior with vintage treasures, including a chandelier she had made from a hog feeder she found at the Round Top Antiques Fair.
If you can't tackle such a project yourself, there are many skilled artisans who have a passion for the past. One such individual is Zack King, owner of Hinged Bins, based in Hartford, Kentucky. Zack transforms decommissioned grain bins into one-of-a-kind gazebos, studios, kennels and cottages. Zack connects with farmhouse style aficionados mainly through Etsy. "Grain bin gazebos hold tremendous appeal for those passionate about recycling structures," he says. "The round geometries are eye-catching, and when they are modified as new structures, they have their own character. The potential for reuse is limitless."