This gazebo gave me the use of my deck which was totally unusable before due to rain, falling leaves and bird poo. The only outdoor furniture here is two chairs - all the rest is regular furniture including a rug! The sides zip up and though stuff gets wet if it pours and pours at the edges or through the top, I dry it out and it’s not a big deal. Seriously the best $200-something purchase I’ve made. I had Handy assemble it so I didn’t have to deal with all the pieces.