Potential Uses
There are an infinite number of potential uses for your log cabin. Below are some of the more popular ideas and a few bits of advice to get them off the ground.
Garden Gym
Having a log cabin or summerhouse to store and use gym equipment is an excellent idea. Your garden building will give you a ventilated and airy place to work out so the rooms in your house don’t end up stuffy and cluttered. You will more than likely need to run an electrical supply to the cabin for this option but you should not need a direct water supply unless you are planning to add a shower. Adding some curtains will also offer you privacy and adding a portable TV/DVD player will keep
you entertained while you work out.
Garden Office
If you work from home or are self employed having a garden office may be the perfect solution to your storage problems. Sacrificing a room to an office is sometimes just not enough, files, records and equipment can soon take up two rooms and waste valuable house space. That’s where one of the spacious log cabins can step in as an attractive garden office. You will definitely need to run an electrical line to your garden office as well as addition cables such as phone or internet. The office will provide an easily heated and ventilated room to work from and can easily be equipped with a water cooler to provide hydration throughout your day. Add curtains or shutters for more security or lock equipment away in the specially designed cupboards at night to prevent prying eyes noticing it.
Games Room/Spare Bedroom.
If you want something a little more relaxing than a gym or office then this option may be for you. Adding a pool table, pinball table and a TV may be an excellent idea for creating a games retreat for yourself and friends. All it would require is an electrical supply for your appliances and a few select pieces of furniture to brighten the room up. Some posters and art would be a fantastic choice as well as some mood casting lights and maybe even a fold out sofa bed for when the party simply goes on for too long! This is one of the builds you could consider running a toilet from, if you do always check with your local council that such a modification would not require planning permission and consider how you will separate the room if you are purchasing a one room log cabin. It is wise these things be considered before you erect the building.
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