Log Cabins

It’s the dream of many, an escape from the humdrum reality of the modern world. You don’t just want a shed in your garden, you want a beautifully designed log cabin but the expense is prohibitive. Our log cabins provide a luxurious alternative to standard garden sheds. Ideal for functional needs, such as extra storage, or to make an outdoor living area for yourself or your family.

Create a respite from your hectic life with one of these beautiful garden buildings. A log cabin is perfect for a home office, gym, bar or as an oasis of relaxation. The possibilities are endless. Add extra space to your home without the need for costly and time-consuming renovation.

Why Choose a Log Cabin?

To enhance the natural beauty of your garden, even if you intend to only add a space to store gardening equipment, a log cabin is the ideal choice. Where garden sheds are often only seen as functional spaces, you can do so much more with a log cabin. Often using interesting architectural designs, these cabins feature a number of benefits that make them a great choice for almost any garden space.

• Energy efficiency – Heating and cooling costs are greatly reduced, thanks to the excellent thermal performance of logs which are natural insulators, log cabins are generally much more energy efficient than standard garden sheds.
• Versatile and durable – The high-quality materials used in the cabin’s construction ensure durability, and the abundance of design options means you can use them for practically anything you can dream up.
• Enhanced mental well-being – Having a serene location to remove yourself from will help enhance your well-being. Being surrounded by nature in a quiet, peaceful portion of your garden will help to create a tranquil atmosphere to relax in after a hard day’s work.
• Long-term investment – It may take a bit of work, but maintaining your log cabin over the years will pay off. It is often seen by prospective buyers as a unique and rustic addition and a real special addition to a property.
• Year-round use – With the addition of insulation, a log cabin can be used all year round comfortably. They are perfect for using the space as a home office or gym and if you decide to turn it into a guesthouse, you can rest easy knowing that your guests will be warm and comfortable at night.

What’s the Best Use for Your Log Cabin?

Once you’ve chosen the right log cabin for you, you’ll need to outfit the interior to fit its intended function. The size, and in many ways, the design of the cabin you choose will be dictated by how you are going to use it, but here are a few ideas for inspiration to prove just how versatile an investment a log cabin can be.

• Potting shed – For any garden enthusiasts, a log cabin can be used as a dedicated space for your gardening hobby. Great for sheltering delicate plants in the winter, used to pot plants and as a storage space for gardening supplies.
• Relaxing retreat – If you go for a larger log cabin, it can make a perfect tranquil retreat from the stresses of everyday life. Create a space to relax or entertain, add a bar, hot tub, or even a home cinema, the choices are endless.
• Playhouse – If you have a family with young children, getting a log cabin to use as a playhouse will delight and keep them entertained on the long summer nights. It’s easy to add child-friendly features to the interior of a small cabin space, such as play kitchens, seating areas and extra storage for toys.
• Guesthouse – Install beds, a kitchenette and even a bathroom to turn your log cabin into a home away from home. If you want to create a rustic guesthouse on a budget for your property, then a log cabin is a great choice.
• Gym – Equip your cabin with gym equipment. Use the open and airy space to work in privacy while enjoying nature. You can even convert it into a yoga studio or have a dedicated free weight exercise space.
• Home office – If you are unable to have a dedicated space in your home for work, using a log cabin as a home office may be exactly what you need. They provide a quiet, isolated, and comfortable space for remote working and creative endeavours.

When installing a log cabin, you’ll want to make sure that you’ve considered the amount of space it will take up in your garden. Be aware of the cabin’s size and get help for installation; if possible build the cabin on a paved area of your garden, to aid maintenance in the future.

A log cabin is a great addition to any household or commercial project. For more inspiration or just to get some further DIY ideas, we have a blog chock full of useful information such as "How to build garden decking."