One of the most versatile buildings you can build on your landed property is a garden log cabin. People are fond of building log cabin homes for a wide variety of reasons.

Some people choose to build a garden log cabin to escape the distractions associated with everyday life. Others create a garden shed for storage purposes or to have quiet time for themselves.

If your main house is cramped, building a log cabin can provide you with additional space to work and get things done more efficiently.

Apart from having extra space, having a log cabin is a way of showing your taste and architectural style to the world.

Imagine receiving compliments from friends and neighbours for having a great garden house.

Regardless of the reason you choose to build a log cabin, it's always worth the effort.

The fun part is that garden houses come in different shapes and sizes. So you can always choose the type that suits your style.

The main purpose of this article is to present you with some ideas on how to make use of a garden room.

After reading the whole article, you should be able to put your garden to good use.

Let's get started!

 

Log cabin decor

 

Summer House

 

Who doesn't love a summer house? Summer is a time to engage in many self-fulfilling activities like gardening, painting, swimming, hiking, and hitting the gym.

Where you decide to place your summer house in your garden matters a lot. If you decide to place it at the far end of your garden, it will be too stressful for your guests to walk all the way down.

Furthermore, if you are planning to use your summer house for office-related work, ensure it has a steady power supply.

Apart from office work, a summer house can also serve as a workshop. Depending on how big your garden room is, it can be used as a mini-carpentry workshop.

If you also plan to use it for storage purposes, ensure it has a solid foundation.

Depending on local laws, a garden house can also be used as temporary accommodation for some of your guests who came for a party.

Home Office

 

If you work remotely, you'd agree with me that a suitable home office is required to be productive. A garden log cabin can perfectly serve the purpose of a home office.

The pressures and distractions of family life can impact the level of productivity of someone who works in a home office.

By working a few metres away from the main house, you get the space you need.

Another important thing to remember is to furnish the garden room in a way that would match that of a standard office. For example, a garden log cabin without electricity cannot be used as a home office.

Furthermore, if local laws allow, you can also use a garden house to host some important office-related meetings.

Ensure you have enough furniture set up for your guests to use during such meetings. 

If you are struggling with how to style your garden room to suit proper office space, you can get home office ideas from a garden house company.

 

Log cabin design

 

Kids Playroom

 

Kids naturally love to play and have fun! Fortunately, you can turn a garden log cabin into a playroom for your kids. Doing this would offer you the peace you need.

While your kids are playing in the garden house, you can use that precious time to concentrate on other important tasks. 

A garden house can also be converted into a multifunctional kids' space. What do I mean?

The room can be used to play computer games, as a cinema, or as a place to play table tennis.

However, as much as kids love to play in a garden log cabin, you should ensure the cabin is completely safe for them to play in.

You should ensure there are no dangerous tools for them to play with.

 

Garage or Workshop

 

It's not uncommon for people to sometimes convert their dining room and bedroom into a workshop.

This rearrangement can make the whole house messy. To avoid such situations, it is better to build a log cabin home to serve as a workshop.

Using a log cabin as a garage or workshop would not only give you the space you need, but also allow you to fully concentrate on your work.

Instead of storing your work tools in your home, a garden house can serve as a place to store your tools.

Additionally, storing your tools in a garden room would prevent your kids from accessing them.

Before converting your garden log cabin into a garage or workshop, find out if you would require planning permission to do that.

The good news is that most garden houses do not require a permit.

If you are planning to use your log cabin as a workshop, make sure you insulate the workspace, and all the necessary security precautions should be adhered to.

 

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Gym

Using your garden log cabin as a gym can be a pretty exciting option. The importance of staying physically active is huge for your health.

Converting your garden room into a gym can save you a lot of money.

For example, many commercial gyms can be very busy at some times of the year and also the membership fees end up costing quite a bit.

So having your own gym can save you from costly monthly gym memberships and with saving money in the long run.

Before designing your garden gym, take into consideration the type of gym equipment you are planning to install.

Ensure the equipment is not too tall to prevent your head from touching the ceiling while training.

For your log cabin to be suitable for gym use, ensure all the electrical work is properly done for safety reasons.

 

Log cabin model

 

Here you have them, the many great uses for log cabins. Whatever your desires and ideas for the one you plan to get are, GardenHouse24 can surely help you out with the whole process!

And don’t forget, every cabin is multifunctional, so you can change it according to your needs. Transform it from a summer house into a home office. Have fun with the process!