The fondness for garden sheds has recently evolved into a celebration of the outbuilding and, subsequently, the log cabin. In the wake of this culture shift, no longer are garden structures being used solely for their storage potential and, instead, there is a surge of creativity and design ideas being explored.
These pursuits aren’t solely being explored for the professional or creative potential they open but also for the possibility for well-being and aesthetic improvements, as well as for the increase in value many log cabins bring to a home, especially more bespoke designs.
To demonstrate, we’re sharing some of the most popular and interesting designs and uses for log cabins currently appearing in gardens across the UK’s neighbourhoods.
Entertainment Space
Log cabins are, by their very design, a cosy space. Their space and utility, however, also makes them useful as an entertainment space, bringing together comfort and technology. Projectors and screens can be added to an interior to make for a private cinema space, with structures being positioned so that natural light doesn’t interfere with screen quality.
Others might also find that having a room separate from a central living space (that is, free from distraction) useful for playing video games or even streaming online!
Hobby Room
Log cabins are being celebrated as blank canvases for creative purposes, with residents utilising them as highly customisable spaces for various needs. For hobbyists, this could be an area for storing and showcasing collections or inviting friends to join an activity space.
Some creatives even use the space for their messier endeavours too, those they want to keep from within the home, such as pottery and painting.
Professional Office
Whether your business is cutting hair or hosting conferences, having a dedicated professional space within which to manage your business is invaluable. Log cabins fill the need for such remote working spaces in a modern home, both with their separation from a personal living space and the utility of their design.
Music Studio
One of the most common issues musicians experience pertains to noise. It can be challenging to practice an instrument or compose melodies when a home’s insulation isn’t up to scratch. And, when thinking of renting a private studio space, it can quickly become expensive.
Once again, log cabins solve this issue, especially when designed as a music studio space. The design of a cabin can be well-insulated with ease, preventing noise from leaking and giving the inside the perfect dry sound many professionals look for.
Wellness Space
Interior design is increasingly being influenced by well-being. Residents are taking notice of how various aesthetics and decor affect their mood, seeking to create better and more supportive spaces as a result. Log cabins being set among a garden space are a brilliant way to design a room that becomes a natural retreat, one stylistically connected to the nature of an outdoor environment and with an interior that allows residents to feel like they can escape.