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As working from home has changed from a pipe dream to a reality for many of us over the past year, the demand for home office space has never been higher. Avoiding a long commute is a major plus point for some, but it is also important to have somewhere distraction-free and comfortable at home to carry out your job role.
For those without a convenient spare bedroom to work in, installing a log cabin in the garden is an excellent solution to the problem of where to work most effectively from home. Building an extension or converting a loft can be expensive, time-consuming, messy, and disruptive, whereas a garden room is extremely quick and easy to assemble.
Pick the right location
It is advisable to put your home office log cabin as far away from the house as possible! The firmer boundary between home and office will make it less likely that your family members or neighbours will be tempted to pop in for a chat just when you are in the middle of a crucial task.
Having that psychological space between your home as a place to relax in, and your office as a place of work, is also important. Even the short walk over the garden can create a distance which prevents your home life and professional life from spilling over into each other, which is good for overall mental wellbeing.
Also check out the position of the sun at different times of day and seasons, as you don’t want the full glare of the sun on summer afternoons. Neither do you want to be in a permanently shady sunless spot in the winter, or you will spend more on heating bills.
Make sure it is suitable to work in all year round
If working from home is going to be a permanent arrangement, you will want to make sure you can work comfortably in your cabin whatever the weather. Look for insulated roofs and floors, and the thicker cladding options to make sure it is cool in summer and warm in winter.
You will also need some form of heating. This could be from oil-filled radiators, or underfloor pipes connected to your fuel supply, or an external air-source heat pump. Underfloor heating is a good option to maximise the internal space.
Double-glazing will help to keep the cabin warm and reduce your overall energy bills, so it is worth the investment if you will be working full time from home. You will also need to ensure it is connected to the electricity supply for power points and lighting, and broadband, and the water mains, if you want to add a small bathroom or sink to the cabin.
Think about the interior furnishings
You are likely to need some storage space in your garden office, depending on what your job involves. Wall mounted shelves are ideal to make the best use of space. It is also a great opportunity to completely rethink your working practice: could you switch to a standing desk for example, which is great to maintain fitness and good posture.
Author - Martin Corby
Posted - 13 Aug 2021
Disclaimer: This information is subject to change and as such, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Readers are encouraged to verify the details independently.
Dave Pearce
Verified Customer
Livata 4x3
Very good quality cabin ,instructions could be better, but very pleased with end product.Martin kept me informed on order delivery was great, no damage or missing bits.
02 Feb 2024 - ""
Peter Thompson
Verified Customer
Clockhouse
Delivery was efficient, all well packaged and protected from damage. Constructed by three of us in one and a half days. Everything fitted perfectly and needed gentle mallet to locate exactly. Instruction book was clear simple and explicit. Thoroughly delighted with the construction and the finish. Very pleased that Martin was able to redraw the design to our specification. Delighted with the whole thing, finish, price and service. Thanks Martin.
06 Dec 2023 - Paignton, United Kingdom
Philp Eaton
Verified Customer
Livata 4x3
Great product. Lots of surplus parts supplied which is helpful. Quality of wood is fantastic. Cannot fault the service.
01 Nov 2023 - ""
Patrick Ford
Verified Customer
Bespoke Cabin
Very good cabin, and came flat packed for us to put up. Easy instructions and went together really well. would recommend. we would use this company again, good product, good price and brilliant customer service.
31 Oct 2023 - , United Kingdom
Charles Chalmers
Verified Customer
Bespoke Cabin
Delivered on time with friendly driver. All components in good order and assembly went well. Good service.
17 Oct 2023 - Washington, United Kingdom
Jon Budd
Verified Customer
Livata 6x4
Great quality item with simple, concise instructions, easily constructed by the family. Great delivery service. However, the customer service from Garden Adventure was not great; the cabin was a month late arriving, we had to chase for information regarding this as none was forthcoming. The incorrect bearers arrived and although we received a refund we had to chase for this. Not sure I would recommend them but the cabin materials were great.
25 Sep 2023 - Slough, United Kingdom
Andrew Buckland
Verified Customer
Meribel 5x3
Seamless ordering, Martin was extremely helpful with all my questions. Delivery was also fantastic with the delivery guy very helpful (it's a big delivery). Took me and elderly father in law 2 days to get it all up and built/weather tight, went together very easily with no issues. I went for the shingle roof, it still came also with felt which could be used as roof underlay. For spec I went for the superior level glazing with toughened glass, also went for the larger logs (68mm) and glad I did as feels so sturdy/insulated although am sure the 44mm would be great also. I Insulated the floor with celotex, could have done the roof but as this is a garden room rather than office etc I didn't go that far. Overall a highly recommended product, for what you get I think it's a very competitive price, much better than others I had seen that weren't so good. The only parts I bought myself were the insulation and guttering (and paint/preserve of course). I want it to last so did two coats of preserve, knotting and two of paint, also have a sealant to go on which is yet to be done. A sprayer really helped/cut down on time. Would not hesitate in recommending Martin to purchase through, helpful all through the process and very quick to respond. 5*
22 Aug 2023 - Basildon, United Kingdom
Chris Green
Verified Customer
Meribel 4x3
Great cabin. Excellent quality. From the initial ordering and having it customised to my specs, to screwing on the last piece of trim this has been a pleasure. Straight forward to assemble. Had everything but the roof covering done in a day on account of how well it went together. Sturdy high quality build. Could not be happier. This company have been an absolute pleasure to deal with. Top marks 👍
12 Dec 2022 - Rugeley, United Kingdom
Luke Stevens
Verified Customer
Torgnon 6x3
Really pleased with our log cabin! Can't believe the quality of the wood. It took the installation team (Lee Stuart and 3 others who were recommended by Martin) 6.5 hours which was really impressive given the weather conditions on the day, and even they said how good the quality was. It is so warm inside and we didn't even have the insulation installed. Great correspondence from Martin from the start to keep us in the loop regarding production and delivery times. Would highly recommend to anyone. Thanks Martin!
15 Nov 2022 - Swansea, United Kingdom
Steve Rycroft
Verified Customer
Livata 5x3
Quick service and delivery - any issue with missing parts solved quickly
12 Oct 2022 - ""
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