Small log cabins

One of the main differences between small garden rooms and casual size wooden cabins is the functionality of the building. Experts say, summer houses could usually be adapted for permanent living. This type of wooden home has all the necessary amenities, including a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, a bedroom, and a recreation area. Small garden rooms usually provide the possibility to accomodate guests for several nights, however, it contains sleeping space and bathroom mostly. Therefore, before choosing small garden rooms or summer houses that would meet your expectations best – think of the functionality the house could provide.

The second important thing to consider is the purpose of building your garden house. Compared to summer houses, small garden rooms have much smaller areas. They can meet all the basic needs when it comes to accommodating people for a short time. Garden rooms for small gardens will create the conditions for organizing gatherings with friends or family, allow you to engage in your favorite hobby, or even set up a children’s playroom. However, if you are looking for a choice for permanent leisure, larger log cabins are suggested to consider.

Choosing small garden rooms means fewer expenses than setting up summer houses on your plot. Summer houses built for recreation are not only larger but also have all integrated amenities. You should keep in mind that all the installation work will cost extra when equipping such a house. This means the choice of the summer garden is overpriced if you use it rarely – the expensive benefits simply won’t be used often enough.

Why invest in a kitchen or full bathroom installation if you will be cooking and staying in your permanent home? Choose more versatile furniture so you could accommodate guests easily. Such examples could include the purchase of a sofa bed or a dining table, suitable for work as well. We also recommend equipping your garden room with necessary stuff only. In this case you will have more space for various activities and save on rarely used stuff.

Specialists say customers still share the approach: the bigger the summer house – the better. However, the functionality of houses does not necessarily depend on the size of the building. The most important question here – is how well your wooden house will be planned and how efficient the space will be used.

If you decide to choose a summer house with a larger area for your recreation in nature, the building is usually divided into quite a few different spaces. In this case, each room in the house usually has its specific purpose. It consists of rooms like the bedroom, workspace, and the children’s room most of the time. A separate space is usually left for the general recreation area as well. Although this type of holiday home is particularly suitable for large families, it is not always used fully. Such a house offers plenty of privacy and different spaces that are hard to fulfill if the family is smaller.

Choosing small garden houses changes the situation completely. This type of cabin has one larger or two smaller spaces, which are equipped and used fully. In such projects, the space could be transformed into a bedroom, a study room, a workspace, or a living room easily. In such a holiday house celebrations or festive dinners could also be organized. The space could easily become your office or everyday gym.

Can small garden rooms be built without permission?
Garden rooms for small gardens can be built without permission if they meet several requirements. Your garden room must be up to 80 m² and not higher than 8,5 m. It is also important to pay attention to the fact that the area of the terrace is not included in the calculation of the total area of small garden rooms. That’s why, by choosing an individual project, you can take advantage of this. Specialists suggest installing an exclusive terrace to enliven the interior of your garden room.

Small garden rooms or summer houses: how to choose?
Whether small garden houses can fully meet your needs you can decide by answering a few key questions. They help to evaluate the need for functionality, economy, and versatility. They also help to understand how much space you need in your garden room better.

Where do you plan to build a garden room?
When you think about the building of a wooden house next to the residential home, large summer cabins do not make much sense. It takes a lot of space and requires more investments than tiny wooden houses. Small garden rooms on your plot could work as an additional recreation space for hobbies or work perfectly.

How often do you plan to use the room?
If you plan to use the wooden house in summer only, small garden rooms are recommended to consider. Budget-friendly wooden houses are insulated and practically suitable for permanent living. However, if you do not plan to spend the winter in your wooden home, investing in a bigger, insulated summer cabin is not recommended. A small wooden house could be a solution worth paying attention to.

What is your budget for small garden rooms?
A well-calculated construction budget will help you decide which size of a garden room to choose. If you want to create a comfortable recreation space, a summer house with all the amenities is a perfect choice. If you need some extra space for your hobby, personal office, gym or accommodating guests, a small garden room on your plot is suggested. It won’t cost all your savings but will enlarge housing possibilities.

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