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Garden Office

Any outbuilding that is either used as your business office or for telecommuting is usually referred to as a garden office.  With the increase in home-based businesses, the concept of this type of office has grown in popularity to the extent that many individuals are now shifting their business operations from in the inside of the home (home office).  This has enabled the business owner to work in protected conditions while enjoying the beauty of their garden or back yards.

The advantages and benefits

Imagine a lifestyle where you’re no longer chained to a desk in a cubicle or office, where you can make your own schedule, and where you’re not helping a ruthless employer get richer off your efforts.  Well that is exactly what you can have if you start up a successful home-based business and you work in the friendly confines of a beautiful garden office.  Your commute has just been reduced from maybe hours to only seconds or minutes.

You no longer have to deal with excessive fuel costs and traffic congestion, not to mention those commuters who have no business being behind the wheel of a vehicle.  Sounds like a little slice of heaven doesn’t it? You can always arrive at your work refreshed and on time without getting stressed out in the process.  Probably the biggest advantage or benefit to having a home-based business in a garden office is that you will have more time for your family and the usual family matters that need to be attended to on a regular basis.

Suggestions to consider

If you have already started your home-based business and have decided that you want to build a garden office, here is a list of suggestions that we consider essential to the completion of your project:

• Consider the total function and purpose of the garden office in case you want to use it for other purposes
• Decide where this office is going to be located on your property
• Make sure you enquire as to any permit requirements involved in your project
• Determine how much square meterage is required to facilitate your needs
• Will a single room be ample, or will you need multiple rooms?
• Take into consideration a design and style that will compliment your current home and property
• Whenever possible, make it environmentally friendly by constructing it out of renewable and sustainable materials
• Ensure your garden office is insulated to withstand extremes in climate

Garden Cabins

A garden cabin is basically any type of an outbuilding that is constructed in outdoor “green” spaces and is designed to look like a small cabin.  For many people, this is a source of great enjoyment during most seasons of the year because it can used as a retreat where you can seek out peace and quiet in a garden setting to enjoy a good book or just relax.  There are a number of building materials that can be used in the construction of this type of building, but the most common is usually cedar.

Although cedar is a bit pricey, it is by far the best hardwood to use for constructing your garden cabin.  However, in the long run, it will save you money because it is considerably more durable than other woods.  Cedar has a built-in resistance to a variety of insects such as Mason bees and termites.  This protects the garden cabin against structural damage that these insects cause.

Additionally, cedar is durable enough to withstand climate and weather factors that other woods succumb to, whether it’s icy weather in the winter or the heat of the summer.  Cedar is also mildew and rot resistant, which means that you will incur far lower maintenance costs during the life of your garden cabin.  The wood gives off a pleasant scent which is very natural and calming from an aromatherapy standpoint as well.  Finally, cedar is very pleasing to the eye and will always stay attractive – even if it isn’t painted.

Some considerations

If you have already started your home-based business and have decided that you want to build a garden office, here is a list of suggestions that we consider essential to the completion of your project:

• Consider the total function and purpose of the garden cabin in case you want to use it for other purposes
• Decide where you want your garden cabin to be located on the property
• If you have the budget for it, construct your garden cabin from cedar or another durable hardwood instead of metal or PVC
• Check with your local authorities or local Council regarding what is needed, permitions that are  required for your project
• Determine the amount of  square footage that will be required in order to satisfy your needs also Cane Furniture perhaps so you can use it inside or outside your new garden building
• Determine if you want the garden cabin structure to be a single room or multiple rooms
• Choose a design and style that will not only compliment your current property but one that you can live with as long as the structure stands
• Consider the environment and only use renewable/sustainable hardwoods