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Many people who own log cabins prefer a more rustic look on both the inside and outside. 

There are several ways of achieving this image, and many of these are quick and easy methods that most people can implement themselves.

Internally, ensuring the ceilings and walls of your outdoor huts and gazebos look rustic is a simple solution. Keeping the textures of the planks of wood intact rather than sanding them away is one way of keeping your bespoke log cabins naturally attractive.

Hard wood floors inside your garden cabin room provide a pleasing and naturally finished look, as well as being durable and tough. Groove-wood panels placed horizontally to create the interior walls offer a homely and pastoral look. Avoiding over-finishing the wood both inside and out will provide the sense of simplicity desired.

Immediately outside the bespoke log cabins, it is important to landscape the area appropriately. Planting crops of vegetables and herbs as well as other local plant life and shrubs could make your structure feel like a green, environmentally friendly retreat.

Building a stone or cobbled pathway leading to the log cabin will set the scene of a rustic and natural retreat. Adding extras to the outside space, such as wooden benches and pergolas, will also contribute to the sense of an oasis of peace and calmness that is wholesome and instinctive.

Talk to our team here at Logspan today, and use our professional advice and guidance to choose your perfect log cabin or structure. 

With the growing popularity of people owning their own bespoke log cabins, there comes new techniques and technologies designed to make the process of building log cabins easier. 

For example, log cornering is a way of making sure square shaped outdoor huts and gazebos do not have protruding planks at the edges of the structure. This means that these log cabins, often built in more urban areas, are sleek and look contemporary.

There are also now new processes that can shape log panels into bespoke shapes and sizes. Using this technology means you can design your garden cabin room to your own specifications, and the internal floor plans can also be unique with various angles and corners.

Although dovetail joints are common connectors for many garden rooms in the UK, there are other ways of connecting posts and beams. Many are designed to be watertight and weather resistant so they are sturdier in more adverse conditions, which adds extra stability to the structure all year round.

Log profiling means that you have a choice of materials on offer when considering building your bespoke log cabins. Hard and soft woods both bring their own set of advantages, and each type of wood available is classified by strength, convenience and ease of use. This enables you to select which is best for you and your specific log cabins project.

If you are considering purchasing a log cabin or other garden structure, visit us at Logspan today. Our expert team will be happy to help guide you though the process.

When you are deciding on a bespoke log cabin, it is important to consider several factors. 

One of the most important things to look at is whether your outdoor huts and gazebos need planning permission, and it is important to ascertain this as soon as possible.

Once the question of planning has been sorted, it is then vital to build your garden cabin room with the best quality materials you can afford. There are many reasons for this, such as increasing the longevity of your build. Using higher quality timber and fixtures and fittings will also ensure your bespoke log cabins look more professional and attractive. 

Better quality wood often has less knots and issues with sap. Ultimately, this means that your structure, whether a barbeque hut or school cabin, will be much stronger and secure. 

It is also worth considering using longer planks of wood, as these require less joins. This makes the log cabins more stable overall, and increases their resistance to dampness and moisture.

Having stable roof joists will guarantee that the roof of your BBQ shed will not sag or collapse after a period of time. Good quality doors and windows should also be professionally installed to make sure there are no gaps. Leaks and drafts will be less likely to occur, with the additional benefit of adding an extra layer of security to the cabin.

For more information about the range of structures we offer, make contact with us here at Logspan today. Our team members will be delighted to talk to you about our wide selection of bespoke log cabins, along with the other products we have available.

For your peace of mind, it’s important to make sure your outdoor huts and gazebos are as secure as possible. Thankfully, there are lots of ways to do this.

One effective way to keep your log cabin secure is to make sure you install perfectly fitted doors that are of a sufficient thickness and strength. Adding advanced locks and dead bolts can add further levels of robustness, if you feel this is required. 

Another way to keep your bespoke log cabins immune to break-ins is to make sure all windows fit properly, and are kept shut at night. 

Adding outdoor lighting has a dual purpose. Not only will it allow you to sit outside your garden cabin room in comfort after dark, but it can also act as a deterrent to any potential thieves. Having good internal lighting will also send out a message that someone is home. 

By alarming your structures, you can give your log cabin an additional layer of protection. In much the same way as your main residence, a visible alarm or CCTV will help keep your bespoke log cabins safe. Adding signage to warn trespassers of these alarms can be a good preventative measure.

Other ways of keeping outdoor huts and gazebos secure include ensuring air conditioning units have no gaps, and making sure spare keys to log cabins are stored in a safe place.

At Logspan, we are experts when it comes to all things bespoke log cabins. Make contact with us today to chat further about our extensive range of products. 

Purchasing indoor barbeque rooms in the UK has become increasingly popular, and there are several reasons for this. 

Not only are these BBQ cabins available in bigger sizes to accommodate large parties, but smaller BBQ hut varieties are also accessible, making them ideal alternatives for smaller families or couples. 

These bespoke log cabins may be commissioned in a wide range of sizes, to fit into any space you need them to.

Having a barbeque lodge also means you can enjoy dining without having to suffer from problems with smoke. Many of these bespoke log cabins have effective chimneys installed, allowing your dining experience to be comfortable and safe. You can also benefit from additional safety mechanisms with the addition of an extraction hood. 

Not only do these hoods and chimneys prevent you and your guests from inhaling smoke and fumes, they also help to keep these away from your food as it is being prepared and eaten. This makes dining inside your barbeque hut a cleaner experience. 

With a circular design, BBQ huts enable your guests to feel cosy and warm. These are sociable spaces where everyone can gather round and speak to others easily. Log cabins like these also offer enough storage space for the BBQ hut accessories needed.

At Logspan, we have a team of experts on hand to answer any questions you may have on these structures. Visit us today to discover more about the extensive range of products we have on offer. 

With the growing popularity of bespoke log cabins, customers are now offered a wider range of styles and design options. 

Having a larger garden cabin room, for example, allows you to use the space both for work and leisure. With the additional space, sections can be created internally to visually divide various rooms that may have different uses. 

Additional storage areas may also be added to give the building even more practicality and usefulness.

Not everyone has space in their garden for big outdoor huts and gazebos, and there are plenty of smaller log cabins available on the market. With less space, these sorts of bespoke log cabins can have more of a specific use; for example, as a school cabin.

Other types of log cabins include those that are designed with an added veranda. This allows you to sit outside and enjoy warmer seasons, but with the added protection a veranda offers.

Other options available for bespoke log cabins include corner structures, which are perfect for those with smaller pieces of land, or an area of the garden that is not being utilised. 

Log cabins with full insulation are also available, and these allow you to use your cabin all year round, and guarantee visitors will be warm and snug in even the chilliest months.

For more information about our range of bespoke log cabins, give our team a call at Logspan. Our experts are ready to discuss your options and design preferences.

Log cabins are adaptable, and can be used for a wide array of activities. 

You may choose to commission standard log cabins that fit nicely into your garden, yet there are other options if you prefer to own something a little more unusual.

For example, clockhouse log cabins are those that have been designed with larger than usual doors and walls. This means that plenty of natural light can be allowed to flood the space, making these structures perfect to use as a school cabin or garden office.

Other types of outdoor huts and gazebos on offer are garden cabin Rennes. These are versatile log cabins with large windows, and can be used from everything from storage to hot tub garden rooms. Bespoke log cabins such as these are regularly made from woods like spruce.

Camping pods may require discussions about possible planning permission, but they offer the ideal getaway for those looking for somewhere to relax and unwind. Often, these are dome shaped, or have the appearance of a tent. They are also usually smaller cabins, but still offer the space to contain a bed and basic amenities.

Luxury, hand crafted bespoke log cabins are also an option, and will offer the chance to create a completely unique structure.

Give us a call, or visit us here at Logspan today to discuss your options for bespoke log cabins with our team. 

The wood used to construct bespoke log cabins is usually the perfect material to create a warm building. 

There are many reasons for this, including the ability of these planks to preserve the heat inside your outdoor huts and gazebos. 

Wood offers natural thermal insulation, which is important during the colder seasons. Bespoke log cabins made from good quality wood will also be cooler in the summer and warmer times. 

The ability of timber to naturally warm up and cool down your log cabins or barbeque sheds means that these themselves become eco structures that have little to no negative impact on the environment.

To increase the insulation properties of log cabins, twin skin options are also available. This means that a cavity not only in the walls but also in the floor and ceilings are filled with insulation materials.

It is often deemed unnecessary to insulate the walls of bespoke log cabins, as the emphasis is often on insulating the floor and roof. However, any cabins with a wall less than forty-four millimetres thick may need additional padding. 

Regardless of the thickness of the wood, if you intend to use your garden cabin room as somewhere to relax, it may be worthwhile considering adding extra insulation.

Alternatively, adding thick curtains to double glazed windows or wool carpets on floors will increase the warmth inside your log cabins.

Discuss your options for bespoke log cabins with us here at Logspan. Give us a call now, or visit the store to chat with one of our expert team members.

Having a Scandinavian BBQ hut allows you to enjoy outdoor dining in comfort, sheltered from the elements and in a cosy and comfortable space within easy reach of your home.

A Scandinavian BBQ hut is often a round building, and usually has seating built within the internal circumference of the structure, to encourage communal dining. Generally, the grill or barbecue pit is in the centre, so everyone can access the warmth. 

This makes it much more comfortable for your guests in the cooler months, and ensures that everyone has somewhere to sit to enjoy their meal. It also guarantees a comforting space that is perfect for enjoying your garden even in the depths of winter. 

These BBQ cabins are often constructed and designed in a modern style. The Hygge concept of decor is often adopted to make sure the overall appearance of the barbeque lodge is within keeping of the original concept, developed many years ago in the Scandinavian countries. 

Faux fur rugs and blankets along with large cushions are regularly used to make these log cabins cosy and relaxed.

Using such interior design style increases the peacefulness of the space, and creates an area that you and your guests can escape the bustle and business of the outside world for a few hours. Adding minimalistic, twinkling fairy lights inside can emphasise the haven-like ambience created.

For more information about the wonderful products we have on offer, give our team a call, or visit our store today. 

There are many reasons why you might consider purchasing a hot tub garden room. For instance, they offer a space where you can relax and unwind after a hard day. Having these sorts of bespoke log cabins in your garden means you have easy and convenient access to the facilities.

Installing hot tub garden rooms to your outdoor space means that this area becomes transformed into a place where you can enjoy your leisure time without having to travel far.

Another important advantage is that these areas allow you to use your tub all year round. A garden cabin room with a hot tub means that, no matter the weather, you can enjoy some leisure time fully protected from the elements. Being able to enjoy the benefits of your hot tub during the winter months may even have a positive impact on your overall health and wellbeing.

Other advantages of having outdoor huts and gazebos for your hot tub include being able to invite your friends and family along to enjoy your facilities too. Hot tub garden rooms provide the perfect excuse to have a party or other gathering to celebrate a wide variety of events and anniversaries.

Having an outdoor room for your hot tub adds another element to home that you can enjoy at any point during the year.

Come and visit us here at Logspan today if you’re interested in acquiring one of these rooms for yourself. We have all the details and information you need to make the best choices for your bespoke log cabins.