Enjoy Your Garden All Year Round Summer House Ideas

An attractive addition to the garden, the traditional English summerhouse is a retreat for work, play, or relaxation. With our personalised designs, professional craftsmen and low maintenance guarantee our summerhouses can provide you with a lifetime of pleasure and a fantastic enhancement to your garden. Our summerhouses can be used as an addition to your current living area, providing plenty of extra space and, with our fully insulated timber products, can be used all year. 

As we begin to turn our gardens into outdoor living rooms, our traditional summerhouses work best when they are tailored to your specific needs. The right summerhouse for you can totally change how you approach life outside, and provide you with a structure that meets everyone’s needs. Read on for ideas for garden summer houses!

Contact us today to discuss your summer house ideas or get some summer house inspiration. Our expert team works with you to create a beautiful garden space that can be enjoyed in all seasons. Designing a summer house with Cabin Master couldn't be easier!

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Summer House Ideas The Benefits Of A Summerhouse

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Extend Your Space

Investing in one of our luxury summer houses is ideal for those wanting to make use of a bit of quality time in a sun-bathed space. They can also help you reduce your carbon footprint quickly and effectively!

 
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A Secret Retreat

Relax in style and enjoy life’s labours at pleasure. The extra room provided by one of our traditional summer houses is a great place for you to escape from the family when you simply need some me-time!

 
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Love Your Garden

Enjoy the beauty of an outdoor garden without being affected by the Great British weather. Revel in the beauty of your garden from the warmth and cover of your personalised summer house. Designing a summer house will help you fall in love with your garden all over again!

 
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Change Your Outdoors

One of the great things about having one of our summerhouses is that the aesthetic possibilities are endless. Design it to reflect your own personal style and taste and make it the timber summer house of your dreams!

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How Much Is A Summer House?

Explore our pricing page for information on summer house costs. Each summer house is designed and built to our customer’s specifications and requirements, allowing Cabin Master to provide quality garden summer houses that are perfect for every customer & our experienced team can offer endless summer house inspiration, here at our Midlands show sites.

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Summer house inspiration

The right summerhouse for you can totally change how you approach life outside, and provide you with a structure that meets everyone’s needs. Our expert designers will work with you to conceptualise your perfect summer house design. Designing a summer house that's perfect for you and your family is easier than you think.

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Small Summer House

 

Whether you have a lot or a little room in your garden, Cabin Master provides bespoke outdoor summer houses in a range of sizes and styles. Our small summer houses start at 2m x 2m, and our expert team will design and install your summer house within 2-3 days of purchase.

You can arrange a home visit from our team, who will assess the available space in your garden to create the perfect small summer house that is both functional and beautiful.

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Corner Summer House Ideas

 

Installing a corner summer house is the best way to enjoy a summer house in your garden without taking up unnecessary room. There are a number of benefits to installing a corner summer house, including:

  • Extra space: Installing a corner summer house will allow you to access more of your garden space.
  • Electrical wiring: Having a corner summer house means that any electrical cables can be run around the side of your garden, close to the fence, meaning you won’t have any unsightly wiring going across your garden.
  • Natural weather protection: A corner summer house will have better natural protection thanks to your fencing, especially if you have trees around the side of your garden.

Summer House With Canopy Insulated Summer House

 

Our insulated summer houses can be designed with indoor and outdoor seating in-mind. Order a summer house with canopy to enjoy cover from the elements, right outside your door. A canopy is the perfect addition to any summer house with a porch, and can protect yourself and guests from both rain and shine thanks to extended coverage across the outside of your new insulated summer house.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Summerhouses Warm In Winter?

Far from the cold and draughty British summer time, our summer houses are insulated and lined to an excellent standard. When combined with an added electrical pack and heater we ensure your summer house is as warm and cosy as can be, all year long!

 

How Long Do Summerhouses Last?

With the proper care, maintenance, and the high quality timber products used on our garden summer houses they can last up to and above 10 years.

 

Can You Have a Summer House in a Small Garden?

Cabin Master create luxury summer houses as little as 2m x 2m, meaning no matter how small your garden, you are likely to find a small summerhouse that will suit your space.

Does A Summerhouse Add Value To A Property?

Rapidly increase the value of your property without the inconvenience of getting planning permission for extensions or loft conversions by adding a garden summer house. Recent studies have shown that these investments can add 5% of the value to your home.

How Can I Design My Summerhouse?

  • Position is important: Generally, finding a secluded spot at the far end of the garden will enhance a beautiful retreat, away from everyday life. Find a secluded spot at the far end of the garden and our spacious summerhouses look right at home surrounded by trees, giving it a secluded, middle-of-the-countryside feel.

 

  • Create a calming cabin: Use your multi-purpose summer house to host all kinds of home comforts by decking it out with a sizable bench seating solution that can double as a daybed and keep it filled with cushions to make it all the more comfy. Create a calming and neutral environment by matching the furniture to your personalised summer house design and help keep things cool and feeling serene.

 

  • Mix and Match: Give your garden summer house more of a relaxed look through a fusion of furniture styles. By incorporating the comfy with the unique, you allow your creative style to flow and turn the unloved into something great!

Do I Need Planning Permission for a Small Summer House in the Garden?

A summer house will not generally require planning permission, provided that it does not take up more than half of your garden space, and is not over 3 metres for a flat roof structure, and 4 metres for a summer house with an apex roof.

Every component we use in our Cabin Master garden rooms is guaranteed for quality and durability. Each building comes with a 10-year workmanship and labour guarantee, plus the guarantees of each individual component or building material included. Below are some typical examples:

  • 10 year guarantee on building materials.
  • 1 year metalwork guarantee (including hinges, handles and ironmongery).
  • 10 year guarantee on UPVc doors.
  • 10 year guarantee on window frames.
  • 4 year guarantee on glass window units.

Every component we use in our Cabin Master garden rooms is guaranteed for quality and durability. Each building comes with a 10-year workmanship and labour guarantee, plus the guarantees of each individual component or building material included. Below are some typical examples:

  • 10 year guarantee on building materials.
  • 1 year metalwork guarantee (including hinges, handles and ironmongery).

Every component we use in our Cabin Master garden rooms is guaranteed for quality and durability. Each building comes with a 10-year workmanship and labour guarantee, plus the guarantees of each individual component or building material included. Below are some typical examples:

  • 10 year guarantee on building materials.
  • 1 year metalwork guarantee (including hinges, handles and ironmongery).
  • 10 year guarantee on UPVc doors.

Every component we use in our Cabin Master garden rooms is guaranteed for quality and durability. Each building comes with a 10-year workmanship and labour guarantee, plus the guarantees of each individual component or building material included. Below are some typical examples:

  • 10 year guarantee on building materials.
  • 1 year metalwork guarantee (including hinges, handles and ironmongery).
  • 10 year guarantee on UPVc doors.
  • 10 year guarantee on window frames.

Every component we use in our Cabin Master garden rooms is guaranteed for quality and durability. Each building comes with a 10-year workmanship and labour guarantee, plus the guarantees of each individual component or building material included. Below are some typical examples:

  • 10 year guarantee on building materials.
  • 1 year metalwork guarantee (including hinges, handles and ironmongery).
  • 10 year guarantee on UPVc doors.
  • 10 year guarantee on window frames.
  • 5 year guarantee on glass window units.
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Summer House with Bi Folding Doors

 

A summerhouse with bi folding doors allows you to enjoy truly open views whatever the weather. Maximise the natural light in your new garden summer house with double glazed and durable bi folding doors to create a spacious and open summer house.


Cabin Master’s bespoke double glazed summer houses are made to our customers specifications, allowing us to create the perfect summer house for your garden.

 

Summer Houses with Hot Tub

 

Cabin Master works directly with Hydropool Midlands to create stunning summer houses with hot tub installations.

Explore Hydropool Midlands' range to discover the perfect hot tub for your new outdoor summerhouse.

 

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Summerhouse Finance

Why wait to start enjoying your summerhouse? Cabin Master provides financing options on all of our garden summerhouses, including buy now pay later options and interest bearing credit options. Visit our finance page to discover how Cabin Master could transform your garden sooner than you think.

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How to Design the Perfect Modern Summer House

The Summer house has had an overhaul! A traditional summer house is little more than a shed in construction, but a fully insulated garden room from Cabin Master offers so much more. Our buildings are practical and high quality as well as incredibly stylish and unique. Investing in a garden room that has a sleek, modern feel will give you a great space to enjoy your time in your garden.

At Cabin Master we can help you design a garden room that fits you so well, you may never want to leave it! They are a great way to add extra space at home and a British garden classic. A modern summer house creates the opportunity to make space for fun at home, with limitless ways in which you can use the extra room. Our team of experts have so many summerhouse design ideas to discuss with you.

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Space & Light

 

The first thing that you need to do is decide what kind of space you are going to build. When you lay out your space, it is important that you don't create a lot of clutter. Modern garden room design takes full advantage of negative space and architectural form.

Your modern garden summerhouse layout will use the form of the building to define the overall look, so attention to detail in the design process is extremely important. Many people like to see the architectural elements of the summer house, and including as many windows as possible is a good idea. In addition to becoming a design element, your windows will give the space an openness that modern design relies on.

Letting oodles of natural light flow into your summer house is beneficial on many levels and will make the space seem much larger visually. Bi-fold doors are one option to achieve this effect, but you can also use a wall of fixed windows as well. We can offer you many options when it comes to integrating windows into your garden room, so please don't be afraid to ask us about what we can create for you.

 

Design & Decor

 

Modern design utilises fewer objects to create more visual interest. When you plan your summer house, paying attention to the furniture and accessories will make a big difference to the overall feel of the room. Because modern design is understated in character, you can use well-chosen chairs and couches to make a big impact. There are numerous options when it comes to furniture, and using the upholstery to your advantage will add a lot without costing you a fortune.

Paying attention to the lighting design is also important, and thinking of your garden room as a showpiece will help. The windows that you add will allow the interior of the summer house to be seen from the outside. But at night your lighting can turn your new space into a delightful part of your garden scape.

You can use high-efficiency lighting to accent your space, and no matter where you are it will be an incredible sight. The lighting you add will be extremely inexpensive when compared to the total project cost, but it can make an enormous difference when well executed.

 

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Accents

 

You can use small design accents to huge effect in a modern summer house. Small features like patterned or textured cushions can be used to show off your style, and won't cost you much either. If you decide to add lots of windows, you can use interesting looking plants inside your garden room as well. There are many kinds of decorative plants that can be used to great effect, and the planters you choose will make a big impression as well.

Modern design also gives you the chance to use abstract art, stylish vases, stone sculptures and interesting accessories. The forms that you choose will make your modern garden room feel like an open, artistic space that you will want to keep relaxing in. Make sure that your furniture is comfortable as well as attractive; you will be spending hours lounging around on it!

 

Building a Summer House

If you are starting to plan your modern summer house, give us a call. At Cabin Master we know how to design a garden room, and we can make it all come together perfectly. We use some of the best construction materials available, so your modern garden room will last for years with minimal maintenance requirements.

We offer many prefabricated options, as well as comprehensive custom building services – a range of low cost finance options are available too. At Cabin Master we stake our reputation on the quality that we create, and are happy to show you what we can do for you. There are many examples of our work online and at our show sites in Nottingham & Warwickshire so why not pay us a visit and have a look around. A summer house can completely transform your living space for a fraction of the cost of an extension. To explore your options, please download our new Ultimate Guide to Garden Rooms. Access your free copy.

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Summerhouse Frequently Asked Questions

Do You Need Planning Permission for a Summer House?

 

Most summer houses are considered ‘permitted development’ under UK law, meaning you will not need to seek express permission to build a summer house in your garden provided you adhere to the following rules:

 

  • The summer house must be at the back or side of your home.
  • Your summer house should not make up more than 50% of your available garden space.
  • Your summer house is no more than 2.5 metres tall if it is within 2 metres of the boundary of your house.
  • The summer house cannot be taller than 4 metres for an apex roof or 3 metres for other roof styles if it is outside of the 2 metre boundary.

 

It is important to consider that councils or local authorities may have different rules depending on where you are in the UK. If you are concerned about planning permission for your summer house, make sure to contact your local authority or seek advice from local planning departments.

 

What Should a Summer House Sit On?

 

Your summer house should sit in either a concrete base, timber frames, or paving slabs.

 

Ensuring your summer house has the correct foundations is essential to avoid garden structures sinking into the ground. This will also allow you to properly remove a summer house should the need arise.

 

Cabin Master’s expert team of builders can discuss the best foundations for your garden when considering a new summer house, contact our team today to start your summer house journey.

 

Is it Worth Insulating a Summerhouse?

 

A properly insulated summer house means you can enjoy your new building no matter the weather! Despite the name, summer houses are perfect for springtime get-togethers and cosy winter nights with proper insulation.

 

Insulated summer houses are also more cost efficient, as they will retain their heat for longer and potentially reduce your overall energy bill. 

 

What is the Cheapest Way to Insulate a Summerhouse?

 

The cheapest way to achieve an insulated summer house is generally with cheaper materials such as insulation rolls consisting of Polyurethane and aluminium. This type of insulation will achieve insulation, but results may not be as energy efficient as other types of insulation such as proper cladding.

 

How Can I Make My Summerhouse Warm in the Winter?

 

There are a number of ways to make your summerhouse warm in winter, with varying results depending on how conscious you are about maximising the thermal efficiency of your summer house. These include:

 

  • Make sure your summer house is installed with proper insulation.
  • Eliminate draughts with draught excluders, and make sure you are aware of any potentially broken or loose sealants on windows or other openings.
  • Use rugs and warm furnishings to increase the overall warmth and comfort of your insulated summer house, and avoid leather or plastic furnishings if you want to feel warmer in the winter.
  • Consider a space heater or similar. Space heaters only need to be turned on for a short amount of time in a properly insulated summer house, potentially retaining this heat for a while when all other insulations are considered.