Need some advice about log cabins . . .

[elburnzo]

ok i cant help u in the slightest as i have a normal shed tht i insulated myself.... BUT i am having great fun now whilst being off sick and feeling queasy by looking at all of these pretty cabins!

[chipperpottery]

This is my studio, my husband built it and he insulated it, it still gets a bit cold in the winter, if I haven't had the kilns on.
I use a small ceramic heater for a hour to warm it up.

S6300155 by Avalon Beads, on Flickr


If possible go with bigger than you need, you will always fill the space 

[elburnzo]

If possible go with bigger than you need, you will always fill the space 

i agree wholeheartedly with this!

[Calico Cat]

Thank you for all the info    Sounds to me as if Dunster House is the way to go (sadly the Nordic folks don't do anything small enough  ) The biggest I can fit in the space is 3m by 3.5m and, as it will be near the boundary, it has to be under 2.5m at the highest point.

I want to use an IKEA Expedit unit as a room divider so I have a glass area and a jewellery/beading area. Not sure which side the fusing kiln will go as it stands on the floor!

Got to clear out the old caravan and flatten the area first though . . . . . .

[SallyR]

(sadly the Nordic folks don't do anything small enough  ) The biggest I can fit in the space is 3m by 3.5m and, as it will be near the boundary, it has to be under 2.5m at the highest point.

Ours isn't one of their standard sizes, Carole - they'll pretty much build to any size you want.  We also had the height-constraint to deal with so went with a pent roof.

Here it is - still needs a bit more landscaping ... (am envious of yours Rita!)

     

[Krysia@No98]

I just LOVE the cat flap

[chipperpottery]

Krysia, that's not a cat flap, it's a waiters door, when you need coffee. Also it keeps unwanted visitors out when you are torching 

[Krysia@No98]

when I used to visit my neighbours and sit in their front room and have a natter, they used to have the window open coz the smoked, my cat used to sit out side an call for me to come out.... 

Sally what's the measurements of yours?

[awrylemming]

Oh wow!  I would definitely go with Melty's mate if I were building a studio, his buildings are adorable    And eco too, how wonderful 

[SallyR]

I just LOVE the cat flap

So do the cats ...     They're quite keen on the decking step as well as it catches the morning sun.

Sally what's the measurements of yours?

It's about 5.5m x 2.5m externally - OH's section is about 1.5m wide inside (I was far too generous!  ) but the rest is mine, all mine!   

[Krysia@No98]

It's about 5.5m x 2.5m externally - OH's section is about 1.5m wide inside (I was far too generous!  ) but the rest is mine, all mine!   

Seems a good size!

[Blue Box Studio]

I'd love a log cabin, but had to settle for 2 workshops (heavy duty sheds) which we've insulated.  My little shedio, the glassy one heats up really quickly.  The other is twice the size and nowhere near as well built (before I started insulating) and probably wasn't any cheaper that a log cabin come the end.  Think I need to put more plants round mine now I've sen Rita's, although I have drainiage piping outside so everything has to be in pots.  One day it will have figs growing over it, when they get a move on in the pot.

[Calico Cat]

Contacted someone who had asked for a caravan on Freecycle and it was collected this afternoon 

Now I can order my log cabin tomorrow - should give us 6 to 8 weeks to clear the area - will post some pics as things develope.

Carole

[Krysia@No98]

oooooo  So EXCITING   

[TracyJayne]

Might be worth waiting til next weekend, there was an advert in the local rag today about special offers next weekend