Eastlife Spring 2021

INTERIORS
Take it
Outside
The latest home trend; the outdoor office
The pandemic opened our eyes to a
new way of working. Many of us, for the
first time, embraced the working from
home lifestyle. While it may have bought
stresses with poor Wi-Fi mid Zoom call, a
kitchen table of paperwork and children
interrupting, it also gave us flexibility and
we clawed back time that would’ve been
wasted commuting.
This new reality has sparked a boom
in outdoor, custom built offices.
From wooden hideouts resembling
Scandinavian cabins to chic glass
fronted summer houses, there’s a host
of options to suit all budgets. Forget wall
panelling and crittall doors, the garden
office is the must-have home addition
of 2021.
Gone are the days where a decorated
shed was considered somewhat a man
cave or ‘she shed’. These style of huts or
cabins are built to last. The outdoor office
can be customised to reflect personal
style or be an extension of your home
interiors.
A wooden outbuilding can be a costeffective
alternative to an extension.
Anglia Log Cabins have been crafting
timber builds for over 30 years. The
company states that “the log home is a
comparable to the cost of a traditional
brick building.” Using natural materials
and with much lower CO2 emissions
during construction and future running,
the savings can add up...up to 25 per
cent off energy bills in fact.
Not only does an outdoor office save
space in the home, it’s also beneficial to
If self-care is top priority,
an outdoor space can also
be used as a gym, yoga or
meditation studio.
mental health. It can be difficult to switch
off from work when the laptop is in sight.
Having a dedicated working space
can help you achieve a better work life
balance.
If self-care is top priority, an outdoor
space can also be used as a gym, yoga
or meditation studio. There’s a reason
many Pilate and yoga instructors work
from such a space. You can create your
own peaceful haven.
For the ultimate indulgence why not add
an outdoor bath to your garden? Yes,
really. What could be dreamier than a
G&T under the stars? The Outdoor Bath
Co in Cambridgeshire have designed
stylish baths created with no damaging
chemicals. Using well-seasoned
wood, the baths reach optimal bathing
temperature within 30 minutes.
A cabin or hut is a great way of creating
extra space to your home. Research
and getting multiple quotes are key for
finding the right option for your needs.
While the future may be uncertain for
some time, an additional room can be a
welcomed escape.
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