Traditional Log Cabins

What are the features of traditional log cabins?

Browse and shop through our collection of traditional log cabins and one aspect you will notice is they virtually all have apex-style roofing. This is a classic feature of traditional-style log cabins, why not indulge yourself with the generous headroom apex roofs provide? We also love log cabins with verandas for cultivating a traditional style, of which there are many on this page.

Also, look for log cabins with chalet-cut designs and chalet corner connections. As well as providing added strength, these also create a “traditional look”. Georgian-style windows are another attractive design feature when buying vintage log cabins, many of the products on this page feature these windows.

Exterior considerations

To enhance your vintage log cabin theme there are additional ways you can enhance the exterior. Adding classic-style shutters helps to develop a traditional “look and feel”, these are also perfect for privacy, and sunlight screening. Adding finishing touches like traditional-style lighting, window boxes, rocking chairs and classic furniture on any external area will complete the look.

Build quality

All Shedstore log garden cabins are constructed with interlocking logs (tongue and groove timbers), which vary in thickness. We recommend a 44mm log thickness for walls and above. Our log cabins also feature tongue and groove flooring and apex roofing with thicknesses of 19mm and above being widely used.

What are some possible uses of vintage log cabins from Shedstore?

Our traditional British log cabins look good in all styles of gardens, even modern! They can be used for a wide variety of purposes; we provide some examples below.

1)    Storage sheds

Log cabins work perfectly as storage sheds, in fact, a number of our traditional log cabins also appear on our log cabin sheds page. These are perfect for decluttering some rooms in the family home and also provide extra shelter to valuables that would otherwise be left outside, such as garden equipment.

2)    Hobby room

Have you ever wanted a hobby room but never quite found the room in the family home? One of our traditional log cabins may well be the answer! Enjoy hobbies such as bird watching, needlework, painting, stamp collecting, and many others in a relaxing outdoor environment. Another possibility is creating your own library and reading room, you will love the extra peace and quiet and the extra shelving space for books will be a welcome blessing.

3)    Garden gyms

Imagine a gym where there is no price for use, no travel time, and no other people. That gym could easily be set up in one of our traditional log garden cabins. Bring the gym home (“near me”) and install gym equipment such as weights, treadmills, running machines and more in your sizable log cabin space.

4)    Garden office

Another potential use is having your own garden office. Eliminate hogging the living room or junking your bedroom with a separate dedicated home office within a log cabin. Buy log garden cabins to make your home interior “feel like home” and also to declutter the home from office clutter.

Our log cabins are totally suited to using garden offices and provide a quiet and peaceful working space. They also are useful for younger members of the family as a study room, particularly for year nine and above.

Does Shedstore sell British log cabins?

Our traditional log cabins for sale are manufactured by Mercia, Palmako, or Shire. These are all top-quality log cabin brands that are widely known and highly regarded. All timber used is FSC®-certified and from sustainable woodlands and forests. Much of the timber used is of UK origin from British forests. Check individual log cabins for their timber source, some of which may be from sustainable European sources.

Related articles

We recommend you read the following related articles about British log cabins from the Shedstore blog:

1)  Shed designs to suit every garden and

2)  Work from Home in a Log Cabin Garden Office

Discuss log cabin options with Shedstore

Do you need help in selecting one of our classic log cabins for sale near me that best meets your needs? If so, contact Shedstore to discuss potential options, styling considerations, sizing ranges and cost implications. Contact methods available include:

• Telephone us - 0333 003 0518
• Emails – using our contact page and form
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