Author: kubesdesign
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A Beautiful Alternative to the Traditional Cemetery
This article first caught my attention for the beautiful cedar ‘garden room’ looking structure in the photography. As I started to read the article it became quite clear this was an idea much more than a structure, a complete re-thin as to how we approach death and the spaces we go to mourn loved ones.…
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Lockdown Garden Room
We had discussed designing an building a garden room for sometime but with two young boys under the age of five it was proving hard to find the time. Then suddenly we had all the time in the world as we were forced to stay at home. With the most beautiful spring I can remember,…
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Floating Finnish Cabin
Following on from the article about traditional Japanese charring of wood… we have just come across this article about a floating cabin in the woods. The cabin isn’t made with the charred timber cladding but the painted black timber looks just as striking in this amazing landscape. I absolutely love the light through the windows…
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Materials ; Shou Sugi Ban or Charred Cedar
I love the idea of using a charred black cedar on some of our garden rooms. I think it looks so dramatic, especially if used with a few accents of regular cedar. But not only does it look stunning, charring cedar cladding also has some real benefits for the timbers longevity and resistance to elements…
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Mini Tree Top House
I love being outdoors, but in the UK it’s not always possible to be outside as much as we would like. So the next best thing is a connection to the outside world through natural light and proximity to green space. Our gardens are our solitude. Which is why I love garden rooms, they allow…
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Working From Home, Need More Space?
Let’s face it we are all spending a lot more time at home these days. For some of us this means working, teaching kids along with all the normal day to day activities. Our houses are literally bursting at the seams. Think you are alone, think again. This is happening globally, but in this country…
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Off-Grid Container Cabin
I love the idea of living completely off-grid, self sufficient in harnessing your own energy needs, food supply and generally keeping things simple and getting back to nature. It’s partly why I started a bespoke garden room business, as I want more people to experience the connection with the outdoor, especially in these challenging times…
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TreeHugger; Tiny House
I would like to share this post featured on ‘Treehugger’ with you. It’s written by Kimberley Mok and features a beautiful little tiny house, which just goes to prove what amazing things you can do in small spaces if you just put your mid to it, enjoy…. Minimalist ‘Jude’ Tiny House Offers Off-Grid Getaway Nestled…