Articles & Lifestyle Blog From Crane Garden Buildings
Which Style Garden Room is for You? - 13th November 2019
Whether you’re after the ideal home office, in need of an extended living area, or you would like an idyllic retreat from which you can enjoy your garden (or all of the above!), our Garden Rooms are designed to provide an outdoor space that can be enjoyed all year round.
How To Turn Your Garden Shed Into The Ultimat... - 22nd October 2019
The humble garden shed; for some men, it is merely a place to dump their tools and gardening equipment, but for others, the shed has pride of place in their garden and is where they spend most of their time outside. To these men,...
Creating a Productive and Functional Garden O... - 12th September 2019
Whether you’re opting to go it alone and start your own business, or your boss is allowing you to work flexible hours from home, data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that remote-working in the UK has increased by almost a quarter of a million over a decade.
Pent or Apex: Which Roof Is Right For Your Ga... - 14th August 2019
If you’re thinking of purchasing a timber garden shed, one of the biggest decisions is choosing which style of roof you would like. When deciding between an apex or a pent roof, there are many important factors that you need to consider to make sure that the finished product is a building that you’re going to love and use for years to come.
Sheds, Studios & Summerhouses for Artists and... - 28th May 2019
A private bolt hole is often essential for creativity, with writers and artists alike seeking out a reclusive retreat devoid of distractions to create and conspire. From Judith Kerr’s airy attic, to Dylan Thomas’ seaside shed and Barbara Hepworth’s St Ives’ Summerhouse, creatives have needed quiet, private spaces to work for centuries. Take a look at our range of Summerhouses, Studios and Sheds for Artists and Writers!
Choosing the Perfect Time to Purchase a Summe... - 21st February 2019
An escape from the everyday, a romantic retreat reminiscent of rural seclusion, the Summerhouse has long provided homeowners with a holiday home for the bottom of their garden. A space to be enjoyed during life’s quieter moments, the summerhouse is something that encourages the need to press pause every once in a while, even if it is briefly over a morning coffee and newspaper, or for long evenings of stargazing and breathing in the fresh air.
A Guide to Flooring – Garden Rooms and Summer... - 18th January 2019
If you’re thinking of purchasing a luxury garden room, whether it is to be used to play, work or entertain in, there are plenty of important features that you need to consider, for both style and functionality, so that you end up with a building that you can use, love and enjoy for many years to come.
Customer Stories: Studio turned Hair Salon - 31st October 2018
Here at Crane Garden Buildings, there is nothing we love more than to see our beautiful buildings come to life after installation. Our fabulous customers have ingenious ways of maximizing the potential of their chosen product, and this Burnham Studio in Guildford is no exception.
10 Things to Consider When Buying a Garden Sh... - 19th October 2018
Apex Superior in Lizard Paint For many, purchasing a Garden Shed involves much consideration as to the individual features, size and materials, and while some buyers want something temporary, most want a product that will last a...
How To Secure Your Garden Shed - 21st August 2018
Here at Crane Garden Buildings, we understand that securing a garden shed is both a need and a priority for many of our customers. Garden sheds are used to store everything from expensive machinery and equipment to bicycles, furniture and just about anything else. We appreciate that adding external storage to your property runs the risk of easy access and entry, and that’s why offer the invaluable service of adding a security pack to both our Superior Sheds and Garages.