Garden Stugas already stand out from a traditional garden room. But while the design is unique, that doesn’t mean your Garden Stuga has to be identical to everyone else’s.
There are a number of Garden Stuga modifications available when your building is being designed, allowing you to adapt elements to your garden and how you plan to use the space. Then, once it’s finished, you can decorate and furnish however you like.
1. Adapt the doors to your garden
The position of the doors can be altered, which is particularly useful when you’re thinking about how the Stuga will sit within your garden.
Maybe you want the entrance to face your patio, overlook a particular part of the garden or make access from the house as straightforward as possible. Rather than working around a fixed entrance, you can consider the position of the building and how you’ll actually use it.
2. Make the most of those windows
One of the defining features of the Garden Stuga is its large double-glazed windows, designed to bring plenty of natural light into the space.
But the position of the windows can also be altered or, where needed, removed. You can therefore think about where you want your views, light and privacy, rather than simply accepting a standard arrangement.
There’s also the option to have windows fitted with or without additional beading.
3. Add an extension
Need a little more room? One extension can be added to the Garden Stuga, subject to the available configuration.
This gives you another way to adapt the space depending on what you have planned for it, whether that’s creating a generous social space, a home office or somewhere to accommodate guests.
4. Cooking unit or no cooking unit?
Not every Garden Stuga needs to work in exactly the same way.
The cooking unit is optional, so you can decide whether it makes sense for your plans. If you’re imagining your Stuga as a place for entertaining, hosting friends or spending long summer evenings together, a cooking area could be a great addition.
On the other hand, if you’re creating a garden office, creative studio or quiet retreat, you might prefer to use that space differently.
5. Add the extras
There are also a number of optional extras that can help you make your Stuga more suited to how you want to use it.
The Hospitality Pack includes everything from wooden plates and mugs to a visitor book and bottle opener, while the Catering Pack adds cooking equipment including a cast iron skillet, cooking utensils and a manual fish/meat rotator.
You can also add extra place settings, treated Reindeer Hides, a detachable fire safety guard and an external log box.
Some are practical, some are about entertaining and some simply make the Stuga feel that little bit more special.
6. Then comes the fun part – making the inside yours
Once your Garden Stuga is built, the customisation doesn’t stop.
The interior is your chance to really put your stamp on the space. You could take inspiration from its Scandinavian roots with natural materials, cosy textures and simple furniture, or go in a completely different direction with a more contemporary interior. Think comfortable seating, rugs, cushions, artwork, shelving, lighting and storage. The possibilities are pretty much down to you.
7. Design it around how you’ll actually use it
Perhaps the most important thing is to think about what you want your Garden Stuga to do for you.
At over 3.3 metres high and up to 3.7 metres at its largest diameter, the Stuga offers plenty of space to work, socialise, relax, play or even create a space that could be rented out.
Rather than starting with “What should I put in a Garden Stuga?”, start with “What do I want this space to give me?”
That answer can then influence everything from your layout and window positioning to whether you choose a cooking unit and how you decorate the finished space.
Get In Touch About Garden Stuga Modifications
Garden Exteriors can talk you through the options available and help you decide what will work best for your space. From the initial layout through to the finishing touches, the aim is to create a Garden Stuga that feels like it belongs in your garden and, more importantly, works for you.
