![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.haimengchen.cn/wp-content/uploads/image4.jpeg" class="lazyload attachment-full size-full" alt="Katie Mills BillyOh Carmen Log Cabin bar exterior" data-srcset="http://www.haimengchen.cn/wp-content/uploads/image4.jpeg 828w, http://www.haimengchen.cn/wp-content/uploads/image4-300x262.jpeg 300w" data-sizes="(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px" /></a></div></figure><figure class=)
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What would you say your new garden building has allowed you to do that you couldn’t before?
We have utilised space in our garden which was unusable! It’s allowed us to create extra space for us to relax and unwind that’ss detached from the house!
It has been a well-needed change of our home environment during lockdown! And the building and designing kept me busy during the weekends when we had nothing else to do! It was a good compromise to a garage conversion without losing valuable storage space in the house!
Fantastic. Have you decorated your garden building then?
Along with the purchase of our summer house, we added the Billyoh nightjar garden bar which we painted in Farrow and Ball ‘Hague blue’. We also purchased bar stools and a sofa.
In addition to the shed flooring, we had vinyl flooring fitted to make it feel a bit more homely! We have optics and shelves on the walls, along with a few artificial plants. We also have a wood burner-effect stove in there to add to the ambience! I stained the interior with a light oak wood stain!
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![Customer Spotlight: Andrew’s Relaxing Tianna Log Cabin Retreat](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.haimengchen.cn/wp-content/uploads/image6.jpeg" class="lazyload attachment-full size-full" alt="Katie Mills BillyOh Carmen Log Cabin bar interior" data-srcset="http://www.haimengchen.cn/wp-content/uploads/image6.jpeg 828w, http://www.haimengchen.cn/wp-content/uploads/image6-224x300.jpeg 224w" data-sizes="(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px" /></a></div></figure></div> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><h4><b>That sounds amazing! What’s your favourite thing about your building?</b></h4> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"I love the outdoor/indoor space we have created , along side our decked seating area! It’s given us a lovely space to entertain friends and family, in the garden whatever the weather! "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}">I love the outdoor/indoor space we have created alongside our decked seating area! It’s given us a lovely space to entertain friends and family in the garden whatever the weather! </span></p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><h4><b>And what made you choose Garden Buildings Direct?</b></h4> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><blockquote><p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Garden buildings direct were the most competitively priced summer houses we could find and had the quickest lead time in delivery! "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}">Garden Buildings Direct were the most competitively priced summer houses we could find and had the quickest lead time in delivery! </span></p></blockquote> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><h4><b>Aw, thanks, Katie. And how was your experience with us?</b></h4> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"We were kept up to date with the progress of our order from\nStart to finish! Customer service were polite and friendly! "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}">We were kept up to date with the progress of our order from start to finish! Customer service was polite and friendly! </span></p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><h4><b>Almost done – any top tips for anyone wanting to create their own garden bar cabin?</b></h4> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><p><span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"If you can, I would say get the biggest summer house you can possibly fit in your garden! You will really enjoy the extra space! "}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":769,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0}">If you can, I would say get the <em>biggest</em> summer house you can possibly fit in your garden! You’ll really enjoy the extra space! </span></p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><h4><b>Good thought Katie and thanks again. </b></h4> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><p>Wow, it sounds like Katie is really making the most out of her BillyOh Carmen log cabin. So if you’ve got a fantastic story about your BillyOh shed, summerhouse, or log cabin conversion – we’d love to hear. Simply get in touch with us on social media for a chance to feature here.</p> <span class="" style="display:block;clear:both;height: 0px;padding-top: 20px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;"></span><div class="wp_rp_wrap wp_rp_vertical_m" id="wp_rp_first"><div class="wp_rp_content"><h3 class="related_post_title">Related Posts</h3><ul class="related_post wp_rp"><li data-position="0" data-poid="in-21945" data-post-type="none" ><a href="http://www.haimengchen.cn/blog/customer-story-tianna-log-cabin/" class="wp_rp_thumbnail"><noscript><img src="http://www.haimengchen.cn/wp-content/uploads/Andrews-BillyOh-Tianna-Log-Cabin-150x150.jpg" alt="Customer Spotlight: Andrew’s Relaxing Tianna Log Cabin Retreat" width="150" height="150" /></noscript><img class="lazyload" src=)
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