Garden Lodges News
Getting Fit for the 2012 Olympics
With the 2012 Olympics just around the corner, we're all set to become wannabe Olympians....adding fuel to the fire is the inevitability that local gyms are sure to begin the barrage of advertisements, persuading us that a membership at their gym can make this dream a reality!!! So say hello to a £38 monthly membership, a joining fee and a commitment to ourselves that we're going to dedicate ourselves to venturing out four nights a week, come rain or shine, to sweat it out with all the other Lycra wearing gym goers!!
What a breath of fresh air it would be if all this could be achieved in the privacy of your own gym.....a place at the bottom of the garden, away from prying eyes, as you grimace and sweat, challenging yourself to that extra five minutes on the treadmill. It's proven that 30 minutes of exercise a day has immense health benefits, but making that 20 minute round trip, just doesn't always seem worthwhile, and many of us will talk ourselves out of it before we've even arrived!
Here at Garden Lodges, we have the solution, a bespoke Studio encapsulating all the gym equipment you desire, in an environment that is peaceful, local and private. Pop in a wall of mirrors, an air conditioning unit, a touch of contemporary design, and you've got an aesthetically pleasing retreat to come and go as you please. And if you decide becoming an Olympian really isn't quite right for you, then you've got the reassurance that your new investment has added that much needed value to your home and has certainly put it steps ahead of neighbour's houses alike!!
The Sun has got his hat on...but for how long?
Long gone are the frosty mornings and the cold dark nights; pleasantly replaced by long evenings and warm spring mornings. But don't get too relaxed, as we all know one of the joys of living in the UK is the British Weather and no two days ever being the same. One day you've got the shorts on with the jeans and jumpers firmly packed away in the bottom of the cupboard, and the next your reaching for the brolly....So when is the right time to get the BBQ out and start enjoying the sunshine?.....Put simply, who Knows!! We're all familiar with the scenario; having friends round enjoying the sunshine, food cooking away on the bbq, table laid......dark clouds come over and the heavens open.
The answer could be in a Garden Lodge. Have you ever considered how useable that extra space could be? At Garden Lodges, we can stylise you a light and airy, open plan room, which spans out into the garden allowing for a truly 'outside in' space. Designing this area in such a way that allows a wall of bi-fold doors to be opened into the garden, therefore removing the barrier between you and your outside space; guests can stay warm and dry whilst still enjoying the summer air, and you can have a year round garden room that stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Save Time and Money Working from Home
With the increase in petrol prices not showing any signs of slowing up in the near future, employers have started looking at the benefits of remote working. In a recent survey carried out by Virgin Media Business, they have shown that on average an employee's commute to work could mean that you work until 10 March just to cover the cost of your journey. This is a massive fifth of most people's salary!! Not to mention the added disruption to your day when you come up against traffic jams, or the extreme weather of recent years. And it's not like once we're here the money spending finishes, what about that innocent lunch time sandwich? Well on average that innocent lunch costs us over £1000 a year! Scary...eh?
So making a saving of nearly £5000 a year working from home, you could cover the cost of a new Garden Office from Garden Lodges in two short years. This would mean you could work from the comfort of your own garden, and begin to see a positive change to your work/life balance...much needed in most of our busy lives.
If you would like to consider this change and improvement to your lifestyle, then why not look to Garden Lodges for your home office. With our experience led designers we can give you an inspiring space that can be designed and decorated just as you need it; a light bright atmosphere, or a comfortable relaxed environment....the choice is yours! Contact us at Garden lodges and see how we can help.
Rich List 2011
The annual Rich List, released on 5th May has revealed Britain's super rich have increased their wealth by a whopping 18%. Collectively they are now worth £395.8 billion, with the number of Billionaire's in the UK now standing at 73, With the likes of Adele firmly making her mark on the Music Rich List coming in at 9 in the list of Richest Young Musicians. Adele is just one of the 108 women that have this year made it into the top 1000 richest people in the UK.
But you don't need to be a billionaire to enjoy a bit of luxury, at Garden Lodges we can add that bit of celeb lifestyle with the addition of a contemporary built Garden Building. Whether you want to live how the 'other half live' and treat yourself to a Garden Studio for your home gym and Sauna, or if you want a Garden Office to house that next ground breaking business, you can be sure that we can offer it all. From as little as £11,820 for a Garden Office or £14,500 for a Garden Studio, it makes sense to give us a call at Garden Lodges and see how we can meet your demands.
Economic Downturn Forcing Families to Stay Put!!
Being mum to three boys and wife to a gadget obsessed; self confessed big kid! Life can certainly be "Fun" ...if not a little testing at times. Tripping over that radio controlled car for the fourth time today, whilst yelling at hubby to turn the TV down; is a sure sign that we've outgrown our home! Even as I'm writing this entry, I'm witness to Lewis Hamilton's latest victory, as my lovely living room transforms from peaceful retreat, to the final of the Scalextric grand prix; I'm now sitting proudly in the VIP stand!!
Sound familiar? Then I'm sure you can also sympathise with the frustration that has come from the recent economic downturn which has seen many growing families unable to move to that much needed bigger home.
Garden Lodges can provide you with the answer to these difficult times, as homeowners seek to improve their home rather than face the doom and gloom of the property market. The revolutionary idea of using that extra space in the garden for a contemporary inspired Garden Studio by Garden Lodges, where all this "Fun" can be contained, is inspiring families to stay put and fall back in love with their home; whilst leaving family and friends in awe of their new investment!
So to hear that a Garden Lodges customer can expect to recuperate 75% of the cost (100% in some areas) from their homes increase in value alone is sure to be music to most parent's ears - turning these gloomy times into a perfect opportunity to invest for the future....
Supporting all that is British on this Royal occasion!
With the Royal Wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William fast approaching, it's a great time to celebrate all that is British! With 2 Billion people across the world set to tune in and watch the Royal Wedding, where will you be...down the pub? Throwing a street party? Maybe just sat in front of the telly? Wherever you are, there's no escaping the buzz that is spreading through the nation as Friday fast approaches.
Communities are coming back together, sharing the Great British tradition of street parties, and revisiting that neighbourly spirit of years gone by. So what better way to celebrate that British pride, than to support a long standing UK business? Here at Garden Lodges we source all our wood from sustainable forests and produce all our products here in the UK. A traditional Garden Lodge is a great way to share in this spirit and take things outside.....with our Royal bunting trailed along the pitched roof, the Union Flag flying high, the best tea-set displayed out on the table and deck chairs at the ready, we are set for a Quintessentially British day to celebrate the Wedding of Kate and Wills. Are you?
Redefining 'working from home'
It's something many of us dream of, working from our own home. But it isn't always as easy as it sounds. Often you're using a room that is serving a number of purposes as well as being your home office. This can lead to working in an often cramp and poorly laid out space which you never really feel away from, even when the working day is over. All of this can lead to a lack of productivity and an increase in work stress.
Thankfully, there is a solution.
With a garden office you can create the space you need for your home office. Completely tailored to suit you, your garden office can be decorated as you need it, creating a calmer atmosphere in which to work. Choose from a number of designs to get the best working space you need in your garden and start working in the environment you deserve.
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