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The top 5 reasons why you need a garden pod in 2022

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Are you sick of being crammed inside your home trying to eat, sleep and work all in the same space? Do you yearn to create a space that is truly yours where you can stretch out on your yoga matt and let yourself just be in nature? If so, then a garden pod may just be the safe haven that you’ve been searching for. 

Made from recycled shipping containers, a garden pod can be used as an office, yoga studio, home gym, art studio or whatever your heart desires. Indeed, garden pods are multi-functional spaces that are affordable and easy to install. They can also add value to your home and even be rented out for an extra income. 

If that’s not enough to convince you, below we discuss just what exactly is a garden pod, how it can be used and why you need to buy one in 2021. 

What is a garden pod?

A garden pod is a remote building that is typically installed in your garden and provides you with additional space to study, work or relax away from the distractions of your home. Garden pods are made from recycled shipping containers and are easy and affordable to install unlike a house extension or renovation. 

What can a garden pod be used for?

A garden pod is the ultimate garden retreat. Whether you would like to use it as a yoga studio, home office, art studio, man cave, guest accommodation, personal gym or even a home cinema, the choice is yours. Indeed, garden pods are highly versatile and come with insulation. This means that they can be used all year round, even in the colder winter months, so the list really is endless. 

What are the advantages of a garden pod?

From providing extra space for you and your family to work from home, exercise and hang out to providing you with an extra source of income, there are a myriad of advantages to having a garden pod. To inspire you even further, below we discuss the top 5 reasons to get a garden pod for your home. 

The top 5 reasons to get a garden pod;

  • Create a space that is just for you

Perhaps the best thing about having a garden pod is that it provides a space just for you. Whether you want somewhere to take a private work call or get your sweat on, a garden pod can be the perfect space to create that epic home office or gym you have dreaming of. Moreover, because garden pods are insulated, you will be able to use it all year round, regardless of whether it’s a guest bedroom, man cave or home cinema. 

  • Save yourself the hassle of time-consuming home extensions

Garden pods are pre-built and mobile. For your convenience, your garden pod will be transported to you fully assembled so all you have to do is plug it in to enjoy its limitless benefits. This allows you to save yourself the hassle of messy and time-consuming homes extensions and renovations. Indeed, instead of spending hours trying to organise and supervise various contractors, simply sit back and relax in your brand-new eco-friendly garden retreat. 

  • Earn an extra income

A garden pod is the perfect business opportunity. Simply rent out the space to earn an extra income. Whether you decide to create a spare bedroom, yoga studio, or home gym, there are a plethora of ways to entice people to pay to use the space. Not only are the possibilities endless, but so is your earning potential. 

  • Protect the environment

Garden pods are made from recycled shipping containers which are re-purposed into houses instead of melted down. Garden pods are also energy efficient and made from the highest-quality natural materials so will last the test of time. Indeed, by installing an eco-friendly garden pod in your home, not only are you adding a gorgeous space to your home, but you are helping to protect the environment.  

  • It can go wherever you go 

As our garden pods are a standard container size they can easily be transported. This allows you to take a little bit of your home with you if you decide to buy and sell. It also makes it easy for you to resell your garden pod should your plans change, or it no longer fit your requirements. Indeed, should you choose to leave it behind you when you move, a garden pod will actually increase the value of your home, so you never have to worry about its future. 

Alternatively, you may enjoy your new eco-friendly garden so much that you decide to join the tiny house movement and turn it into your permanent home. Indeed, less is always more, and there is no better time than now to live the life you always wanted – whether that is one in a tiny home or garden art studio.  

So, why not give yourself the gift of space this year and buy a garden pod for your home. Indeed, here at Summer House 24, we value your comfort, which is why we have developed a range of eco-friendly garden pods just for you. To purchase one today, simply browse our selection of garden pods online or contact us to speak to an advisor.