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Tiny houses: advantages, disadvantages & alternatives in 2024

If you have never considered a different lifestyle than you currently lead, a conscious choice to move into a tiny living space instead of a larger house could seem quite odd. Following the minimalism trend, the tiny house movement has gained momentum worldwide, attracting people from all walks of life, revolutionizing the idea of small-scale living and bringing more meaning to a simplistic lifestyle. There are currently 3.8 million Instagram posts with the hashtag #tinyhouse & a whole philosophy behind this increasingly popular concept – the question is, are you willing to explore it? {{ add_blog_post_products(AV2495,AV2506,AV2517) }} The tiny house movement The most popular reasons why people choose tiny living are environmental, financial factors and the desire to have m… (More)
Escaping the hustle and bustle of city into the tranquillity of country life in Coimbra, Portugal

In 2020, Sofia (48), André (42) and their 9-year-old daughter Maria fulfilled their dream of transferring their lives from the bubbling Lisbon city to the tranquil country life, surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. Now the family lives in an enclosed 2 ha space in the main stone house, surrounded by nature, native trees, a vegetable garden, and animals wandering around the area. The amount of space allows them to fully immerse into the natural joys of life, where children can run and play freely, and the entire family can fill their dining table with vegetables grown following the practices of Permaculture and Biodynamic Agriculture. The guests of the Quinta D' LuzArcoIris - the rental cabin the family offers for their visitors - can enjoy all these benefits as well!… (More)
Luxurious weekends in Santa Lucia made possible: creating a quirky country-style wooden getaway

Meet Andrea, Alina, and Gabriele – the family that spends their free time in a home discovered at Quick-garden.co.uk. While they’re creating memories in the new residence, the location itself provides a lot of sentimental value, as it was inherited from Andrea’s father. The DONNA log cabin is built on land in Santa Lucia (just outside of Rome) that Andrea used to play on as a child, even though the family didn’t have a place to stay there overnight. However, life has changed – and we’re proud to have been a part of such a positive experience. The inspiration behind the project The idea came from a trip abroad – specifically, Andrea’s and Alina’s trip to the United States in 2017. The couple saw many wooden houses that left a big… (More)
Small wooden houses, big dreams: mesmerising ideas for your project

Ah, the undeniable practicality of living in a small wooden house! To think that you could move into a space that’s tailored to your needs and has the look you were always fond of. Dive into this adventure by selecting an affordable option from Quick-garden.co.uk, whether it’s a building with an open-plan concept or a small wooden house with dedicated spaces for your ideas. Let’s see – if this blog post makes your eyes light up with excitement, it’s go time. Small wooden houses: why they’re considered magic on a budget If you’ve ever wondered about the appeal of these structures, there are numerous ways to look at them. Firstly, rising mortgage rates and the higher cost of living contribute to many UK residents choosing to either downsize to a… (More)
Contemporary wooden houses: redefining modern living in the UK with sustainable prefabricated structures

Modern designs and high-quality wooden materials go hand in hand with contemporary wooden homes, embodying the principles of eco-living and providing a healthy residential environment. Let’s dive into the world of these eco-friendly structures and define where traditional wooden construction and modern design meet. Contemporary wooden houses: eco-living as a future solution Sustainable choices are a clear direction when choosing the construction material and method for your primary residence or additional building. Without any doubt, modern-style wooden houses are far more eco-friendly than concrete or steel structures, which also have a significant negative environmental impact. While some might worry that wooden constructions can be outdated style-wise, we want to ens… (More)
The project of a lifetime: Patrick’s wooden prefab in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Behold – the custom-made RIVIERA model that’s now part of the landscape of the beautiful Westerwald region in Germany, resting on the right bank of the river Rhine. Patrick, wife and son have lived in rented establishments for years until they had the idea of building a small wooden house, which is what led them to Quick-garden.co.uk. However, the process didn’t stop with RIVIERA! Let’s see how this project came to life and inspired the family to start their garden building collection. Searching for a model that can fit the desired lifestyle As mentioned above, while living in rented apartments worked well for the owners until this point, they figured there was a sounder choice. Thus, Patrick and his family started looking for a compact one-storey house that th… (More)
The Gerlach family and their wooden garage project in Oppach, Germany

When the old metal garage had served its purpose after 30 years, the Gerlach family decided it was time to take on a new project. The owners only required a single-vehicle storage space as the two daughters had already left the house, and the family remained with only one car at their disposal. When it came to the requirements for their new garage building, there were quite a few. Since the family already had two wooden buildings in their garden (a tool shed and a sauna), they decided to go for a wooden garage, and our product range was perfect for that. The 6x6 meters foundation available that remained after removing the old metal garage provided quite a freedom for the selection of the new structure space-wise. Other important aspects of the new garage were its visually eye-ca… (More)
Relocating to a custom wooden prefab with a pergola in Tarragona (Spain)

Picking the right home to move into may be quite a challenge, yet in this instance, everything went without a hitch. Here we have NICOLE, which deemed to be a wonderful blueprint for a family of three and their two dogs. The story begins under the Spanish sun – as the owner Yolanda recounts, the idea was to find a house that was compact enough yet fully functional and practical. The family was also keen on a minimalistic, elegant design. Fortunately, the final decision was unanimous, and here we have it – an insulated 78 m2 residence filled with all the love and style one can hope for. What made Quick-garden.co.uk stand out? Yolanda and her family knew what their needs were regarding size and aesthetics, and they had the budget set, so the new home search could be narrowed… (More)
Lothar & Doris and their dream residence for smaller-scale living in Frielendorf region, Germany

After the kids grew up, our client Lothar and his wife Doris started thinking about selling the large family house and moving into a more compact living space. The family explored various options until they found the classical wooden house RIVIERA to transfer their entire life into. A matching wooden garage 4x6 m was selected to fulfil their vehicle storage needs and become a practical workshop space. Finding the right land for building the house took some years; however, it was all worth it, as this journey led our customers to a large, beautiful garden full of old fruit trees. Our customer Lothar has shared that the key elements that the family was looking for were the size of the house and its aesthetic appearance, as well as the flexibility of the supplier to respond to customer r… (More)
Dave and Ginie’s sturdy DIY workshop in the suburbs of London

The family wanted something a little more than a storage unit – a building that could help them enjoy their garden space, which is a luxury worth investing in. Knowing the climate of Watford, England, a hideaway from the humidity made perfect sense. The chosen model was our garden log cabin with a flat roof DREUX, which is a practical and multifunctional structure featuring an open-plan layout. Let’s see how the family of six – Dave, Ginie, two teenagers and two cats – made their wish come true! The road that led to Quick-garden.co.uk What the couple envisioned was a workshop with room for storing bicycles. Firstly, they contacted some local builders to clean up the space and get it ready for the future project. One of the builders suggested installing a wooden… (More)