As the colder months approach, homeowners are being urged to think beyond the loft, garage and spare room when looking for ways to ease the winter space squeeze.

That’s according to the experts at garden building specialist Tuin.

With bulky seasonal clutter such as unused garden furniture and bikes as well as the unpacking of Christmas decorations and winter coats, homes are forced to work harder at this time of year.  A log cabin can provide valuable extra space without the need for an extension.

Ben Chatten, Head of Product at Tuin, said: “Homeowners often think that a log cabin is only useful in the warm summer months, when they think of them as external living or entertaining spaces. However, a log cabin can be incredibly useful in the winter too, offering additional storage solutions for busy homes.”

Tuin’s Wolfgang Log Cabin is a distinctive L-shaped building that comes with side annexe ideal for storage. Manufactured using 44mm interlocking logs, it features a wide, low pitched roof for a cosy feel. A full height internal partition separates the Wolfgang into two and each room benefits from its own access door – double to the summerhouse and single to the annexe.

Ben added: “The beauty of the Wolfgang Log Cabin is its versatility. It is not simply a summerhouse or a storage shed, but a garden building that can do both jobs at once.”

The Victoria Log Cabin’s 4.1m x 3m footprint gives homeowners a proper additional room in the garden, making it well suited to a home office, creative studio or an additional storage space away from the main house.

Ben said: “The Victoria’s 58mm wall logs and toughened double glazing give it a more substantial, studio-like feel than a standard shed.

“It is especially useful as winter approaches, when the home has to work harder. Spare rooms can quickly become dumping grounds, while living spaces are expected to feel calm, comfortable and ready for entertaining. A garden cabin like the Victoria helps take that pressure off by giving homeowners a separate, purposeful space that can be used all year round.”

The Victoria and Wolfgang Log Cabins are available now from Tuin. Wolfgang is priced at £11,075.38 and Victoria at £8,613.85.