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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)
A residential cabin and a couple of camping pods for a family business in Saint-Eulien, France

The pleasure of discovering an increasingly attractive region and new work from home possibilities were what inspired the family of five to sell their property and acquire a plot of land for their next adventure. “Les Chalets du Parc“ opened in April 2023 after four months of preparation, including getting the residential log cabin AGATA and a couple of campings pods BRETA, assembled and decorated. Scroll down to see the pictures featuring the design choices that the owner Laura refers to be in perfect harmony with the atmosphere. Each model has parking spaces for the travelers, and there’s also a shared garden to feel the spirit of the countryside. The discovery of Quick-garden.co.uk Laura’s goal was to create a guest house project, for which she looked at ac… (More)
An insulated garden cabin as an extraordinary bamboo spa in Anduze, France

A more unique take that also makes a lot of sense – that’s how we’d describe Aurélie’s idea of creating a spa amongst a sea of breathtaking greenery. Let us introduce the wellness center "L'Essence Bambou", created by using our insulated 12 m² garden cabin POOLHOUSE. This compact and light structure helped Aurélie execute her idea perfectly, and now she enjoys the great customer reviews she receives consistently. While you revel in the beauty of the following pictures, maybe you’ll get some ideas of how our models can be incorporated into different environments – not just gardens or backyards! Looking for the right fit Upon getting to know how "L'Essence Bambou" came about, Aurélie revealed that… (More)
A welcoming family vacation oasis in the city of Lutherstadt Wittenberg (Germany)

You can truly feel when people put their heart into something – this special project featuring our wooden house AGATA was no exception. Our customer Janine and her family with 3 children, including the dog Rosie and the cat Tiger, were looking for a cosy summer house that would fit a roomy kitchen area and be spacious enough to enjoy frequent social evenings. Our small wooden house AGATA, with a functional loft area, appeared to be the model they’d been looking for. After evaluating several supplier options online, the family decided to choose Quick-garden.co.uk to implement their dream summer house project. “Quick-garden.co.uk has become our go-to choice, as it featured a superb price/performance ratio, and we liked the design of the houses offered. Once we contact… (More)
Raul’s second home full of life in Valencia, Spain

Raul says he knew working from home is here to stay, so he decided to create a place where he could both work and enjoy life together with his wife Elena and two daughters – Lucia and Ana. Truthfully, even though the idea lingered in the owner’s mind for years, the hobby spaces were set up later, as the building seemed fit for the whole family. So, let’s take a look at what now lies in the province of Valencia, baptized as “El Cobertizo”. The long search Since Raul knew he had to lay a base, that was the first course of action. When the concrete was in place, he recalls he spent months looking for the right model online. The vision encompassed lots of light, a feeling of openness, good thickness and high-quality wood. Also on the list – the ability… (More)
Timber frame base - what’s the hype regarding this foundation type all about?

While we offer numerous foundation options for our customers purchasing a prefabricated wooden house, one in particular – timber frame base – has been getting increasing amounts of attention recently. You may wonder, what is so special about this foundation type? What is a timber frame base? A timber frame base will serve as a firm and reliable foundation for your wooden house. This structure will help prevent penetrating dampness, ensure good air circulation and help you even the construction ground base without laying a concrete foundation. What is more, it will create a platform that could be extended to decking or seating areas for convenient outdoor lounging. The timber frame base includes all the necessary parts for installation: 1. Wooden beams… (More)
Quick-garden.co.uk wooden house vs harsh Mongolian climate

Our location geography ranges throughout the entire world, yet there are still some places that haven’t been widely discovered by our project teams. Mongolia has been one of the more exquisite locations that we have recently added to our product delivery list. This was quite an exceptional journey to get all the materials delivered to such a distant place, definitely worth noting in the story. So, let’s not wait any further and begin. The vastness of the green landscape surrounding the construction area could easily take one’s breath away. The real smiles and joy we witnessed in the pictures shared by the customer fill our hearts with pure gratitude – we are glad our products could touch the lives of people, despite the distance, and bring them so much joy. M… (More)
Wooden house treatment and painting

Proper wooden house treatment plays a key role in its longevity. By choosing the right treatment materials and paint for your newly built structure and performing regular maintenance of the building, you will retain a pleasant aesthetic appearance and enhanced functional properties for much longer. In this article, our specialists share the most important practical tips for wooden house treatment and painting, ensuring that your residency, vacation house or garden building will last! The dos and don’ts of wooden building treatment • Apply a generous amount of treatment material (following the material manufacturer’s instructions) as soon as the wooden building is installed and regularly afterwards (at least once a year, depending on the coating quality). • Make… (More)
A Family Weekend House in the Dreamy Valley of Löwenstein Hills in Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Daniela & Jochen took over their exceptional leisure property in the mountains with 15 ares of land and a direct view of the surrounding vineyards from their grandmother 7 years ago. They have been enjoying it on the weekends with their caravan ever since. In 2020, the family built themselves a self-sufficient weekend base for a more comfortable leisure experience and are spending weekends with their daughter Suree in a delightful two-storey log cabin house. How it all began At the end of 2019, the family decided that it was time to expand their comfort and, instead of spending time in a caravan, they needed to build a weekend house for the whole family to be able to enjoy this beautiful place more comfortably. So, the search for the dream wooden house in the Alpine style began.… (More)