The best time to use a shed as a house is when the weather is hot, but it's not impossible to live there in the winter. All you need to do is to install additional thick insulation on the walls. Typically few cm thick expanded polystyrene panels will do a great job.
Where to install it
If you can choose the location of the shed or can move it, there are few things to consider. Preferably the shed should be very close to your house for these reasons:
- Since you probably won't be able to install a bathroom in the shed, your guests must easily access the one in the house
- If you don't have a special electricity and water supply for the guest house, you may need to improvise with few cables and a hose. The shorter they need to be, the better.
- The shed should be located next to a pathway or in other comfortable place so your guests don't turn into prisoners in case of a heavy rain.
How to make it more comfortable
You can stay assured that one large and well insulated wooden shed is comfortable enough. But here are few ideas how to make it even better:
- Decorate it. Painting, small ornaments, laces and curtains can make the shed look so attractive that you may want to replace your guests with yourself there.
- Install it close to a flower bed. In the appropriate season the smells of the flowers will enter the shed and make the inhabitants feel wonderful inside.
- Ensure a good view. The shed lets people feel closer to the nature than the massive houses. To strengthen this effect ensure that there is a nice view from the window. One tree on the side can make the view totally stand out.
Receiving guests in the shed is fun both for you and for them. Don't miss this experience.
