Hot summer days can provide a lot of inspiration for your garden and installing a cabana makes the most of the beautiful weather and gives you another outstanding feature for your home.
Don’t assume that you’ll need to go through the hassle of seeking permission and submitting plans to council to install a cabana. It’s always best to check the situation with the local authority before going ahead. In many cases, you need only to adhere to the local rules about building near the boundaries of your property.
As experienced real estate agents, we know the value of a home increases with a dedicated outdoor entertainment area. It’s a feature that commands a premium for buyers – and that’s especially true when you’re selling on lovely hot summer days.
Most people associate cabanas with swimming pools, but they can also be installed for a host of other purposes which we’ve listed below for inspiration.
- Go alfresco – If you love entertaining, then a cabana with a timber deck offers a unique experience for your family and friends. Install a top of the line barbecue or pizza oven along with a sitting area and small bar and you’ve got the perfect space for friends. Decorate it with solar fairy lights, and you’ll have a perfect setting.
- Hobby space – If you’ve held a lifelong desire to explore your inner-artist, there is no better way to begin that journey than in an inspiring space. Whether you want to paint, turn the potter’s wheel or write the great Australian novel, a cabana will give you the freedom to create and experiment in peace.
- Media room – A cabana set away from the hustle and bustle of family life makes for a perfect media room. You can drop the blinds and drop your retractable screen from the ceiling and enjoy the cricket, tennis or your favourite movies. If you add a fridge and even a small bar area, it’s the perfect man cave.
- Kids’ paradise – It’s a fantastic idea to turn a cabana into a beautiful playroom, where your kids can have fun for hours on end. Decorate and furnish the room in bright, primary colours for a play area that they’ll remember forever.
- Home Office – While not nearly as much fun as a wine bar or man cave, an increasing number of buyers are demanding that their next home has a dedicated home/office. We have the pandemic to thank for that, I guess. Nevertheless, a cabana can be used for the serious business of business – and this will undoubtedly add value and appeal to your home.
- Poolside pleasure – A cabana is the perfect swimming pool accessory. Install a small bar and fridge, and you and the family will spend endless summer days poolside. It’s a great place to store the pool toys and towels.
- Home gym – Create the perfect workout space with a pleasant garden outlook. Install your gym equipment, exercise bike and yoga mats and you’ll have no excuse not to work out.