In the face of the pandemic, many homeowners were keen to find ways to breathe new life into their homes. While the need to stay at home has subsided, the popularity of additions such as outdoor garden pods has remained.
A main pull factor for garden structures is undoubtedly their versatility – garden pods can be used for a whole host of uses depending on your individual needs. They can be used for various purposes and have many forms which include honeycomb pods like those available from ARC Structures.
In this blog we outline the top five uses for outdoor pods, noting both commercial and residential uses. Find out more about the garden space solutions we offer by getting in touch.
1 – Garden Offices
The increasing popularity of home and hybrid working has skyrocketed the popularity of home offices and studies. While working from home offers greater convenience for many employees, the lack of work-life separation can have notable impacts both on productivity and mental well-being.
Many employees who work from home do so from kitchens, dining rooms, or bedrooms. But what about outdoor pods?
Moving your workspace outside offers a great opportunity to reduce distractions, maximise productivity, and increase the general enjoyability of your working day. Having a designated work space may also be helpful for storing important documents or project work – especially for those who are self-employed.
In addition, a designated office pod offers a perfect environment for a worker who communicates via phone and video call – with fewer distractions allowing for a more professional experience.
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2 – Outdoor Gyms
For the frequent gym goer, the journey to and from a chosen venue can easily become tiresome. Especially for those who live some stretch away from their gym, the time spent travelling may even exceed the length of a workout itself.
While heading to the gym early in the morning or late at night might hold appeal in the lighter months, setting out in the colder weather may be a real disincentive to exercise. By creating a garden gym using an outdoor pod, workouts become quick and convenient – increasing the incentive to do them on the regular.
Some of the benefits of using an outdoor pod gym over a regular one are:
- No membership fees.
- Customise every aspect of the space.
- One-time payment with benefits for years to come.
- You don’t need to pay for equipment you won’t use.
As well as limiting wasted time and wasted money, using an outdoor pod as a gym offers great opportunities for busy families. Those with small children may struggle to visit the gym for a lack of time or available childminding. Outdoor pods offer a great solution to making time for exercise while also being able to keep a watchful eye on little ones.
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3 – Business Spaces
While outdoor pods boast a host of advantages for families, they can also be helpful for businesses! Outdoor pods offer a great way to extend or add intrigue to an existing venue such as a restaurant or bar.
Many venues have already been seen using outdoor pods to offer a more premium private package for diners and guests that’s accessible whatever the weather! For other venues, honeycomb pods allow businesses to make use of outdoor space and maximise covers year-round.
In addition to businesses that operate out of external premises, outdoor pods can also be utilised by business owners who operate out of a home address. Professionals such as artists, musicians or counsellors may find that outdoor pods offer a perfect environment for working or one-to-one interaction with their clients.
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4 – Garden Bars
In addition to offering exciting expansion opportunities for bar venues, outdoor pods are also gaining popularity for use as at-home bars. Outdoor pods offer families an ideal opportunity to create a living space for private entertainment and enjoyment.
Outdoor pods can be customised to meet the design preferences of the homeowner and can be functional at all times! Creating a bar using an outdoor pod can add real charm to a property and may even increase its value.
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5 – Hobby Rooms
Another common use for outdoor pods is as a hobby room. Depending on the interests of a household an outdoor pod space can be used as a:
- Games room.
- Yoga studio.
- Recording space.
- Place to relax.
The bespoke honeycomb structures available from ARC Structures can be customised to accommodate whatever size is required for a particular activity or hobby. An outdoor pod could even be used for a range of purposes, with contents being changed depending on what it is being used for at that time.
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Outdoor Pods from ARC Structures
Here at ARC Structures we specialise in creating bespoke structures for both residential and commercial use. All of our structures, including our honeycomb pods, are built to your specifications and keep in line with your brief and budget.
Our services take your project from start to finish. You can have peace of mind that not only has your structure been constructed to the highest standard, but it’s also made to last. To speak to one of our team about our range of products and tensile structures, get in touch today.