This garden cabin installation by Bespoke Oak and Slate shows how an empty space at the back of a garden becomes a substantial timber building. Our project photographs follow the work from the raised supporting frame to the assembled walls, roof and glazed entrance, then take a closer look inside.
The cabin has a natural timber exterior, central glazed double doors and tall windows on either side of the entrance. A side window brings additional daylight into the interior. Below, each photograph captures a different stage or detail of the installation.
Setting out the garden workspace
The first view establishes the setting: an upper garden area reached by steps from the patio. Timber components and tools are laid out around the working area before the main structure rises. This wider photograph helps explain the access route and the cabin's position within the existing garden.
The raised timber base
The exposed floor frame shows the grid of supporting timbers underneath the cabin. Metal supports stand on individual pads, lifting the frame above the ground covering. With the floor still open, the photograph records a part of the build that will be concealed once the floorboards and lower finishing boards are fitted.
Beginning the timber walls
The lower wall courses are taking shape around the base. The central doorway remains open while the side and rear walls begin to establish the footprint of the building. The visible corner joints show how the horizontal timbers connect as the cabin is assembled.
Forming the glazed front elevation
The two tall front windows define the appearance of the entrance early in the build. Positioned either side of the central doorway, they create a balanced front elevation while the remaining wall timbers are fitted around them. Materials remain organised in front of the cabin as assembly continues.
A closer look at the floor and front windows
This closer angle shows the relationship between the window frames, the developing front wall and the supporting floor timbers. The doorway gap provides a clear view through the interior before floorboards are installed. The individual supports below the front edge are also visible.
Completing the upper walls and roof framework
With the walls approaching their full height, work moves to the upper timbers and roof supports. The front openings are now surrounded by the assembled wall structure, and projecting roof members begin to define the overhang above the entrance.
The cabin shell before the roof covering
This front-on view records the completed wall shape before the roof is closed in. The roof members extend beyond the front wall, forming the framework for the shallow canopy over the doors and windows. The open entrance still reveals the floor frame inside.
Roof covering and front joinery in progress
The building now has its dark roof covering and glazed front doors in place. Ladders and remaining materials show that finishing work is still underway. The natural timber walls and narrow front windows give a clear impression of the final design.
Detail of the roof overhang
A second view at this stage highlights the roof edge and the timber supports beneath the overhang. It also shows the raised underside before the lower front boards conceal the supporting frame. This is a useful comparison with the finished photographs later in the gallery.
The cabin within the wider garden
Seen from the lower patio, the cabin sits at the far end of the upper garden area. The existing steps create a direct approach towards the entrance. This wider image gives context to the close-up build photographs and shows how the new structure relates to the outdoor seating space.
Doors fitted and entrance open
One of the glazed doors is open, allowing a view into the cabin as the remaining work continues. Horizontal boards now cover the lower front edge, giving the raised base a more complete appearance. Tools and timber offcuts remain outside at this point in the installation.
Front elevation nearing completion
With both doors closed, the symmetry of the front elevation is easy to see. The central entrance is framed by tall windows, with continuous timber wall courses running across the building. The roof line and lower boards bring the separate elements together into a finished-looking exterior.
The completed front view
This photograph shows the cabin with the work area cleared in front of it. The natural timber finish, glazed double doors and tall windows create a simple, bright frontage. The lower boards conceal the front supports while retaining the raised appearance of the building.
Finished exterior from an angle
The angled view reveals the depth of the cabin and the additional window in the side wall. It also shows the narrow route alongside the building and the projection of the front roof overhang. These details are less obvious in the straight-on photographs.
Front doors, windows and timber detailing
A closer exterior photograph picks out the timber grain, window surrounds and dark door handle. The glazing covers much of the upper door area, complementing the tall windows beside it. The front overhang adds depth to the otherwise clean rectangular elevation.
A straight-on look at the finished entrance
This final front detail shows the complete arrangement of doors, windows and lower finishing boards. The light-coloured timber gives the cabin a consistent appearance across the wall courses and joinery. It is a clear record of the exterior at the end of the photographed installation.
Inside: daylight from the front and side
The interior view shows how the side window works alongside the front glazing to admit natural light. Timber floorboards, horizontal wall timbers and exposed roof members give the room a continuous natural finish. The open doorway connects the inside space with the garden outside.
Interior wall finish
This detail photograph focuses on the interior wall surface. The horizontal joints, knots and grain remain visible, giving the room the character of a timber cabin rather than a plastered room. It records the internal finish before any later decoration or furnishings.
Natural timber grain in close-up
A second close-up captures the variation in the natural timber, including small knots and the lines between the boards. These details help convey the texture of the room in a way that wide exterior photographs cannot.
The open interior ready for its next stage
The final interior photograph brings the floor, rear wall and roof structure into one view. The room is still unfurnished, leaving a clear picture of the available space and timber finish. Any future use, furnishings or additional fit-out can be planned around this open interior.
Planning a garden cabin installation?
If you are considering a timber garden cabin, get in touch with Bespoke Oak and Slate to discuss your building, garden access and installation requirements. Photographs of the intended position and access route are a helpful starting point when talking through a project.