Breathing New Life into Your Hobby

We've all got something that we love to do or would love to be doing 'if only we had more time'. Having more time, of course, is one of the joys of retirement - the one thing that people look forward to more than anything else - time you can call your own. So what hobby or activity brings a smile to your face and makes your time a pleasure?

For some people, it's writing short stories or children's fairytales, for others it's restoring classic cars or dabbling in oil paints and canvas. Perhaps it's something as simple as just having the peace and quiet to enjoy your favourite books at your leisure.

Whatever your chosen activity, it's not just time that you need, it's space. Time and space - these are the key things. Having a dedicated space for your hobby allows you to leave whatever you're doing and return to it at your leisure. You can store all your equipment and work in the same place, and most importantly, have ready access to it day or night.

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How to create space when you have no space

Setting up a dedicated space for your hobby presents a great opportunity to reorganise your living space. However, you may find that having extra space would be far more useful. Apart from anything else, some hobbies are best kept outside your living quarters. No one wants greasy engine parts, sawdust or a collection of specialist equipment taking up space in their house if they can avoid it!

The need for extra space is why bespoke workshops and studios for gardens are becoming so popular. We no longer live in an age where a shed is just a shed. There are so many options for creating beautiful bespoke offices, workshops and studios in your garden; your imagination is the only thing that limits you. Have a browse through some case studies of what Shields Buildings customers have had built to see the range of ideas and scope available to you.

Why are Garden Studios and Workshops becoming more popular?

There are many reasons why people are choosing to have a purpose built studio or workshop constructed for them to enjoy their hobby when they retire. On a practical level, it provides a secure space to store your equipment or hobby-related creations; a well-insulated and weather-proofed building that is light, beautiful and contains everything you need to work on your hobby. Whether it's multiple power points, storage or just plenty of space.

Aside from the practical reasons, however, the growth in popularity of bespoke garden buildings is surely due to how they can enhance your life and your overall well-being. The space itself provides a peaceful isolation, an oasis of undisturbed, creative pleasure which is separate from the humdrum of day to day living.

You will be free from distraction, which allows you to immerse yourself fully in your chosen activity and the enjoyment you get from it. You don't just get a handy building in your garden; you get a place you can relax completely with all the comforts of home and where you can call your time your own. Something that is more than well deserved by the time you retire.