Outbuildings Garden buildings are designed for your enjoyment and to make everyday living easier. Here you'll discover inspiring ideas for garden structures, along with comprehensive guides for building and maintenance. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:46:40 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:05:45 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/themes/outbuildings “We’ll warm it up tonight”—a DIY outdoor sauna built in one day for next to nothing Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:46:40 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/diy-outdoor-sauna-built-in-a-day https://www.kotona.com/articles/diy-outdoor-sauna-built-in-a-day 0 Anni’s scrap-wood Hobbit house is a magical playhouse for her grandkids Fri, 22 May 2026 12:52:49 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/anni-arasolas-hobbit-house https://www.kotona.com/articles/anni-arasolas-hobbit-house 0 Stargazing and campfire coffee in a luxe lean-to turned cabin: “Our plans changed many times along the way” Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:29:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/mirva-and-jarkko-niskanen-lean-to-cabin https://www.kotona.com/articles/mirva-and-jarkko-niskanen-lean-to-cabin 0 Goodbye sauna changing room, hello greenhouse—cooling off among the plants is pure pleasure Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:29:51 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/greenhouse-instead-of-sauna-changing-room https://www.kotona.com/articles/greenhouse-instead-of-sauna-changing-room 0 All the comforts: a new-old yard sauna that feels like a cottage in your backyard Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:42:45 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/rustic-yard-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/rustic-yard-sauna 0 Barn, pigsty, hay shed—and finally a sauna lounge! Check out Jenni and Jani's atmospheric sauna renovation Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:07:50 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/outdoor-sauna-in-a-former-barn https://www.kotona.com/articles/outdoor-sauna-in-a-former-barn 0 Finnish artist builds a monastic ruin from reclaimed bricks and an entire miniature city from old boards—in his garden! Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:02:04 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/artist-sixten-ahlsveds-garden https://www.kotona.com/articles/artist-sixten-ahlsveds-garden 0 Poolside paradise with a southern feel: this family's deck project ended up taking four summers Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:06:57 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/netta-and-janne-s-poolyard https://www.kotona.com/articles/netta-and-janne-s-poolyard 0 Mini-cabins in Turku’s outer archipelago: a Swiss couple’s dream hideaway Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:52:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/morlocks-mini-cabins https://www.kotona.com/articles/morlocks-mini-cabins 0 Johanna’s garden room dream started coming true at an auction: “All is well at the summerhouse” Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:40:24 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/garden-room-is-johannas-happy-place https://www.kotona.com/articles/garden-room-is-johannas-happy-place 0 Katriina’s garden room is always in season: it doubles as a workspace, poolside changing room, and even a winter haven for plants! Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:40:11 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/katriinas-garden-room-has-many-uses https://www.kotona.com/articles/katriinas-garden-room-has-many-uses 0 A dilapidated shed was turned into a sauna and guest house—here’s how the renovation was done! Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:22:44 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/old-shed-renovation-into-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/old-shed-renovation-into-sauna 0 Riitta was left alone to enjoy the garden summerhouse they built together: “It’s now filled with memories of my husband” Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:09:20 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/riittas-garden-summerhouse https://www.kotona.com/articles/riittas-garden-summerhouse 0 Designer built a budget-friendly summer kitchen out of stones: “The kitchen is the heart of the entire yard; we had no use for the lawn” Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:14:46 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/summer-kitchen-from-stones https://www.kotona.com/articles/summer-kitchen-from-stones 0 A sprawling labyrinth of creative grandiosity! Asta’s half-acre garden in Eastern Finland is built affordably and with recycled materials Mon, 21 Jul 2025 06:00:14 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-half-acre-garden https://www.kotona.com/articles/the-half-acre-garden 0 No to shiny and new, yes to rough edges and real life! Pirre and Marjo’s best thrifted finds end up in the family’s charming outdoor kitchen Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:13:22 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/pirres-and-marjos-outdoor-kitchen https://www.kotona.com/articles/pirres-and-marjos-outdoor-kitchen 0 Rattan, clay dishes, and houseplants—an old camp school’s barbecue shelter was transformed into a cozy summer oasis Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:50:40 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/camp-school-grill-shelter-turned-into-a-cozy-summer-kitchen https://www.kotona.com/articles/camp-school-grill-shelter-turned-into-a-cozy-summer-kitchen 0 In the shade, under cover—9 ideas for a yard canopy Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:42:28 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/in-the-shade-under-cover-9-ideas-for-a-yard-canopy https://www.kotona.com/articles/in-the-shade-under-cover-9-ideas-for-a-yard-canopy 0 Build a carefree summer kitchen from pallets—see our instructions! Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:39:46 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/build-a-carefree-summer-kitchen https://www.kotona.com/articles/build-a-carefree-summer-kitchen 0 Your own Nordic summer kitchen—these 5 materials can stand up against pollen, splatters, and unpredictable weather Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:09:36 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/smart-materials-for-the-summer-kitchen https://www.kotona.com/articles/smart-materials-for-the-summer-kitchen 0 Rilla built a greenhouse from old windows: “I discovered I can do all sorts of things” Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:17:17 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/rilla-tervonen-greenhouse https://www.kotona.com/articles/rilla-tervonen-greenhouse 0 Outdoor hot tub costs—see our tips for lowering your electric bill Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:13:18 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/outdoor-hot-tub-operating-costs https://www.kotona.com/articles/outdoor-hot-tub-operating-costs 0 Anne-Maria built a pool house and deck for under five thousand euros—“I can't even remember what the yard used to look like!” Wed, 28 May 2025 12:55:18 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/anne-marias-pool-house-and-deck https://www.kotona.com/articles/anne-marias-pool-house-and-deck 0 Wire mesh isn't just for construction—check out these 10 clever ideas for your garden Wed, 21 May 2025 10:56:40 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/reinforcement-mesh-in-the-garden https://www.kotona.com/articles/reinforcement-mesh-in-the-garden 0 Need more storage space in your yard? Build your own woodshed to provide sturdy shelter for your outdoor items Mon, 19 May 2025 08:06:38 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/woodshed-see-building-instructions https://www.kotona.com/articles/woodshed-see-building-instructions 0 Aimo's treehouse has a tree trunk running through it: “This pine practically begged for a treehouse in its branches” Wed, 14 May 2025 13:22:13 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/aimo-taljavirta-built-treehouse-at-lake-oulujarvi https://www.kotona.com/articles/aimo-taljavirta-built-treehouse-at-lake-oulujarvi 0 Greenhouse for harvest, privacy, and shared fun: “The whole family loves our own tomato bar” Tue, 13 May 2025 13:54:58 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/jennis-greenhouse https://www.kotona.com/articles/jennis-greenhouse 0 From a dry lot to a waterside oasis! Ritva and Ilkka’s garden now boasts a pond, sandy beach, and a shingle-roof sauna Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:21:39 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/ritva-and-ilkkas-eco-pool-oasis https://www.kotona.com/articles/ritva-and-ilkkas-eco-pool-oasis 0 Wow, a two-story greenhouse! Lauri built a surprise for his mother out of old windows Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:53:31 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/lauri-built-a-two-story-greenhouse-for-his-mother-from-old-windows https://www.kotona.com/articles/lauri-built-a-two-story-greenhouse-for-his-mother-from-old-windows 0 Maria built a rustic summerhouse from old windows: “I’m drawn to old items and an industrial style” Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:55:50 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/rustic-summerhouse-from-old-windows-and-reclaimed-bricks https://www.kotona.com/articles/rustic-summerhouse-from-old-windows-and-reclaimed-bricks 0 Over 200 square meters of deck, an outdoor sauna, and fire pits: "We made a dream come true that rewards us every summer" Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:58:38 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/spacious-deck-area https://www.kotona.com/articles/spacious-deck-area 0 Dugout sauna in the earth’s embrace: How Noora and Ville cherish a war veteran’s sauna Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:37:17 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/dugout-sauna-in-the-earths-embrace https://www.kotona.com/articles/dugout-sauna-in-the-earths-embrace 0 Time and worries dissolve in Pirjo’s log sauna—“A good sauna is like a womb: a safe nest away from the rest of the world” Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:28:33 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/time-and-worries-dissolve-in-pirjos-log-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/time-and-worries-dissolve-in-pirjos-log-sauna 0 “Every day is a good day to have a sauna”—No weather can keep Jutta and Pasi from the sauna benches Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:12:15 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/pasi-and-juttas-hand-carved-sauna-in-sipoo https://www.kotona.com/articles/pasi-and-juttas-hand-carved-sauna-in-sipoo 0 My goodness, it is indeed a sauna! This iron sauna is anything but ordinary Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:14:26 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/rantasalmi-iron-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/rantasalmi-iron-sauna 0 From an old barn into a unique backyard sauna: “We had to invent our own approach” Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:08:54 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/old-barn-into-backyard-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/old-barn-into-backyard-sauna 0 Gentle steams on a freezing day—this log sauna was built from an old sheep house Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:13:22 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/gentle-winter-steam-from-sheep-house-to-log-sauna https://www.kotona.com/articles/gentle-winter-steam-from-sheep-house-to-log-sauna 0 Bath in a tent, stable, or whiskey barrel—15 extraordinary Finnish saunas Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/unique-saunas https://www.kotona.com/articles/unique-saunas 0 5 cozy pergola ideas for the ultimate summer hangout Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:28:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/5-cozy-pergola-ideas https://www.kotona.com/articles/5-cozy-pergola-ideas 0 20 inspiring summer kitchen ideas for your cottage Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:05:00 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/20-inspiring-summer-kitchen-ideas-for-your-cottage https://www.kotona.com/articles/20-inspiring-summer-kitchen-ideas-for-your-cottage 0