Adapting to Change: The Evolving Needs for Outbuildings: Outdoor Studios, Granny Flats & Dwellings

In the 15 years that Inoutside has been trading, we have seen a significant change in customers' preferences for outdoor buildings (detach studios & dwellings) over the years.

In the days of low interest rates and an abundance of employment, customers were seeking art rooms, kids' rumpus spaces, yoga and gym rooms, and bespoke turnkey offices, especially around the Covid times. However, over the past 3 years, we have seen a change in focus. Potential customers now have more things to consider than just having a garden room to enhance the backyard.

The housing crisis has led to a significant change in building use. The term "Granny flat" is still used but has so many more meanings.

Current Customer Needs: Detach Outbuildings

Nowadays, people are looking for:

• An additional habitable space on their block to rent out for extra income

• Adult children who are unable to leave home due to the housing crisis, requiring another living space that includes a bathroom and bedroom

• The cost of moving house outweighs the cost of having an additional living space on their property

• Existing home extensions builder quotes often blow the budget

• Another bathroom and a place to sleep has become the priority for all members of the family, including elderly relations who are not able to go into a nursing home. Independent living is the goal for many families.

Another element is that people often want the smallest space they can afford and try to maximize the space to include a tiny bathroom and to fit a bed.

Obviously, with additional habitable spaces, council approval is required. Considerations include building on boundaries to save the existing garden/backyard areas, exploring where the utility services are such as water, electrical, and stormwater waste/sewage, and the location of the building's footprint to maximize winter sun for energy reports.

Inoutside's Updated Offerings: Outdoor Studio's, Granny Flats & Dwellings

Inoutside has recently updated their designs to include the Dwellings range. These new designs offer contemporary 1 and 2-bedroom small houses with laundry and kitchen, allowing whoever is living in the accommodation to be totally independent from the main residence on the block.

For those who are on a really tight budget but still require maximum living options to include a bathroom and kitchen, we offer the Adaptive range to suit your block and budget. These adaptive spaces feature tiny bathrooms with kitchenette.

We can customize the space to suit your requirements. Turnkey solutions are the favorable options, but we also offer the lock-up stage and kits.

Get Started Today!

If you're ready to explore your options for additional living spaces that meet your needs, contact us today to discuss your project and how we can help you create the perfect solution for your home!