5 Steps for Creating the Perfect Granny annex

The granny annexe is a great way to provide respite for your guests without spoiling them too much. It's also a good idea to build it near the house so that your guests never feel too far away or on their own. It's also an opportunity to give guests their own space that can be anything from a hobby room or game room near the house, where they'll feel close but not too far away. Of course, it's important to build the annexe in such a way that it doesn't take up too much of your garden and keep in mind some planning permissions before you start building-but these 5 steps will help you create the perfect granny suite on your property

Step 1: Choose Your Location

The granny annexe is an addition built either at the side of the main house or in the garden area. If you have space, building your granny annexe next to your house not only means that it's very easy to access, but granny won't feel too far away.

If you don't have room for a granny annexe outside of your home, there's nothing wrong with building it at the furthest end of your garden. It'll be further away from the main house and granny will still have the benefits of granny annexe living.

Step 2: Measure Your Space

Once you've decided on location, it's time to measure your granny suite. Remember that this is a granny annexe - not a granny flat - so the measurements don't need to be too big. You can build your granny unit to fit your granny perfectly or build it a bit bigger and take in some guests when there are no guests around.

When measuring the granny annexe, ensure that you take into account not only the size of granny but also how much room they'll need for possessions. Remember that guests are going to be using this granny annexe, so you need to make sure there's a large enough area.

Step 3: Plan Your Granny Annexe

If you have granny or granny and grandad living with you, it may be a good idea to ask guests how they'd like their granny annexe to look. Many people like having granny annexe rooms in granny suites with kitchens. 

Step 4: Choosing the right log cabin 

Choosing the right granny annexe log cabin will depend on whether you're going to be using it as granny annexe, guest home or temporary accommodation. Size, layout and log thickness are all important factors to consider when building granny annexe cabins.

Step 5: Decorating your granny annexe 

Once you have all the granny annexe measurements and log cabin measurements, you need to decorate granny's new granny suite. The ideal granny annexe should be warm, spacious and well-equipped without costing too much money!

The perfect place for guests

The granny annexe is a great way to provide respite for your guests without spoiling them. It's also an opportunity to give them their own space and comfort, where they'll feel close but not too far away.

Step 1: Plan Carefully

Step 2: Use the Right Materials

Step 3: Build it Well

Step 4: Plan for your Guest

Step 5: Have a Safe Exit Strategy