With the trend towards outdoor living still going strong, we are all looking for practical ways that we can enhance our gardens and create useful spaces that we can enjoy year-round. Garden rooms with bathrooms are becoming an ever-popular option, but of course, the groundworks and connections required to include water and waste within your plans will naturally add to budget and increase disruption during build. So, is including an integrated bathroom in your garden room worth it? With more than a decade of garden room builds (with and without bathrooms) under our belts, here’s our professi ..read more

In a post-pandemic world where our homes have become more multi-functional than ever, people are looking at ways to maximise every square inch of their properties. Whether you’ve already exhausted your house with loft conversions and clever storage, or you’re simply looking to make the most of an under-used part of your garden, a small garden room can be a cost-effective and impactful way to add a practical extra room to your home. Designed and built correctly, small garden rooms can have a hugely valuable impact on your lifestyle, and here’s why we love them so much… Small garden rooms t ..read more

Garden offices by their very nature are spaces that you need to be comfortable working in all year round. Whether there’s a summer heatwave or a winter blizzard going on outside, being able to focus within an ambient office environment is vital for ensuring you get the most out of your insulated garden office. And it’s not just your work productivity that can be influenced by the temperature of your workspace, but your overall wellbeing. Being too hot or cold for prolonged periods can lead to poor health and low mood, so making sure your insulated garden office maintains a comfortable tempe ..read more

Garden offices have been around for a while, but the remote working revolution is relatively recent, meaning that more and more people are now considering how they can create productive, practical work spaces in their homes. And with most people not wanting to work from a kitchen table or a spare room, a dedicated garden office is a great option for those looking to for separation from the home, whilst maximising underused garden space and adding value in the process. And as garden office enthusiasts, we may be ever so slightly biased, but we think it’s fair to say that a garden office spac ..read more

Whether you’re a professional musician, a budding guitarist or just have a passion for blasting your favourite tunes in your spare time; music is a hobby that arguably deserves a room of its own. And where better to enjoy making music without disturbing those around you than in your very own garden music studio. Creating a music studio in the garden not only adds a versatile, valuable extra feature to your home, but provides a space where you can express yourself musically without worrying about waking up sleeping children or upsetting your neighbours. Having a dedicated garden music studio ..read more

Designing a bespoke garden gym, specifically tailored as a home fitness solution, is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners, and a stunning cedar clad garden gym can be a truly motivating addition to your space. However, there are several design mistakes that are commonly made, which can quickly affect how much time you end up spending in your new garden gym. From practical issues such as ensuring sufficient headroom and weight-bearing flooring, to aesthetic choices that enhance your workout environment, with careful planning and guidance from garden room specialists, these are the p ..read more

Whether you’ve got a passion for flowers, you’re a dedicated lawn keeper, or your garden is a completely blank canvas the idea of introducing even a small garden room can be a daunting one. How do you know if won’t overwhelm your space? And how do you design a small garden room to enhance your garden? With over a decade spent hand-crafting beautiful garden rooms we’ve got the answers to all your garden room landscaping questions. So, stay put for our top tips on how to best integrate a small garden room into your landscape design. 1) Choosing the size to fit your garden Size does matt ..read more

As many of us already know, the wellbeing advantages of working remotely are many. But being at home more doesn’t automatically mean a happier, healthier you. So, what is it about having your own garden office that makes it an excellent investment for health and productivity? Stick with us and let your friendly garden office experts explain. Working from home blues? Less communing means more sleep, more sleep means less stress, better productivity, and more quality time with your family. Yet, while remote work is great for work-life balance, it can also have its downsides if you don ..read more

So, you’ve decided a garden office pod is for you. Congratulations, great decision! But with so many design options to choose, how do you make sure you get it right? With over 10-years’ experience designing quality hand-built garden offices, we’ve got plenty of top tips to help you design not only the UK’s best garden office pod, but garden office pod that’s perfect just for you. Getting started Before you can even consider building your garden office pod dreams you’ve got to get planning. 1) Planning permission? The good news is that it’s very unlikely that you’ll need planning perm ..read more

Call us biased, but with over 10-years of expertise hand-crafting beautiful garden rooms, we think they’re pretty darn special. From their time-saving advantages to their life-enhancing benefits, here is why we think any garden room idea would make the perfect addition to any home. 1) Planning Perks of Garden Rooms Save time and money extending your home with a wonderful garden room. Ideas can include garden gyms, garden offices and even garden movie theatres. As a general rule, it’s possible to extend your living space with a beautifully hand-built garden room without the need for pl ..read more