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Latest garden room & annexe projects we've explored
Every week, we delve into a variety of garden room and annexe projects, showcasing the incredible versatility of these buildings. From compact office pods to spacious, multi-room annexes designed for year-round living, our articles highlight the creativity and craftsmanship of leading designers. Explore the latest projects below:
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Small garden rooms are trending this week as people look for compact yet functional solutions for their outdoor spaces. With a footprint of 7sqm or less, these cleverly designed buildings prove that small doesn’t mean sacrificing style or features. Perfect for home offices, cosy retreats, or creative studios, these versatile spaces make the most of every square metre. Here’s a random selection of the small garden room projects we’ve featured—click to explore the full archive of inspiring examples.
Love Your Garden QuadPod Drum Room
Sanctum Garden Studios contributed a bespoke QuadPod drum room for ITV’s Love Your Garden, aiding a Nottingham family. The versatile QuadPod range features five sizes, premium materials, and customisable designs, offering stylish solutions for compact outdoor spaces with included foundation systems.
The start of a new year often brings a surge of interest in garden gym buildings. We’ve compiled a comprehensive archive of garden gym examples from a wide range of companies, showcasing how these versatile spaces can be tailored to suit your exercise preferences. Will 2025 be the year you stick to your New Year’s resolutions? This is just a random sample—click through to explore our full collection of garden gym examples.
Garden Playroom Design: Space That Grows With Your Kids
Cosy Garden Rooms designed a versatile 5m x 4m garden playroom in Greater Manchester, ideal for family needs. Finished with durable Hardie Plank cladding and easy-clean interiors, the space connects with the garden and offers room for play, toy storage, and even a small sauna, adapting as the family grows.
Pool House with Sauna, Changing Room & Shower Room
Timber Rooms returned to a Sussex garden to create this 8.5m x 2.9m mono-pitched pool house with sauna, changing room, shower room, and main living space. Cedar cladding, large glazing, and turnkey service combine to deliver a high-spec, ready-to-use building.
One-bedroom living annexes are trending this week as a popular solution for creating self-contained homes in the garden. As the examples show, designers can work with you to create a building footprint that suits your garden and budget, tailoring the internal layout to fit your lifestyle. Here’s a random selection of one-bedroom garden annexes by different companies—click to explore the full archive of projects.
SIP’s Granny Annexe
Annexe Spaces built an 8m x 5m SIPs granny annexe in Scotland. The one-bedroom home includes a bright living area, well-equipped kitchen, and modern shower room. Highly insulated for comfort and efficiency, the project covered planning, groundworks, and utility connections, offering a comprehensive solution.
L-Shaped One Bed Granny Annexe
Annexe Spaces designed a bespoke L-shaped granny annexe with a double bedroom, en-suite, and open-plan living area. The 8.3m x 6.3m structure features a U-shaped kitchen, composite wood terrace, and low-maintenance exterior combining Thermowood and cement fibre board cladding. The design prioritises comfort, style, and independence.
While most of the garden rooms we feature are standalone buildings, some companies also attach their designs to the house as traditional extensions. You will find everything from classic glazed extensions to contemporary designs with features like bi-fold doors, creating a seamless connection to the garden. Perfect for adding well-specified extra living space, these designs combine style and functionality. Here’s a random selection of garden room extensions we’ve featured—click to explore the full archive of examples.
Unlocking the Full Potential of a Glazed Extension: The Benefits of Bespoke
In the realm of home improvement, few endeavours offer as transformative an impact as the addition of a glazed extension. These versatile spaces not only expand your home but also flood interiors with natural light, seamlessly blending the indoors to the out.
