A Garden Office with Personality
First Published: 3 September 2022
Refreshed: 21 October 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes 30 seconds
We often have the opportunity to explore many garden office buildings as part of our work. This bespoke design by A Room in the Garden particularly caught our attention, as the combination of materials gives the workspace a distinct character. Sitting on a footprint of 5.3m x 3m, the space has been divided into three rooms: an office, a toilet, and a store room.
Plywood-Lined Garden Office
Rather than opting for the conventional plastered and decorated interior, which creates a finish similar to that of a new-build house, the clients of A Room in the Garden chose plywood for their office’s interior. The result is a clean, contemporary look, enhanced by the natural wood grain textures.
A plywood interior can be a more practical choice for a garden office compared to plasterboard and skimmed finishes, but it requires attention to detail and skilled craftsmanship to be executed successfully. The team at A Room in the Garden clearly has the expertise, as seen in the quality of this project.
The warm, natural tone of the plywood is complemented by black fittings, including electrical sockets, door handles, and shelf brackets.
The main room features A Room in the Garden’s standard laminate flooring, while the toilet and storage room are finished with vinyl flooring.
Garden Office with Cinderella Toilet
Adding a toilet can significantly enhance the functionality of a garden office, allowing you to work uninterrupted without the need to return to the main house. Connecting a toilet to the mains can be impractical for many buyers. Fortunately, companies like A Room in the Garden offer off-grid toilet solutions.
In this case, A Room in the Garden installed an incinerator toilet, using the Norwegian Cinderella system, which has a sleek, modern design. The Cinderella toilet incinerates waste at high temperatures, reducing it to hygienic ash. As the Cinderella website explains, “Four people using the toilet for a week will only produce about one teacup of ash.”
Black Corrugated Cladding
The garden office is located in the garden of a Victorian house and is overlooked by neighbouring properties. The selected exterior finishes ensure a pleasing view from all angles.
The walls are clad in black corrugated metal, creating a striking contrast with its textured, wavy surface. The aluminium frames of the bi-fold doors and window have been colour-matched with the cladding, creating a cohesive look.
The roof is covered in sedum plants, which soften the building when viewed from above and offer year-round interest with their changing colours.
All Materials Walked Through the Flat
This garden office was built in the garden of a flat. As is often the case with such projects, there was no direct access to the garden, so all materials had to be carefully walked through the flat’s living space.
Not all garden office companies are willing to take on projects with difficult access. However, A Room in the Garden is experienced in handling such challenges. They take the time to assess all practicalities during their site visits, ensuring the installation process is stress-free and causes no damage to the property.
Bespoke Design with a Pre-Designed Option
This project is a bespoke design tailored to the client’s needs. If you are looking for something similar, you can either commission a custom design from A Room in the Garden or choose from their pre-designed Cargo range. The Cargo range shares many features with this project, such as the corrugated exterior cladding and plywood interior, while offering a quicker and more cost-effective route to purchase.
Learn More
To learn more about this garden office, get in touch with the A Room in the Garden team on 01273 80 70 77 or email hello@aroominthegarden.co.uk. You can also explore their website at www.aroominthegarden.co.uk to discover more about their garden office designs.
