Art Classes in a Custom Garden Studio
First Published: 13 April 2018
Refreshed: 15 November 2024
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Garden studios are a favourite among artists, providing a dedicated, peaceful space for creativity. At the end of the day, artists can simply close the door, ensuring their materials and projects remain undisturbed.
Designers of garden studios understand the unique requirements of artists, often maximising wall space for hanging works and using glazing on the north elevation to capture steady northern light.
In this example, Garden Spaces crafted a contemporary artist's studio that blends seamlessly with its mature garden setting. Their client, a recent homebuyer and experienced art teacher, was eager to create a space for local art classes in his new home.
Collaborative Design and Site Survey
Garden Spaces provided a free site consultation, allowing the client to share his vision and discuss ideas with a designer. These consultations are highly beneficial, offering clients professional insights and suggestions for optimising their garden space.
Built to Handle a Sloping Garden
The site chosen for the studio was on a steep slope, which can be challenging for many builders. However, Garden Spaces are experienced in working with uneven landscapes, using ground screws to create a stable, level base with minimal disruption to the surrounding area. This efficient foundation method made it easy to overcome the slope.
Two-Room Design
The studio was divided into two sections: one as a storage shed, the other as the main art studio. Due to the slope, Garden Spaces created a ramp for access to the storage area and steps to the studio. Unlike purely functional steps or ramps, these elements were carefully designed to complement the overall aesthetic. The foundation's skirt, in dark grey, matches the door and window frames, integrating the design with the natural slope. Additionally, the decking, steps, and veranda are colour-coordinated for a cohesive look, with Thermowood cladding used on the steps and ramp, enhancing the project’s minimalist style.
Thoughtfully Designed Handrail
A bespoke handrail was created along the steps, opting for sleek Thermowood cladding rather than traditional spindle balustrades, giving the structure a modern, clean look.
A Light-Filled Interior
Maximising natural light was key to the design, with large windows on the front wall and a smaller, high-positioned "letterbox" window on the rear wall for ventilation. The front glazing includes French doors with three floor-to-ceiling windows, opening up views of the established garden.
Inside, the studio features high-quality finishes similar to a new-build home, with plastered and painted walls and ceilings and a 10mm ‘v’ groove laminate floor, adding durability and charm.
The room is also well-lit with eight ceiling LED downlights and five outdoor-grade LED lights under the roof overhang. A strip light in the storage area provides extra utility.
Learn More
For more information about this project or to discuss your own ideas, contact Garden Spaces on 0845 387 9 387 or email info@gardenspaces.co.uk. Explore their website for more garden studio inspiration.
