Garden Room & Annexe Projects We've Been Exploring
Since 2009, we have been writing articles about garden rooms and annexes, showcasing the versatility of these high-spec, insulated garden buildings. We aim to inform buyers of their options and showcase the work of garden room companies, large and small.
Garden Room & Store with Glazed Pergola
AMC Garden Rooms created a versatile indoor-outdoor space combining a garden office, art studio, and storage area with a glazed pergola. The 6282mm x 3082mm structure features Thermowood cladding, a retractable roof, and windows, offering year-round functionality for work, relaxation, and entertainment.
How Much Space is Needed to Install a Garden Room?
Garden rooms can be installed close to boundaries, typically requiring 400-600mm of space for installation. Despite needing this gap, buildings can still maximise available garden space while adhering to Permitted Development and Building Regulations requirements.
Geodesic Dome Garden Rooms & Glamping Pods
Snowdon Domes offers bespoke timber-framed geodesic domes, ideal for garden rooms or glamping pods. With insulation for year-round comfort, optional self-contained features, customisable interiors, and durable cladding, these UK-made domes combine striking aesthetics with practical functionality and longevity.
Garden Office with Zero Maintenance Cladding
This 3.6m x 3.8m garden office by Garden Spaces offers bespoke design with zero-maintenance cladding, featuring large desk-height windows, aluminium French doors, and integrated Venetian blinds. Composite wood cladding and smart climate control ensure comfort and style year-round.
Styling a Garden Room for Winter
A David Salisbury garden room extension is a great place to be on a Winter’s day.
Here the experts at David Salisbury offer some tips on styling your garden room for Winter.
3m x 1.8m Insulated Log Cabin
3m x 1.8m insulated log cabin by Garden Affairs is a cost-effective way to buy a small garden office. This compact structure offers modern design features and insulation, providing good value for its functionality.
Accessible Open-Plan Garden Annexe
A Room in the Garden designed a 6.6m x 7m accessible garden annexe featuring an open-plan layout. The one-bedroom home incorporates personalised elements, including a stained glass window. With a fully accessible shower room and low-maintenance exterior, it offers independent living tailored to the client’s needs.
Swift Man Cave Fits Perfectly into a Tight Garden Space
Swift Unlimited crafted a bespoke L-shaped man cave for a tight garden plot, integrating a TV area, bar, pool table, and cloakroom. Thoughtful design maximised space, featuring luxury interiors, reinforced walls, bi-fold doors, and low-maintenance materials for enduring appeal.
Redwood-Clad Garden Gym & Storage Room
The 6m x 3.5m Redwood-clad garden gym and storage room from Hargreaves Garden Spaces’ Windsor range offers a versatile dual-purpose design. Key features include Scandinavian Redwood cladding, a deep canopy with composite veranda, and full-service installation.
1.8m x 1.8m (6ft x 6ft) Garden Studio
The QuadPod Super Micro garden studio, measuring 1.8m x 1.8m, offers a compact, year-round space with a glazed door and full-height window for natural light. Featuring Cedar and grey cladding, it’s pre-wired, customisable, and Permitted Development compliant for quick installation.
Low-Maintenance Garden Office by Garden Spaces
Garden Spaces designed and built this low-maintenance garden office using Ebony-stained Thermowood and cement particle board cladding. The design includes bi-fold doors for seamless indoor-outdoor connection and a plastered, decorated interior for a bright, welcoming feel.
Garden Podcasting Studio
A custom garden podcasting studio by Vita Modular combines acoustic enhancement with modern aesthetics. Enhanced soundproofing, triple-glazing, and stylish cladding create a professional yet light-filled space. Tailored for creators, it balances functionality, design, and performance in a unique garden setting.
Garden Office with Cedar & Cedral Cladding
This bespoke garden office by Executive Garden Rooms uses Western Red Cedar for a striking front façade and durable Cedral cladding on hidden elevations. The 4.5m x 2.9m home office features uPVC windows fitted with integral blinds and well-specified interior finishes.
Acoustic Garden Studio with Secret Storage Room
This dual-purpose acoustic garden studio by Garden Spaces combines a 17.8 sqm soundproof workspace and 5.2 sqm storage room. With multi-layer soundproofing, surface-mounted electrics, and durable Thermowood cladding, it balances functionality and style effectively in one structure.
9.5m x 5.5m Pitched Roof Living Annexe
This 9.5m x 5.5m pitched roof living annexe by White Peak Design & Build features a bespoke one-bedroom layout with a light-filled kitchen-living area, accessible bathroom, and striking steel-supported glazing. Durable black cement fibre cladding contrasts beautifully with Cedar accents.
Garden Gym with Cedar & White Render Finishes
This 3m-tall garden gym by Hargreaves Garden Spaces combines Cedar cladding with white render for a modern aesthetic. Featuring smart heating, lighting, and groundscrew foundations, it offers a fully insulated, year-round space for workouts.
Garden Rooms with Ecoscapes’ Slatted Cladding
Garden2Office offers Ecoscapes’ slatted profile composite cladding for garden rooms, combining recycled wood fibres and plastics for durability and resistance to rot. Available in Spiced Oak, Silver Birch, and Midnight finishes, this cladding provides a modern, stable, and warp-resistant exterior option.
Bespoke QuadPod
This bespoke QuadPod Maxi Studio showcases Sanctum Garden Studios’ customisation skills, featuring corner glazing with French doors and sidelights. Tailored to client preferences, it highlights the flexibility of their garden rooms, crafted in Chorley workshops.
Garden Dining Room with Indoor Barbecue
This bespoke garden dining room by Miniature Manors combines contemporary design with practicality, featuring Ecoscape composite cladding, bi-fold doors, and a South African braai. Measuring 5.5m x 4m, it’s a perfect entertainment hub, blending indoor comfort with seamless outdoor connectivity.
10.5m Wide Garden Gym & Kids’ Den
A 10.5m x 4.5m garden room in the Classic Garden Room 3 range combines a home gym with a children’s den. The contemporary design features Western Red Cedar and grey Larch cladding, with 3m bi-fold doors creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
Swift Unlimited Creates More Than a Living Annexe; They Create a Home
Swift Unlimited crafts bespoke, fully project-managed living annexes tailored to individual needs. Their energy-efficient designs feature SIP construction, modern amenities, and durable finishes. Projects, such as this pitched-roof 9m x 5m annexe, combine style, comfort, and practicality, completed in just five weeks.
Commercial Buildings by AMC Garden Rooms
AMC Garden Rooms offers bespoke commercial building designs alongside their domestic garden rooms. Their turnkey service includes planning, installation, and interior fit-out for various businesses. With expertise in exhibition design, they create productive workspaces with custom graphics, technology, and essential amenities.
Garden Office with Cedar and Cement Particle Board Cladding
This modern garden office by Garden Spaces combines Western Red Cedar and cement particle board cladding for a striking, low-maintenance finish. With SIPs insulation and a smart lighting system, it provides comfortable, year-round functionality in a 3m x 4m footprint.
Garden Office for Two People
Executive Garden Rooms designed a bespoke garden office for two, featuring dual workstations, space for storage and a sofa in a 3.9m x 2.8m layout. Key features include floor-to-ceiling corner glazing with integral blinds, low-maintenance cladding, and well-specified electrics.