Garden Room Projects We've been exploring
Since 2009, we have been writing articles about garden rooms, 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.
3m tall garden photography studio
A 7m x 4m garden photography studio by Cosy Garden Rooms. Designed to accommodate the unique requirements of the business, a professional yet comfortable workspace has been created.
R L Planning
Discover how R L Planning transforms your garden room vision into reality. A planning consultancy specialising in garden rooms & annexes, they manage complex regulations and ensure successful outcomes. From obtaining Lawful Development Certificates to advising on ambitious designs, their expertise covers every step of your project, backed by over 25 years of experience in both public and private sectors. Access their efficient online service across England for a seamless planning experience.
Open-Plan Garden Annexe in Surrey
A contemporary open-plan living annexe by Miniature Manors, featuring a well-appointed kitchen and shower room. Miniature Manors managed the entire project for their clients, from the initial design to connecting the mains services. This comprehensive service also included securing planning approval for the project.
Garden Gym with Infinity Pool
Choosing to work with a company that specialises in bespoke garden room design means ending up with a space perfectly tailored to your intended use. You’ll have control over the size and the configuration of doors, and windows, as well as the choice of materials used. This garden gym project by Hargreaves Garden Spaces exemplifies this tailor-made approach brilliantly.
The two-roomed building comprises a well-equipped gym complete with a kitchen, and a separate pool room housing an infinity pool with an underwater treadmill.
Home Pilates Studio by Rustic Realities
Bespoke 6m x 3.5m Pilates studio with a 1.2m deep covered veranda along the front elevation.
The ceiling anchors were added for suspension trainers.
Inside-Outside Home Entertaining Space
This L-shaped building, crafted by Heritage Garden Studios, was designed to enable the owners to comfortably host family and friends in any weather, it seamlessly blends functionality with style.
Thoughtfully planned, the building not only frames picturesque views of the garden and the countryside beyond but also creates both indoor and outdoor dining areas.
Avoid Queuing for the Bathroom Next Christmas
Incorporating a cloakroom or bathroom into a garden room building can be a useful way to add extra facilities to your house, which can be handy when you have friends and family visiting.
For Business or Pleasure and Everything in Between…
Crusoe Garden Rooms Limited tailors each of their designs to meet the customer’s unique requirements. Whether it’s incorporating acoustic insulation for a soundproof music room, crafting a dual-purpose home office and gym, or designing a garden annex complete with a kitchen and shower room for independent living, their bespoke approach is evident in every project. As a family-run business operating across the UK, they specialise in cedar-clad designs featuring plastered and decorated interiors. These rooms are not only aesthetically pleasing but also comfortable for use every day of the year.
3m Tall Garden Gym Building with Hidden Store
This innovative garden gym stands 3m tall, ensuring ample headroom for comfortable exercising. Doubling as a home office, it includes a custom desk offering picturesque views of the garden. The design also features discreet storage, accessible through a secret door that is seamlessly integrated into the wall cladding.
Ex-display 6.8m x 3.6m SIPs annexe
With a guide price of £25,000, this ex-exhibition unit, spanning 6.8m x 3.6m, is perfect for a range of uses from a cosy annexe to a creative workspace. Featuring high-quality SIP construction, thermal efficiency, and modern amenities like a kitchenette and bathroom, it offers luxury at half the usual cost.
A Garden Home Brings a Family Together
This mobile home, spanning 87.45sqm, is by A Room in the Garden. It boasts a generously sized farmhouse kitchen that offers picturesque views over the paddocks. Together, A Room in the Garden and their clients have collaboratively designed a home that is not only spacious but also comfortably tailored to the client’s needs.
High-Spec Insulated Double Garage
Fully insulated 9m x 5.4m double garage and workshop with cloakroom. With two insulated roller shutter doors and a fully glazed side door for day-to-day use. The project required planning approval and Building Control sign-off both of which Executive Garden Rooms handled as part of their turnkey service.
Warwick Buildings: Gold Standard Garden Rooms
Warwick Buildings Ltd, a long-established name in the garden room industry, has recently been honoured with the prestigious Gold Endorsement Award for 2023 from E2 Media. This accolade is a testament to the company’s dedication to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, further solidifying their position in the industry.
Smart Living Spaces
SMART® Garden Rooms, Offices & Studios, a leader in modular, fully insulated outdoor buildings based in Suffolk, has recently introduced a new range of garden annexes named Smart Living Spaces. This innovative range comprises seven of their most popular designs, now upgraded to serve as both living and sleeping spaces. Ideal for relatives seeking independent living close to the family home, or as flexible guest accommodation, these spaces are versatile and practical.
Kennedy Garden Retreats
Kennedy Garden Retreats have caught our eye with their range of modular garden rooms that can be personalised around each customer. Their Windsor design particularly stands out amidst contemporary garden room options, thanks to its unique exterior finishes and meticulous detailing.
36sqm One-bedroom garden annexe
Bespoke one-bedroom annexe by Swift Unlimited, featuring a well-specified kitchen and an ensuite shower room. Thoughtfully designed to incorporate favourite pieces of furniture, the annexe also boasts efficient, space-saving fitted storage and pocket doors between rooms, blending functionality with style.
Garden Room with heritage-style windows
This 5m x 4m garden office and exercise space, constructed in North London by Office In My Garden, showcases a bespoke design. Its stepped front elevation has been thoughtfully crafted to encompass an existing tree. Adding to the building’s distinctive charm is the Crittall-style glazing, which infuses the building with character.
The Crusoe Pad: A Well-Specified Garden Room
At 3.6m x 2.8m, the Crusoe Pad is a garden room that fits comfortably in most gardens without overpowering the space. It’s large enough for a variety of uses, from a home office to an art studio, or even a personal gym.
Unique garden office/mancave with storage
This 4m x 4m garden room is divided up, offering a multifunctional main room that serves as both a home office and a man cave, alongside a separate storage area. The bespoke design features a variety of exterior cladding finishes, while the interior boasts a contemporary cabin aesthetic.
Ground screw foundations at Warwick Buildings
With over four decades of expertise in crafting timber frame buildings, Warwick Buildings has established itself as a leader in the industry. The company is dedicated to innovation and continuously expands its portfolio to offer a diverse range of options, ensuring that every customer can create their perfect garden room. A testament to this commitment is the recent introduction of ground screw foundations, now available across their entire selection of timber buildings.
Contemporary 2-bedroom garden annexe
Annexe Spaces designed and constructed this spacious 60.86sqm garden home. The well-thought-out accommodation encompasses two generously sized bedrooms, a large living room and kitchen, as well as a well-appointed shower room. By managing the entire project from start to finish, Annexe Spaces delivered a turnkey solution, providing their clients with a home that was ready to move into and enjoy.
Comfortable garden retreat
Tranquil garden sitting room perfect for reading and spending quality time with friends and family by Executive Garden Rooms. The exterior of the 4.7m x 4.1m building features a durable mix of render and Cedral cladding, ensuring a long lifespan with minimal maintenance required.
Two garden rooms built in two years for the same client
A quality garden room adds significant value to a home. For homeowners who love their current house but need extra space, garden rooms offer a cost-effective solution to extending their living space without the need to move or embark on major renovations. Then when it comes to selling their home, these versatile buildings can add significant value and appeal to potential buyers.
Recent clients of Crusoe Garden Rooms Limited can attest to this. Within two years, the company has constructed two garden room buildings for one family. This repeat business speaks volumes about the quality of Crusoe Garden Rooms Limited’s buildings and their stellar customer service. It also underscores how integral a garden room can be to a household.
1-bed annexe for an awkward-shaped garden
While many garden annexe providers adhere to traditional rectangular designs, occasionally an irregularly shaped annexe with angled walls is necessary to optimally utilise the available space. If you’re in Kent or nearby areas and are considering an annexe for an unusually shaped garden, Ark Design Build are the people to talk to.