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.
A Garden Studio for Work-Life Balance
Seeking a work-life balance, Laura created a garden studio to separate her roles as a designer and mother. Designed by JML Garden Rooms, her insulated space stays cosy year-round, providing a serene environment for focus while blending aesthetics with functionality.
Boutique Garden Bedroom with Ensuite
Timeless Garden Rooms crafted a boutique garden bedroom with an ensuite, blending hotel-style luxury with bespoke design. Featuring a Cedar shingle roof, green cladding, and a panelled feature wall, this Isle of Wight project offers elegant, guest-ready accommodation.
Insulated Workshop with Angled Walls
Miniature Manors designed a bespoke insulated workshop with angled walls to maximise a tapered garden plot. Their 3D modelling showcased how storage and benches could be integrated. The completed building fully lives up to its promise, delivering functionality, comfort, and the client is delighted.
How quickly can I get a garden office?
So, you suddenly find yourself working from home, and are wondering how quickly you could get a garden office installed?
Functional Self-Contained Garden Annexe
Swift Unlimited crafted this compact 27.88m² garden annexe with a separate bedroom, kitchenette, and living roof. Thoughtful design maximised space within boundary constraints, integrating storage and a Velux window for light. Completed in three weeks, it’s stylishly functional.
Garden Office with Kitchen
This bespoke garden office by Garden Spaces features a professional workspace complete with an L-shaped kitchen, compact shower room, and full climate control, designed for a florist needing a client-friendly setting. Durable grey cladding and turnkey service make it move-in ready.
Contemporary Garden Office with an Apex Roof
This 6 x 4m garden office features an apex roof with exposed beams and vaulted ceiling, reaching 3.8 metres high. The self-contained space includes a toilet and kitchenette, finished with Thermowood cladding, aluminium doors and slate-effect Tapco tiles.
Create a counselling room at home
Are you a counsellor looking to create a consultation room at home. We share some top design tips and see what different size rooms might offer.
Antique Oak Millboard ideal for garden rooms
A few garden room companies offer Millboard decking as an option. It is a luxury composite decking which has the character of real wood.
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.
2.8m High Garden Gym Studio
Timeless Garden Rooms designed this 2.8m-high bespoke gym studio, exceeding their standard 2.5m height for additional headroom. Built on sloping ground, it features concealed foundations, Larch cladding, and a veranda. Planning Permission was secured, ensuring functionality and style.
Configure Your Modern Garden Room
Design your perfect garden room with the Modern Garden Rooms online configurator. Choose styles, cladding, doors, windows, and colours, with real-time 3D visualisation. Adjust sizes, explore finishing touches, and receive instant pricing and a detailed project breakdown effortlessly.
Garden Studio for a Small Terraced Garden
Executive Garden Rooms designed a bespoke jewellery workshop in Edgeware, maximising a compact terraced garden space. Positioned tightly against boundary fences, the 3.5m x 3.5m studio features double-aspect glazing for brightness, Cedral cladding, and a comprehensive electrical package.
A Granny Annexe Needn’t Dominate the Garden
A compact L-shaped granny annexe by Booths demonstrates how self-contained living spaces can fit harmoniously in smaller gardens. Built under the Caravan Act, this one-bedroom dwelling offers modern, light-filled accommodation without overwhelming the original property.
Two-Room Garden Office & Art Studio
Garden Spaces crafted this two-room garden building with dedicated office and art studio spaces, connected by a compact kitchenette. Featuring floor-to-ceiling glazing, skylights, and climate control, this 8.2m x 4.1m structure combines functionality with abundant natural light.
Garden Office with Corner Bi-Folds
A Room in the Garden designed a bespoke 9.3m x 4.6m garden office featuring corner bi-fold doors without a supporting post. The structure incorporates a preserved eucalyptus tree, outdoor wallpaper, and low-maintenance cladding. This multifunctional space serves as both a home office and family room.
Student Den in the Garden
Timeless Garden Rooms designed this stylish student den with a modern mono-pitch roof, Larch cladding, and custom sliding doors. The 6m x 3.5m space features three rooms: two living areas and a shower room, offering privacy and practicality for a university student.
Steel garden room frames
Light gauge steel frames are growing in popularity in garden room design. They can be installed within hours and can be easily insulated and finished using popular finishes.
Garden Room with Wheelchair Access
Garden Spaces created a 4m x 6m wheelchair-accessible garden room with level entry, flush decking, and bi-fold doors. High-level glazing, vaulted ceilings, and custom finishes provide a spacious, stylish interior that balances accessibility with modern design.
12m x 5m Two Bedroom Granny Annexe
Timeless Garden Rooms designed this 12m x 5m granny annexe with two bedrooms, a vaulted living area, and a shower room. Featuring underfloor heating, wheelchair-accessible doors, and a veranda, it offers independence, comfort, and thoughtful futureproofing for elderly family members.
Flexible Garden Room: Home Office & Guest Accommodation
Swift Unlimited designed this 8.15m x 4.65m garden room blending a home office with guest accommodation. Featuring extensive glazing, Cedar cladding, and composite decking, it required planning permission due to its height. The dual-purpose space offers functionality with seamless indoor-outdoor integration.
5 Sided Garden Annexe
Executive Garden Rooms designed a unique five-sided garden annexe with no 90-degree corners, maximising space and functionality. This 30sqm, self-contained home features an open-plan layout and pressurised water system. Supplied on a turnkey basis including planning services and groundworks.
Garden Office with Composite Cladding and Secret Bike Store
Bespoke designers Timber Rooms crafted a 5.3m x 3.5m garden office with a secret bike store, featuring low-maintenance composite cladding and uPVC windows. The high-spec interior includes underfloor heating, while the practical bike store offers durable storage solutions.
