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.
Bespoke Garden Office with Porch and Store
Garden Spaces’ bespoke garden office in Kingston upon Thames combines a year-round workspace with a cedar-lined porch and secret store. Turnkey spec includes final electrical connection; plastered interior, dark laminate; sheltered deck for a smoker and outdoor living.
One Bedroom Mobile Home Annexe
This elegant East Sussex mobile home annexe by A Room in the Garden sits lightly at the end of a family garden, combining higher ceilings, calm neutral interiors and thoughtful materials to create a wonderfully light and airy, comfortable home with its own outdoor space.
5m x 3m Garden Office & Lounge by Cabin Master
Cabin Master’s 5m x 3m redwood-clad garden room in Leicester combines office and lounge space, with anthracite-framed sliding doors, a roof overhang with LED downlights and a calm, panelled interior palette designed for comfortable, flexible, year-round use for the owners.
Ex-Display SIPs Annexe by Heritage Living Group
Heritage Living Group’s ex-display SIPs annexe from the Great Yorkshire Show is for sale. SIP core, cladding, roof and glazing in place; interior unfinished for your layout and finishes. One unit only — contact Heritage Living Group for details.
29.4sqm Open-Plan Ivyo by Garden Annexes
This 29.4 sqm open-plan Ivyo 540 by Garden Annexes is finished in Midnight Black with a vaulted ceiling, exposed trusses and zoned living, kitchen and bedroom space. En-suite shower room and a full turnkey handover, including groundworks and services.
Cosy Garden Rooms Art Studio in Derbyshire
A 4m x 3m artist studio in Higham, Derbyshire, by Cosy Garden Rooms. HardiePlank with ColorPlus finish, anthracite uPVC, deep eaves detail, and glazing tailored for light and views. Signature grooved interior; concrete slab on a narrow-access site.
L-Shape Garden Office & Family Entertainment Space
An L-shaped garden room by Miniature Manors combines a dedicated office and family entertainment space under one roof. Hardie Plank cladding, 3m bi-folds, a 2.4m rear picture window and a turnkey finish including electrical connection and landscaping.
Eco-Friendly Garden Rooms: What Actually Makes a Difference
What actually makes a garden room eco-friendly? This article cuts through the marketing to focus on the decisions that matter: reversible foundations, measurable insulation performance, robust structures and low-maintenance materials. A thoughtful look at how to reduce lifetime impact rather than rely on green labels and short-term claims.
36.98sqm One-Bedroom Garden Annexe by Swift Unlimited
This 8.6m x 4.3m self-contained garden annexe in Cheshire by Swift Unlimited was built with full planning and Building Regs for multi-generational living. SIPs on ground screws, cedar cladding, a Shaker kitchen and en-suite; delivered turnkey from design to handover.
5.4m x 3m Garden Office by Little Green Rooms
A 5.4m x 3m Garden Room by Little Green Rooms in Bishopston, finished in Burnt Cedar Millboard with Anthracite sliding doors and a Mizzle interior. Sedum roof, cork wall and Millboard deck combine to create a calm, ready-to-use garden workspace.
Composite Garden Room Designed for Indoor-Outdoor Living
This large composite-clad garden room by Bridge Timber Garden Rooms combines two insulated spaces with a centrally positioned sheltered area, creating a flexible indoor-outdoor living environment designed for comfortable, year-round use in the unpredictable UK climate.
5.4m x 3.5m Garden Room Creates Year-Round Family Space
A 5.4m x 3.5m Contemporary Overhang studio by Sanctum Garden Studios creates a year-round family living space at the top of a terraced garden. Western Red Cedar, a plastered interior and 3.6m bifolds combine for a well-specified, comfortable extra room.
Year-Round Garden Sitting Room in Poole
A 4m x 3m year-round garden sitting room in Poole, Dorset, by Executive Garden Rooms. Off-white Hardie Plank and black uPVC glazing create a low-maintenance retreat, while Building Regulation construction ensures comfort in every season.
A Look at Garden Annexes’ On-Site Build Phase
A look at how Garden Annexes’ in-house team transforms a garden in just one day, with a full annexe frame erected on site. Their Suffolk-based manufacturing, coordinated groundworks and project-managed installation help keep the on-site phase efficient, organised and homeowner-friendly.
Crusoe Garden Rooms — A Long-Standing Legacy in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Crusoe Garden Rooms celebrate their long-standing legacy in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire: hundreds of hand-crafted garden rooms since 2012, delivered by the same family team and trusted electrician, creating truly bespoke spaces for gyms, studios, offices and more.
My Outhouse – Bespoke Garden Rooms and Annexes
My Outhouse design and install bespoke garden rooms and annexes from Hertfordshire, working across the South of England. This introduction explores their contemporary design approach, exterior options, year-round construction, interior specification and the support they offer for planning and regulations.
Garden Hair Salon from the Ultra Range by Smart Modular Buildings
This garden hair salon in Suffolk showcases Smart Modular Buildings’ Ultra range, with Western Red Cedar cladding, a portico entrance, and a bright interior finished in Popular 2 specification. A practical and stylish example of running a professional business from home.
Pecasa Garden Rooms
We explore the work of Pecasa Garden Rooms, a North London–based specialist creating bespoke garden rooms and annexes. The article looks at their contemporary designs, SIPs construction, online design configurator, and approach to delivering well-insulated, year-round spaces with minimal disruption.
Room Within a Room: The Diamond Acoustic Specification by Garden Spaces
Garden Spaces’ new Diamond acoustic package introduces a fully decoupled room-within-a-room design. This article explores how the approach delivers exceptional sound isolation for demanding music and studio use, and why tailored acoustic design matters at the highest level.
Dunster House Dominator Garden Offices
A look at the Dunster House Dominator garden office range for DIY-minded buyers. We explore sizes, layouts, insulation, glazing and what to budget for when assembling your own garden workspace.
Dual-Use Garden Room for Music and Family Entertainment
This dual-use garden room by Smart Modular Buildings combines a music studio and family entertainment space in one well-designed building. With independent access, thoughtful zoning, and year-round comfort, it shows how a single garden room can support multiple uses without compromise.
L-Shaped Garden Room With Canopy for Year-Round Living
This bespoke L-shaped garden room by Cosy Garden Rooms combines a fully insulated interior with a covered canopy, creating a flexible, low-maintenance indoor–outdoor space designed for year-round working, relaxing and entertaining, tailored carefully to the clients’ lifestyle and sloping garden.
Garden Room Extension vs Conservatory vs Traditional Extension
A guide to the differences between garden room extensions, conservatories and traditional brick extensions, explaining how they’re built, how they perform year-round, and which option is best suited to everyday living rather than occasional use.
A Simple Way To Visualise Your Garden Room Options
Using an online garden room configurator can be a helpful way to explore sizes, styles and features before speaking to a designer. This article explains how configurators fit into the buying journey and how they help buyers visualise their options with clarity.