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.
Outdoor Office with Shower Room
Swift Unlimited specialises in creating bespoke outdoor offices, blending style and functionality. This project featured a Cedar-clad garden office with a modern shower room, coffee station, and bi-fold doors. The clients praised their attention to detail and exceptional customer service.
Garden Bedroom with En Suite
A 6m x 3.6m en-suite garden bedroom in Dorset was built by Executive Garden Rooms. The turnkey project includes design, utility connections, and planning management. The well insulated annexe features wrap-around glazing and a spacious shower room.
Garden Office with Composite Cladding
This bespoke garden office by Miniature Manors combines low-maintenance composite wood cladding with durable construction techniques. Designed for an irregular garden space, the 4.8m x 4.4m structure features modern finishes, efficient insulation, and abundant natural light, creating a stylish, functional workspace.
CS Garden Offices
We’d like to introduce you to the work of CS Garden Offices, a Hampshire based company who offer a nationwide service. They have developed a modular building system which means their rooms can be built, and if need be, dismantled in a day. Thanks to the combination of materials used, the buildings are also maintenance free.
High-Spec Garden Workshop
Swift Unlimited transformed a failed garden room project into a sleek, high-spec workshop. Featuring cedar cladding, slim floor-to-ceiling windows, and a bright, modern interior, the 5.5m x 3m build combines style with functionality. Completed under Permitted Development in two weeks.
Garden Office with Hidden Storage Areas
This custom two-room garden room by Executive Garden Rooms features a spacious family area with gaming and study zones, a home office, and a convenient cloakroom. Enhanced by floor-to-ceiling glazing and roof windows, it offers abundant natural light and a contemporary interior.
Office for a Long, Thin Garden
Swift Unlimited designed this 3-metre-wide garden office for a narrow London garden, maximising space and creating a wider garden illusion. Featuring bi-fold doors, Cedar cladding, and high-quality interiors, the bespoke design includes tailored electrical setups and seamless house mains connection.
Room to Run Yoga Classes from Home
This 7-metre by 3.9-metre garden room by Miniature Manors was tailored to fit the client’s set budget, inspiring creative design solutions. Positioned along a Kent riverbank, its 2.8-metre-tall design features bi-fold doors, rustic cladding, and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
Flat Roof Extensions
Modern flat roof extensions by Timber Rooms offer sleek, tailored solutions for expanding living spaces. They ensure Building Control compliance, incorporating features like bi-fold doors, skylights, and living roofs. Serving East Sussex, South London, Surrey, and West Sussex.
Large Garden Gym with Storage
An 8m x 4m garden gym incorporates clever storage solutions and a wraparound veranda. Standing 3m tall, it features Cedar cladding, 4m bi-fold doors and composite decking. Air conditioning and LED lighting ensure comfort throughout the seasons.
Replace a Garage with a Holiday Let
A garden annexe can generate rental income with proper permissions. Miniature Manors transformed the site of an old garage into a stylish, self-contained holiday let with a double bed, kitchen, shower room, and decked terrace. Required Planning Permission & Building Control.
Guest Bedroom in the Garden
Building a garden bedroom is an efficient alternative to a home extension. This 6m x 4.3m self-contained annexe by Executive Garden Rooms features an en-suite shower room, kitchenette, and high-spec finishes. Their turnkey service covers design, construction, and regulatory compliance.
Sewing Room in the Garden
Swift Unlimited designed a bespoke garden sewing room offering lots of natural light, a compact shower room, and a kitchenette. Its curved wall and L-shaped layout optimise functionality and aesthetics. Previously used as temporary accommodation, it demonstrates versatility in garden room design.
Two-Room Garden Room with Cloakroom
This custom two-room garden room by Executive Garden Rooms features a spacious family area with gaming and study zones, a home office, and a convenient cloakroom. Enhanced by floor-to-ceiling glazing and roof windows, it offers abundant natural light and a contemporary interior.
Contemporary Man Cave Building
Alan’s bespoke man cave, crafted by Sanctum Garden Studios, combines tailored design with upgraded features. Measuring 7.8m by 3.5m, it includes a pool table, bar, and bi-fold doors, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. Insulated for year-round comfort, it blends functionality with style.
Designing a garden room for a heatwave
There are design tricks you can use to ensure that your garden room is a comfortable space to spend time during a heatwave. Often our concern is will the room be warm in winter, but with our summers becoming hotter, we need to consider that too.
A Riverside Garden Room That Delights
Swift Unlimited designed a bespoke garden sitting room for a riverside property, blending sleek black cladding, expansive glazing, and seamless indoor-outdoor connectivity, demonstrating their craftsmanship and commitment to exceeding client expectations.
Garden Room Spanning the Width of the Garden
This bespoke garden room by Garden Spaces spans the garden width, maximising space with a Building Regulation-compliant design. Featuring a glazed front wall and concealed storage shed, it provides seamless garden views and versatile dual functionality.
10 Differences between Summerhouses and Garden Rooms
When you could buy a good sized summerhouse for around £1,200, why would you spend at least ten times as much on a similar sized garden room? Isn’t the term ‘garden room’ just describing a posh summerhouse, that sits at the end of the garden? Well, there are at least 10 differences between summerhouses and garden rooms.
Garden Music Room with Soundproof Features
Executive Garden Rooms create bespoke, soundproofed garden music rooms, managing all aspects of construction from foundations to electrics. This 4m x 4m project features thermal and acoustic insulation, resilient bars to reduce noise, and minimal glazing to prevent sound leakage.
Protect your Cedar quickly if you want to maintain its colour
If you want to maintain the ‘new’ look of you Cedar cladding, you need to decide quickly as exposure to sunlight will start to change its colour. We were surprised that even a weeks exposure to strong sunlight can cause a change in colour.
Fully Insulated Garden Workshop
A 5m x 4m garden workshop in Wimbledon combines SIP construction with integrated storage and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The design features Western Red Cedar and Thermowood cladding, OSB interior finishes, and industrial-style electrics for a practical workspace.
Soundproofing a garden office
Soudstop.co.uk offer some top tips on the elements you might want to include in your garden office specification to create soundproof room.
A Garden Room for Both Work & Relaxation
A thoughtfully designed garden room offering a versatile space for work and leisure. The 4.6m x 3.5m building maximises natural light through strategic glazing and features maintenance-free Cedral cladding, while delivering a seamless connection to the outdoor space.