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.
Sauna Created in a Sanctum Garden Studio
Sanctum Garden Studios designed a bespoke Cedar studio from their Contemporary Overhang Range, enabling a customer to install a sauna. The 3.6m x 3m studio included a partitioned sauna space and lobby, showcasing collaborative customisation and practical design.
Garden Music Room Adjacent to a Listed Building
Timeless Garden Rooms replaced an old conservatory with a fully insulated, year-round music room adjacent to a Listed Building. They secured planning permission, preserved an on-site well, and crafted a timber-framed design featuring Georgian-style windows and a cedar shingle roof.
Benefits of working with a local garden room supplier
Many garden room companies cover the whole of the UK but sometimes there are benefits to working with a supplier local to where you live.
Create a sauna in the garden
Interesting guest post by UK Saunas talking about the benefits of adding a sauna to your garden room building.
2.7m High Garden Room with Integral Storage
This bespoke 2.7m high garden room in Borehamwood, designed by Executive Garden Rooms, includes integral storage and needed Planning Permission due to its height. Features include Cedral weatherboarding, uPVC French doors, comprehensive electrics, and a turnkey service for a seamless installation.
Insulation shortage effects garden room industry
A shortage of PIR insulation is starting to affect sections of the garden room industry. If you are told that lead times are longer or prices going up, you are not being spun a line!
Garden Gym Building with Integrated Storage
Garden Spaces crafted this bespoke gym building with integrated storage, blending naturally into a landscaped garden. Measuring 9.2 x 4.5 metres, it includes three rooms, climate control, and lots of natural light, enhancing indoor-outdoor flow with bi-fold doors and custom decking.
Self-Contained Garden Annexe
Executive Garden Rooms specialise in creating self-contained garden annexes, like this one-bedroom build in Bristol. Measuring 7 by 4.7 metres, it features a bright, open-plan living area, en-suite bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, and compliance with Building Regulations.
Create a Snooker Room in Your Garden
Work with a garden room designer to create a snooker or pool space tailored to your needs. Ensure proper table support and levelling, with options for seating, a bar, and more, for an inviting spot to enjoy with friends and family.
Work from a Beauty Studio in the Garden
A garden room offers beauticians a professional yet home-based workspace. Sanctum Garden Studios designed a bespoke beauty studio in Worthing, blending with its surroundings. Requiring Planning Permission, the studio was built in two days, featuring Cedar cladding and tailored specifications.
Distinctive Design Garden Room
Swift Unlimited specialises in creating bespoke garden rooms tailored to individual tastes. A recent project featured triangular glazing, sliding doors, and taller windows to maximise views, alongside flexible interiors, premium finishes, and personalised features like remote lighting and a Sonos sound system.
Multi-Use Garden Space
Garden Spaces transformed an old shed into a bespoke L-shaped garden room with year-round functionality. Featuring a 10.9-square-metre main room, discreet storage, premium cedar cladding, and integrated blinds, this versatile design combines comfort, privacy, and practicality for multi-use appeal.
Firestone EPDM – seamless roof covering with 50 year lifespan
Interesting guest post by the team at www.permaroof.co.uk about Firestone EPDM, finish that is chosen by many garden room designers for the roof of their buildings.
Garden Gym with Cassette Toilet
Executive Garden Rooms has created a garden gym with a convenient cloakroom featuring a cassette toilet. This system reduces installation complexity and costs compared to traditional plumbing. The 6.5m x 4.8m gym boasts ample light, durable Cedral cladding, and advanced amenities.
Crusoe Classic Garden Room
The Crusoe Classic Garden Room combines Western Red Cedar cladding with expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing, creating a modern, light-filled retreat. Equipped with energy-efficient double glazing and underfloor heating, it’s a year-round space ideal for relaxation or work.
Garden Family Room with En-Suite & Storage
A family in Oxfordshire transformed their garden with a 6.4m x 4.4m multifunctional garden room by Garden Spaces. Featuring a main family room, en-suite shower, and storage, the custom design blends style, functionality, and year-round comfort for modern living.
Making the most out of your garden room: Six Ideas
Modern Garden Rooms offer six ideas for how you might choose to use your garden room building in this guest post.
EPDM – a Great Choice for your Garden Room Roof
Useful guest post from Findley Roofing & Building about the popular EPDM roof covering commonly used on contemporary style garden rooms
Luxury Garden Music Room
Executive Garden Rooms showcased their bespoke craftsmanship with a luxury 5.2m x 4.1m garden music room in Esher. Featuring enhanced acoustic insulation, low-maintenance Cedral cladding, and a fully equipped cloakroom, this self-contained space was completed in just three weeks.
Contemporary Pool & Plant Room
This contemporary pool and plant room by Garden Spaces combines functionality and style, offering a multi-purpose retreat with areas for changing, relaxing, and essential pool equipment. Highlights include wrap-around glazing, a compact WC, and high-quality finishes with LED lighting and durable laminate flooring.
Garden Room Extension in Scotland
JML Garden Rooms, based in Scotland, offers custom garden room extensions, blending contemporary designs with existing homes. An Edinburgh project in a Conservation Area featured a 5m x 3m SIP-built extension, combining energy efficiency, cedar cladding, and seamless integration with Georgian architecture.
Hairdresser Creates Salon in a Garden Room
Miniature Manors created a 4m x 3m garden salon for a self-employed hairdresser, blending functionality and style. The space features a backwash basin, professional styling stations, bespoke storage, and modern utilities, offering a tailor-made work-from-home solution.
