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.
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Soundproof Garden Rooms
Many people choose a garden room for use as a music room, but if you need a soundproof room chat to acoustic specialist Amadeus about their outdoor music rooms
60 year old garden room
Bathstone Garden Rooms are one of the few garden room suppliers who undertake restoration work, and they have recently restored this garden room which has been around for decades.
Another small studio in a tight space
The Stealth from Sanctum Garden Studios is not only one of the most cost effective garden studios, its also ideal in tight spaces
Another Green Retreat
This example of a Pinnacle garden room from Green Retreats is being used as a teacher training facility at a nursery school, garden rooms really do have many uses!
Executive Garden Rooms Feedback
Testimonials from customers are a good indication of the service you can expect from a garden room supplier, Linda Makins from London offers her opinion of working with Executive Garden Rooms:
Custom Built Garden Studio
Designer Carey Marks kindly shares his custom design garden studio – we have to admit we’re rather envious of it!
eDEN come to the rescue
A garden room owner had a problem with their room that their supplier wouldn’t fix but eDEN Garden Rooms came to the rescue
Insurance Packages for Garden Room Owners
Once you’re new garden room is installed in your garden, your next job is to make sure it is fully insured and protected. People’s first thought is to ring their current insurers and add the room to their policy, but sometimes its not as simple as that, and you find that your current insurer wont cover your garden room.
Doors, a sticky situation
Its rained a lot recently, hasn’t it? And, because of it here at Garden Room HQ we have developed a condition called Sticky Door Syndrome! So, we thought it was an appropriate time to mention this, as it can effect some garden room owners! The condition only occurs in those who have timber doors on […]
Does your garden room come with flooring?
Does your chosen garden room come with a final floor covering? Not all garden rooms do especially budget models, but fear not, its not too much of a problem
Cedar Shingle Roofs
With a trend for planning permission friendly flat roof garden rooms you don’t see that many cedar shingle roofed garden rooms these days, we spotted this one recently on our travels and think it looks lovely!
Insuring a Garden Room or Office
How to insure a garden room or office is a regular question asked, the big online insurance companies don’t like them because they are made from wood, but there is a solution
Garden Room Exterior Lighting
Don’t forget exterior lighting when designing your garden room, its an often overlooked but important feature.
Outdoor Dining Room
Create a unique entertaining space in your garden with an outdoor dining room – nobody will forget your dinner parties!
Create Indoor Outdoor Space With A Garden Room
When thinking about your garden room project dont forget the area around you garden room, this way you will get two living spaces for the price of one!
Need a shed but want a garden room?
The need for a storage shed but the desire for a garden room for use as a home office, home gym or granny annex is a common problem, but it’s a misconception that the need for one must stop you having the other!
Home Gym in the Garden
Home gym’s are growing in popularity, and with big increases in gym memberships its no surprise! Buying a home gym is different to a home office as it has a very different use, read our buying tips
Garden Rooms versus Conservatories – the Ultimate Showdown
So, you want to extend your living space, do you buy a conservatory or a garden room? This Guest Post looks at the differences.
Garden offices more than just a shed
Whilst many garden sheds aspire to be a garden office and many homeowners dream of converting the shed at the bottom of the garden into a high tech home office, the typical garden shed really isn’t suitable as a garden office.
Cleaning the patio or decking around a garden room
A patio or decking area around you garden room can extend your living space, but at this time of year it can be looking a bit dirty and in some cases be a bit slippery!
A garden room can help you save water
As we hear about more parts of the UK suffering from drought, we should all be aware of the water we use and collect, and of course your garden room can help!
How long do garden rooms take to build?
The type of garden room you chose its size, your delivery method and whether you need planning permission will all effect how long it takes to install a garden room. Lead Time If you are choosing a standard design garden room you will be able to have it installed quite quickly e.g. 2 – 4 […]
How do you buy a garden room?
In 90% of cases garden rooms are sold by the people who design and build them, there are no middle men, this means from day one you are working with people who are passionate about their product, people who have vast experience in creating a building that is the right fit for both the garden […]
