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 room is much more than a shed or summerhouse
Some folks tell us they are surprised about the price of the buildings we feature on The Garden Room Guide. “After all,” they say, “they’re just ‘posh sheds’!”
Garden Room Site Visits
A site visit is a valuable part in the garden room buying process. It offers you the opportunity to ask detailed questions about your project and will help you make your final decisions as to which supplier to work with.
Air conditioning – a great solution for garden rooms
Air conditioning is a becoming a popular option for heating / cooling a garden room. Air con specialists Advantage Air Systems offer some advice to those of you thinking about it.
Moving in with your parents, you need a garden annexe
A recent report by Aviva shows that the number of people moving back in with their parents is growing. A great solution here is a garden annexe allowing you to live together, yet separately. They are a quick and cost effective solution.
Compact Granny Annexe
Executive Garden Rooms created a compact 21.5 square metre granny annexe for single occupancy. It includes an open-plan bedroom/lounge with a kitchenette and a well-equipped shower room. Clad in low-maintenance Cedral weatherboard, this turnkey project meets full planning and regulatory standards.
Creating a connection between garden & garden room
One of the reasons garden rooms have become popular is because of the connection that can be created between the new living space and the garden around it.
Create a Man Cave with Atelier
The thought of creating a ‘man cave’ appeals to many men who are looking to create a place to call their own. Atelier Garden Studios have recently done some research into what men are looking for in their cave.
Three garden room options from Atelier
Atelier Garden Studios stand out in the market because of their powder coated aluminium frame work and the large expanses of glass used in the designs.
Cinema in the Garden
Garden2Office designed a 5.3m x 3m home cinema garden room, built under Permitted Development rules, negating the need for planning permission. The insulated structure was uniquely constructed around a palm tree, featuring the client’s choices like bi-fold doors and integrated lighting.
Cladding for garden rooms
If you are looking for cladding for a garden room project then you should checkout Millworks based in Cambridge.
Check the water butt on your garden room
If you have a water butt connected to your garden room please check to see its not full. We are amazed that the two butts here at Garden Room HQ have completely filled in just 10 days.
A quirky feature for a garden room
These grass stools would make a fun addition to a garden room or office.
Insulated Summerhouses
We don’t often feature summerhouses on this site as we try to focus on buildings which can be used 365 days a year, but these insulated summerhouses look interesting
New Garden Room Gallery
Looking for inspiration for your garden room project? Well visit our new garden room gallery where you will find more than 500 garden room designs.
Visualise a garden room in YOUR garden
Wondering what a garden room will look like in your garden? Well now you can see before you buy. All you have to do is take a photo of your garden, choose a garden room design and position it in your garden.
Owner Extends Their Garden Room with a Sauna
A family enhanced their versatile garden room with a sauna extension by Swift Unlimited. The stylish upgrade features Cedar panels, a cold-water shower, and seamless design integration. Bi-fold doors, lovely views, and a stylish interior enhance this luxurious retreat.
Six years of garden rooms
At six years old we can safely say The Garden Room Guide is the biggest resource for garden room buyers. With 1393 articles and 6879 photos your sure to find a garden room that inspires you.
Top tips for protecting your garden room in autumn
Some good tips in this guest post about maintaining and protecting your garden room this autumn.
Home Gym and Family Room in the Garden
Swift Unlimited designed a bespoke 6m x 5.25m garden building serving as a home gym and family room. Featuring bi-fold doors, climate control, a stylish cloakroom, and cedar cladding, the multifunctional space seamlessly blends practicality and elegance, exceeding expectations.
Bespoke Log Cabins
We don’t feature many log cabins on this site, but the bespoke range from GardenLife Log Cabins looks interesting.
Why not include a wood burner in your garden room design
Many readers have asked us about the possibility of adding a wood burner to their garden room. We were therefore pleased to hear from Vesta Stoves who have a range of stoves suitable for garden room installation
Cladding an interior garden room wall
A recent episode of The House That £100k Built reminded us that cladding an internal wall with the same material as used on the exterior of the building can be a great feature.
