Garden Designer Chose Crusoe Garden Rooms
First Published: 9 July 2019
Refreshed: 2 November 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutes
We’re seeing more garden room projects integrated into complete garden redesigns, often in collaboration with a professional garden designer. It’s fascinating to observe how they position the garden room within the landscape, the building’s proportions, and how they soften its lines with strategic planting. These design choices offer useful takeaways for personal projects.
RHS-qualified, award-winning designer Karen McClure reached out to Crusoe Garden Rooms to create a garden room for her own property. Karen envisioned using the space as a design studio where she could work with architects and suppliers, meet with clients, and collaborate with her team. She also wanted a versatile area to enjoy socially with family and friends.
Following a site visit in March 2018, Karen decided on a 6m x 4m building from Crusoe’s popular Sanctuary Range.
Built in a Conservation Area
Since Karen’s property is in a Conservation Area, planning permission was required. Before submitting her application, Karen increased the room’s width by 1 metre, opting for a 7m x 4m design. Photos and drawings, including a detailed site plan and visualisation, were submitted, and the project was approved by the Local Authority in July 2018.
To visualise the space, Karen used pegs and tape to outline the garden room’s layout. This technique offers a practical way to get a sense of space and the room’s connection with the wider garden—a great tip for anyone planning a garden room.
Build Started Quickly After Approval
With planning permission granted in early July, construction began in early August 2018, giving the Crusoe Garden Rooms team time to organise materials and schedule the work. The build took 10 working days to complete. The concrete slab was already in place, and the Crusoe team handled everything from construction to interior decoration.
Karen McClure’s Feedback:
Many thanks to Trevor and his team for our fantastic garden studio. It has far exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, the communication and professionalism were first class. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We love our new studio and will be sure to recommend Crusoe Garden Rooms to many of our clients.”
To learn more about Karen McClure’s garden design work, visit her website: www.karenmcclure.co.uk.
Learn More
For further information about Crusoe Garden Rooms, visit their website. Alternatively, you can contact the team on 07977 035 254 or by emailing info@crusoegardenrooms.co.uk.
