Dog grooming studio designed with the Key Studio Range
A 3m × 2m Key Studio by Smart Modular Buildings, fitted out as a dog grooming studio with water and waste, wipe-clean walls and windows onto the garden.
Smart Modular Buildings are a great choice if you’re looking to run a business from home. With seven design styles and more than 60 size options, their system offers full flexibility in terms of layout, glazing, and finishes. Recently we featured one of their buildings designed for a beauty therapist, and this latest example shows how a compact Key Studio has been tailored around the requirements of a professional dog groomer.
At a glance
- Size: 3m × 2m, with the solid walls and glazing arranged around the groomer’s equipment and the way they work.
- Exterior: Thermowood cladding with black uPVC doors, windows and chassis; two full-height windows form a glazed corner beside outward-opening doors, and a casement window on the side wall helps ventilate the studio.
- Inside: White silk melamine walls with natural timber beading give a wipe-clean finish, with medium oak laminate flooring and LED downlights.
- Services: Insulated for year-round use with an electric heater as standard; water and waste were added later for the dog bath and professional dryers.
- Company: Smart Modular Buildings, whose Key Studio range can be planned with one of their designers or in their online configurator.
Compact but carefully planned
The client chose a 3m x 2m Key Studio, which may sound small, but it demonstrates how effective planning and flexible design can create a fully functioning workspace. By thinking carefully about their equipment and workflow, the client configured the solid wall sections and glazing to suit their needs.
The result is a light, inviting space that feels larger than its footprint. The dogs being treated can even enjoy views of the garden thanks to the well-placed windows.
Stylish and functional design
The exterior combines durable Thermowood cladding with black uPVC doors, windows, and chassis for a smart, contemporary finish. A glazed corner has been created with two full-height windows, next to which sit a pair of outward-opening doors and a double casement window. Another casement window on the side wall makes it easy to keep the studio well-ventilated.
Inside, the white silk melamine walls with natural timber beading provide a bright, wipe-clean finish – ideal for a grooming studio. Medium oak laminate flooring and LED downlights complete the professional, easy-to-maintain interior.
Ready for business
Like all Smart Modular Buildings, the Key Studio is fully insulated for year-round use. The standard specification includes an electric heater, while options such as underfloor heating or air conditioning can be added. This studio was retrospectively fitted with water and waste services to accommodate grooming equipment such as a dog bath and professional dryers.
Electrics are wired in as standard, with sockets and lights ready to support a working setup. For this groomer, the space now houses their table, bath, and tool storage – all within a building that looks both modern and professional.
Benefits of a garden-based business
For many self-employed professionals, running a business from home can be transformative. This groomer now has:
- A professional space tailored precisely to their workflow
- Lower overheads compared to renting a high-street unit
- Clear separation between work and home life
- Convenience for clients, who access the studio directly from the garden
A good business decision
Since moving into their Smart Modular Building, the groomer has been able to grow their client base while enjoying the control and confidence of working in a dedicated business environment.
This Smart Modular Building made it possible to run my business the way I always wanted – separate from my house, perfectly equipped, and totally professional. It’s given me space to grow, without the huge cost of renting.”
Learn more about Smart Modular Buildings
The Key Studio Range can be tailored to your vision, with a wide choice of sizes and interiors. You can either work with a designer during a consultation or design your own Key Studio online using Smart Modular Buildings’ intuitive configurator, where each choice instantly updates a 3D model of your design.
Request a brochure or speak to the team by emailing hello@smbuk.com, calling 0333 880 6157, or visiting www.smartgardenoffices.co.uk.
