Multi-Room Garden Rooms
Multi-room garden rooms offer a versatile solution for homeowners looking to maximise the functionality of their outdoor space. It’s relatively straightforward for garden room designers to divide the floorplan of a building into multiple rooms, making these designs particularly popular for garden living annexes. In such cases, the floorplan is typically divided to create distinct spaces needed for comfortable living, such as a bedroom, living room, or kitchen. This multi-room layout is also common in general garden room projects, where clients want their building to serve multiple purposes, such as combining a home office with a gym or art studio.
One of the most popular implementations of multi-room garden rooms is the addition of a storage room alongside the main living or working area. In these cases, the main room is finished to the same standard as an interior room in your house, with insulation, heating, and high-quality finishes. In contrast, the storage room is typically finished with more durable materials like OSB (oriented strand board) or plywood. These materials withstand wear and tear better and can easily support storage systems, making them ideal for practical use. Storage rooms can either be connected internally to the main room via a door or have separate external access, allowing the two spaces to function independently.
Examples of Garden Rooms with Store Rooms
Add Partition Walls to Create a Shower Room
Another common reason for dividing a garden room into multiple spaces is to include a cloakroom or shower room. Designers work closely with homeowners to ensure these spaces are both functional and space-efficient, ensuring the bathroom doesn’t overly encroach on the main living or working area. This practical addition enhances the convenience and utility of the garden room, especially for those using it as a living space or a long-term office.
Examples of Garden Rooms with Cloakroom or Shower Room
The Rooms Can Work Independently of Each Other
As shown in these multi-room garden room projects, dividing the floorplan allows for a single building to serve multiple purposes. Designers carefully consider how you intend to use each space and adjust the size and layout of each room accordingly. Glazing styles and positions can also be tailored for each room based on its function—whether you need more natural light for a workspace or privacy for a sleeping area. These rooms can be connected by internal doors, or, depending on the project’s needs, each room might have its own independent external access.
Pocket Doors Maximise Space
Partition walls used to divide the floorplan are completed with internal doors, architrave, and skirting, ensuring the rooms look as polished as any other part of a well-finished house. For clients looking to maximise their usable space, many bespoke garden room designers offer pocket doors as an alternative to conventional swing doors. Pocket doors slide into the wall when opened, allowing more flexibility for furniture placement and movement within the room.
Multi-room garden rooms are a highly customisable and practical solution for anyone looking to create a functional, multipurpose space within their garden.