Garden Room Spanning the Width of the Garden
First Published: 3 August 2018
Refreshed: 15 November 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Building a garden room that spans the entire width of your garden can be an ingenious way to make use of a narrow plot. This project by Garden Spaces shows how a garden room positioned at the end of the garden can optimise available space while creating the visual impression of a wider garden.
Custom-Designed to Maximise Space
The decision was made to position the garden room snugly against three boundaries, enabling the Garden Spaces team to create a building that is 7.89 metres wide by 3.39 metres deep. This bespoke, non-standard size demonstrates Garden Spaces’ commitment to tailoring buildings to each client’s specific requirements—down to the millimetre.
Meeting Building Regulations for Boundary Placement
With a footprint of 26.74 square metres, this garden room exceeds 15 square metres and is positioned within one metre of the boundary, so it required Building Regulations approval. Fire safety is a primary concern when building this close to property boundaries, so the structure had to use substantially non-combustible materials with a Class O fire rating to meet regulations.
The Garden Spaces team has extensive experience designing garden rooms that comply with Building Regulations. From garden annexes to school buildings, their expertise ensures each project is compliant. During the initial site visit and design stage, they’ll provide guidance specific to your situation.
Installation Techniques to Maximise Usable Space
Garden Spaces constructs its buildings without needing access space around the perimeter for installation. Unlike many providers who request a minimum 400mm clearance for cladding installation, Garden Spaces’ method eliminates this need—ensuring there’s no ‘dead’ space around the structure.
Full Wall of Glazing
The building is divided into two rooms, each with a specific purpose. The main room, covering 16.2 square metres, is designed as a family-friendly space. The glazed front wall, created by combining French doors with twin full-height glass panels on either side, creates a seamless connection to the landscaped garden. This choice achieves a stunning wall of glazing more affordably than options like bi-fold doors.
A small rectangular window has been installed high on the rear wall, adding extra light and providing ventilation. If you're planning a similar project, consider including a window like this for extra flexibility.
Interior Finishing for a Modern Look
As part of their complete service, Garden Spaces plasters and decorates the interior. Here, white walls and ceiling combine with a dark laminate wood floor for a modern look. Brushed steel sockets are positioned throughout, including one for a wall-mounted TV. Two electric wall panel heaters provide convenient heating, making the space usable year-round.
Garden Room Shed Combination
Next to the main room is a storage shed, creating a popular garden room and shed combination. This setup allows for dual functionality under one roof, removing the need for a separate shed. The shed, measuring 5.1 square metres, is accessed through a ‘secret door’ cleverly concealed with the same cedar cladding as the walls, blending seamlessly into the design.
Learn More
To see how a garden room could transform your space, reach out to the Garden Spaces team at 0845 387 9 387 or email info@gardenspaces.co.uk. For more inspiration, visit www.gardenspaces.co.uk to explore their range of customisable garden room designs.
