Guest Bedroom in the Garden
First Published: 9 September 2018
Refreshed: 30 September 2024
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Creating an additional bedroom is a popular use for garden rooms. Families are increasingly finding that building a bedroom with en-suite facilities in the garden is a quicker and more cost-effective alternative to extending the house. These garden bedrooms make excellent guest rooms, providing a level of privacy and space for both hosts and guests.
Situated in the heart of the garden, staying in a garden room bedroom offers a unique and memorable experience. In fact, some families are building en-suite bedrooms in their gardens to rent out as unique holiday accommodations.
When building a garden bedroom, it must comply with Building Regulations. Not all garden rooms sold in the UK are built to these standards, meaning they cannot legally be used for sleeping. In most cases, you need to work with a bespoke garden room designer to ensure you have a Building Regulation-compliant design.
6m x 4.3m Self-Contained Bedroom Annexe
This example, by Executive Garden Rooms, covers a substantial footprint of 6m x 4.3m. Commissioned on a turnkey basis, the Executive Garden Rooms team managed the entire project from initial design through to final decoration. This service also included making Planning Permission and Building Control applications on their client’s behalf. Having handled many projects that require these applications, Executive Garden Rooms are highly experienced in the process, making it stress-free for their clients.
Complete with Kitchen & Shower Room
This garden bedroom is not only equipped with an en-suite shower room but also features a modern kitchenette, making the annexe completely self-contained. The building comprises one large, open-plan room that is spacious enough for a double bed, storage, and seating areas. The shower room, larger than many we’ve seen, is positioned in the corner of the room.
The shower room includes a generously sized 1200mm x 800mm shower tray with a glass screen. The shower has been tiled with large grey tiles, and a Mira Sport electric shower has been installed. A toilet and basin with a vanity unit complete the room, with a small window above the toilet that lets in natural light and provides easy ventilation.
The L-shaped kitchenette has been positioned next to the shower room, making clever use of the available space. It includes cupboards, a worktop, and a sink (we assume an under-sink water heater has been fitted for instant hot water). This setup is ideal for preparing drinks and snacks.
High-Spec Interior Finishes
The interior of the annexe has been fully plastered and decorated, creating a light, modern room. Executive Garden Rooms work closely with their clients to customise the electrical specification for their buildings. In this case, the specification includes LED downlights inside, two external lights, a smoke alarm, several double power sockets, and a Cat6 data point for a reliable internet connection. The annexe, which is highly insulated, will remain warm and comfortable in winter, thanks to an electric wall panel heater.
One Team from Start to Finish
As mentioned earlier, Executive Garden Rooms delivered this garden bedroom on a turnkey basis, meaning you work with one company from start to finish. The team handled everything, starting with the site clearance, which included the removal of a crumbling concrete slab and the installation of a reinforced concrete foundation.
They also carried out the necessary excavations for the groundworks, including electrical, plumbing, and sewerage connections, and connected these services to the mains supply.
When they left the site, the room was ready for immediate use.
Learn More
To learn more about creating an en-suite bedroom in the garden, contact Executive Garden Rooms on 01202 874 766 or email info@executivegardenrooms.co.uk. Visit www.executivegardenrooms.co.uk to explore more of their work.
