Pitched roof contemporary garden room
A 6.32m × 5.27m Apex garden room by Garden Spaces, with a tiled pitched roof over a vaulted ceiling, cedar cladding and skylights on the boundary side in place of windows.
Pitched roof garden rooms always catch our eye. The tiled roof not only enhances the building’s exterior character but also creates a spacious interior. With a pitched roofline, the vaulted ceiling brings an airy, open feel that surpasses mono-pitch designs in terms of space.
At a glance
- Size: 6.32m × 5.27m, from the Apex range.
- Height: At least 2.8m inside, enough headroom for a gym.
- Glazing: Aluminium doors and high-level windows, with skylights on the boundary side so the room does not overlook the neighbours.
- Detailing: Tongue and groove cedar cut to fit the fascia and barge boards on the gable; plastered inside with engineered wood floors.
- Company: Garden Spaces, who can help with a planning application where a building sits close to the boundary.
Contemporary pitched roof garden room by Garden Spaces
Garden Spaces is one of a select group of designers offering contemporary pitched roof garden rooms. Their Apex range demonstrates their high-spec design, combining Western Red Cedar cladding with a beautiful tiled roof. Aluminium-framed glass doors and high-level windows fill the room with natural light, forging a strong connection to the garden.
Inside, engineered wood flooring complements plastered and decorated walls and ceilings. The electrical fittings feature metal faceplates, adding to the premium finish. This example of the Apex model is a spacious 6.32m long by 5.27m wide.
Greater headroom with a pitched roof
As seen in these photos, this garden room offers impressive headroom. Garden Spaces’ design offers a minimum height of 2.8m, making this style ideal for activities like a garden gym, where extra headroom is beneficial.
Pitched roof garden rooms are typically built under Permitted Development rights, provided they do not exceed 2.5m at the eaves or 4m at the ridge and are positioned at least 2m from any boundary. In cases where closer placement to the boundary is required, a planning application may be necessary, which the Garden Spaces team can assist with to make the process seamless.
Skylights for natural light and privacy
A highlight of this garden room is its natural light, achieved with glazing on all sides to capture sunlight throughout the day. Positioned close to a boundary, a traditional window on that side would overlook neighbours. Instead, skylights have been cleverly integrated to let in light without compromising privacy.
Attention to detail
One impressive detail in this design is the use of tongue & groove cladding along the fascia and barge boards of the gable end, instead of the standard smooth boards or colour-matched aluminium. The team meticulously cut and fixed these small, angled sections, showcasing true craftsmanship.
Learn more about Garden Spaces
For more information on creating a pitched roof garden room, contact the Garden Spaces team on 0845 387 9 387 or email info@gardenspaces.co.uk. Visit www.gardenspaces.co.uk to explore their full range of customisable garden rooms and discover the possibilities for your own outdoor space.
