Steeply sloping plot overcome with a Modern garden room
An 8m × 3.2m Canopy range room on steeply sloping ground beside a wall, set on piles, with bespoke steps up to a deck and cedar cut to follow the ground.
Some gardens present more challenges than others, but Modern Garden Rooms are experienced hands when it comes to overcoming sloping ground, tight access and working close to boundaries. This bespoke Canopy range building shows how thoughtful design and structural expertise can transform an otherwise difficult corner of the garden into a highly practical and stylish room.
This plot sits on steeply sloping ground next to a wall, yet the team approached it with confidence. Their use of pile foundations is key; piles make it straightforward to create a level and stable base despite significant changes in ground level. From this starting point, clever detailing has shaped a room that can be comfortably used year-round, with a lovely connection to the garden thanks to the generous mix of glazing.
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At a glance
- Size: 8m × 3.2m, from the Canopy range.
- The site: Steeply sloping ground next to a wall, levelled with pile foundations.
- Entrance: Bespoke steps up to a deck and sliding doors, with two floor-to-ceiling three-pane windows.
- Finishes: Western Red Cedar carried down over the piles, and corrugated metal on the elevations near the boundary.
- Company: Modern Garden Rooms, who are used to sloping ground, tight access and boundaries.
A welcoming entrance and garden views
A bespoke set of steps leads up to a decked platform, where sliding doors open into the 8m x 3.2m room. Two floor-to-ceiling windows, each comprising three panes, have been positioned to maximise natural light, and we imagine they frame a lovely view of the garden beyond.
Modern Garden Rooms have extended the Western Red Cedar cladding down over the pile foundations so they are hidden from view. Each board has been carefully cut to follow the natural undulations of the ground, ensuring there are no gaps and giving the building a well-finished appearance of a Modern Garden Room.
Canopy detail and low-maintenance finishes
As the Canopy range name suggests, a 750mm deep canopy spans the width of the building. Exterior-grade downlights are set into the underside, casting a gentle wash of light across the front elevation in the evening.
Where the building sits close to the boundary, the hidden elevations have been finished in corrugated metal cladding. Its specialist coating means it requires no ongoing maintenance, making it the ideal choice for areas that will be difficult to access once the building is complete.
Learn more about Modern Garden Rooms
To chat with the team about your own project ideas, contact Modern Garden Rooms on 01423 603 026 or hello@moderngardenrooms.com. You can also explore the design options they offer by trying their easy-to-use online configurator – a helpful way to see how your ideal garden room could take shape.
