A Step-by-Step Planning Guide for Educational Buildings and Outdoor Classrooms
Planning an educational building is a bit different from a typical garden room project. We share the questions we ask early, the constraints that commonly come up, and the steps to help you move forward with confidence.
Planning Guide for Garden Rooms, Timber Extensions and Granny Annexes (UK): What Usually Needs Approval?
Planning permission and building control are often straightforward for garden rooms and timber extensions, but the rules depend on location, size and use. This guide explains what typically needs approval, what might be exempt, and the next steps to take before you commit.
Garden Office Pods 101: Costs, Layouts, and What to Ask Before You Build
Thinking about a garden office pod? This guide breaks down realistic budgeting, practical layouts, and the questions to ask before you commit, so you can build with confidence.
How to Design a Garden Room That Stays Cool in Summer
With the weather starting to hot up, a versatile garden room that gives you an extra bit of a living space is the perfect summer addition. And its design means that it’s a comfortable place to relax and use for hobbies, entertaining or work. Thoughtful design choices allow you to keep the garden room space […]
Why Garden Rooms Are Becoming the Ultimate Flexible Workspace
Hybrid working, freelance careers and flexible schedules have transformed the working landscape over the last few years and with that, what people want out of their homes has changed too. Whereas the odd day working from home was a hard-earned novelty, now it’s seen as a completely normal working arrangement. Working from the kitchen or […]
From Gym to Guest Suite: 5 Savvy Uses for a Garden Room
Garden rooms have become a really popular and cost effective option for homeowners. With most people looking for extra space, a garden room gives you a flexible, stylish extra space, without having to undertake a huge extension project. And the best thing? A garden room is so versatile and you can find so many different […]
Why More Homeowners Are Choosing Garden Rooms Over Extensions
Needing extra space can be something that creeps up gradually or suddenly occurs because of a change in circumstances. This can be the need for an extra bedroom because of additional family, a new space for hobbies or a home office because of a new job or study requirements. In the past, people might have […]
How a Garden Room Can Reset Your Work-Life Balance
New year brings a change of momentum and a need to shake things up. Christmas can be chaotic so getting back to a routine and taking down the tinsel can be more than welcome! Being at home a lot over Christmas means that when you work from home, you want to make that dividing line […]
Garden Rooms vs Extensions: Which Adds More Value?
Homeowners can get to a point where they need a bit more space – families might be expanding, extra privacy might be needed or just another spot to relax in. When drawing up the options for expansion, homeowners are usually faced with similar options, two of which are should they build a garden office or […]
Creating a Comfy Outdoor Living Room: Soft Furnishings, Ambient Lighting & Shared Spaces
Garden rooms have come a long way and they’re now seen as an ideal second space for great outdoor living – providing comfort, style, and year-round functionality. Think of it as an outdoor living room, which can even end up as being more appealing than your main lounge space! Here’s how to turn your garden […]
How Garden Rooms Add Value to Your Summer Set-up
We’ve already experienced some unseasonably good weather this year, which has meant lots of time being spent in the garden. And one feature that’s popping off in popularity in UK back gardens? The garden room. It looks good and offers so much functionality and flexibility to boost your summer set-up. A Space That Works Around […]
Creating the Perfect Study Space: How Garden Rooms Can Help Kids Thrive
Life can be pretty manic and finding a quiet, focused environment for children and grandchildren to study in can be a challenge. With distractions at home ranging from pets to televisions blaring in the background, it’s no wonder that many young learners struggle to concentrate. This is where a garden room can come in and […]