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 […]
The Rise of Garden Rooms: Why Everyone’s Investing in Extra Space
Over the last few years, garden room popularity has exploded and gone quickly from a niche garden feature to something buyers are actively looking for in a property. Space has always been a top priority for home owners and being able to maximise it in a creative and practical way is a big plus point. […]
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 […]
Boosting Cosiness in your Garden Room
When winter rolls around again, comfort quickly becomes a top priority. Naturally, we gravitate towards cosiness and warmth in colder months. Making a room feel warm, safe and inviting can change how we feel in a property and makes the winter months feel easier to move through. How can you boost the cosiness in your […]
From Train Delays to Garden Days: How a Home Office Can Save You Time and Money This Winter
Commuting can be one of the most burdensome and soul destroying times of the week, especially when the weather turns and the days are dark and shorter than usual. Being able to work from home can help to boost wellbeing and I next more peace into the working day. A garden room with a home […]
From Summer Office to Autumn Retreat: Making the Most of Your Space
The way we use our homes naturally changes from season to season, mainly based on what’s practical and what’s not and this is especially the case with a garden room. Come the summertime you might use it as your summer office space, with lots of natural light and looking out onto your beautiful garden. But […]