You want the best for your garden room; you want it to be aesthetically pleasing, comfortable and long-lasting of course, but where to start? There are multiple options to consider, including ground screws, concrete slabs, concrete strip foundations, paving slabs, plinth foundations and plastic base panels. You may wonder what the best choice is for … Read more
Northern Ireland has some stunningly beautiful and diverse scenery, from the spectacular Causeway Coast where you can find the World Heritage Site known as the Giant’s Causeway, to the Sperrin Mountains (from the Irish word meaning “little pinnacle”), which is an Area of Natural Beauty with an unspoilt landscape of lakes and valleys. The weather … Read more
The past year or so has changed so much of what and how we do things in so many ways. For a lot of people it has also been the year that has bought more focus on family, health and overall wellbeing by changing the way we work and live. The lockdowns caused by the … Read more
A guide to making your winter garden room usable and comfortable all year long A garden room is one of the latest and most popular home improvement projects in the UK and many other countries across the globe. Garden rooms are often constructed for use as a home office; this allows the user a haven … Read more
No matter what profession you pursue, you are sure to feel the comfort of working from home. The global pandemic has shown people what can be managed, executed, and implemented, regardless of whether you have a full work schedule within the office walls with your employees or not. What is a garden office? The idea … Read more
Structural insulated panels, otherwise known as SIPS, are an increasingly sought after method of building construction in the UK, including for those building a garden room. The panels are factory manufactured in a range of standard sizes, although bespoke orders are also possible, before assembly on site, either by contractors or on a DIY basis. … Read more
What is a garden studio? The Garden Studio is a building in your garden, which is usually, but not always, detached from the main house. If the building is 2.5 meters high or less then generally planning permission is not required, although restrictions may still apply and it is recommended that you seek advice from … Read more
Many people build a garden room to use the space as an office; if this is the case for you it is essential that the garden office has an internet connection. While having an internet connection in your garden room is less important for garden rooms that are used for art studios, hot tubs or … Read more
The digital revolution, especially over the past 20 years, has dramatically changed our lives with many of us making the decision to work from home; this choice was taken partly because of the global pandemic but also in an effort to improve our work/life balance. Working from home as a trend Companies have found that … Read more
If your garden room is perfect in every way except appearance, perhaps it started life as a shipping container, was built using breeze blocks or some other not so attractive material, you may want to consider cladding it with a material that will blend in with its surroundings whilst being more aesthetically pleasing. Most people … Read more
While many garden rooms are made using wood, there’s another option; a brick-built garden room. Adding a garden room in the back garden gives extra space to indulge in any hobby or relax and stay away from the hustle and bustle inside the house. It can be a home office, a home spa, a memorabilia room, … Read more
Time is a precious commodity, if sitting for hours on a train, plane or in a traffic jam can be avoided then it not only gives the environment a much needed boost but it can also give worker productivity a boost too. The global pandemic has taught many companies that their workers are happier and … Read more
If you’re looking to add a garden room for any purpose – whether as an office, extra living space, studio, garden bar, etc., you could worry that you’ll be looking at a high cost and long turnaround time. However, you will find that isn’t always the case. Modular garden rooms are designed in a way … Read more
Scotland is a land of awe inspiring scenery, from its rocky glens to the snowy highlands; its rugged beauty attracts visitors from all over the world. Scotland has an unpredictable climate; you may experience wind, rain, snow and sunshine, all in the space of a single day! For those who enjoy being out in the … Read more
Having a garden room gives you a perfect work setting and can be used as a hanging-out place. This room tends to get chilly, especially during the winter months. So if you want to use your garden room all year round, then you need the best heaters that you could get. Jackets and blankets aren’t … Read more
Bi-folding doors fitted in your garden room will immediately give a much more contemporary feel to the whole building; using bi-folding doors in your garden room can allow light and fresh air to flood in, giving the whole garden room a feeling of welcoming space. The popularity of bi-folding doors has soared over recent years … Read more
A garden room is not only good for a home office room; it can also make a great home cinema or game room. Whether you would actually prefer to install a home cinema or something more traditional like a pool or snooker table, there are many ways in which you can use your garden room … Read more
Garden rooms are amazing spaces for workplaces, studios, playrooms or just somewhere to relax, but to get maximum benefit you need to take time to consider the style, size, etc. There are many types of garden rooms, one of the most durable you would want to consider is a concrete garden room. Concrete garden rooms … Read more
Just about everything the world does relates to the circle shape or occurs in a circular motion. It is said that the earth and the sky are round and all other planets too. When at its greatest power, even the wind is seen to move in a circular movement, the whirls. We see the sun … Read more
For the past decade, life at home has been invaded by a multitude of devices and digital accessories. As smart phones and other devices provided constant access to the internet, we have all gradually found ourselves walking a thin line between the digital world and reality. Then the pandemic struck and those who could work … Read more