The rise of metal framed garden rooms has been steady over the past few years, although many prefer traditional wooden framed garden rooms; the metal frame is becoming increasingly popular due to its low maintenance requirements. This study will endeavour to explain the advantages and disadvantages of both wooden and metal framed garden rooms. Metal … Read more
The shipping container. Love them or hate them, you cannot deny that they are solid and substantial structures, built to withstand weeks at sea and constant craning on and off container ships. When not fulfilling the role for which they were actually constructed, shipping containers can be utilised for a variety of purposes, some examples … Read more
If you’re starting to feel as though you need a little extra space within your home, or perhaps an area that will allow you to enjoy your garden all year round, you might be tempted to think that traditional conservatories and extensions are your only option. These days, however, that’s not the case. There’s a … Read more
Home garden rooms have become extremely popular over recent years, particularly so since lockdowns were introduced and those able to work from home were instructed to do so by the government. Working from home has proved to be such a success that many companies have taken the decision to make it a permanent option; some … Read more
Garden rooms have become increasingly popular these days. These are fully insulated, usually double glazed, and electrically wired. Garden rooms can be made of wood, metal or UPVC, they can also serve as a yoga room or studio, cabins, garden office or gym. If you are a garden room fanatic, you are probably aware of … Read more
If you dream of a place where you can fully relax, installing a hot tub in your garden room can be a perfect idea. It gives you an extra place to rejuvenate and enjoy the home spa. It also increases your property’s worth and adds a bit of luxurious style to it. Before purchasing a … Read more
One simple way of improving your garden’s look and feel and create extra space for your home is by building a garden room. Most homeowners use the additional space as a garden office, outdoor gym or a family entertainment spot. Garden houses are simple structures that you can make using different materials like wood, glass, … Read more
The main difference between an orangery and a conservatory is the orangery has a flat roof with a glass lantern and the conservatory has a pitched glazed roof. Large panels of glass were being produced in 17th century Europe, thanks to the advances in glass production; this resulted in the availability of large windows for … Read more
What fun it would be to have a horse drawn gypsy caravan garden room, without the horse of course, it would be almost certain to be a unique structure in your neighbourhood, perhaps even in your town! Brightly painted and deceptively spacious the horse drawn gypsy caravan is said to have originated in France, arriving … Read more
Imagine a shady nook under the canopy, nestled within the branches, listening to the creaking of the wood with every sigh of the wind. A tree house is definitely not just for children. This is not really a treehouse as it is built upon stilts but it is so sweet and treehouse-like that we just … Read more
The home gym has always been popular, with no membership fees being the main reason, along with preferring to work out without people fitter, stronger or slimmer watching you. If you don’t own a large home then finding space for gym equipment can be a real problem, a garden room gym could be the answer, … Read more
The national lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic saw pubs and bars close down along the length and breadth of the country, after many months the restrictions were eased and they were allowed to open their doors again, much to the joy of those who had missed popping out to their local. Since then, restrictions … Read more
The Conservatory Most people feel that a conservatory and a garden room are two completely different types of structure, although as many modern garden rooms are now constructed with skylights and bi-folding doors the lines of distinction have become somewhat blurred. We thought that, as both structures are rooms situated in the garden, we would … Read more
Working from home has become more popular during recent years as people have found remote working to be beneficial in many ways, since the Covid-19 crisis began the use of garden room home offices has skyrocketed. Most of us can probably manage to squeeze an office into our homes but it uses valuable space intended … Read more
The futuristic pod is a contemporary and unusual structure which is becoming popular as a statement piece garden room. Spherical in shape, the pod offers 360° views through segment shaped windows, whilst all round seating, a centre table, lighting and heating allow for al fresco dining in all weather conditions. The bright, light interior feels … Read more
The eco garden room is similar in appearance to many other garden rooms but they are highly energy efficient and kinder to the environment. Constructed of sustainable wood sourced from renewable, certified suppliers, the eco garden room is the only choice for those who want to reduce their carbon footprint and save our planet for … Read more
The glass garden room is usually constructed of framed or frameless glass panels, offering wonderfully panoramic views of your garden and beyond, it is similar to a conservatory but the greater expanse of glass gives a much more open and close to nature feeling. Built of toughened glass the glass garden room gives you protection … Read more
Purists insist that a garden room must be built only from wood and that the roof must be tiled, they hark back to times past when the garden room was known as a pavilion, often built to mirror the design of the original grand house, although on a much smaller scale. Even then, however, the … Read more
For anyone seeking to add to their outdoor/indoor space a garden room is the perfect solution, if done well it can even add value to your property. A garden room can be separate from the main house or attached, although some feel that it is not a true garden room if it does not have … Read more
Garden rooms have soared in popularity in recent years, particularly during lockdown where those working from home sought a quiet space to work away from the rest of the household. A garden room is a building, most often of wooden construction, which is situated in the garden. It can be as simple or elaborate as … Read more