Wooden garden rooms provide the ideal setting to relax, pursue hobbies, work and entertain. Customised to your specifications they can serve as home offices, yoga studios or luxurious bars – offering ample room to do whatever suits you best!
Many reputable garden room suppliers will include planning permission applications in their design services and use pile foundations to minimise disruption and groundworks costs.
They are easy to build
Garden rooms are an affordable way to add extra space in your home, providing extra office or studio space, or an outdoor dining space. Easy to construct, they can help save on energy costs while adding to its overall cost-cutting potential.
Step one of constructing a garden room involves clearing the area where it will be placed of any debris and plants, leaving a 500mm gap. Step two involves digging out soil up to about a metre deep and filling it with concrete in order to prevent weeds from growing into your room; additionally use a protective barrier on its floor to stop any unwanted growth into your garden space.
Once the foundations are in place, it’s time to begin building your garden room. Most frames can be constructed off-site for easier assembly; some companies even have their own in-house factories where modules can be pre-built before being delivered directly to you for assembly; or they purchase the individual components like SIP panels and cladding from separate suppliers to reduce both installation time and project management costs.
Before ordering a garden room from any company, always verify if they can service your county and install utilities for you; if this service is unavailable then an independent contractor should be hired for this task.
A high-quality wooden garden room should be durable and low in maintenance requirements, while still coming with some form of warranty coverage – some companies provide only manufacturer coverage, while others include workmanship defects as well.
Timber is an extremely resilient and sustainable construction material. Regenerative processes use very little energy in producing timber products; manipulation and molding make them perfect for use in garden room construction projects. Manufacturers even make special tools designed to assist builders when using timber in building projects; using these will allow you to get maximum use out of your garden room while building it to last!
They are affordable
No matter if you need an affordable garden room to work from home or simply expand your property, wooden garden rooms offer outstanding value for money. Their timeless classic style and cosy interior make them a wonderful addition to any garden, while most modern garden rooms are also fully insulated to provide an enjoyable atmosphere throughout the year – for example DEVON timber cabin which features classic wooden construction with an apex roof, large windows, doors and an ideal work area for freelancers or creative hobbyists.
Cost of garden buildings depends on size, location and materials used. A basic lean-to garden office could cost as little as PS1,000 to construct; this includes its price as well as any furniture needed to furnish it. You could purchase a kit from a supplier and install it yourself to save up to PS3,000; otherwise second hand structures might also offer considerable savings compared to purchasing new structures.
Many people use garden sheds as offices or workspaces, but they have multiple other uses as well. A garden shed can serve as a playroom for children or games room; workshops or beauty salons; studios for photography or craft workshops may even make use of one as well. Some even transform their sheds into annexes for grandparents and grandads, or boomerang children.
One way to lower the costs of garden rooms is to select models with an insulated floor, as this will save on heating and electricity bills by keeping heat from escaping through walls and ground. Furthermore, selecting wooden structures with insulated walls and cladding also help cut energy costs significantly; and these wooden garden rooms are more environmentally-friendly as any leftover wood residue from construction can be recycled to manufacture particleboard or paper without ending up in landfills.
They are easy to decorate
Wooden garden rooms are becoming increasingly popular as homeowners look for creative ways to maximize the potential of their outdoor space. You can transform any outdoor area into the space you need by selecting appropriate furniture and decor – most indoor furniture will work just fine in a garden room! Luckily, you don’t need to sacrifice style when creating the ideal garden room environment!
If you want your garden room to blend into its surrounding environment seamlessly, paint it a shade of green or another colour present in its environment. This will help camouflage its structure for an organic appearance. Alternatively, try opting for something striking and contemporary such as this charcoal-toned garden room from ATT Fabrications.
Garden rooms have experienced an explosion of popularity during the coronavirus pandemic due to the rise of WFH (work from home) practices, leading manufacturers to develop garden offices designed specifically to house desks and office equipment. Tormar offers one such garden building at PS10,000 plus VAT featuring custom-built desk, shelving and full height apex window that fills its interior with light.
Make your garden room cohesive with the rest of your home by selecting furniture with a modern aesthetic, such as sofas or armchairs with bold statements; subtler items, such as coffee tables could work equally well. Whatever type of piece you select, ensure it fits with the overall style of your garden room while remaining durable enough for outdoor use.
Your garden room can also benefit from adding some additional touches by planting flowers and bushes nearby. Not only will this add color and privacy, but you should also consider creating a pathway from your house to the garden room – decking can become treacherous during wintertime, while untreated stepping stones could pose risks; therefore paved or gravel pathways are often more suitable solutions.
They are environmentally friendly
Wooden garden rooms have long been revered for their natural, authentic appearance that blends seamlessly into any garden environment. Furthermore, they’re an eco-friendly choice when expanding a home – made out of renewable material like timber instead of cement and without additional energy costs associated with traditional building work. Ideal as offices, playrooms or simply relaxing areas – wooden garden rooms can be tailored to suit any purpose or goal imaginable!
Choose materials carefully when creating a wooden garden room to promote environmental sustainability. Consider purchasing timber sourced from sustainable forests and avoid synthetic or toxic materials such as PVC and lead. Also opt for low-VOC paints and finishes – these help reduce air pollution while creating healthier indoor climates.
Choose an eco-friendly foundation for your garden room by opting for ground screws as opposed to traditional concrete bases – they don’t require excavation and leave less of an environmental footprint on the landscape.
Additional eco-friendly elements to consider for your garden room include installing a sedum roof or walls, solar panels, and water-efficient fixtures. Sedum rooftops and walls can collect and store rainwater to decrease dependence on nonrenewable sources for heating and cooling your room, and by including energy efficient windows and doors it will also lower energy bills.
Ventilation is key for maintaining air quality and temperature regulation in any garden room, and installing windows and vents can help achieve it. Ventilation also helps minimize artificial air conditioning systems’ use.
Selecting and using sustainably harvested timber when building your garden room is also key to its environmental sustainability. When choosing wood for construction purposes, look for PEFC or FSC certified pieces from sustainable forests which promote responsible forest management while sequestering carbon emissions. Also try and source your timber locally whenever possible as this reduces its environmental impact due to reduced transportation and handling. Pressure treated boards offer further advantages because they will not rot in contact with damp soil conditions.
