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Imagine being able to increase your property value, create a relaxing open space that also functions as an office and gain additional living space all at the same time.
Sounds good, right? Well, that is exactly what you get when creating a garden room which is why more people than ever are exploring the possibilities that come with additional outdoor space. Whether it is for work, as a focal point or as a personal retreat from the stresses of daily life, garden rooms are fast becoming an essential part of the homeworker and hobbyist's life.
The basics of creating a garden room
Let us not get ahead of ourselves, though. There are a few essential steps you must take before buying, fitting and creating bespoke garden rooms.
Do you require planning permission and building regulations?
Before you start forming your garden room design ideas, you will want to create a plan that specifies the purpose and size of your garden room. This information should be used to ensure that any work completed in your outdoor spaces complies with any building regulations regarding planning permission and construction.
Budget
It is important to consider your budget at the very start before creating a garden room. As with most things related to construction or home improvement, you will undoubtedly want to expand and improve the build during the process. There is nothing wrong with this, but it is important to have a budget in mind to stop you from overspending. A self-build garden room could save you money, but you may also need to budget for professional installation support.
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Placement considerations
Consider the placement of your garden room considering exposure to sunlight, proximity to neighbours, Wi-Fi signal strength or access to electricity. Placement should be carefully considered based on your current needs and future needs should you repurpose your garden room. Make sure your current garden room design ideas are not detrimental to any future changes you might want to make.
Materials
You will want to think about which materials and build would be best for you when creating a garden room or outdoor office. For example, if you want your room to function more like a summer house and provide a getaway for the summer months, you will want to consider ventilation and airflow for the warmer weather. If you are looking to create a hobby room or music studio, you will want a well-insulated garden room. Consider interior insulation ideas such as double-glazed windows or foam insulation to reduce noise pollution, etc.
Garden room design ideas
A fantastic benefit of creating a garden room is that they do not have to serve just one purpose and are incredibly adaptable. Your room design and layout may need to change as and when you want to repurpose your room so here are a few top garden room ideas on how to update your room’s aesthetic, helping you with garden room design ideas:
1) Yoga studio
Space and design are incredibly important when optimising your room for yoga. In most cases, a minimal design free from clutter and any external distractions is advisable to provide a relaxing environment. Soundproofing to reduce outside noise is something worth considering combined with concealed storage that can free up floor space in your room. Natural light is also important here so make sure that you have large windows that allow sunlight to flow throughout your room.
2) Art studio
A popular type of garden room is an art studio. Having a detached mental space for creativity without distractions can dramatically aid your productivity. Consider a theme that helps inspire through a careful choice of colours and tones. You can also integrate your works into your studio's decor, or the work of those that inspire you personally.
3) Relaxation lounge
Sometimes you just need a place to relax and unwind by surrounding yourself with comforting tones and comfy garden furniture. The use of nature by way of plants and water features is a common go-to for families setting up their relaxation space. It is important to consider storage solutions that can be placed outside of your room to store cushions and other items resulting in a clean and clear space for you to recharge your batteries.
4) Other garden room ideas
Adding additional garden rooms brings a range of possible other garden room ideas you might like outside the main house including a children’s play area, dining area, games room, seating area and others as well.
Choosing the right materials for your garden room
You have multiple options when choosing the material for your garden room. Below we look at each option listing the benefits of each and how this may impact your garden room design ideas.
Plastic garden rooms
Plastic is a great option when creating a garden room, a garden shed, or even garden workshops. These buildings are practical and affordable solutions for those who want a space to store belongings, or to work. The plastic garden rooms that we sell at Buy Sheds Direct are incredibly robust and weather-resistant with many offering UV rays protection too.
Larger buildings such as the 8'x16' Lifetime Dual Entrance Heavy Duty Plastic Shed use high-density polyethylene and are reinforced by powder-coated steel. Many of our plastic garden rooms are 100% recyclable, which is always a big environmental positive when deciding on your room’s materials.
Metal garden rooms
Using metal for your shed or garden room grants the most secure and robust solution out of all material types. These structures are made from galvanised steel panels and are supplied with anti-rust guarantees as high as 30 years when talking about products such as the 10'x15' Absco Utility Metal Garage Workshop.
Despite these metal rooms being incredibly secure, it can come at a cost in terms of visual appearance and inferior ventilation. With no windows, you are more limited with your airflow and will not have access to natural sunlight through the sides of the building. Keep this in mind as these factors may impact your existing garden room design ideas and planning.
Wooden garden rooms
Favoured by customers looking for a more traditional design, outdoor wooden garden rooms come with generous guarantees. All the wooden garden rooms for sale at Buy Sheds Direct are high-quality in both the materials chosen and the build quality.
Many of our wooden garden products are made from FSC® certified British wood which is ethically sourced from responsibly managed forests and woodlands. You also have a wide range of options for double-glazed windows and doors granting you the freedom to get the exact garden room that you are looking for.
Maximising space
Living space is incredibly valuable when it comes to creating your own garden room. Every inch counts which is why we recommend making use of cleverly concealed storage products to maximise available floor space combined with using garden storage boxes if your usage will be seasonal. Products such as the Keter Hudson Plastic Garden Storage Bench are great additions to your garden, granting attractive seating while providing storage inside the bench.
Alternatively, having a patio storage box such as the 4x2 Trimetals Patio Box allows you to store cushions, throws, and blankets just outside your room freeing up space.
Choosing foldaway tables and modular lightweight furniture means you can easily free up space when you need to without the need to invest much time or effort. These are essential choices if you are using your room as an office in the day, and a leisure room in the evenings for example.
Always be thinking about how your chosen furniture can double as useful storage areas without impacting your garden room design ideas. Many garden tables provide storage options underneath which further reduces the need for dedicated and unsightly storage units.
Integrating technology in garden room design
Smart heating systems can be incredibly useful and can connect to your smartphone allowing for remote control. This is not only more convenient but can help with the decision of placement if you will not need to access the device physically whenever you want to adjust settings.
Similarly, security devices and cameras can connect to your smartphone and be completely autonomous. These cameras alert you of unexpected movement in each area, and record and store data for later review.
Solar lighting is also worth your consideration for portable lamps and accent lights. This helps you save a small amount on your electricity but also reduces the reliance on external cabling via your house which can quickly become an eyesore.
Depending on the type of room you have, fitting wireless speakers to the corners of your room can be a wise choice. This will help you keep your space clear and can make for superior sound coverage when placed optimally within your room.
It is worth mentioning that you can free up a surprising amount of space via clever cable management and strategic placement of electrical outlets. Consider adding a covering that stores your cables and runs them around your room’s walls to remove trip hazards, free up space and maintain your room’s aesthetic and theme.
It is also worth noting that whenever you are dealing with electricity, it is strongly advised that you contact a professional for advice and assistance on how to wire your room up to work with your garden room ideas.
Interior decorating ideas for garden rooms
The style and decor that you choose are largely dependent on the type of room you have, and what your taste is. Although this is a subjective topic, we can still give you some top tips on how to best go about decorating your garden room.
Consider the purpose
It can be easy to get carried away with simply choosing garden room design ideas that you like the look of. While there is nothing wrong with this, it can be useful to consider the purpose of the room. For example, if you are using the room for yoga or meditation, you will not want to focus on distracting them or visual noise. Having a more minimal and simplistic approach here would be a better fit.
Evoke emotion
Your room should help evoke a targeted emotion or feeling. This is particularly important if you are using it as a place to relax and spend some time helping your mental health and general mood. This is also important when using your garden room as a creative space, you should look for tones and designs that help foster creativity and aid inspiration. This is highly subjective and dependent on you and the creative work you are involved with.
Interior materials
Carefully consider the materials that you will be using inside of your garden room when working through your garden room design ideas. These materials will all have different acoustics and impact the sound within your space, so if you are using your room as a music studio, these should be considerations that you pay attention to. Many different types of panelling and soundproofing are a perfect match for artists who are recording or creating music within a smaller space.
Think long-term
You may eventually want to repurpose your room or use it for additional activities, so it is worth keeping this in mind when making any long-lasting changes to your decor, or even the structure of your room. Also, do not worry about your space feeling empty initially, you do not have to fill up your garden room with ornaments or decorations, you can gradually add items and centrepieces as time goes on. After you have spent a few months using your room, you will have a better idea of space, and what the room needs visually.
Conclusion
Creating a garden room or personal studio that is accessible at all hours of the day and built to your preferences can drastically improve your home and work life. Gone are the days when we needed to pay for expensive subscriptions to gyms or pay to rent summer houses for a weekend away. You can do all these things from the comfort of your own garden room all year round. Save yourself time and money by considering your own professionally constructed garden room for you and your family today.
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