The Room Outside
The good old garden shed has evolved – into something altogether more glamorous. In fact, the structure at the end of the garden is no longer just a place to keep the tools, it can be an office, a gym, a studio, a sanctuary – even a self-contained home from home.
For garden rooms are now very much in vogue – and the choices are limited only by your budget and your imagination.
If you have a garden, there is almost certainly one to suit your property, whether you are looking for contemporary design, or something altogether more classic. And it can often be tailored to your needs.
The Tranemo, manufactured by Swedish firm, JABO Timber Products, measures 15sq m and is perfect for use as a studio or private office. It has two full-length windows, ensuring the interior is flooded with light, and is quickly assembled out of 14 prefabricated wall panels. The basic building kit, which can come in a range of finishes, costs £5,400.
The Armadilla Garden Room, meanwhile, comes in a choice of sizes and is versatile enough to be used as a spare bedroom, a gym, a study or as a focal point for garden parties.
Again, it is easily assembled, and you can even take it with you when you move house. The exterior can be finished in rustic natural wood, or painted in a variety of colours. And for peace of mind, it comes with a 25- year guarantee.
Many garden-room suppliers also offer a wide range of optional extras, including electrical hook-ups, heating and sound-proofing. The choice is entirely yours.
1 Armadilla Garden Room, from £12,000, Armadilla: 0131-440 1300, www.armadilla.co.uk
2 The Prince’s Foundation Glasshouse, bespoke (price on application), Hartley Botanic: 01457- 819155, www.hartleybotanic.co.uk
3 Atelier Garden Studio, £65,000, Apropros: 0800-328 0033, www.aproposconservatories.com
4 Prima Max Office, from £6,710, Garden Affairs: 01225- 774566, www.gardenaffairs.co.uk
5 Tranemo Garden Room, from £5,400, by JABO at Lazy Susan: 08450-737136, www.lazysusanfurniture.co.uk
6 Traditional Garden Lodge, from £15,000, Garden Lodges: 0800-043 4821, www.gardenlodges.co.uk
7 Henley Compact Mini Office, £5,970, Henley Offices: 0870-240 7490, www.henleyoffices.com
8 Westbury Pool House, bespoke (price on application), Westbury: 01245- 326508, www.westburygardenrooms.com
9 Garden Room, from £18,000, Mozolowski & Murray: 0845-050 5440, www.mozmurray.co.uk
10 Topsham Insulated Summer House, from £11,000, Wentworth Garden Rooms: 0121-544 2342, www.wentworthgardenrooms.co.uk
11 Cuberno Garden Room, from £21,950, Rooms Outdoor: 0800-612 2540, www.roomsoutdoor.co.uk
For garden rooms are now very much in vogue – and the choices are limited only by your budget and your imagination.
If you have a garden, there is almost certainly one to suit your property, whether you are looking for contemporary design, or something altogether more classic. And it can often be tailored to your needs.
The Tranemo, manufactured by Swedish firm, JABO Timber Products, measures 15sq m and is perfect for use as a studio or private office. It has two full-length windows, ensuring the interior is flooded with light, and is quickly assembled out of 14 prefabricated wall panels. The basic building kit, which can come in a range of finishes, costs £5,400.
The Armadilla Garden Room, meanwhile, comes in a choice of sizes and is versatile enough to be used as a spare bedroom, a gym, a study or as a focal point for garden parties.
Again, it is easily assembled, and you can even take it with you when you move house. The exterior can be finished in rustic natural wood, or painted in a variety of colours. And for peace of mind, it comes with a 25- year guarantee. Many garden-room suppliers also offer a wide range of optional extras, including electrical hook-ups, heating and sound-proofing. The choice is entirely yours.
1 Armadilla Garden Room, from £12,000, Armadilla: 0131-440 1300, www.armadilla.co.uk
2 The Prince’s Foundation Glasshouse, bespoke (price on application), Hartley Botanic: 01457- 819155, www.hartleybotanic.co.uk
3 Atelier Garden Studio, £65,000, Apropros: 0800-328 0033, www.aproposconservatories.com
4 Prima Max Office, from £6,710, Garden Affairs: 01225- 774566, www.gardenaffairs.co.uk
5 Tranemo Garden Room, from £5,400, by JABO at Lazy Susan: 08450-737136, www.lazysusanfurniture.co.uk
6 Traditional Garden Lodge, from £15,000, Garden Lodges: 0800-043 4821, www.gardenlodges.co.uk
7 Henley Compact Mini Office, £5,970, Henley Offices: 0870-240 7490, www.henleyoffices.com
8 Westbury Pool House, bespoke (price on application), Westbury: 01245- 326508, www.westburygardenrooms.com
9 Garden Room, from £18,000, Mozolowski & Murray: 0845-050 5440, www.mozmurray.co.uk
10 Topsham Insulated Summer House, from £11,000, Wentworth Garden Rooms: 0121-544 2342, www.wentworthgardenrooms.co.uk
11 Cuberno Garden Room, from £21,950, Rooms Outdoor: 0800-612 2540, www.roomsoutdoor.co.uk