Garden rooms are becoming an increasingly popular addition to homes across the UK and it’s easy to understand why.
Unlike traditional extensions, they do not require any planning permission and can be built in a short amount of time. Not only that, their construction won’t disrupt your day-to-day life.
For many homeowners, a garden room is a perfect solution because it is a stress-free and affordable way to create a space of their dreams. They can be built for a large number of uses, some of which you may not have considered.
Here is our list of top ten uses what you can do with a new garden room:
Garden rooms for small gardens
When it comes to small gardens, most people believe little can be done with the space they have. Unless you are willing to invest time and energy into creating a small, but beautiful, floral haven, you may be left wondering if a garden is worth having.
However, contrary to popular belief, a garden room can be built in small gardens if an area meets the minimum size requirement of 6x3m. Instead of having a cramped and lifeless outdoor space, why not create a room that can bring you joy and endless possibilities whatever the season?
Garden rooms for entertaining
What better way to entertain guests than in a modern, cosy and customised garden room? A recreational space is not just great for having friends over, but also as a multi-functional area for all members of the family.
A garden room is ideal if you want to somewhere separate from the home that adults can spend time with friends without being disturbed by children.
Equally, you may find teenagers appreciate the appeal of a garden room to chill out with their friends while benefitting from privacy and distance from their parents. Mum and Dad will approve too because they know their children are safe while at the same time enjoying independence.
Not only that, with insulated panels and soundproofing available with every design, the inhabitants can be as loud as they want without you having to worry about the neighbours complaining!
Garden rooms for gyms
Lots of us crave more time to exercise, but finding the motivation to drag yourself to the gym after a long day at work can feel a near-impossible task. A home gym in your garden room could be an ideal solution while keeping you fit and healthy all year round.
Not only would it allow you to work out in the privacy of your own home, nor would you have to wait for a machine to become available. You’ll never have an excuse not to work out again if your training space is literally being on the doorstep.
You will have the ability to design a garden room gym that matches exactly your specifications. That means temperature, décor inside, lighting, equipment and other facilities. Whatever elements you feel will benefit your workout, and keep you motivated, can be customised fully.
Garden rooms for hot tubs
Nothing beats the luxury of having a hot tub in your garden, but an open-air solution in the UK’s cold climate may only be of practical use a handful of times each year.
An alternative may be to create a garden room that affords the comfort of being sheltered from the rain while allowing you to still feel as though you’re enjoying your outdoor space.
Garden rooms can be built specifically for use with a hot tub, using materials that don’t absorb moisture or water into the walls or ceiling and protecting your investment. Non-slip, waterproof flooring can also be installed to keep you stable while getting in and out.
Fully encased in a garden room, your hot tub will be safe from the elements, meaning it won’t be at risk of leaves, insects, birds or other debris falling into it.
To optimise space in a garden room, you may want to weigh up including a changing area to avoid having to walk from and back to the house in swimwear. For those open to considering something extra, why not think about a bar to use while entertaining guests in your garden room hot tub?
Garden rooms for living
A living or lounge space, where you can rest and relax after a long day at work or over the weekend, is another way to enjoy a garden room.
They can be built with a range of heating and lighting solutions that help you to create a space to unwind exactly as you like.
Add comfy chairs, a sofa and a television for a homely feel you can enjoy alone or with friends and family.
With high-quality insulation as standard, you can be assured your garden room will always feel warm and cosy even in the winter!
A garden room built as living space can include anything you need to make it feel like home, including a small kitchen or shower.
Depending on your budget, and the space you have, the possibilities are endless.
Garden rooms for musical instruments
Whether music is your job or just a hobby, every musician dreams of having a space in which to rehearse your piano or guitar skills.
It often isn’t straightforward to find somewhere that is big enough for music instruments or studio gear and won’t disturb others nearby.
A garden room could be the answer as it can be custom-built to a size you want, removing any concern that everything won’t fit in.
Whether it is a full-size grand piano, drum kit or recording studio, the team at Garden Rooms Sanctuary will work with you on a design that meets your needs.
Noise management is likely to be a priority, and our solutions can be tailored to include appropriate soundproofing.
Combined with our high-quality insulation, the acoustics will be spot on while at the same time restricting what can be heard on the outside.
An initial site survey will also consider a reinforced floor if you plan to include heavy instruments and equipment.
Garden rooms for offices
Creating an office space is one of the most popular uses for a garden room.
It guarantees peace and quiet while you attempt to get everything done on your list.
For those that work from home, it creates a physical separation between your home and professional life while at the same time eliminating costs related to a commute or renting business premises. When you calculate outgoings to cover those expenses, a garden room office may pay for itself in no time.
A garden room’s design can be tailored to your specifications when it comes to lighting, heating and windows to ensure you have the ideal space to stay focused. There is even a possibility to install an internet connection or even a small kitchen and toilet so you don’t have to keep going back and forth to your home.
Garden rooms with a pool table
Do you like to play snooker or pool? It can be difficult to justify buying a pool table when there isn’t an obvious place in the house to put one. Even if you do have a room in which it fits, often it will make that same space feel small and cluttered.
A garden room, whether you play pool, snooker or billiards, could resolve that problem.
It is a place to escape to whatever the weather and can accommodate a full-size table with space to move around freely while lining up a shot.
If you are giving careful consideration to adding a pool table to your garden room, then talk to us during a site survey about whether the floor needs to be reinforced to cope with its weight. Why not also consider extras like a bar to enjoy a drink during breaks?
Garden rooms for kids
A garden room can be seen as a modern-day alternative to a treehouse or Wendy house for kids.
In the past, children were limited to playing in those outdoor spaces when the weather was good – usually during the spring and summer months.
Garden rooms are a perfect place for kids to play safely while making as much mess as they like because it is theirs.
Parents that want more capacity, and somewhere to store toys, can also keep an eye on their children while they have fun.
There is an option to include folding doors and windows to help do exactly that.
A garden room can be customised to your specifications, including lighting, heating and interior decoration.
There is even an option to install underfloor heating, which is ideal for young children still crawling while of course keeping them cosy during winter.
Garden rooms for guests
We all love having friends and family visit, whether it’s during the holidays or just for a catch-up. However, if you only have limited space then they can often end up sleeping on the sofa.
That is far from ideal, which is why investing in a garden room that doubles as a guest room is worth considering.
You can be involved in designing it, deciding on whether a small kitchen, toilet or shower is appropriate.
It removes the pressure on space in the house while providing those staying over with privacy should they need it – no awkward meetings en route to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
The garden room’s high-quality insulation also guarantees guests will stay warm in winter.
When there are no guests, you can even make some extra cash by renting it out on Airbnb.
Get in Touch with Garden Room Sanctuary
If you have a different use in mind, please click here to book no obligation, site survey and quotation, and our surveyors will discuss your ideas and our options. We look forward to helping you to plan your ideal garden building.
Garden Rooms Sanctuary can work quickly, moving from design through to construction in a few weeks, so if you are hosting soon we’ll do our best be done in time.
A list of possibilities for an outdoor garden building is long, including in it a range of fun and creative solutions.
If you’re looking for somewhere to work from or need extra room to host and entertain guests, then it is worth considering.
More specific alternatives include a gym, a play space for kids, a studio to rehearse in or even a hot tub.
If you want to discuss how a garden room can add value to your home, then don’t hesitate to contact us at Garden Room Sanctuary by calling 0175 646 1696.
Alternatively, send an email to us at enquiries@nullgardenroomsanctuary.co.uk