A veranda, also known as a verandah, wrap-around porch or covered terrace, is a structure that is attached to the exterior wall of a building, usually a house or a garden room. It has a supported roof (or canopy) but is generally open to the elements, usually having only railings or screens. Veranda or verandah? … Read more
If you’re looking into having a garden room installed, you’re likely to be faced with plenty of decisions to be made regarding how it’s all going to look! There’s no shortage to the customisations available when it comes to the layout, materials, colours, etc., of your new garden room. Whilst doing your research and looking … Read more
Maybe, your family is growing. Perhaps, you are planning to work from home. A home extension is a brilliant idea. But with a variety of options to choose from, which is the best option? Garden rooms and conservatories are the top solutions among homeowners in the UK. Which is better? Don’t worry, as you are … Read more
Despite the easing of Covid-19 restrictions the popularity of garden rooms is showing no signs of slowing, in fact, as many companies have chosen to allow their employees the option of returning to work in the office or continuing to work from home, it is likely that garden rooms will become even more sought after. … Read more
A garden room is more than just your office room or playroom; it is basically an extension of your home that needs to be properly secured. Most garden rooms are used as home offices, play rooms, gyms, studios, etc., any of which may be noisy enough to disturb your neighbours. Moreover, if you’re using it … Read more
Working in a garden room can be an extremely pleasant experience; the variety of plants, the interior design, and the view across your lawn can all be soothing and relaxing. During summer, however, your garden room could become hot and stuffy, which is certain to affect the quality of your output, your levels of productivity … Read more
You want the best for your garden room; you want it to be aesthetically pleasing, comfortable and long-lasting of course, but where to start? There are multiple options to consider, including ground screws, concrete slabs, concrete strip foundations, paving slabs, plinth foundations and plastic base panels. You may wonder what the best choice is for … Read more
The past year or so has changed so much of what and how we do things in so many ways. For a lot of people it has also been the year that has bought more focus on family, health and overall wellbeing by changing the way we work and live. The lockdowns caused by the … Read more
A guide to making your winter garden room usable and comfortable all year long A garden room is one of the latest and most popular home improvement projects in the UK and many other countries across the globe. Garden rooms are often constructed for use as a home office; this allows the user a haven … Read more
Structural insulated panels, otherwise known as SIPS, are an increasingly sought after method of building construction in the UK, including for those building a garden room. The panels are factory manufactured in a range of standard sizes, although bespoke orders are also possible, before assembly on site, either by contractors or on a DIY basis. … Read more
The digital revolution, especially over the past 20 years, has dramatically changed our lives with many of us making the decision to work from home; this choice was taken partly because of the global pandemic but also in an effort to improve our work/life balance. Working from home as a trend Companies have found that … Read more
If your garden room is perfect in every way except appearance, perhaps it started life as a shipping container, was built using breeze blocks or some other not so attractive material, you may want to consider cladding it with a material that will blend in with its surroundings whilst being more aesthetically pleasing. Most people … Read more
While many garden rooms are made using wood, there’s another option; a brick-built garden room. Adding a garden room in the back garden gives extra space to indulge in any hobby or relax and stay away from the hustle and bustle inside the house. It can be a home office, a home spa, a memorabilia room, … Read more
If you’re looking to add a garden room for any purpose – whether as an office, extra living space, studio, garden bar, etc., you could worry that you’ll be looking at a high cost and long turnaround time. However, you will find that isn’t always the case. Modular garden rooms are designed in a way … Read more
Bi-folding doors fitted in your garden room will immediately give a much more contemporary feel to the whole building; using bi-folding doors in your garden room can allow light and fresh air to flood in, giving the whole garden room a feeling of welcoming space. The popularity of bi-folding doors has soared over recent years … Read more
Garden rooms are amazing spaces for workplaces, studios, playrooms or just somewhere to relax, but to get maximum benefit you need to take time to consider the style, size, etc. There are many types of garden rooms, one of the most durable you would want to consider is a concrete garden room. Concrete garden rooms … 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
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