The latest... garden rooms
From garden home offices to outdoor living areas and guest accommodation; take a look at our top picks
GARDEN PAVILION FROM OAKWRIGHTS, £10,000
A versatile outdoor space is constructed in traditional green oak with pegged joints. Bespoke pavilions can also be designed to specific requirements by Oakwrights’ design team.
CLASSIC BAY FROM BORDER OAK, FROM £17,000
Designed to be adapted into different configurations and with options for features such as doors, windows, staircases, internal partitions, insulation and log stores, the classic bay can accommodate most 4x4 vehicles. The two-bay design (shown) can be erected on a DIY basis.
KATIE ALICE SUMMERHOUSE FROM SCOTTS OF THRAPSTON, £14,110
Antique leaded casement windows and lockable French doors complete this delicate octagonal summerhouse, which is finished with a cedar shingle roof and copper finial. Finished in lilac externally, the summerhouse is painted fresh cream inside.
TG01 FROM THE GARDEN OFFICE, £18,745 (6m X 2.5m)
A sloping black or graphite roof with slight overhang creates a unique look for this garden room. The Garden Office’s outbuildings are available with a wrap-around door and corner window set to enhance views of the garden.
FREESTANDING GARDEN ROOM FROM VALE GARDEN ROOMS
For a touch of period elegance, this bespoke timber and powder-coated aluminium roof and framework design can feature ornate or classically styled glazing, bargeboards or columns. Similar projects start around £35,000 (6.7m x 3.5m).
THE CABIN SHEPHERD’S HUT FROM PLANKBRIDGE, £24,225
Large enough to fit a super king-sized mattress or a spacious office set-up, this outbuilding mixes charm with practicality. With a choice of corrugated iron, timber weatherboarding, and a variety of layouts, the huts can be fitted out or left for DIY customisation.
CONTEMPORARY STUDIO FROM SANCTUM GARDEN ROOMS, FROM £10,495
For a low-maintenance, yet stylish option, this studio (4.2m x 3m) is clad in Western red cedar and can be fitted with either a composite or EPDM roof. Secured by Design-approved and insulated throughout, the foundations are made of mini-piles and pre-cast concrete
GARDEN STUDIO FROM GREEN RETREATS, £13,200 (2.5m X 3m)
Fitted with double glazing and Kingspan insulation, this garden studio is great for those working from home. Fully installed with foundations, the design doesn’t usually need planning permission and comes with a 10-year guarantee.
FAMILY CABIN FROM AYR UNIQUE CABINS, £80,000 (12.5m X 5.5m)
Originally designed for a family who were living on site while self-building, this timber threebed cabin includes double-glazed windows, flush rooflights and stylish finishing touches, ideal for use as guest accommodation.