SUMMER HOMES & Create your own summer house

Summertime at home conjures up thoughts of al fresco entertaining, the kids playing in the garden, and relaxing with a good book; but one simple addition to your property can make all these scenarios even better.

Building a garden room creates a vast light- filled living space that will help make the most of your garden and help it become an extension of your home as well as creating the perfect spot for you to entertain friends.

Building a garden room can improve the overall atmosphere of your home, giving it a lighter, more airy feel.

To further enhance the feeling of bringing the outdoors in, you can opt for bifold doors, which allow you to fully open up the living space to the garden.

Other design options include vaulted ceilings to add to the sense of open- ness, and same level interior and exterior flooring to create a seamless flow from inside to outside.

The use of floor- to- ceiling glazing means you can enjoy panoramic views of your garden throughout the year, and you can further customise your garden room by utilising self- cleaning or tinted glass.

You needn’t worry about keeping your room cool in the warmer months or snug in the frostier months either, as there are numerous glazing options available such as Low- E glass that keeps heat in during the winter and expels heat during the summer.

Firms including SRK Joinery specialise in helping you transform your home into the place you dream of this summer.