Home extensions are costly affairs that require a lot of pre-planning, savings and long term building works. Creating a bigger home has definitely been made easier with garden rooms that are designed for the DIY market minimising installation fees and hiring an external carpenter. What is a garden room?
This article will cover the following:
- What is a garden room
- What materials do they come in
- Can you install a garden room
- What can you use a garden room for
What is a garden room?
Let’s take you back to the basics of what a garden room is.
In simple terms, it is a room that is located in the garden. Log cabins, summerhouses and garden offices all come under the ‘garden room’ category. There are a variety of styles and ways to extend your home with a garden building. Choose between individual logs or a panel designed building depending on the overall look you wish to achieve. The idea of a garden room is that it is no different to a room inside your home, essentially you’re bringing the ‘inside, outside’. Fully equipped and designed with insulation, double glazed windows and wide opening french doors. These are a handful of features that are available on the market to make the outdoor room as luxurious as possible.
Generally, garden rooms are made from wood, either timber, cedar, pine or a mixture of them all. The use of natural materials gives the building a beautiful feel, especially as it is located in the garden – an outdoor space all about nature.
Can you install a garden room yourself?
Yes, you can, believe in yourself!
Garden rooms are designed for the DIY market allowing you to save on installation fees. With fully comprehensive pictorial instructions you can work with family members or friends to erect the building. Installing the building, decorating it with plant stands (learn more about it here) and other decors, and designing it minimizes the cost, but requires more of your own time, which is a lot more fun and allows you to develop your DIY skills and creativity. All garden buildings require a solid base, therefore you will need to outsource this especially if you are unable to get hold of the materials or lack the expertise to complete it. Nevertheless, you can still outsource the entire process to a company that specializes in this area; visiting websites like logcabinkits.co.uk could give you a full picture of the entire process, so you can contact them and get started whenever you want to.
What can you use a garden room for?
Well, where to begin?!
The possibilities are endless when it comes to a garden room. Transform it into anything you want, yes literally anything! Work from home and run your business or set up a remote working desk to ensure every day at home is a productive one. This helps to avoid any distractions as you have a dedicated area within your home to concentrate and focus.
Alternatively, use a brick garden room for leisure and fun depending on your family requirements and lifestyle. Pub sheds, bars, and games rooms are popular uses amongst many (who wouldn’t want this on their doorstep?).
As long as you have a creative mind, the world is your oyster with a garden room. Be as wild as you wish with the choice of paint colour or be minimal with interior design.
Now with a better insight of what a garden room is and the wonderful uses it can provide, you can easily start extending your home today!