Are you thinking of building a garden room? If so, we don’t blame you. Garden rooms are becoming increasingly popular: they’re a fantastic way to make use of your outdoor space. Because they benefit from full insulation, garden rooms are versatile extensions and can be used for almost any purpose imaginable.
If you have limited space in your garden, you may wonder whether a garden room is right for you. Never fear – even a small garden can accommodate a stylish, functional garden room. Bespoke garden rooms come in a huge range of sizes and can be built to your exact specifications.
But what can you do with a small garden room in Chelmsford? Here are seven ideas to spark your imagination.
Outdoor Home Office
If you work from home, a small garden room can provide the perfect space to focus on your work. Built with sturdy, residential-grade materials, garden rooms are great at sound insulation for quiet study. Plus, with their own separate entrance, you won’t be disturbed by family members coming and going.
The great thing about a garden office is that it doesn’t need to be large. All you need is enough space for a desk and chair – and perhaps a bookcase or filing cabinet for storage.
To protect your expensive office equipment, choose a garden room with lockable doors and windows. If it’s in your budget, you can even opt for a soundproofing package to ensure silence while you work.
Garden Art Studio
If you’re a budding artist, why not use your small garden room as a studio? Garden rooms provide the perfect blank canvas for you to unleash your creativity, and you won’t need a huge amount of space.
Because they benefit from an abundance of natural light, garden rooms make excellent spaces to paint, draw, sculpt and craft. Build a garden room with large windows in a sunny spot to make the most of this brilliant feature.
Garden rooms are also great for storage. Keep all of your supplies neatly organised in built-in shelves and cupboards, so they’re always on hand when inspiration strikes.
Reading Nook
A small garden room can make the perfect snug or reading room. Curl up with a good book on a cold winter’s day or sunny spring evening, away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. All you’ll need is a comfy chair or sofa and a space to store your books.
Garden rooms are fully insulated, so you can use them all year round – making them ideal for reading in any season. If you want to take your garden room to the next level, consider installing a wood-burning stove or electric fireplace. That way, you can enjoy your space even on the coldest nights.
Mini Outdoor Gym
Don’t let a lack of outdoor space stop you from getting fit! With a little ingenuity, you can easily turn your garden room into a mini home gym.
All you need is enough space for some basic equipment, such as a treadmill, yoga mat, rowing machine or exercise bike. Multi-gyms, which can be used for both weight training and cardio exercises, are ideal space-saving apparatuses for small garden rooms. Choose a garden room design with large sliding or bi-fold doors to let in a breeze on warmer days – or opt for built-in air conditioning for perfect temperature control.
Garden Man Cave or She Shed
A garden room can make the perfect ‘man cave’ or ‘she shed’. This is your opportunity to create a space that’s entirely dedicated to your hobbies and interests. You won’t need a lot of space, as man caves and she sheds are supposed to be cosy spaces just for one person.
If your husband is a keen gamer, for example, a small garden room would make an ideal man cave for his video game consoles or gaming PC. Or, if your wife needs a private space for pampering, equip her she shed with a dressing table and storage for her nail polish and cosmetics.
The great thing about a man cave or she shed is that it can be as simple or as luxurious as you want. It’s entirely up to you!
Home Cinema Room
Watching movies is one of the most popular pastimes in the UK, so why not turn your small garden room into a home cinema? You won’t need much space – all you need is enough room for a large TV or projector screen, plus some comfy chairs or bean bags for seating. Don’t forget blackout blinds, and choose a garden room with built-in heating for those chilly winter evenings.
If you want to create the ultimate cinematic experience, consider investing in a surround sound system. You could even use your home cinema garden room to play video or board games, listen to music or hold karaoke parties with friends!
Garden Bar
Turn your garden room into a private bar for entertaining guests! This is the perfect solution if you don’t have enough space inside your house for a dedicated bar area.
A garden bar doesn’t need to be big – all you need is enough space for a bar top, a keg or two, a drinks fridge and some shelving for glassware and spirits.
If you’ve got the space, you can add some bar stools. Alternatively, invest in some outdoor furniture – choose a garden room with wide French or bi-fold doors for easy access to your seating area. Don’t forget to add external and internal lighting to enjoy your garden bar late into the night!
Essex Garden: Connecting You with the Best Garden Room Builders in Chelmsford
Have we inspired you with our small garden room ideas? If you’re ready to start designing the garden room of your dreams, contact Essex Garden . We work with the best bespoke garden room companies in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas, and can put you in touch for a quote today.