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Which Outdoor Room is Right For You?
Check out this guide to help you choose the ideal garden room for you and your lifestyle
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The humble garden shed has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and now your outdoor room can be for much more than just storage. Whether you fancy a cosy retreat, an extra office, or a place to entertain friends, it’s possible to find the ideal garden building for your lifestyle.
Follow this advice from the experts at Jewson on which type of outdoor room to choose and how to make it function best for you.
Follow this advice from the experts at Jewson on which type of outdoor room to choose and how to make it function best for you.
Which Room is Right?
There are so many options when it comes to garden rooms nowadays, that the choice can be overwhelming. The key to deciding which one is right for you is to think carefully about how you would use it. Do you have a hobby you’d like to make space for, or need extra room to work from home? Perhaps you fancy a quiet retreat, or a sociable, sheltered spot for friends? And of course, you might decide that the core priority for your outdoor building is to provide storage. Once you’ve decided what kind of space you need, you can then choose the ideal design for your garden and organise the room to function exactly how you want it.
Consider shapes. When choosing your design, don’t forget to work with the layout of your garden. Outdoor buildings come in all sorts of shapes and sizes to help you maximise the space you have. This angled summer house, for example, fits snugly into a corner of the patio.
There are so many options when it comes to garden rooms nowadays, that the choice can be overwhelming. The key to deciding which one is right for you is to think carefully about how you would use it. Do you have a hobby you’d like to make space for, or need extra room to work from home? Perhaps you fancy a quiet retreat, or a sociable, sheltered spot for friends? And of course, you might decide that the core priority for your outdoor building is to provide storage. Once you’ve decided what kind of space you need, you can then choose the ideal design for your garden and organise the room to function exactly how you want it.
Consider shapes. When choosing your design, don’t forget to work with the layout of your garden. Outdoor buildings come in all sorts of shapes and sizes to help you maximise the space you have. This angled summer house, for example, fits snugly into a corner of the patio.
The Seasonal Space
Fancy a cosy retreat to get away from it all? A little cabin at the end of the garden would be ideal for this. A summer house can provide a cool, shady spot in the warmer months, and a little verandah like the one here will allow you to enjoy both inside and out. Make the room welcoming for you and friends by providing comfortable seating with cushions, a rug and a few little tables to put drinks and nibbles. A tray table is a great idea for bringing glasses and plates out from indoors, while a wall shelf is useful for storage, and also gives the building the feel of a real room. Dot around some battery-powered lanterns for ambient lighting in the evening and decorate with bunting as they’ve done here.
Warm up in the winter. With a few modifications your summer house can be used in the colder months too. To warm up the space add rugs with an underlay, and wall hangings to insulate the vertical surfaces. If you have electricity in your garden room, it’s possible to install an attractive electric heater. Alternatively, there are some good-looking portable gas models that will do the trick.
Fancy a cosy retreat to get away from it all? A little cabin at the end of the garden would be ideal for this. A summer house can provide a cool, shady spot in the warmer months, and a little verandah like the one here will allow you to enjoy both inside and out. Make the room welcoming for you and friends by providing comfortable seating with cushions, a rug and a few little tables to put drinks and nibbles. A tray table is a great idea for bringing glasses and plates out from indoors, while a wall shelf is useful for storage, and also gives the building the feel of a real room. Dot around some battery-powered lanterns for ambient lighting in the evening and decorate with bunting as they’ve done here.
Warm up in the winter. With a few modifications your summer house can be used in the colder months too. To warm up the space add rugs with an underlay, and wall hangings to insulate the vertical surfaces. If you have electricity in your garden room, it’s possible to install an attractive electric heater. Alternatively, there are some good-looking portable gas models that will do the trick.
The Outdoor Room
If you’re running out of space for hobbies or office work indoors, think about installing a fully functional room in your garden. A large wooden log cabin, like this one, has plenty of space for a desk and storage and would be equally ideal as a workshop or studio.
For a real home from home, which could even double up as a spare bedroom, you need a cabin that’s made of strong stuff. A secure, lockable door is essential, as is a strong roof with shingles, and resilient timber to protect against the elements.
Give the kids a playroom. Consider using your outdoor room as a children’s playroom, and deck it out with plenty of storage, bright rugs and colourful artwork. A dedicated kids’ space in the garden is a great way to keep clutter in one spot, and to give little ones the chance to play easily both inside and out.
If you’re running out of space for hobbies or office work indoors, think about installing a fully functional room in your garden. A large wooden log cabin, like this one, has plenty of space for a desk and storage and would be equally ideal as a workshop or studio.
For a real home from home, which could even double up as a spare bedroom, you need a cabin that’s made of strong stuff. A secure, lockable door is essential, as is a strong roof with shingles, and resilient timber to protect against the elements.
Give the kids a playroom. Consider using your outdoor room as a children’s playroom, and deck it out with plenty of storage, bright rugs and colourful artwork. A dedicated kids’ space in the garden is a great way to keep clutter in one spot, and to give little ones the chance to play easily both inside and out.
The Garden Shed
Looking for a place to keep your garden gear in check? Hunt around for the perfect storage shed to suit your space and needs. This double-door model provides easy access, so you can get at everything quickly. Alternatively, opt for a single-door garden shed design with windows to easily see what’s inside. To ensure your shed is super organised, make the most of hooks and shelves which will give everything its own spot and keep the floor clear for bulkier items.
Keep it safe. If you’re storing valuable items, such as lawn mowers, tools and bikes, it’s important to make it as secure as possible. Choose a design with secure door hinges and locks, as well as unbreakable glazing.
Looking for a place to keep your garden gear in check? Hunt around for the perfect storage shed to suit your space and needs. This double-door model provides easy access, so you can get at everything quickly. Alternatively, opt for a single-door garden shed design with windows to easily see what’s inside. To ensure your shed is super organised, make the most of hooks and shelves which will give everything its own spot and keep the floor clear for bulkier items.
Keep it safe. If you’re storing valuable items, such as lawn mowers, tools and bikes, it’s important to make it as secure as possible. Choose a design with secure door hinges and locks, as well as unbreakable glazing.
Indoor-Outdoor Space
Many of us think of our gardens as an extension of our interiors, and use our backyards for cosy, outdoor living and dining. To create a spot that gives you fresh air, with a more sheltered feel consider installing a pergola. Grow pretty climbers over it for semi-coverage and to bring in some attractive dappled sunlight. To make a real feature in your garden, go for a pergola-with-a-twist like the contemporary design pictured. The timber framework provides a cosy picnic spot, and is a beautiful design element at the same time.
Do the groundwork. When you’re installing a pergola, remember to think about the flooring below, particularly if it’s positioned within the garden like this one. Go for classic paving stones and brickwork, or choose one of the beautiful patterned tiles that are on the market and designed to be resilient outdoors.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Many of us think of our gardens as an extension of our interiors, and use our backyards for cosy, outdoor living and dining. To create a spot that gives you fresh air, with a more sheltered feel consider installing a pergola. Grow pretty climbers over it for semi-coverage and to bring in some attractive dappled sunlight. To make a real feature in your garden, go for a pergola-with-a-twist like the contemporary design pictured. The timber framework provides a cosy picnic spot, and is a beautiful design element at the same time.
Do the groundwork. When you’re installing a pergola, remember to think about the flooring below, particularly if it’s positioned within the garden like this one. Go for classic paving stones and brickwork, or choose one of the beautiful patterned tiles that are on the market and designed to be resilient outdoors.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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