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Garden Offices
We take a look at how to make the most your outdoor space by adding a stylish, longlasting garden building to fulfill your home office needs. Garden OfficesCONTINUED OVER THE PAGE
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Whether you want to create an office in your garden or just have a separate space to relax in, a garden room can provide you with all the modern technology needed to build a sanctuary, just a few feet away from home.
Larger than a summerhouse, garden rooms are designed to be an addition to your home with all the comforts needed to ensure they can be used all year round. They can be as elaborate as you want them, with some having additional rooms, plumbing and even a gym, depending on space.
Choosing the right office for you There are many different garden offices out there to choose from. You need to make sure that you pick the best one for you. Here are a few that I’ve picked out to suit your garden and home office needs.
The Rowlinson Garden Studio from Cuckooland (previous page) is the perfect little hideaway from the hectic household. With its lockable doors and flowing fresh air from the tilt and swivel windows, you’ll be feeling energised and relaxed before you know it. It’s a perfect space for when friends and family come to visit. Perfect for both the summer and winter months, whatever the season everyone will know where to find you.
Also from Cuckooland, the Summerhouse Ornate Garden Pod. With the addition of a removable office table, this pod will make the perfect home study, ideal for a quiet spot of home working or even for your little ones to complete homework. The pod is fitted with all of the creature comforts you would expect indoors, such as heating, LED lights & Bluetooth connectivity.
The 4m x 3m Harlow Insulated Garden Room from Waltons has ultra-modern architecture and clean lines to elevate this garden room into a contemporary extension of your home. Set up a bespoke gym, luxury office, or entertainment zone in which to relax with friends and family. The premium Eco-quilt multi-foil insulation in the walls, roof and floor is super-slim, providing a comfortable space for all-year-round use. The 100mm double-skinned walls include removable internal panels, so you can easily insert handy mains connections and hide unsightly wiring. With double-glazed French doors and windows can be customised, meaning you can set your garden room up to suit your own requirements. You can also paint the exterior of your garden room to suit any style of garden.
Oeco Garden Rooms also have stunning, superior quality garden structures since 2006. Their buildings are all constructed to an excellent standard, exceeding building regulations even for new homes.
If space is a problem for your garden, get creative. You may only need a laptop and a pen and paper for your work; so build a small hideaway in the corner of your garden. Build a summerhouse or even a small covered seating area surrounded by plants, small trees and a water feature.
Planning permission As garden rooms are classed as outbuildings you may not need planning permission. As long as you have permitted development rights at your home or the area you live in, you’re allowed to build one. Check with your local planning office.
Even with permitted development rights, you need to follow these rules;
• Your garden room or log cabin isn’t in front of your home. If you have extended it then the front refers to how it stood on 1 July 1948. • The total area of all extensions, sheds and outbuildings - including your proposed garden room - must not cover more than 50% of the total area of land around your house. • It is single storey and less than 3 metres high (4 metres with a dual-pitched roof). If it’s within 2 metres of your boundary, the maximum height is 2.5 metres. • The eaves are no more than 2.5 metres above ground level. • It doesn’t have a balcony, veranda or raised platform. • It isn’t self-contained living accommodation.
Heating solutions Keeping your garden room at a constant comfortable temperature is vital if you are going to turn it into an office all year round. The position of the construction in the garden is important. Think about where the sun falls at certain times of the day. If you are working in the evening or throughout the day, where your office is positioned can create heating issues. If your garden gets particularly cold during your working hours, think about installing underfloor heating, installing radiators or an insulated roof. n
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