Garden rooms can be a real asset for any outdoor space. If you’re thinking of adding one to your property, you’ll need to source some ideas and inspiration to help you decide how you want your garden building to look.
One of the key aspects you’ll need to consider is the design of your garden building, and, in particular, what sort of colour scheme you’d like to have. This article discusses some of the different factors to bear in mind when choosing a colour scheme for your garden room so you can make the perfect choice for you and your space.
Click on one of the links below to jump to that section:
Colour scheme considerations
You’ve got a wide variety of options when it comes to colour choices for your garden room, so personal preference will always be a deciding factor.
Aside from what kind of colours take your fancy, you should also take other, practical aspects into account. For example, think about how you intend to use your outdoor room.
If your garden room will be used as an outside home office, choose colours that are conducive to working or studying. Colours that invoke a calm, relaxing and productive environment work well in this case, such as pastels, neutrals, yellow and blue.
If you intend to use your garden room for creative work or a hobby, orange is said to get the creative juices flowing. Even if the idea of every internal wall being orange seems overbearing, you could add an orange feature wall instead. Alternatively, you could add orange artwork to the walls, dot lush green plants around in bright orange pots or include cushions and pillows in a rich tangerine shade.
An outdoor room predominately used for entertaining may require a different choice of colours compared to a room used for work or studying. In this case, consider a shade that feels sociable or stimulates conversation. You can go bold and bright, with dark colours that are rich and vibrant such as red, which will also give your garden room a very contemporary look and feel.
Consider also when you intend to use your garden room. Do you want it to take on the role of an extra living room or garden office, usable all year round, or will it come into its own mainly during the summer season? Again, this can influence your colour choices. Here at Garden Retreats, you can choose your very own wall and floor styles and colours, and nothing ever needs replacing or painting, as we use high-quality carbon fibre over timber for more durability.
Those garden rooms destined for everyday use should be painted in colours that work well in all seasons. Light will vary at different times of the year, so it’s important not to choose a really dark colour as it might feel gloomy in winter, especially if your Garden Retreat is located somewhere on your property that doesn’t receive much natural light. For year-round versatility, it’s worth considering neutral colours.
Garden rooms intended for summer use only can get away with bolder, darker shades. Or, you might wish to emulate the room’s close connection to nature by choosing related colours such as green, blue or other natural finishes, like our brown composite cladding to imitate real wood.
Another factor you should take into account is the size of your outdoor space. If you’ve only got a small garden, avoid dark tones that could make the space feel even smaller. Lighter colours and materials such as glass, metal or mirrors will reflect light and make even the smallest Garden Retreat seem spacious.
Think about what kind of furniture, decorative items and soft furnishings you intend to add to your garden room and allow these to guide you on the best colour options. Whichever colour scheme you decide to use, try to limit your palette to no more than three colours. Otherwise, it will be hard to establish a standout theme, style or atmosphere.
Choosing a colour scheme for your garden room
An important consideration when choosing a colour scheme for your garden room is whether you want it to look very modern or have a more traditional style.
Traditional colours tend to steer towards earthy, neutral tones as well as primary colours. These provide a timeless feel, connect well with the outdoors and blend with other style influences such as the marble-effect featured on some of our floor tiles. However, traditional colours may easily become outdated.
On the other hand, a contemporary garden room will suit minimalist colours and darker shades such as warm green, grey, and, of course, black and white. Modern colours will make your space look super stylish, and are perfect for low maintenance garden rooms. However, you will really need to think about whether a ‘modern’ colour scheme will be appropriate for the intended purpose of the room. For instance, if you’re trying to create a fun, vibrant, sociable or creative space, minimalist tones may not work as well as bolder colours.
The Garden Retreats pod
If you’re considering a Garden Retreat for your outside space, the colour choices you pick will be incorporated into the pod. By being able to decide upon your own choice of colours, patterns and styles, the pod can be adapted to perfectly suit your preferences and lifestyle. Even if your tastes change over time, the pod can be updated to reflect these accordingly.
It’s also good to know that our garden rooms are made from the highest quality materials and standards, including tough glass fibre and carbon fibre so they won’t expand or deteriorate over time, unlike timber. This makes the pods extremely durable, and even if you move house in the future, your modular pod can be conveniently disassembled so you can take it with you for extra space at your new place.
Even better, our pods boast electrics, heating and air-con for comfortable living, and come with a reassuring lifetime warranty. Because they are zero maintenance, the pods also suit those with busy lifestyles who appreciate fuss-free outdoor living spaces.
Ready to get started on crafting your very own bespoke garden room? Visit our configuration page here for a custom quote.
Relevant content
Garden room design ideas: modern