Many people who have a contemporary garden room will tell you what a great addition it is to their living space. If you’re thinking of going down this route, you’re making a worthwhile decision. Garden rooms have so much to offer and have bundles of scope, whether you want to use yours for work, study, relaxation or entertaining.
However, before you get carried away with dreaming of how you’ll use a new, bespoke garden room, you’ll need to get stuck into the planning and design of your garden studio. This includes making sure your build will achieve the style you have in mind, within your budget.
To help you on your way, this article will provide you with some modern garden room design ideas. We will be discussing some of the different considerations you’ll need to bear in mind if this is the style you are considering for your space.
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Modern design considerations
When planning a contemporary garden room, there are lots of things to think about. What you want from your garden room, how you want it to look and what space considerations you need to take into account will all be different from the next person. It’s important to understand your requirements fully to ensure you get the right room for your individual needs.
Size will be one of the biggest factors to bear in mind. Think about how much space your garden or patio can reasonably accommodate a standalone structure like a Garden Retreat, as well as how much space you will need for the room’s intended purpose. Will a small garden office do you nicely, or are you after a much larger, multi-function room that can be used by all the family? Our pods are fully customisable, so you can start with a small room and add more pods if/when your space requirements change.
Think about where you want to locate your garden room and the space surrounding this site. Do you want the building to be in a prominent position so that it becomes a focal point, or have you got an awkward spot in your garden tucked away that would make it the ideal location for a private gym or fitness studio?
Modern design ideas
When it comes to contemporary garden room ideas, there are lots of ways to achieve the desired look.
Rooms that allow lots of natural light to flood inside are stylish and modern and have the advantage of letting you enjoy the vistas of your garden. This could include the addition of large panes of glass, or bifold doors, for instance.
When designing your modern garden room, considering including a roof terrace and decking. This will give you somewhere to work, exercise or just relax during the warm weather. You can add these Garden Retreat features during the initial configuration process, or at a later date.
Composite garden rooms are especially pleasing to the eye and are very durable, so will continue to look great for a long time to come. In particular, those with natural colour finishes, such as black or grey cladding, will look super stylish.
As well as paying attention to how the exterior of your private retreat will look, consider the internal fixtures, fittings and features. Find garden room inspiration from magazines and browse online at recent garden room installations you like the look of. No matter whether you want a garden office, a fitness studio or private cinema, you can customise your Garden Retreat to suit your needs.
All of our bespoke garden rooms can provide a stylish space suited to modern needs, complete with USB ports, heating and aircon. You can even choose your desired wall and floor colour scheme and patterns, providing you with a custom setting you can enjoy for years to come.
The Garden Retreats pod
Garden Retreat pods are fully modular and are offered in three standard sizes that you can install individually or combine to make a larger structure.
What customers especially appreciate about the Garden Retreats pods is that if you decide to move, you can bring your pod with you. After all, if you’ve gone the effort of planning and installing a garden room that is perfect for you, down to every last detail, it would be a shame to have to leave it behind!
Low maintenance garden rooms are the preferred option for many in today’s fast-paced modern world—that’s why all of our pods require zero external maintenance. The frames of our garden rooms are made from glass fibre and carbon fibre rather than wood, so you won’t need to worry about the materials expanding or deteriorating over time. You also have your choice of wipe-clean wall panels and floor tiling in a range of colours and styles.
One of the many benefits of having the pod clad in composite material is that it won’t cause any condensation, so mould and dampness won’t be a concern. The materials we use to build all of our pods are incredibly energy-efficient, requiring 75% less energy for production and transportation than steel. Your new garden room will also feel cosy and warm inside, thanks to having our industry-leading British warm roof system.
Garden Retreats composite garden buildings are also easy to install onsite, so you can enjoy using your new room in next to no time. Naturally, you’ll want to use your new space for a wide range of activities, so you’ll benefit from electrics, including sockets with USB ports, internal and external spotlights, a hook-up point for mains as well as heating, which is smartphone-controlled.
Here at Garden Retreats, you can design your brand-new garden pod from scratch, utilising materials such as high-quality glass and carbon fibre instead of classic timber. Start building your bespoke garden pod today or book a free site survey.