Come rain or shine, a garden room is the perfect place to study, work, watch movies and have family fun. They can even be used for workouts if you set up a home gym. The home entertainment industry has been growing rapidly, and now is a fantastic time to start saving money on taking the family out and start enjoying games at home.
In this piece, we will explore why you should build a garden games room and how to plan one out. We will explain why a bespoke insulated garden room from Garden Retreats is the ideal addition to your home.
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Why build a games room in your garden?
Creating space away from the main house has become something of a priority, especially over the last year when we have all spent more time at home than usual. An outbuilding in your garden is an excellent way of getting the feeling of going somewhere without completely leaving the comfort of your property. Even as our lives start returning to some semblance of ‘normal’, we all remember how the cost of family days out can really add up.
A family and games room is a fantastic way to make a space that can be used for entertainment and bonding with family and friends at home, saving you money and time on travel for a long time to come. Low maintenance, bespoke garden rooms which are easy to customise and make your own are an innovate solution offering unrivalled versatility and luxury.
By taking advantage of any spare room you have in your garden, you can create a games room that has all the toys, machines, gadgets and amenities you couldn’t fit in your living room or bedroom. Not only that, but it is also suitable for year-round use. The doors are able to be opened in the summer and the building can be fully insulated for winter use.
Planning a games room in your garden
Planning a games room may seem like a lot of hard work initially, but if you keep in mind some essential considerations, you can get your dream garden room set up more easily.
When planning your games room, you need to take the size of your garden into consideration, as well as the size of your family. You want a room that can easily accommodate amenities such as a snooker or pool table but also allow space to move around comfortably.
You will also want to plan the kind of furniture you want and can reasonably fit in your games room. You might want a comfortable sofa and chairs for relaxing and some additional furnishings for making the space reflect your style.
If your garden room is going to serve other purposes, such as a home office or hobby room, you will want to take storage into account, as there will need to be space to store any board games and other things when they aren’t being used.
The Garden Retreats pod
The Garden Retreats pod is a great way to bring a garden room into your home. Extremely customisable to your needs, the pods come in three modular sizes, each priced individually to suit you. You can even add more pods if you need extra space later down the line, and they can be taken with you if you move home.
With electrics and heating included internally, these pods can be used for a range of needs, whatever the season or occasion. You can achieve the exact look you want, with your choice of bifold or patio doors, optional roof terrace and decking, and a selection of wall panels and floor tiling.
Made from carbon fibre, these pods do not suffer from the same kind of deterioration as wooden sheds and huts. They won’t expand due to weather or age and are clad in composite material to stave off condensation. This does not impact their excellent insulation and makes them sturdier and longer-lasting than other garden building options, meaning they can safely accommodate a roof terrace because they are so structurally sound.
As the home entertainment market looks set to grow more and more over the coming years, now is the perfect time to invest in your own garden building. Promising high adaptability, you can enjoy a family games room now and then add a new pod to function as a home office or study space later on.
Frequently asked questions
How long do garden rooms last?
Garden Retreats pods come with a 25-year warranty, and are built to last. They are sure to be a worthwhile investment.
How can you design your garden room to suit each member of the family?
It can be difficult to satisfy your whole family with one space, but creating a garden room for the whole family can work. It is important to think about how you furnish the space. Consider adding sofas and a TV for the kids and family time, and a desk for study or work. Choose a larger pod to accommodate more ways to use the garden room and get the most from it.
You will also need to think about the decorations you want to use in your garden room. A neutral look is perfect if you are trying to please the entire family, and there plenty of storage solutions available which can often be built into the furniture so that you can adapt the space as necessary.