Why Should I Choose A Garden Room Or Office?
Garden rooms are more popular than ever in the UK, and 16% of homeowners want to install one to use at their leisure. It’s proving to be a beneficial investment for the following reasons:
- Add more garden space to your home with an outdoor room
- Far more cost-effective and less disruptive than building an extension
- Build the ideal home office or workshop free from distractions
- Encourages you and your family to spend more time outdoors in your garden
- Increases property value by adding more space and improving the aesthetics
- Offers the flexibility to design a room around your needs
- Enables you to work from home with a dedicated space away from your house.
As you can see, many people opt for timber-framed garden buildings because they hold serious advantages. Few things can rival a garden room like this for affordable, cost-effective home improvements.
Unlock The Best Results With Bespoke Garden Rooms
A garden room or outdoor office shed can increase your property’s value by 10%. This proves they’re worth the investment, and we’ll help you maximise your lifetime ROI.
Here are a few tips to unlock the best results with our bespoke garden rooms:
- Pick the right space for your garden – we’ll help you choose the ideal size that’s not too big or small based on the size of your garden.
- Make your building last by picking durable building materials
- The added insulation (on most models as standard) makes your luxury garden room more weather-resistant, ensuring you can use it regardless of the seasons
- Protect your outdoor building with incredible security features so nothing gets stolen or vandalised.
- Opt for a door style that’s easy to maintain and less prone to constant repairs.
- Get your garden building installed by professionals onto your foundation, which we can help with, ensuring it’s assembled correctly
- Install a drainage system to wash away water and prevent leaks, increasing the building’s longevity
Why Choose 1st Choice Leisure Buildings
Whether you want a garden room or an outside office, 1st Choice Leisure Buildings is the number one company to call. We’ve been doing this for over 45 years and have bags of experience helping families transform their homes with stunning outside buildings and spaces.
Our service is built around you, and we will do everything possible to bring your visions to life. When you choose us, you benefit from the following:
- A Fully Bespoke Service – Why spend money on a quality garden room not built specifically for your garden? Our garden room service is bespoke to suit your needs, and we’ll help you design and craft the perfect outdoor building for your budget and requirements. Every penny you spend is worthwhile as it goes towards something customised for your garden area.
- Free Installation – As well as designing your luxury garden room, we provide a free installation service. Our team will come to your home and fit the entire room for free!
- Coloured Paint Finish Options – Do you want to add a splash of colour to your garden office shed? Create a bespoke garden room with our broad range of coloured paint finishes.
- Get Inspiration From Our Display Site – Unlike some companies offering garden offices/rooms, we have a proper display site showcasing our finest work. Visit us, walk around our showrooms, and see these rooms in person. It helps you get inspiration for a bespoke build – or you can purchase some pre-made options for sale if you like them that much.
- Free Delivery For UK Customers – We’re proud to offer free delivery alongside our free installation service for most mainland UK customers. Check out delivery areas and times on this page.
- A Vastly Experienced Family Business – Choosing us means supporting a family business with nearly 50 years of experience. We were established in 1979 and have spent all our time perfecting our craft and helping thousands of customers upgrade their homes with luxury garden buildings. Our experience is unparalleled, and quality service is 100% guaranteed.
- High Customer Feedback Score: Don’t just take our word for it; our customers believe we’re the number one choice for garden rooms. We have >4.7 stars on Google from over 120 reviews and a 4.8 score on Trustpilot. People love our services, and we believe you will, too.
Luxury Living With Versatile Options For Lifelong Benefits
Your tongue-and-groove garden building can be as luxurious as the rest of your home. With our help, you can design and install something that looks and feels far better than the average garden shed.
Some of our best recommendations for bringing luxury to your garden offices/rooms involve:
- Investing in quality furniture pieces
- Picking a stunning colour scheme
- Bringing depth to the interior with multiple textures
- Adding electricity to the room so you can incorporate smart tech features
- Design the interior based on the latest trends
- The addition of double glazing, which is standard on many of our quality garden rooms, is a very wise choice.
Our garden rooms are built around your desires so you can run free with your creativity. We’re always on hand to offer design advice and tips if needed; let’s work together to give you a luxury garden room that lasts a lifetime!
Always Visit a Show Room To Ensure You Get What You’re Expecting
Never buy a garden room online. Be sure to visit a proper showroom to see what the rooms look like, how the materials feel, what the paint options look like in real life, and so on.
Lucky for you, we’ve got a local showroom with dozens of completed projects to check out. Come and visit us whenever you like and we’ll tell you all about the different options. It’s the best way to discover what will look great in your garden. Visit our Surrey Showroom close to Woking, Ripley and Guildford to find your perfect new garden room.
Painted Garden Rooms
Delivered pre-painted in a colour of your choice, our painted garden rooms save time and effort. They arrive ready to go and offer long-lasting protection with minimal upkeep. Available across the Regent, Royal, and Platinum ranges.
Insulation and Year-Round Use
A properly insulated garden office can transform a seasonal building into a comfortable year-round workspace. Given our harsh British winters, proper insulation is essential for anyone working out of a garden office in the UK.
Customisable Designs
Every garden is unique, which is why we offer truly adaptable designs. We can adjust sizes, door and window positions, and internal layouts to suit your specific requirements rather than limiting you to standard models.
Help is just a click away.
Before purchasing a building for extra garden office space, ensure you check planning permission regulations and familiarise yourself with foundation construction fundamentals. You can find helpful articles on our website that will guide you through these issues. Once you have addressed these aspects and established your new office, you might consider investigating heating options and condensation control methods. We also offer assistance with these matters. Explore our extensive collection of How-To articles for insightful advice, and feel free to contact us for further assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions Garden Rooms
- How big can a garden room be without planning permission?Unveiling Planning Permission: A Complete Guide for Garden Room Owners In the UK, a garden room can be up to 50% of the total land area surrounding the original property without requiring planning permission. Many individuals want a room to relax in. Finally, you have enough area for gardening materials, lawnmowers, equipment, and, importantly, the space to relax. However, planning permission remains a common concern in the United Kingdom, as many are unsure about the regulations for building a garden structure. It depends on the response. Most garden rooms no longer require planning approval due to legislative advancements. See our full range of garden rooms. Our online guide clarifies the process of obtaining planning permission for garden buildings. By the end, you should understand whether you need planning clearance for your new construction.
- How much should I budget for a garden room?Garden rooms used to be seen as a luxury, but now more people in the UK are choosing them as practical and valuable additions to their homes.
People are turning to garden rooms for home offices, hobby areas, or just a quiet place to relax. These standalone spaces offer a flexible and practical way to add more room at home.
Even though a garden room can be a smart investment, it still costs a fair amount. Before you decide, it helps to understand what you’ll need to spend.
Our article will walk you through the costs of garden rooms, what can change the price, and how to make smart choices for your budget. Let’s get started. - How to work from home in the garden?Garden Office Ideas: Create the Perfect Work-from-Home Space With more people working from home, garden offices are becoming a popular choice. Having your own space in the garden can help you focus, avoid distractions, and enjoy the view while you work. You can create a great garden office without spending too much. With some planning, it’s possible to turn your outdoor space into a comfortable place to work. Take a look at our working from home guide for practical garden office ideas and guidance to help you get started.
- Is it cheaper to build my own garden room?Many people are seeking ways to save money. When done correctly, DIY projects can reduce costs and help you develop valuable lifelong skills.
If you are considering building your own garden room, there are several important factors beyond skills and materials. Is building your own garden room truly more cost-effective?
Building your own garden room can be less expensive. To help you decide, consider the advantages and disadvantages of DIY versus purchasing a pre-built option.
For a detailed analysis, read our article, Is DIY Cheaper? Analysing the True Cost of Building a Garden Room. - What is a garden room?
A garden room is a standalone structure designed to be positioned in a residential garden. It provides additional living or storage space that seamlessly blends the indoors with the outdoors.
A garden room is versatile, providing plenty of options for how you'd like to use the space.
Whether you need a home office, a gym, a games room or a tranquil retreat, a garden room offers a stylish and functional extension of your home.
At 1st Choice Leisure Buildings, we can build and install garden rooms for you that are crafted with premium materials, insulated for year-round comfort, and customised to meet your specific functional and aesthetic needs.
- Where can I find different (bespoke) sizes and designs of garden rooms?When finding the perfect garden room, sometimes the size or options off the shelf don't fit the bill. Whether it's a matter of size, layout, or simply wanting something unique, settling for less is not an option.
How about designing the perfect building to complement your garden? Our customisable designs offer the ideal building tailored to your preferences. Choose from standard models or fully bespoke options.
Free fitting on wooden buildings as standard, coloured treatment, and multi-room configurations are available. Toughened glass and floors are standard. Explore our product main page, and you can use the filters to fine-tune your needs. Or contact us directly if you need help. - Where can I see customer reviews and feedback?Please read our reviews, which showcase our customers' experiences with our company and outline our commitment to service and happy customers. We are dedicated to customer feedback and reviews, listening to our customers and providing the best service possible.
We appreciate our customers taking the time to share their experiences and look forward to working with them. Whilst we don't always get things right, we do, as a family business, always strive to resolve any snagging or issues to ensure a satisfactory outcome. - Who can help building a base? What about painting or adding insulation? Electrics?1st Choice specialises in offering an extensive collection of quality buildings, so you can be assured that you will find your ideal building with a minimum of fuss. There are occasions, however, when other specialists are required to complete your project, and our years of experience in this field mean that we have built up a number of valuable connections with reliable tradespeople who we put forward here for your consideration.
This is where we can help. We have contacts for base building, painting, insulation service, electrical work, building removal, and decking construction. All of these contacts are vetted by us so that you can be sure they will do a first-class job for you. Take away the worry about trying to find someone suitable and talk to us so we can help. Take a look at this additional services page or contact us directly so see if we can help. - Why not consider a multi-purpose garden building with additional room?
Summer house sheds offer a practical outdoor solution, combining attractive leisure space with ample storage. They maximise your outdoor area by providing both functionality and appealing design.
Our experienced joiners can design and build summer house sheds to support work, leisure, hobbies, and storage. The exterior enhances your garden, while the interior offers versatile storage solutions.
Our Royal, Regent, Platinum, and Diamond Buildings are available with an extra room to meet your needs. We can customise the layout to your preference. Contact us to discuss your requirements or visit us to view examples.
Free assembly is included with all garden buildings. See his guide for more details on cost.
- Will 1st choice provide a full service?Absolutely. If you check out our delivery areas map, you'll see that we have nationwide coverage. So, as well as helping you with the design and working exclusively with quality materials, our experts can provide free assembly regardless of location. Also, we can arrange to build a base and electrics, etc. For garden room installations, it's clear why we're 1st Choice.
