Upgrade Your Outdoor Space With A Garden Games Room
Install a custom garden games room to transform your outside area into a fun space for the whole family. This will give your backyard a dedicated entertainment area while improving the general garden aesthetic. It’s a fantastic way to maximise your garden’s potential and create something everyone in your home will enjoy.
At
1st Choice Leisure Buildings, we’ll happily help you design and build your dream outdoor games room area. Our builds are entirely bespoke and customised to suit your needs/budget.
Contact Us today to ask about prices or learn how a garden gaming room will benefit your property!
What A Garden Games Room Will Do For You Why choose a garden games room for your property? It’s a unique addition that can transform your outdoor space into a hub of fun and entertainment. Unlike tool sheds or garden offices, a custom-made garden games room offers a unique blend of functionality and enjoyment.
Installing one of our custom-made garden game rooms in your garden will yield the following benefits:
- Encourages your family to spend more time outside rather than sitting indoors staring at screens all day
- Increases the value of your property by adding extra space to it
- Creates a fun hub for entertaining guests or for your children to play with friends
- Makes parenting a lot easier as your kids will never be bored ever again!
- Get the most out of your garden by maximising the space you’ve been given
Ultimately, this is where you’ll create loads of fond memories for years to come. It can be as versatile as you make it; the design is entirely up to you, and there are many things to add to a games room to complete the look. If you’re looking for a fun and cost-effective
home improvement, a garden gaming room is one of the best options. An
insulated garden games room will be loved throughout the year.
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Why Choose 1st Choice Leisure Buildings For Your Gaming Room For Your Garden?
Your garden gaming room will only be as good as the company that makes it. Choosing the right partner for this project is essential, and we’re confident in being your first choice! As a family-owned business, we’ve created incredible garden rooms and outbuildings since 1979. This has been embedded within our 1st Choice Leisure Buildings culture, allowing us to build massive experience across the decades. Choosing us means choosing an experienced company with specialist knowledge of how garden game rooms are constructed and maintained. Furthermore, you get all of this included in our service:
- Free Garden Games Room installation – We don’t just design your ideal garden games room; we install it for you! It comes with the service, so that you won’t need an extra installation fee.
- Free UK Delivery – After deciding what garden gaming room you want, we’ll deliver it straight to your home for no extra charge. Most mainland England and Wales customers get free delivery, so sit back, relax and wait for your new garden room to arrive!
- Designs Built For You – Regardless of your budget or garden size, we’ll create a garden games room to meet every requirement. We always say that we don’t “sell” garden buildings; we listen to you and find what’s best for YOU. It’s a fully bespoke service ensuring every pound you pay goes towards something you’ll love.
- Amazing Paint Options – Add some lovely colours to your new garden gaming room with our stunning selection of coloured paint finishes. Again, we’re happy to provide professional advice, but the final colour decision is up to you!
- See Over 60 Buildings At Our Display Site – Never buy a garden games room without seeing some first. Shopping online is convenient, but you need to visit a showroom to understand better how big the buildings are, what the materials/colours look like, etc. We have loads of buildings for you to see at our Surrey display site seven days a week. Pop down for a visit and gain inspiration from the designs you see.
It’s easy to sit here and tell you we’re the best choice for outdoor gaming buildings – but why should you believe us? Our impressive customer ratings speak for themselves and do all the talking for us. We average above 4.7 stars on Google and claim a 4.8 Trustpilot score across hundreds of reviews. People believe in us, so you should, too! Click on image below to see larger versions of garden games rooms (Opens new page)
Customise Your Garden Games Room With Must-Have Essentials
It would help if you made your garden games room as perfect as possible for its functions. This will be a place people go to have fun, so you’ll expect many hours to be spent there every week. It needs to be more than a luxury shed – which is why we recommend customising it with some of these essentials: - Electrical Fittings – You need some electricity in your outside gaming room, and we’re more than happy to install everything for you. It’s one of many extra services we offer when you purchase a garden room from us.
- Bifold Doors – Make it easier for people to move in and out of your garden games room while maximising the interior space with bifold doors. They effortlessly glide open and add a touch of class to the structure.
- Decking – Add some quality decking outside your gaming room to give people a place to sit and relax while awaiting their turn on the games. It makes this the perfect outdoor entertainment hub.
- Windows – Utilise natural light to save on electricity while making the gaming room a lot more comfortable and fun to use.
- Comfy Furniture – Throw in some great bean bags or small sofas so there’s comfy furniture for everyone to sit on while gaming!
Visit Our Show Room For Amazing Garden Games Room Inspiration Come and visit our Surrey Showroom (close to Woking, Ripley and Guildford), where you’ll find dozens of gorgeous garden buildings perfect for game rooms. Take inspiration from what you see and chat with our staff for advice on what size makes the most sense in your garden, which materials may be the best, etc. Click on image below to see larger versions of garden games room (Opens new page)
You step across the lawn, shut the door, and the office world goes silent. The concept behind a garden office is straightforward yet highly effective. It creates a physical boundary between your professional and personal life. In short, after a working day, you can shut the door and walk away, leaving work behind. This clear division helps maintain a healthier balance between work and leisure time, and you will notice the impact immediately.
A well-built garden room adds practical living space and broader appeal to your property. Unlike traditional internal renovations, a garden office increases your usable square footage without disrupting your home. For future buyers, this is an attractive feature.
Compared to renting office space or building an extension, a garden office makes perfect financial sense. The one-time investment saves on commuting costs and office rental and reduces utility bills since you are only heating a small space rather than your entire house.
You could save up to £3,200 each year, as commuting can cost around £1,000 annually, while office rentals might average £1,500, and utility savings can add another £700 back into your pocket.
Unlike a dreary corporate office or cobbled-together home setup, a building with garden office installation is yours to design exactly as you wish. You control every aspect of your work environment to suit your own personal tastes and requirements.
With various options available, which garden room is the best choice for you? Let’s take a look at the different types.
Designed for year-round use, insulated garden room offices include insulation in the walls, roof, and floor. Models like the Royal and Regent come fully insulated, while Platinum options offer it as a custom upgrade.
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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.
Perfect for tighter gardens, corner garden rooms fit neatly into unused space without compromising the interior space. Our Bursledon and Hamble models offer a practical layout that cleverly uses every square foot.
For smaller gardens or specific corner spaces, our garden office pods feature right-angle layouts that tuck neatly into garden corners. These compact structures provide a comfortable workspace for one or two people without dominating your garden.
Compact garden offices work wonderfully in smaller gardens. An 8×6 ft office provides ample space for a desk, chair, and modest storage, while maintaining a compact footprint – ideal for writers, remote workers with minimal equipment, or anyone needing a dedicated focus space.
Medium-sized garden rooms offer far greater flexibility. You can include a proper desk setup, storage cabinets, and perhaps a small meeting area. These sizes accommodate standard office furniture while still fitting into average British gardens.
Spacious garden offices provide luxurious working environments. Sizes ranging from 16×14 ft to 28×16 ft offer ample space for multiple functions – perhaps a main workspace, a meeting table, a creative zone, or even a small kitchenette.
Custom sizes are also available to fit your specific garden dimensions and work requirements.
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Apex roofs deliver generous central headroom and classic charm. Their design facilitates effective rain and snow runoff while maintaining a timeless look that suits most garden styles.
With a single sloping surface, pent roofs offer clean, contemporary lines. These modern designs often stay under the 2.5m height restriction near boundaries, while the higher front wall allows for larger windows, maximising natural light.
Specially designed for corner garden offices, these roofs feature multiple slopes that meet at the corner junction. This clever design allows buildings to nestle into garden corners without awkward overhangs, maximising space while ensuring proper drainage.
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Available with our premium Royal Garden Rooms, Strong Core is a high-performance engineered material offering exceptional durability with minimal maintenance. Unlike timber, it won’t warp or rot, providing a contemporary finish that withstands British weather with little upkeep.
Tongue-and-groove log lap features rounded external faces, creating a traditional log cabin appearance. Each board interlocks securely with the next, providing excellent insulation properties and a rustic charm for those who prefer a classic aesthetic.
One of our most popular options, T&G shiplap, consists of flat timber boards with a slight overlap creating subtle shadow lines. This interlocking system provides excellent weather resistance while maintaining a clean appearance that suits most gardens.
Also known as overlap cladding, weatherboard features tapered boards that overlap each other, allowing efficient water runoff. This traditional style adds texture and character while providing reliable protection from the elements.
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.
At 1st Choice Leisure Buildings, our premium Royal garden rooms include:
- Insulated walls, floors, and roofs for temperature regulation
- Quality double-glazed windows and doors to prevent heat loss
- Proper ventilation options for summer cooling
This comprehensive insulation system maintains comfortable working temperatures with minimal heating in winter, while keeping excessive heat out during summer.
Models like our Royal and Regent garden rooms in Guildford come fully insulated as standard, whereas many Platinum-range buildings offer insulation as an upgrade. For year-round use in the British climate, we strongly recommend choosing an insulated garden office.
Visualise the play of morning light spilling onto a reclaimed-oak desk, filling the room with a warm glow. Our customisation options allow you to adjust the positions of the garden room’s windows and doors, and add additional windows for extra light. You can also modify internal layouts to suit your workflow.
Many buildings can be adapted with partitions, different door styles, or bespoke dimensions to create your ideal workspace.
We can adjust garden room windows and doors, add windows for extra light, or modify internal layouts to suit your work flow. Many buildings can be adapted with partitions, different door styles, or bespoke dimensions to create your ideal workspace.
Select from a variety of paint and stain finishes to beautifully complement your garden. Our timber buildings can be supplied with factory-applied finishes in different colours, protecting the wood while expressing your personal style.
We recommend OPTIONAL Demidekk Ultimate log cabin paint range which can be colour matched to suit. See examples in
our photo gallery. Improve your garden office with practical additions such as:
- Verandas or covered porches
- Additional security features
- Integrated storage solutions
- Guttering and water collection systems
- Electrical packages for lighting and power
Our garden offices are manufactured in Britain by skilled craftspeople using premium materials. Unlike mass-produced imports, our buildings are specifically designed for the British climate with attention to detail that ensures longevity.
We believe in honest business practices. While some competitors advertise “10-year warranties” with nearly impossible conditions, we offer straightforward warranties that provide genuine protection. Manufacturing issues typically occur within the first 12 months due to seasonal changes, which is exactly what our warranty covers.
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.
Most of our garden room offices include free assembly by experienced professionals. This valuable service ensures your building is erected correctly, saving you time and potential headaches.
Visit our extensive Guildford show ground to experience our garden offices firsthand before making a purchase. Seeing the quality, stepping inside the spaces, and discussing options with our knowledgeable team gives you confidence in your selection.
Contact us today to discuss your garden room office requirements or visit our display site to see our quality firsthand. Alternatively, book a quick five-minute phone consultation to explore your options with no obligation. This simple step might be all you need to start your journey towards owning your ideal garden office.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Where can I see customer reviews and feedback?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Can I really build a garden games room in my Guildford back garden without major disruption?
Yes, many homeowners around Surrey transform part of their garden into a dedicated games room. With a well-prepared base and professional installation, the process is much quicker and cleaner than a typical home extension.
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Can the garden games room double as a home cinema, bar or entertaining space in Surrey?
Absolutely. Many people choose a flexible design so the room can serve multiple uses:
games, movie nights, and social space. With the right insulation and finishing, you get a comfortable, multi-purpose garden building.
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Do I need planning permission or building regulations for a garden games room in Surrey?
In many cases, no formal
planning application is required because the structure falls within permitted development rights. But because Guildford and the surrounding Surrey area may include special zones (e.g., conservation), it’s sensible to check before starting.
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What base or foundation does a garden games room require in a Surrey garden?
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What kind of flooring, lighting and power should I plan for in a garden games room?
Durable flooring (e.g., resilient laminate or quality vinyl) works well for game areas, where movement and possible spills may happen. Lighting choices (bright overhead, maybe LED strips) and multiple power outlets are important if you’ll run game consoles, pool table lights, or sound systems.
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What kind of maintenance will a garden games room need in Surrey’s climate?
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What questions should I ask a supplier when considering a garden games room in Guildford?
Some good ones:
* “What insulation is used for year-round comfort?”
* “What base/foundation do you recommend for my soil and garden slope?”
* “How many power outlets and what lighting come standard for game use?”
* “What is the lead-time from base ready to full build?”
* “Could this room be used for other purposes later (cinema, bar, studio)?”
These help ensure you get a quality leisure space built right.
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What size should my garden games room be if I want to fit a pool table or game console area?
You’ll want adequate space for freedom of movement. For example, if you’re adding a pool table, allow for cue space around. A good games-room design takes into account size, layout, floor, lighting and power points.
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Will a garden games room be comfortable to use all year round in Surrey weather?
Definitely. When the room is built with
full insulation, proper windows and heating, it stays warm during cooler months and stays usable in the summer. You’re not stuck with a “summer only” building.
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Will adding a garden games room raise the value of my house in Guildford?
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