Benefits of Having a Garden Room Office
The idea behind a garden office is quite simple but 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.
Increased Property Value
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.
Cost-Effective Solution
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.
Personalised Workspace
Unlike a dreary corporate office or cobbled-together home setup, a garden room office is yours to design exactly as you wish. You control every aspect of your work environment to suit your own personal tastes and requirements.
Types of Garden Room Offices
With various options available, which garden room should you go for? Let’s take a look at the different types.
Insulated Garden Rooms
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.
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.
Corner Garden Rooms
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.
Garden Office Pods
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.
Popular Sizes and Dimensions
Small (8×6 ft to 10×8 ft)
Compact garden offices work wonderfully in smaller gardens. An 8×6 ft office gives you enough space for a desk, chair, and modest storage while maintaining a minimal garden footprint – ideal for writers, remote workers with minimal equipment, or anyone needing a dedicated focus space.
Medium (12×10 ft to 14×12 ft)
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.
Large (16×14 ft and above)
Spacious garden offices provide luxurious working environments. Sizes from 16×14 ft up to 28×16 ft offer room for multiple functions – perhaps a main workspace plus a meeting table, creative zone, or even a small kitchenette.
Custom sizes are also available to fit your specific garden dimensions and work requirements.
Roof Styles
Apex Roof
The wonderfully classic peaked roof with a central ridge and two sloping sides offers a traditional appearance with the benefit of maximum headroom in the centre. Apex roofs provide excellent rain and snow runoff and offer a timeless look that will lend itself to most garden styles.
Pent Roof
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.
Corner Roof
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.
Cladding Styles
Strong Core
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.
T&G-Loglap
Tongue-and-groove log lap features rounded external faces, creating a traditional log cabin appearance. Each board interlocks securely with the next, providing good insulation properties and rustic charm for those preferring a classic aesthetic.
T&G-Shiplap
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.
Weatherboard
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.
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.
At 1st Choice Leisure Buildings, our premium 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 come fully insulated as standard, while 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.
Customisation Options
Layout and Design
We can adjust garden room window and door positions, add windows for extra light, or 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.
Exterior Finishes
Choose from various 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.
Additional Features
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
Why Choose 1st Choice Leisure Buildings
Expert UK Craftsmanship
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.
Transparent Approach
We believe in honest business practices. While some competitors advertise “10-year warranties” with nearly impossible conditions to meet, we offer straightforward warranties that provide genuine protection. Manufacturing issues typically appear within the first 12 months through seasonal changes, which is exactly what our warranty covers.
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.
Free Professional Installation
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.
Comprehensive Display Site
Visit our extensive showground to experience our garden offices firsthand before purchasing. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are the offices customisable to fit specific dimensions?
Yes – we can often adjust designs to fit your available space or specific requirements. Just let us know your needs, and we'll work with you to create a building that fits perfectly.
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Can the garden office be used year-round?
Absolutely – our insulated models are designed for year-round comfort. With proper insulation and simple heating, you'll have a comfortable workspace in all seasons.
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Do I need planning permission for a garden room office?
Garden offices under 2.5m tall don't require planning permission. Always check local regulations for specific restrictions in conservation areas or listed properties.
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How long does installation take?
Most garden offices are installed within one day, though larger or more complex buildings might require two days. Our professional installation team works efficiently while ensuring quality construction.
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Is electrical wiring included?
Standard installation covers the building construction only, but we offer optional electrical packages. Alternatively, we can advise on having a qualified electrician connect your garden office to your home's power supply.
What foundation is required? A solid, level base is essential – typically concrete, paving slabs, or a properly constructed timber frame. We can provide guidance on preparing the ideal foundation for your chosen building.
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What maintenance is required?
Timber buildings need periodic treatment with wood preservative or paint (typically every 2-3 years). Pressure-treated buildings have better inherent protection but still benefit from maintenance.
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