At Total Garden Rooms, we believe there are many benefits of owning a garden room. We are here to tell you all the advantages of owning a garden room, from your home’s added value to the limitless uses opportunities. Take a look at why we think investing in a garden room is worth it.

Additional living space without the hassle  

The most obvious benefit of owning a garden room is to have more living space to enjoy, whether it is in the colder or warmer months. Finding adequate space for everything and having room for what they want in their home is one of the major issues faced by homeowners. A home extension used to be one of the most common ways to expand your living space, but in recent years, garden rooms have taken the top spot.

You can design your own private getaway using our garden rooms. Many of our customers come to us after considering a home extension, as building a garden room has many of the benefits of an extension without the hassle of planning permission and allows you to have complete design control. Unless you choose to build an annexe that will house a residence, our garden rooms often do not require planning clearance. As they are intended for full-time habitation, our annexe structures will require planning clearance; nevertheless, our committed team will take care of this for you. 

They can be used for anything and have all the facilities that a room in a house would have, which is why they are so well-liked. A garden room may therefore accommodate all needs, whether you’re trying to expand space for a new home gym or a home office – garden rooms are the perfect multi-functional solution.  

Quick and easy installation  

The installation procedure for home additions is often a drawn-out ordeal. Construction may take months after you are eventually granted planning approval, leaving you restless and uncomfortable in your own house. However, when you expand your living space into your back garden, this is not the case. The installation process can usually be finished in a week, but depending on size, it may take 1-3 weeks on site.

This offers you a complete new living space for your family and has a quicker turnover time than any other home addition. Additionally, installation is rather straightforward and is primarily managed by our site surveyors. When it comes to garden room installations, there are far easier and more efficient than either building a conservatory, sunroom or an extension. 

Adding value to your home  

Our modern garden rooms are designed with energy efficiency in mind. With the use of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient glazing for all of our windows and doors, these structures can help reduce energy consumption and utility bills.- making your garden room a very worth while investment. This aspect of sustainability can be an attractive selling point for environmentally-conscious buyers and add value to your property. 

Halifax bank, as one of the UK’s major banks, mentions adding a garden room to your home, as a part of their mortgage and home improvement investment advice. Halifax states that adding a garden room to your property will increase your home’s value as your home will have a higher chance of attracting buyers and commanding a higher price, with a unique selling point that will set your home apart from the others in the market, making it more marketable and therefore, increasing its value.

Multifunctional uses 

Garden rooms blend the comforts of indoor living with the peacefulness of the outdoors, so however you would like to use your garden room, it is the perfect multifunctional space. By day, a garden room can transform into the perfect place to relax, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Equipped with high quality windows and doors, letting in ample sunlight, it becomes an ideal spot for cultivating indoor plants and nurturing greenery. As the sun sets, the space effortlessly adapts to cater to various needs. It can be an inviting entertainment area for gatherings with family and friends, as the perfect garden bar or entertainment space.  

Furthermore, these versatile rooms can also be transformed into home offices or creative studios, offering a serene and distraction-free environment to work or pursue hobbies.  The beauty of garden rooms lies in their capacity to effortlessly switch roles, making them an invaluable asset for modern living, where space and functionality are at a premium. 

Garden rooms with fitted toilets, bathrooms and kitchens are the perfect option to make your garden room multifunctional. The inclusion of fitted bathrooms ensures that residents and guests can enjoy the convenience of a private, fully functional washroom without having to trek back to the main house.

This is particularly beneficial when entertaining or hosting guests for extended periods. Moreover, the addition of fitted kitchens takes garden rooms beyond a simple retreat, creating a space where culinary delights can be prepared and enjoyed in a picturesque setting. From hosting intimate dinner parties to crafting a delightful afternoon tea, garden rooms with fitted bathrooms and kitchens transform the outdoors into an inviting sanctuary.

Some our most popular uses for garden rooms are garden offices, garden bars and garden gyms.  

Tailor it to your own unique design

Garden rooms give you the chance to design your very own dream space without the restrictions that can occur when building an extension or a conservatory. Our garden rooms can be fitted with a range of luxury windows and doors, all manufactured from our very own partner company Total Home NI. All of our garden rooms come with various door options, including bi-fold, patio, sliding doors and either composite or uPVC residential doors.  

Begin your Garden Room journey today!

If you are feeling inspired and would like to start your garden room journey with us, contact us today and one of our expert designers will help all of your garden room dreams come true.