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33 garden room ideas to enhance your backyard and lifestyle
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By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The best garden room ideas will see you enjoying a natural extension of your home, all without the hassle and costs of actually extending a house. Contemporary or classic style garden rooms will not only visually enhance your outdoor space but, they have endless practical perks too.
With transformative backyard ideas, you can create more separation from daily home routines, and add a little luxury – whether you want a small garden room hidden in an unused corner of the land, or a shepherd's hut acting as your full-time office space – there are endless options. With modular rooms of all shapes, sizes, and specs to choose from, you're sure to find a look that will suit your needs and budget too. Plus, it's a great place to store all your best garden furniture!
Claire Hornby, Head of Creative at Barker and Stonehouse , says: 'When decorating a garden room, it's important to consider designing this space to act as a natural extension of the home. You'll want to strike a balance between the indoors and outdoors, and I recommend keeping the colour palette of this space similar to the interior of the home, but jazzing up the space with lots of beautiful greenery such as plants or foliage.'
The 33 best garden room ideas
1. Wanderlust with a boho escape nook
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Let your free-spirited imagination run riot with a creative boho-inspired outbuilding, abundant with plants, mixed natural textures, tactile cushions galore, mix and match patterns, and not forgetting the macramé, of course! This is one of our favourite garden room ideas.
For an easy but impactful shed paint idea, as shown here, paint the walls, floor, ceiling, and exterior of your garden room in two contrasting shades. Add a hanging chair for the ultimate floating on-air experience. Hornby says: 'Adding in throws and cushions will create a coziness to the garden room space come day and night. Finally, a selection of ambient lighting will really help set the mood, and allow the space to really feel like the perfect room to escape to.'
2. Create a games room to let off steam
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Play games, relax, and host with the most, with an emporium of entertainment options, all under one roof.
Clark says: ‘Design a garden games room for entertaining yourself and your friends/ family. It’s your choice what games you want to feature in your games room – maybe a table tennis table, a darts board, or a Ms. Pac-Man machine as a blast from the past? Create a space to blow off steam and have some fun! You deserve it.
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3. Express your personality with a unique interior
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Tap into the mood rooms trend and create a dedicated space to compartmentalise life and escape when the going gets tough.
Jeremy Yamaguchi, CEO, Lawn Love , says: ‘Design your garden room or summerhouse to be your own personal oasis. This may look different for each person, so think about what you consider to be an “oasis.” Maybe you love natural light and a bright open feeling because it makes you feel refreshed. Maybe you love the cozy nature of a hidden nook. Once you know what you want to get out of a garden room, and what would make you feel most happy and at peace, you can design a room that best creates that unique atmosphere.’
4. Rock out with a dedicated music studio
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Just as the phrase out of sight, out of mind goes, with a garden room music studio, you can achieve out of sight, out of SOUND tranquility - result! Not that we don’t love hearing the same chords played over and over again, or that deafening beat of the drum kit that never wants to end.
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And by getting creative in your backyard, you can free up precious space in your home for that walk-in wardrobe you’ve always wanted!
You might be interested to learn how to insulate a summerhouse for use all year round – an important consideration when planning garden room ideas.
5. Find your namaSTAY with a restful yoga space
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What better place to reconnect with yourself and nature than in your very own garden room yoga studio? From dawn bird stretches to twilight flows, create a safe space and home gym idea on a budget in which to escape everyday stresses and worries whenever you need some time to breathe and restore…
As shown here, choose a calming neutral or mineral inspired palette (we adore the combo of fresh white and soothing mint), keep your space clutter-free, but welcome in sensory-boosting potted houseplants, the best home fragrance in the form of scented candles or incense, and tactile beanbags, as well as blankets, and the best yoga mats of course.
6. Go for Scandi style simplicity
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For a textural addition rooted in nature, install a timber backyard room. Go pale and blonde with tongue and groove for a simple Scandi cabin style, or choose an oak frame garden room design that will weather with time and blend beautifully into the gardenscape.
Robin Antill, director, Leisure Buildings , says: ‘Choosing a garden room made of sustainable materials, such as wood, is a fantastic way to keep the colours of your gardening room in sync with your outside surroundings, while also reducing your environmental impact.’
7. Unwind with movie magic
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Create an experiential outdoor cinema with a projector and dive into seating galore! To transform your garden room into a boutique screening room as shown here, incorporate a statement wallpaper idea, and pop up a fun DIY neon sign. Get the corn popping, and invite around your crew for summer-loving movie marathons with a unique twist! This is one of those garden room ideas everyone can enjoy.
8. Toast the most with a garden room bar
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Celebrate clinks and cheers with a sundowner at the best backyard bar in town. A garden room bar idea is the perfect opportunity to create a fun and exciting bolthole, totally detached from the bustling home. Imagine firing up the latest and best gas BBQ on a sizzling afternoon, followed by cooling refreshers served at your very own bar nestled in nature… Just dreamy…
Clark says: ‘There are a few things to consider if you want to use your garden room as an outdoor bar. Where should you position the room? Make sure you’re within easy distance of the outdoor kitchen for those midnight munchies. How will I make my bar classy? Neon signs might be seen as outdated, but we don’t think so! They’re essential in bringing joy and happiness to the drinking space.’
9. Use your garden room as a green therapy potting shed
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If you’re a keen bean for everything green, how about utilising your garden room ideas as a place to potter about, potting-up plants and more until your heart's content? Choose a design that benefits from plenty of natural light, for a greenhouse nod that’s good to grow, and treat yourself to a comfy chair, and perhaps a DIY coffee bar idea, for a combination garden room getaway.
Blur the boundaries between outside-in with vertical garden ideas around the exterior of your garden room.
10. Squeeze a small garden room into a lost corner
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Choosing a small garden room to fit into a corner of your garden design is the perfect way to max out the space you do have. Go for something minimal and modern like The Hub corner studio by John Lewis & Partners , designed exclusively and in collaboration with Crane Garden Buildings . Built from FSC-certified northern Scandinavian redwood, finished with a dark micro-porous paint, and complete with floor-to-ceiling glass panels, this model will ensure that you can enjoy views of the garden from a light-filled and modern feeling garden room.
11. Pick a modern garden room pod, that's tinted
On a par with the granny pod as being quite possibly one of the coolest modern garden rooms going anyhow, make it tinted, and well, that's a pretty grand design statement.
This contemporary garden room pod will add a futuristic feel to every garden space from the outside, while inside you'll enjoy panoramic views as you entertain and/or chill out – garden room ideas don't need to be boring!
The Delux Summer House Sphere by Farmer’s Cottage at John Lewis is made from waterproof laminated pine with bronze-tinted windows to reflect glare, a stainless-steel roof that reflects heat to keep the interior cool, and a sliding door so that the capsule is fully sealed.
12. Install a modern-looking shepherd's hut
It might have the look of a place to keep stray lambs warm, but this is a sophisticated new take on a shepherd’s hut. One of the most unique garden room ideas!
Plain Huts are contemporary garden rooms that are snug, waterproof, insulated with closed-cell foil-backed insulation, and clad in cedar. Inside, they’re light and airy – just right for curling up with craft projects. Add power via a lead or generator, or the hut can be designed for solar power and leisure batteries or an LPG gas supply.
13. Make a glass garden room a stylish studio
There's nothing quite so chic and studio-esque as a glass garden room. And as working from home doesn’t mean cutting yourself off from the outside world, making sure that your contemporary garden room cum garden office takes in all the views of your outside space, with floor-to-ceiling glass a must.
14. Go for a modular and jazzy garden office
Contemporary garden rooms used as workspaces need not be visually intrusive or even resemble a traditional home office. Choosing a single module like this one with a unique timber structure and cool colour scheme is sure to add energy to your working from the garden day, to every day.
15. Add an artists cabin
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Garden room ideas needn't be practical – they can be fun and inspiring too. Ann Knonhelmer created the perfect artist's hideaway for illustrating, which she would mainly do from home, with this cabin-like garden room.
Note the surrounding planting and small kitchen garden also, which not only adds a lovely view from the inside but helps create more privacy too. This was purpose-built with help from an architect in the end after realising that a lot of digging and hard work was going to be involved had Ann built this from scratch alone!
16. Fit out a smart and multi-functional space
A contemporary garden room or garden office needs adequate space to make it multi-functional, and this insulated Quarto-size Suffolk Barn fits four desks, storage, and a meeting area, but it would also make a great yoga space or leisure room.
Ready to connect to the mains for year-round use, this pressure-treated spruce/pinewood barn with weatherboard finish measures h420cm x W433cm x D312cm.
17. Stay close to nature with a timber garden room, built to spec
Garden room ideas require you to consider building materials too. Choosing a garden room that is made from sustainable materials, like timber, is a great way to keep the colours of your garden room in tune with your outdoor surroundings, while also minimising your environmental footprint in the process.
A timber frame garden room that can be constructed in any shape, size, and wood type will allow you to in keeping with your garden's style too. Whether you want French doors and double windows, painted plywood interior walls and a tiled pitched roof – you could have it all.
18. Make yours a kids play space
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Proof that garden ideas for kids go further than hopscotch! As a mini extension of your home, what better way to use a smaller garden room than to house noisy little rascals and their playmates? This design from Green Retreats makes the perfect addition to smaller outdoor spaces that still could benefit from all the style and practical value that a garden room adds.
19. Make your contemporary garden room a pool house
Whether a place to unwind, storage for furniture, or simply a practical above-ground pool space, this contemporary garden room from Vale Garden Houses has a gable front, terracotta tiled roof, and inset glazed roof lights, plus bi-fold doors for a wider entrance.
20. Choose sliding doors luxury
Everything about this contemporary garden room oozes luxury – its one of the best garden room ideas if you love an all-modern finish. From the beautifully refined finish of the landscaping materials used, to the sliding doors and stunning garden room interiors, recreate the look in your modern garden and create the swankiest retreat ever, completely fit for stylish outdoor living.
Inside, the fire and seating area turns a simple glass structure into an inviting garden lounge. Insulated on two-and-a-half sides, this cedar building by IQ Glass features slim-framed sliding doors with an almost frameless effect, creating a stunning panorama even when closed.
21. Add structure in small gardens
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A great way to add impact and frame even small backyards is to keep your garden room central to surrounding raised garden borders. This will help create a refined and inviting structure outdoors.
Having the outdoor table almost extending out from the garden room opening gives this fairly small space the perfect amount of drama.
22. Make a garden room gym blend in with your surroundings
Painting your garden room a shade of green – or another colour that's very present in your garden – to help camouflage it, will help the structure sit more naturally within your surroundings. Perfect for simple garden settings, and especially for those who aren't completely sure about the addition of a garden room in the first place!
This garden from Scotts of Thrapston , in pressure-impregnated green-stained European redwood, has double-glazed doors, windows, and a tongue-and-groove interior painted in Buttermilk.
With its hardwearing varnished floor, it’s ideal for a DIY home gym. A mineralised felt and felt-tiled roof with a veranda-style overhang keep the weather at bay.
23. Convert your garage into a luxury garden room retreat
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Jane and Martin Peace replaced a dilapidated garage with a very jazzy garden room, complete with a sauna and garden bar.
This was an ambitious project, but totally worth it. They chose a large standalone timber structure for a contained building complete with open-plan living space and its other luxe features.
Feeling inspired to do more with your garage? Check out how this spendthrift blogger turned her garage into an entertaining space on the cheap with her budget garage renovation.
24. Paint your garden room to match your deck
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Amelia Wilson has a painted garden room, in blue, which makes it a seamless addition to the decked space.
Learn how to paint decking like a pro, and decorate the surrounding space with the best outdoor lounge chairs and plush accessories, to extend your garden room's space further to create a cosy outdoor living area.
25. Line it with your garden's walkway
a dark grey and wood garden room, with a gravel walkway up to it, surrounded by tall hedges and a garden fence
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When planning garden room ideas, it's important to consider the path up to them from your house.
To make your garden room even more accessible, line it with a gravel or other type of garden path idea. Marrying both style and function again, this garden room has a sloping roof and extends from all sides. Plus, the wrap-around door and window set naturally enhance the look of this gorgeous structure.
26. Keep your garden room on wheels
A great garden room idea for renters, or for those who envisage moving house in the coming few years, having a garden room (hut in this particular case) that is portable, is not only very charming and 'Little House on the Prairie'-esque, but also, just really functional.
This new-build, rustic-style contemporary garden room makes a striking addition to a garden and still has a traditional touch about it – but with all the mod cons. With a pine tongue-and-groove interior, and finished in a corrugated tin or cedarwood, huts from Cotswold Shepherds Huts have us all a swoon to embrace the country living idyll.
27. Add concertina windows for zero distractions in a garden office
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When you're designing a garden office you need to think about how to make the best use of the space.
It's likely that you'll need storage, a couple of shelves, and more to make your garden room inviting and functional on the inside, so one of the best garden room ideas is choosing concertina windows rather than floor-to-ceiling windows – a wise (and stylish) move. David Nossiter Architects created this modern garden room as a peaceful space for an author, so if you need to concentrate, this is the garden room for you!
See all our home office storage ideas for more inspiration.
28. Zone in a big garden room
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If you've got the room, use it! Having a garden room large enough to zone an outdoor kitchen area, seating spot, and more, is the ultimate dream. And, as we know how unpredictable the weather can be, adding a BBQ is a fine way to make use of the shelter, while you'll still get to enjoy an open plan and airy setting.
The clever Camargue Louvered Canopy by Garden House Design will be a joy to have in summer, and will still perform just as well in cooler months.
29. Go industrial chic with a converted shipping container
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Like the industrial trend? Used in everything from extending a house to living room decor, industrial chic is defined by strong, graphic lines and the use of heavy-duty materials. The contrast against the green of the garden provides the perfect amount of drama to make this space really cool and inviting. And now there's a way to bring some of that edgy style to your garden, with a garden room made from a converted shipping container.
30. Invest in a tailor-made outdoor kitchen
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Garden room ideas don't come much chicer than this! If you have a passion for feasting al fresco, push the barbecue aside and go for a full-on kitchen in the garden. Kitted out with a grill, fridge, and sink, it will be a godsend when the heavens cloud over. Install heating and it will get good use in the cooler months, too.
Ar’Chic designed this garden room for a homeowner who is obsessed with Mediterranean cooking. Glazed panels open entirely, revealing a kitchen that doubles as a games room, reading room, or office.
31. Add a green roof to a garden room
In general, the overall design of your garden room should complement that of your home (and garden). If it isn't practical to mimic the gradient and angles of your home’s roof, exactly, and if you want a bohemian and wildlife-friendly finish to your structure instead, then you might consider a lush living roof and even a DIY living wall idea. Build it so that it slopes gently towards the house and you'll be able to enjoy the foliage, flowers, and wildlife from indoors too.
if you're going through a supplier, ask if they can create this as part of the package – if not, there are plenty of specialist companies who can; all you’ll need is a watertight roof construction that can take the weight.
32. Or, bring the outside in to your garden room
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Your garden room interior design is mightily important and choosing a style that complements your garden and even your main home will help make the transition seamless and stylish.
We love the tall indoor plant inside this garden room, alongside the tongue-in-groove paneling (try a DIY shiplap wall) which continues onto the garden room's decking area, as it creates continuity and a really contemporary feel. The Hub Garden Studio by John Lewis is the perfect spot for entertaining.
33. Consider garden room plans and installation
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Contemporary garden rooms are usually sourced via specialist companies that tend to offer a full installation service, but you may need to find a reputable tradesperson to build an off-the-peg design. Having a power supply fitted will enable you to install lighting and run appliances – perfect when the sun goes down. Route power from your home or consider solar roof panels to provide electricity without the expense of cabling being installed around the garden.
Ask your supplier to discuss any changes in the build, and associated costs, before going ahead. Finally, if your garden room will store items through the winter, remember to include security measures, such as casement windows and sturdy lockable doors.
Does a garden room add value?
We spoke with industry experts Green Retreats who recently carried out a Q&A with some property specialists to understand whether garden rooms actually add value to a property, and the short answer is yes – garden rooms do add value: 'Garden rooms can add 1.5x their value to a home depending on the quality of the build, therefore covering the cost of the installation.'
Luke Jackson, from Micheal Graham estate agents has found that: 'Not only does a garden room attract more buyers to your property, but a high-quality garden room can also boost the value of your home by 5% to 15%”.'
Robert Ellis, from Nutbrook Property says: 'I would estimate that the value-added would be about 1.5x the cost of the building installation. The convenience value is also significant and must be considered for homeowners.'
Can you use a garden room as a bedroom?
'A garden room used as a permanent bedroom would need planning permission approval and building regulation sign off.
The beauty of garden rooms as an extension to your home is that they are cost-effective and hassle-free to have installed at your home. Planning permission is generally not required for a garden room because by design they fall within your permitted development rights (should you have them). The use of the building is a factor into your permitted development rights, and many councils state that using an outbuilding as accommodation is not allowed – unless planning permission and building regulations are passed.'
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17 Garden Room Ideas To Bring The Outdoors In
Browse these garden room ideas and be inspired to create an indoor space that is filled with greenery, nature and natural light.
Garden rooms are the perfect balance between indoors and out and are a rising trend in the UK, as we aim to blur the boundaries between garden and home. We want to create a seamless space that offers both airyness and homely warmth.
Garden room ideas: 4 options
Orangeries, which have elements of glass, stone or brickwork and a lantern roof, are increasingly popular, as are garden rooms with a solid roof. Both types of building can be integrated into the style of your house better than a glass conservatory, as you can match up materials such as roof tiles and bricks. It's easier to regulate the temperature in orangeries and garden rooms as they're less subject to extremes of weather than a room constructed solely of glass.
However, conservatories can be shaded by roof and window blinds or have solar-controlled windows to reduce glare and temperature or low-emissivity glass to avoid heat loss in a north-facing room. Installing underfloor heating will make the area more welcoming in winter.
Use a glazed extension to expand your living space, or turn it into an area where plants take centre stage, then add chairs and a table to increase your enjoyment. A large garden room can work well as a kitchen-diner, offering a convivial space to entertain, or can be turned into a living room.
A summerhouse gives you the chance to indulge in a sense of escapism and create a personal retreat. It could serve as an extra living space or bedroom but it is well worth investing in running electricity to provide heating and lighting, in addition to insulation so it can be used year round.
Huts on wheels, such as vintage shepherd's huts, are very popular and new ones are being made by many companies following the traditional lines of the Victorian originals. These, too, can be kitted out with heating in the form of a traditional stove or served by plumbing and electricity if they have a permanent site. Alternatively, you might want to keep furnishings simple and use it as a place to camp out in the summer.
How to style a garden room
When decorating a garden hideaway, it can be fun to opt for a more rustic scheme than your main home. A floor in brick, wooden board or tiles is practical but can be offset with comfortable upholstered furniture, textiles and fabrics. If the interior is boarded, you can create different looks by painting it and introducing artworks or shelving, plus cupboards for storage. Or create a working area with a desk and chair or a potting bench to make a space for relaxing, as well as propagating and raising plants. Using rustic materials and pieces of furniture more often used in an outside context to create a stylish look.
Garden room ideas: Fill it with plants
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The best way to bring the outdoors into a garden room is with plants and a slanted roof can allow for tall house plants or even small trees. Go for plants that need lots of light and embrace the jungle feel.
Garden room ideas: Add colour with plants
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As well as adding height and greenery, plants can be used to bring colour into a garden room as well.
See the space as an extension of your borders.
Garden room ideas: Pantry
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A great idea for a garden room is to use it as a pantry. Rustic materials and pieces of furniture more often used in an outside context create a stylish look when used inside.
Garden room ideas: Use paint to blend in
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Choose the exterior paint colour of your garden room wisely. Pale paintwork softens the appearance of the Marston & Langinger conservatory, pictured here. Or, if in a shady corner of the garden, you may want a brighter colour to deliberately add a splash of interest to an eslewise gloomy spot.
Garden room ideas: Bedroom
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Having a room flooded with natural light is a great place to sleep as it will help you wake up naturally. Simple furniture and rush matting turn this orangery into an extra bedroom.
Garden room ideas: Guest bedroom
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Converting a shed or summer house into a guest bedroom can be the perfect way to create privacy. Make sure you consider warmth and insulation.
Garden room ideas: Home office
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A desk placed in a corner of a conservatory makes a stylish study and is a great garden room idea, especially with working from home becoming increasingly normal. Consider the angle of sunlight when placing your computer screen. A blind is a great way to shield the glare on a video call. Being able to look out over the garden is sure to inspire creativity.
Garden room idea: Home office
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Here's an example of a free-standing garden room come home office. It looks cosy and productive.
Garden room ideas: Dining room
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Rustic furniture complements an antique brick floor in this garden room used for dining and entertaining.
Garden rooms are great spaces to eat when it's too brisk to be fully outdoors.
Garden room ideas: Dining space
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Another example of a garden room used for dining, the Roman blinds in this space soften the look and light of the simple hut. Pale colours keep the room looking fresh even on grey days.
Garden room ideas: Living space
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A vine provides a decorative element and filters strong light. The mix of external materials, like brick and wood, combined with cushions and soft furnishings, creates an ultra stylish living space.
Garden room ideas: Vines
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A vine is also used in this bright and open garden room. It creates dappled light, shields users from the elements on winter days and looks fantastic against the natural wooden finish of the frame.
Garden room ideas: Converted shed
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Sheds can make the perfect cosy hideaway.
Pop in a small sofa, lots of throws and cushions and it becomes the perfect place to relax in between stints doing the gardening.
Garden room ideas: Studio
Nassima Rothacker
Traditional wooden cladding in a subtle blue-grey brings rustic charm to this pretty garden studio, which serves as an extra room. Escaping the main house can help create a mental space for creativity.
Garden room ideas: Hideaway
Alun Callender
Paintings, fabrics and china on a floral theme have been teamed with vintage tableware to bring a nostalgic elegance to this summerhouse, making it perfect for afternoon tea.
Garden room ideas: Reading nook
Brent Darby
A bespoke open-sided garden building made of green-oak timber and reclaimed limestone provides an ideal place to admire the garden. It's not quite a full room but sheltered enough to create a private space.
Garden room ideas: Reading nook
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Alternatively, this reading nook is fully enclosed and filled with warm light to become extra inviting – a great garden room idea.
Garden room idea: Lighting
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Consider outdoor lighting to make a garden room special and inviting. They can be inside, shining out onto the garden or, if in a glass structure, hung outside to add atmosphere. Festoon lights look great hung between branches.
Garden room ideas: Multifunctionality
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This garden room from Homebase is a place to relax and a storage shed. It features bi-folding doors, floor to ceiling windows and an elegant veranda. More info here.
Garden room ideas: Craft space
Catherine Gratwicke
This summerhouse offers an idyllic cool shady corner to work in during the warm summer months.
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12 budget ideas for updating the interior of a country house
1 Update textiles
The easiest, fastest and most budgetary way to bring novelty to the atmosphere is to update textiles. Just a couple of sofa cushions, a throw and curtains will instantly refresh the interior.
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2 Paint the windows
If the interior of the country house is fairly neutral, a little color won't hurt it. How about painting the window a bright shade? They will become a highlight and a stylish accent against the backdrop of a calm range. nine0005
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3 Arrange indoor plants
Even if your site is blooming, fragrant and delights with lush greenery, you should not give up indoor plants in the interior of a country house.
They will add comfort and bring a feeling of freshness. In addition, the abundance of greenery in the environment is a real trend.
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4 Breathe new life into old furniture
Paint with a brush and new fittings work wonders: with their help, even rather old furniture can be transformed and turned into a real design element of the environment. nine0005
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5 Bring something new to table setting
Incredible, but true: such small details as cups, plates, cutlery can bring novelty to everyday life and seriously please us. If you do not plan to change the entire set or consider it too costly, you can do with less drastic measures: buy some beautiful serving bowls and dishes in the style of existing dishes, stylish napkins for cutlery and cuts that are so relevant for serving now. nine0005
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6 Pay attention to the lettering
Posters with inspiring quotes and wise sayings, so popular in recent years, do not lose ground.
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If neither such a gallery nor a large poster fits into the decor of your country house, you can add small details: for example, a miniature plate with a motto - to the composition on a pedestal or open shelving.
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7 Hang a hammock
Admit it: you've always dreamed of a cozy hammock where you can take a nap or lie down with a book. And if for a city apartment this idea may seem too bold, then in the country it will be just right!
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In addition, with such a comfortable place, it will not be scary if bad weather catches you in the country house.
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8 Organize firewood storage
If your country house has a wood-burning fireplace, make wood storage a highlight of the interior. Modern manufacturers offer many stylish shelves specifically for this purpose.
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9 Reupholster
Old sofas and armchairs lend themselves perfectly to renovation.
Reupholster a boring and worn piece of upholstered furniture and enjoy the transformed interior.
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10 Light up
New lighting scenarios instantly transform the space without requiring excessive costs. Get a new floor lamp or a pair of warm candle lanterns and enjoy cozy summer evenings with subdued lights.
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11 Use unexpected decor
Don't want to spend money on the decor of a country house? And you don't need to! Instead, look around and rummage through your grandmother's chest. Use unexpected decorative techniques: on the wall, for example, there may be old country tools or a straw hat, and on a chest of drawers a vintage typewriter. With the right approach, even rubber boots can become a highlight of the interior, the main thing is to know the measure and select items that are united by colors, style or other common characteristics. And, of course, harmoniously combine the new with the old, otherwise the cottage will look like an antique shop.
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12 Set the accents
If you have wonderful views from the windows of your country house, do not decorate the interior in bright colors: this will distract from the picturesque natural paintings outside the windows. However, it is quite possible to add a little bit of color to the situation by placing accents. It is best to focus on a clean summer range: for example, yellow will be an excellent choice, creating a sunny mood even on cloudy days.
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Set accents with decor and accessories: it is not expensive, and if you wish, in the future you can change boring little things for something new.
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2022-03-05T07:00:58+00:00 2022-03-02T21:09:12+00:00 Ideas for giving: 35 photos 2022-03-05T07:00:58+00:00 Decided to give the cottage a new life? Are you looking for interesting design options? Don't miss 35 original garden design ideas! Ideas for giving: 35 photos nine0005
Have you decided to give your dacha a new life? Are you looking for interesting design options? Don't miss 35 original garden design ideas!
It would seem that it is much easier to ennoble a tiny suburban area than a large one.
Alas, the opposite is actually happening. The main mistakes: an unaesthetic pile of flower beds and garden furniture, an illiterate approach to landscape design. And the whole problem is in the lack of experience and imagination. Don't know where to start? Start with an idea. We collect the best for you. nine0005
A French bistro-style gazebo in the shade of trees will add lightness and coziness to any area. To create such a recreation area, you can use an existing canopy in your old dacha.
Minimalist patio: wooden deck, white lightness and gravel instead of the usual lawn. A couple of touches for comfort - and your patio is ready to receive guests.
A rusted baby van, an old wheelbarrow, and even scrapped tin pails are not junk, but stylish vintage decor items in your country garden. Fill them with flowers, herbs, decorative items and pumpkins: your personal garden zen corner is ready. nine0005
With a slight movement of the hand, the old bed turns ... into an elegant flower bed.
The armored beds of many are rusting in sheds in old summer cottages. Why not actually give them a second life?
One of the common and always up-to-date landscaping ideas is the use of old tin containers instead of flower pots.
There is always a place for stones in the country house, regardless of their size. Don't rush to uproot the boulders from the purchased plot - use them as part of the overall garden design. nine0005
It is not for nothing that the Japanese love their rock gardens so much – even in such a modest version, their contemplation calms and relaxes. An excellent option for a platform for an evening session of relaxation (well, or a nightly family revelry).
The idea of decorating a garden with age-old carts, toys, baskets and other obsolete items that have lost their functionality is not new. But it is relevant to this day. The main thing is not to overdo it (the garden should be an example of landscape design, not a dump of obsolete things).
Sofas upholstered in dragon skin and crystal flowerpots with orchids or saffron seed are absolutely not needed for a family-intimate corner of relaxation in the country. For a simple and cozy atmosphere, light wooden furniture, gravel and a couple of forged decorative elements, on which moonflowers or clematis will crawl, are enough.
Even an old ladder can become part of your unique garden arrangement. Don't forget also about miniature sculptures and decorative birdhouses that will decorate any part of the garden. nine0005
Editor's note:
— A suburban area without flower beds is an empty and featureless space. Even in the smallest area, you can create unimaginable beauty if you approach the issue with feeling and with ready-made ideas. For example, flowerpots can be placed right on the stairs leading to the house, along the garden path or around a tall tree. A very popular option among owners of small European plots is roof gardening, and among Russian owners of a modest two or three acres - vertical (flower beds on fences, house facades, ladders, and so on).
Another trendy idea is phytowalls, which can become both part of the garden and an accent in the interior design of the cottage. nine0005
Pull out your old unnecessary ladder from the attic (garage) - it will also find a use. You can paint it white or leave it in its original form and match it with the appropriate "vintage" flower boxes.
Can't find a place for a future spectacular flower garden on your modest plot? Landmark - vertical gardening! An ideal way to create chic flower beds that will not eat up a single meter of usable horizontal space.
Another budget and original landscaping option for your cozy country yard. Neat tin buckets are inexpensive, and you can even put together a multi-tiered stand yourself. nine0005
Have you chosen the Japanese landscaping option? Don't abuse plants. Japanese serenity requires moderation in landscaping. Do not forget about a reservoir (at least a tiny pond or its imitation) and stones (a rock garden can be replaced with a gravel platform).
An acute shortage of rivers near the house once led to the birth of such an interesting and spectacular idea. Take note! Dry stream of pebbles and a decorative bridge will decorate any garden.
Phytowalls are growing in popularity in Russia. More and more summer residents are using this no longer a new idea on their plots. The advantage of a phytowall is space saving and efficiency. In addition to flowers and climbing unpretentious plants, berries, fragrant herbs and even salad greens can be used for country phytowalls. nine0005
If space for flower beds is sorely lacking, use all the possibilities of vertical gardening, including fences, decorative trellises and hanging planters. A climbing rose on a trellis - and guests will not even notice the size of your modest garden.
When choosing tropical plant varieties for your exotic garden, choose the hardiest and most unpretentious ones: your personal jungle should be ready for any weather whims.
For a feeling of complete harmony and home comfort, we choose furniture made of light light wood for a chalet-style veranda and “warm” it with the contrast of pillows.
Along the perimeter of the veranda or balcony we plant unpretentious evergreens in boxes. nine0005
The idea of zen gardens is becoming more and more relevant in the conditions of a frantic pace of life. Everyone needs their own piece of nature, where you can enjoy serenity and recharge your mind for the whole working week.
Editor's note:
— When creating a zen garden in the courtyard of your house, follow the main principles of such design: the main emphasis is on the reservoir. Natural stone and your “handmade” little waterfall (or at least a stream) are the main focus in a zen garden. All other elements are already created around the source. The second important element of the garden is a large stone, a boulder, near which smaller stones are concentrated. Steps can also be created from large stones, 70-80 percent buried in the ground. For garden paths and playgrounds, use crushed stone (cheap and beautiful), and in places where "the summer resident's foot does not set foot", do not forget to draw those "circles on the water" with a rake.
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If you do not have a shortage of logs, you can consider this option for a garden path. Natural, rough, rustic paths are best created from strong wood (we just saw logs, bury them in the ground and fill the voids between them with sand).
The main rule of the dacha club is that there are no rules. Use your imagination and improvised means to the fullest. Is the bike rusting in the shed? We paint, dig into the ground, attach a couple of baskets and turn unnecessary transport into a charming flower bed. nine0005
Whatever you come up with, mastering landscape design on your own in the process of decorating your summer cottage, leave at least a small piece of land for a beautiful lawn. Sometimes you just need to slightly tweak what is already there. Look around. It is possible that you are just one step away from the garden of your dreams.
Some recruits of the tanned army of summer residents naively believe that it is enough just to stick a dozen seedlings into the ground so that in the very near future (literally next week) they can enjoy the beauty of a fantastic garden, sipping tea in the shade of a sprawling apple tree.
Alas. Any flower garden (let alone the garden as a whole) requires effort and time. Stock up on patience. nine0005
Nothing brings more joy on a hot day than relaxing in the fresh air with a glass of ice-cold lemonade in your hand. A simple and inexpensive option for a garden relax zone is a gravel-covered area under a tree and a pair of stylish wooden lounge chairs.
Tired of hula hoops? Make a hammock chair out of them. You can use metal hoops that gather dust in a barn or at home on the mezzanine. This place of rest will definitely not be left without attention.
Among the vertical options for landscaping your country yard is the idea of using painted wooden pallets, which have been successfully used in design for more than a year. nine0005
The use of mobile flower beds greatly expands your design possibilities in your own garden. Flowers in portable trellis baskets can be successfully combined with vegetables.
Is there a cinder block left after building a house? Do not throw away as construction waste - make flower beds from improvised materials at no extra cost.
A cozy patio in a boho-style country house is a piece of a country “paradise” for creativity and healing of the nervous system.
An interesting idea for a small backyard in the country: a couple of vintage sofas (preferably leather), bohemian-style pillows, gravel underfoot and large planters with flowers. nine0005
Not only the garden, but also the vegetable garden needs to be decorated. It is not at all necessary to turn the backyard into a collective farm field: you can also approach the issue from the perspective of landscape design.
Lack of funds for landscaping? Use what is. Remains of bricks, gravel, tubs of flowers. A little imagination and effort - and you can participate in the competition for the most beautiful country yard.
Not everyone dreams of a flat green lawn in front of the house. Some like it and here is such a neat stylish option that does not require mowing the lawn. nine0005
Every owner of a country house and even a summer resident, who gets out of the city only for barbecue, is puzzled by the search for ideas for creating a stylish woodcutter.
