Room Outside: New Approach to Garden Design

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Telling the story later in his life, he used to marvel that his chairs were made of asbestos – at the time its health implications, of course, were unknown. Taking design inspiration from your home is a great way to ensure a new garden structure feels authentic. ‘A traditional summerhouse is perfect for a country setting as it is quintessentially English,’ says Kathryn Morris, summerhouse sales manager, Scotts of Thrapston.

Contemporary garden offices also make for perfect garden building no matter what you use them for!So if you just want peace and quiet and peace of mind, then the airy space offered by our small garden roomscould be perfect for you. With the extra space afforded by contemporary designs, you could set up your own relaxing green retreat or garden studio to pursue your passions. Just because it's an officedoesn't mean that your garden cabin has to be all about work! Modern Garden Rooms At Garden Buildings Direct, we now sell fully-insulated garden offices. Browse models like our Outpost and the fantastic BillyOh Studi Insulated Garden Room. Or are you after something smaller, cosier, and more affordable? Then why not take a look at the Mia Log Cabin,the Darcy Cabin, or the Petra Summerhouse?Whatever you're in search of, we have it available in our range of Garden rooms. Regardless of the building you choose, you can rest easy in the knowledge that it is made with quality materials and with the highest degree of care. Simply scroll down to learn more! Garden Buildings DirectArchitectural features to look for include cedar shingle roofing and decorative leaded glass.’ Period features can also be practical. Some Scotts of Thrapston designs include a rotating base, a mechanism popularised by the Victorians, which can be turned to face the sun or change your view. How much do garden rooms cost? As we celebrate the 60 th anniversary of John’s first Chelsea Exhibition Garden (one of eight he designed overall), there is a timelessness and universality to John’s 1962 garden. It is easy to imagine recreating the layout of his garden now in virtually any city in the world. The incinerator could be replaced with a composter; the concrete pergola, walls and paving with sustainable materials; and the plantings with those conducive to supporting local pollinators. The furniture would suit the style of the townhouse, both inside and out. Overall, this garden would look just as contemporary today as it did in 1962. 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.'

John Brookes in 1962, studying the pergola in his award-winning Chelsea Flower Show exhibition garden. 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.' Here at Garden Buildings Direct we have a wide range of Garden Rooms available in a range of sizes and styles to suit any budget or garden. If you're looking for a top-of-the-range fully-insulated Garden Room, then take a look at the impressive Outpost or our premium product, the Studi Garden Room. John’s design depicted a garden for an imaginary townhouse that could be used as an extension of its indoor living space and challenged the traditional and prevailing views that a garden was all about the plants that it showcased. It was, instead, an outdoor room with multiple purposes. If you've been looking for a garden pod of your own then one of our garden rooms will fit the bill. Providing a comfortable office space or studio in the comfort of your own garden, our insulated garden rooms are both a beautiful and affordable solution to adding extra space to your home. With modern designs, in-built insulation, and great cladding options, our outdoor pods are one-of-a-kind! Outdoor Garden StudiosOur garden rooms come supplied as pre-cut tongue and groove panels, cut and measured by our expert craftspeople. Your prefab garden room will come in pieces designed to fit down side entrances or through the house. Each modular comes with a comprehensive guide meaning that, with the help of friend, you can have your building up in no time! Is Delivery Free? In the RHS’s ‘A History of Chelsea in 10 Gardens’ , John’s 1962 garden is described as ‘the garden that brought modernism to Chelsea’, and for it he won the Flora Silver medal despite its modernist and unconventional views on planting design and use of new materials. BillyOh buildings are whatever you make them. That goes for a small office or large offices with multiple pods. A quality garden room can act as a home studio for creatives. Or as office space for freelancing professionals, or a room to entertain guests. Moving your office space outside your home allows you to better separate your work and home life. Approach your passions with the attention and professionalism they deserve. We also have a premium SIP (strunctually-insulated-panels) building in our range, the BillyOh Studi. The Studi is one of the most premium garden office buildings that we offer. And as a SIP Building, it comes fully insulated by design. The Studi uses layered panels that sandwich in-filled insulation. With these panels, the Studi has great thermal insulation. And all without the need to install it yourself! What’s Our Guarantee?

He emphasizes that the stated purpose of the show was ‘both educational and scientific, always striving for the perfection which Nature so abundantly offers to those who take the trouble’.

On top of this, the Studi is designed with double-glazed glassanddecorated with uPVCto create the ideal garden studio. It really is the cream of the crop! Office Space We create the perfect balance of minimalist and contemporary living with our selection of luxury mobile homes. John had won a competition run by the Institute of Landscape Architects to design a Chelsea exhibition garden. Amazed he’d won, he recalled in his memoir, A Landscape Legacy (2018, Pimpernel Press), that his garden‘was remarkable because it was the first garden at Chelsea that was about design rather about merely showcasing plants. It was also the first exhibit in the history of the Chelsea Flower Show to be presented under the designer’s name rather than that of a nursery firm, as designers generally worked for nurseries at that time.’

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 a growing trend in the UK, as we aim to blur the boundaries between outdoors and in. We want to create a seamless space that offers both airyness and homely warmth, and there are a wealth of ways to do so. Garden room ideas: 5 options In a revealing video clip about the 1962 Chelsea Flower Showthe narrator describes the event as an ‘oasis of beauty in the heart of London’, naming carnations, sweet peas, giant delphiniums, orchids, begonias, rhododendrons, azaleas, and tree peonies as those among the ‘varieties of blooms’ that were on display in the Marquee. Our quality garden offices are built with lasting style in mind. And that's why we want you to get the most out of your bespoke garden office year-round. We offer fully insulated garden roomsand an exclusive selection of metal garden rooms. With insulated garden offices like our BillyOh Outpostwith a flat roof (pent roof), you can keep warm in winter and cool on those warm summer days. 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.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? Among the many scenes of flowers and Princess Alexandra touring the Show, the only designed garden highlighted in the clip, described as ‘very much taking the eye was the garden of miniature roses’ created by Harry Wheatcroft ‘without whom the Chelsea Flower Show would seem incomplete’. You can install a bathroom, kitchen and/or bedrooms without requiring planning permission provided that the space is just for personal use, say a hobby room, art or yoga studio or even an occasional guest room for friends and family. To give you the best quality, our range of designs come with our 10-year guarantee. This provides protection against rot, decay, and insect infestation, making sure you have a building to rely on. Plus, a lot of our garden offices are available as pressure-treated models - a process which injects chemical preservatives into the wood. These have an extended guarantee of 15 years for over a decade of protection! Do We Offer Installation? In contrast to today’s Chelsea Flower Shows, there were only eight exhibition gardens on Main Avenue that year. One of them was designed by John Brookes MBE. He was only 28 years old.