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After investing time and money creating the ideal garden room, it can be a shame to leave it behind when you move house. However, the good news is that it is often possible to relocate your garden room if you choose to do so. This being said, it might not always be the most practical or financially viable option.

Can any garden room be relocated?

Unfortunately, it is not always possible, or practical, for a garden room to be relocated. It depends on the individual structure and its size. Smaller structures, and garden rooms that do not have a plastered interior, can usually be relocated and reassembled without too much difficulty. Many garden building suppliers provide a service that includes dismantling, transporting and reassembling of a garden room. Using a professional service like this will give you peace of mind that your garden room is appropriately handled and reassembled.

Can a garden room be moved without being dismantled?

Depending on the location of your property and access considerations, it may be possible to move your garden room without dismantling it first. This would require a crane to lift the structure, so it would need to be located in a place not too far from a road. You can hire professionals to lift up the building, which can then be transported on a lorry. However, there are some size limitations, so if your garden room is very large, it may not be possible to move it using a lorry. You may also require a movement order and a site survey, but these can be arranged by the company you choose to relocate your garden room.

Will the garden room require any work doing once it has been relocated?

Regardless of how carefully a garden building is handled when being relocated, there will still be some work needed to restore it to a functional condition in its new location. Some aspects may need redoing or replacing, and this will, of course, come at a cost. The good news is that modern foundation systems, which are commonly used for garden buildings, can be reused when installing the structure at its new site. They can also be cleanly removed at the old site to avoid unsightly remains, damage or repair work.

How much will it cost to relocate a garden room?

It is difficult to say how much it will cost you to relocate your garden room as the price will depend on a number of factors. The cost will vary depending on how large your garden room is, how far you are moving it and the site access at both the old and new locations. However, you should expect to incur a cost of several thousand pounds. As such, it is worth considering how financially viable it would be to relocate your garden building.

Garden rooms add value to a property. You may, therefore, attract a higher price for your home should you decide to sell it with your garden room. You could then use some of the extra money to invest in an entirely new garden room at your new home.

Regardless of what you intend to use your garden room for, you will likely want internet access there. However, don’t expect that because your garden room is located on your property, you will easily be able to access your home WIFI from this space, as this isn’t always the case. If your internet is not reliable from your garden room, there are several cost-effective solutions available. Read on to discover how to connect your garden room to the internet.

WIFI Extender

A WIFI extender – sometimes referred to as a booster – is a simple device that connects to your existing WIFI network and extends or boosts the signal. This allows you to enjoy the same quality of internet speed and service in harder to reach areas of your property, including a garden room.

To use a WIFI extender to gain reliable internet access in your garden room, simply plug the extender into a socket in your main property in a location that is closer in proximity to your garden room than the main router is. This will bounce the signal, creating an additional network that you can connect to from within your garden room.

WIFI extenders are suitable for garden rooms located within a short range of the main home, no more than 30 metres away. You may find that you need multiple repeaters, perhaps one in the main home and one in the garden room itself, for them to be effective. The further the signal has to reach, the more it deteriorates. This may not be the best solution if your garden room is far away from your home.

The upside to using a WIFI extender is that it’s a cheap option, costing somewhere between £10 and £50, and relies on your existing network. Along with the limited range, another downside is that, because it relies on your existing home broadband connection, if there are issues with this, then internet access in your garden room will also be affected. This is something to bear in mind if you are using your garden room as a home office.

Powerline networking

Powerline networking uses the electric cable that runs between your home and garden room. It works with your existing WIFI connection and is relatively simple to install, so shouldn’t require a professional.

Powerline networking requires you to purchase a special kit that contains two adapters that each have their own ethernet cable. You plug one adapter into your home’s electricity and then in to the router, while the other is plugged into the garden room.

With a powerline networking system, you can either choose to connect the cable directly to the second adapter or attach a separate WIFI router for your garden office room devices. While this option is affordable, costing around £20 to £50, it does require your garden room to have an electrical connection and be wired to the same distribution box (there may be more than one meter in older properties).

Ethernet Cable

The most secure and reliable way to connect your garden room to the internet is by running an ethernet cable from your home. If you are using your garden room for business or work, this may be the most suitable option to ensure a secure and reliable connection.

If you are yet to connect electricity to your garden room, arrange for an Ethernet cable to be laid at the same time as your power cables. If you want to do this retrospectively, it will incur additional work and costs.

Once the Ethernet cable is in the garden room, you will simply be able to plug it into a WIFI router or device that has an ethernet port, such as a laptop or PC.

While Ethernet cables are relatively cheap, costing up to £20, the downside of this method is that it requires professional installation and shielding from the elements. This may cost an additional £100 to £200.

WIFI PTP

WIFI PTP stands for WIFI Point-to-Point and is similar to a WIFI extender. It requires two units to be installed, one in your garden room and one in your main property. Both units require an electrical supply to run, so your garden room will need an electrical connection for this option to work. You may also need to hire a professional for this type of connection, depending on your own technical knowledge and expertise, as some configuration will be required.

The WIFI PTP unit on your home will transmit a signal to the unit in your garden room. You will, therefore, need to have a clear line of sight between the two units. Anything standing in between the two units may interfere with the signal. This could include things such as trees, shrubs, garden ornaments, fencing or sheds.

Compared to a WIFI extender, a benefit of this option is that the range can be much better. It may therefore be a good option if your garden room is located some distance from your main property or if ethernet cables are not an option.

However, this method is more complex than a WIFI extender and is, therefore, costlier, perhaps costing somewhere between £150 to £200.

Mobile Broadband

Another option is to use mobile broadband. This will provide you with an internet connection that is completely separate from that in your main property. The upside to this is that you have your mobile broadband as a backup if anything goes wrong with your main internet connection.

However, with mobile broadband, your connection depends on the network just as it does on your mobile phone data. You should therefore check the connection and speeds in your area before investing.

Mobile broadband might be a good option if you don’t have an electricity connection in your garden room and you don’t need to use the internet much. However, it may not be cost-effective if you use the internet a lot in your garden room, such as for those using the space as a home office or entertainment room.

Prices for mobile broadband vary between providers and depend on the package you choose. You can pay-as-you-go or choose or pay monthly package, which may cost somewhere between £10 and £50 per month.

The best option for connecting your garden room to the internet will depend on what you are using your garden room for, where it is located and whether you have an electrical connection.

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Garden rooms can vary significantly in cost depending on several factors. While money is not an obstacle for some who simply want their dream garden building, it is a significant concern for many people. There are a few things to consider if you are looking to get the best possible garden room on a budget. In this post, we will explain the main factors that can affect the cost of a garden room.

Size

The larger the garden room you want, the bigger the price tag is likely to be. This is because more materials will be required, and it will take longer to build, incurring higher labour costs. There are many extra costs involved with a larger garden room which are often overlooked. This includes things like extra screws, paint, lights, glue, wiring and other materials, fixtures and fittings. However, size is not the sole determinant of cost, and some smaller garden rooms can be costlier than larger ones as the price depends on many factors.

Location

The price of your garden room may vary depending on your location and/or the accessibility of the build. If you live in a remote location, for example, there may be additional costs because of the added time it takes to access your property. This will, however, depend on the garden room company you choose. You may also find that local garden room companies in some areas charge more than in others, as is the case with many other purchases.

Some properties are also trickier to access and carry out the build on than others. This may include, for example, properties with multi-level gardens, small driveways or gardens where access is restricted in some way compared to the average property. If the garden room company has to spend additional time or resources preparing for ways to work around the location of your property, or its layout, you should expect to incur some additional costs to cover this.

Form

Garden room designs are becoming increasingly creative these days, and there are many different design types to choose from, which is great. You can even get your ideal garden room with a bespoke design. However, less conventional garden room shapes may come with an additional cost. If you are looking to create a structure with walls that are not joined at a right angle, for example, you may have to pay more because this type of joinery is more complex to build.

The interior layout of your garden room will also affect the cost. If, for example, you want to add a partition wall to create extra spaces within your structure, you should expect to pay more for this due to added materials and labour.

Additional features will also generate added costs in many cases. This may include things such as decking areas, walkways or pergolas. If you are looking to create a bespoke garden room with unusual features, or a design that is complex to build, then this is likely to cost more. However, many people feel that the added cost is worth it for a one-of-a-kind garden building that will, of course, add value to your property as well as your standard of living.

Electricity and internet

If you want your garden room to be truly functional as an additional living space or home office, you will want to ensure you have electricity and internet connectivity. While these elements come as standard with some garden rooms or are already factored into the cost, you may have to pay more for them with some companies.

In some properties, it is more difficult to connect electricity to a garden room. In these cases, you may have to pay more for the additional time it takes a qualified electrician to connect your electricity supply to your garden room safely.

Water

If you want to enjoy running water in your garden room, you should expect to pay more for this. Again, this is because of the additional time, resources and expertise that will be required. Installing water systems into a garden room is typically a big job because it involves the creation of a whole new water system. It involves a lot of digging and laying pipes, both for clean water and wastewater. You may also need to have a sewage pump, and there is a chance that waterproof walls and floors may be required.

Cladding

Cladding refers to the materials that cover the external walls of your garden room. As such, it plays a significant part in determining the overall look of your garden room. The type of cladding you choose will depend on the look you are going for with your garden room. However, it’s important to know that different cladding materials come with differing costs. There can be considerable differences in price between different materials, so if you’re not too fussed and want to minimise the cost, go for a cheaper option.

Roofing, doors and windows

As with cladding, the type of roofing you opt for and the materials required will affect the cost of your garden room. For example, pitched roofs tend to be costlier than flat ones, which are simpler to build and therefore take less time. Again, wherever additional labour is required, there will be added costs.

In addition, the style of the doors and windows you choose for your structure will affect the cost, as will the number of doors and windows you want.

Considering the factors outlined in the article will help you to design the perfect garden room in a cost-effective way. If you want to get the most for your money, consider where you are willing to compromise to reduce cost. If you are using the room as an additional living space, for example, you may be able to reduce expenditure on the cladding to allow for running water and electricity. And remember, shop around and compare garden rooms from different providers to ensure you are getting the most for your money.

Although many people choose an ultra-modern look with their garden rooms these days, there’s a timeless appeal to the conventional cosy log cabin. If you use your garden room as a guest house or a place to unwind and relax, the traditional log cabin look will work wonders. In this post, we explain how to create a traditional log cabin look with your garden room.

Exterior

There are plenty of options to choose from these days when it comes to garden rooms. If you have not yet constructed your garden room, you could choose one made from materials that resemble a traditional log cabin, such as a dark timber. Perhaps consider a gentle sanding rather than a well-oiled finish. If you already have a garden room that doesn’t have this aesthetic, consider painting it or covering it in a mural to create the impression of logs.

Adding shutters to the exterior of your garden room will instantly give it a rustic and authentic log cabin feel. If you have enough space in your garden, choose a garden room design with a decking area and, ideally, steps. This will truly make it look like an authentic log cabin. You can then add finishing touches such as rocking chairs, soft furnishings and traditional looking lighting.

Opt for a natural and simple look that doesn’t look overly planned or designed when it comes to the plantings around your garden room. Think in terms of longer grass, wildflowers, terracotta pots and cute window boxes with bulbed flowers.

Interior

With the interior design of your garden room, you will want to avoid the contemporary look that favours minimalistic, modern design. Instead, you should look to create a cosy, rustic look inside your garden room. Log cabins typically have a traditional vibe, with darker interiors and natural materials. They are cosy with unique pieces of furniture, artwork and ornamental pieces. Consider upcycling pre-loved furniture and creating, or seeking out, unique pieces made from natural materials such as driftwood.

Instead of blinds, opt for cute curtains with tie backs as you would typically find in a traditional log cabin. Dress up comfy old furniture with blankets and cushions for a cosier feel. Kit out your cabin with traditional, wooden furniture such as tables and chairs, bookshelves and cabinets. For the traditional look, your furniture should have darker tones, and the inside of your garden room should have a cottage-style vibe. Consider adding old photos, or black and white prints, to the walls and on furniture.

If you’re not a fan of the darker tones, a shabby chic look can also work well and give an antique vibe but with lighter colours. To achieve this look, stick to whites, creams, browns and black with your interiors. Use natural materials wherever possible and avoid adding too much colour. Use blankets and soft interiors in light shades to give a cosy hygge feel.

If you are looking to create a cosy living space with your garden room, the traditional log cabin look is perfect for this. What better way to escape the stresses of modern life than by retreating to your log cabin in the garden after a busy day?

Condensation is common in garden rooms, especially during the colder winter months. If left unchecked, it can potentially cause issues to your structure and internal décor. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can take to prevent this.

What is condensation?

Condensation is the tiny droplets of water left on cold surfaces after they are met with warm air or when there is high humidity in a building. It appears on the inside of windows, mirrors and sometimes on other interior surfaces. A good example of condensation is that which is left on a bathroom mirror after you have taken a shower.

Everyday activities such as boiling the kettle or taking a shower release moisture into the air indoors. Warm air can hold larger amounts of water than cooler air, so when the moist air cools rapidly against a cold surface, it leaves moisture behind as condensation.

Condensation is very common in winter when it is cold outside, and we have our heating on indoors. Leaving the windows closed and turning the heating up traps the moist air inside. When the temperature outside drops, liquid water appears inside as condensation on windows and other surfaces.

How can condensation affect your garden room?

The moisture from condensation can cause damage to timber framework and wooden objects, which is bad news for garden rooms that tend to be constructed from such materials. If condensation is not dealt with over time, it may lead to dampness and mould within your garden room.

It can also cause damage to interiors by creeping behind wallpaper, paint or tiles. This can cause these surfaces to distort, blister or crack. Not only will this look unsightly, but it will cost you money to repair or replace.

Potential sources of water vapour in your garden room

Once water vapour is inside your garden room, you will only notice it is there when it forms condensation. But where does it come from?

One source of water vapour within buildings is from humans. We breathe out warm air, so the more people spend time in your garden room, the more warm air is being breathed out in there.

If you use your garden room for cooking or preparing hot drinks, this will generate water vapour in the form of steam. Similarly, some people have bathing facilities in their garden room, and these have the same effect. Although extractor fans are designed to remove moist air, they are not always perfect at doing this.

Drying clothes indoors is another source of water vapour. If you do this in your garden room, it will contribute to the problem.

The amount of water vapour within your garden room, and its source, will largely depend on what you use your garden room for.

Seeing condensation in your garden room does not mean there is a flaw in the structure. On the contrary, condensation is a sign of a well-sealed structure that is simply being used for everyday, modern activities.

Tips to avoid condensation in your garden room

One of the best ways to prevent condensation in your garden room is by airing it out daily. Of course, this may lead to some discomfort during the colder winter months, but you don’t need to have the windows open all day for this to be effective. Consider airing out the structure early in the morning and again later in the day after it has been used. Perhaps you could air out your garden building at times when it’s not in use?

If you have multiple rooms in your garden building, try to close the doors to other rooms when you are bathing, showering, cooking or using the kettle. This will help to prevent the spread of water vapour throughout the structure. If you have an extractor fan, ensure this is in use when showering. Alternatively, open a window or door when engaging in activities that generate steam and leave it open for a short while afterwards.

If condensation is a significant issue in your garden room, consider investing in a small dehumidifier. This will allow you to condense the water vapour into a reservoir and empty it out. These can be especially useful in the coldest months when condensation is more of an issue.

If you do notice condensation in your garden room, don’t leave it to evaporate back into the air, as it will simply remain there to condense again. Instead, use a towel or sponge to clear the water droplets from your windows or surfaces.

Now you are aware of what condensation is and what causes it in your garden room, you can prevent it or reduce it so you won’t have to deal with its negative effects later down the line.

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Whether you need additional space or simply want to improve your home, a garden building is a versatile and cost-effective option. They’re becoming an increasingly popular way to add space to a property, and for good reasons. Here’s 5 benefits you can only get from a garden building…

1. Providing supervised independent living for family members

A garden building can provide an independent living space for young adults or elderly relatives who may need support from time to time. If you are a parent to a young adult who is itching for independence, a garden room can provide them with the self-contained living space they desire while still keeping them close by. It’s a great stepping stone for older teenagers, allowing them to experience independent living in a safe way before moving out of the family home entirely.

A garden building can also provide the perfect accommodation for elderly relatives who may need a bit of support from time to time. You can create a space with all the amenities they need including a shower room, kitchen area and sleeping quarters while being close by should they need assistance or companionship at any time.

2. Creating a professional home workspace to meet clients

More people than ever are running home businesses these days or dreaming of doing so in the near future. While a small room in the main house can make for an adequate private office space, it doesn’t provide the most professional image should you wish to meet clients or associates.

By investing in a garden room to use as an office or business premises, you can create a professional space to hold meetings or see clients without them having to enter your home at all. You can design your space however you like to suit your business and what you offer. This will allow clients or associates to feel as though they’re in a professional space even though you’re working from home. It also enables you to distance yourself completely from any distractions you may experience while working in the main house.

3. Escaping family members without leaving home

While we love our family members dearly, there’s no denying that we all need our own time and space sometimes. A garden building can provide the ideal space to take time out for yourself without leaving home. You can design the perfect retreat that meets your self-care needs, such as a relaxing space to watch TV or play games, a home spa, hobby room, mancave or personal gym.

You can even create a multipurpose space that has something for everyone, so each member of the family has the opportunity for ‘me time’ when they need it. Using a garden room for this purpose allows you to take time out while still being close by if you’re really needed.

4. Hosting a garden party all year round

Who doesn’t love a garden party in the summer months? With a garden room, you can host garden parties all year round, whatever the weather. A garden room can provide shelter adequate enough to entertain a group of friends should the weather take a turn for the worst.

For those who love entertaining at home, a garden room is the perfect solution ensuring the main house doesn’t get disturbed. Minibars are a popular addition to garden rooms intended for this purpose. You can create the perfect party vibe with lighting and décor to your taste. Garden rooms with a decking area are ideal for seating space, BBQs and even hot tubs. Inside, you can add a kitchenette, fridge, comfy seating and entertainment systems. You’ll be the envy of all your friends.

5. Getting additional space without altering the main house

Adding a garden building to your property allows you to benefit from additional space without making any alterations to the main house. Extensions, loft conversions and partition walls can be costly and disruptive to your life while building works are underway. But with a garden room, you can get the additional space you need with minimal disruption to living and in a short space of time.

Most garden buildings don’t require planning permission and can be completed in as little as a week or less. Garden buildings are extremely versatile and can meet a variety of different space requirements, including a home office, extra bedroom, self-contained living quarters, home gyms and much more. Investing in a garden building is a cost-effective way to add value to your property and provide you with extra space without having to alter the main house or move home entirely. This is why they’re becoming increasingly popular and starting to overtake traditional home extension methods.

The days are getting a little bit longer, the weather is starting to warm up a bit, and the birds are beginning to sing. It must be February! This is the time of year when you should start thinking about getting ahead of the spring rush in your garden. There are a lot of jobs to do this month, so let’s get started! Here’s our list of jobs to do in your garden in February.

1 – Make balls of fat for your bird feeders

February is still a chilly month; birds are hungry and need to get enough food to keep them going through the remaining winter days. If you have a bird feeder in your garden, it’s important that you fill it with food on a regular basis. Making balls of fat is a great way to get your garden ready for the spring. It’s a simple process, but it will help you attract more birds to your feeders.

One of the best types of food to give birds is fat balls. These are easy to make at home and cost very little too! All you need is some lard and seeds. All you need to do is melt some lard or bacon fat, add some seeds and then pour it into some small containers like yoghurt cups or margarine tubs. Once it has cooled, you can then make balls out of it using your hands. These will keep the birds fed through the remaining winter days.

2 Get started with liming

Lime is a type of fertiliser that helps to neutralise soil acidity. This will help make your plants grow better and improve their crops’ yield, as well as making certain types of flowers more colourful! Lime can be bought from most garden centres or hardware stores in bags that look like cement at first glance.

Apply the lime to your soil according to the instructions on the bag. You can also add organic matter such as well-rotted manure or compost to your soil at this time, which will help to improve its structure and fertility.

3 Plant garlic

If you like to grow food in your garden, then now is the time to plant garlic. Garlic is a hardy vegetable that can be grown all winter long, and it will be ready to harvest in the spring.

You can buy garlic bulbs from most garden centres or online stores. Plant them in well-drained soil, ensuring that the cloves are facing downwards. You can also plant garlic alongside your roses to help keep pests away.

4 Prune shrubs and trees

Prune any trees or shrubs that need it in February before they start to grow. Pruning is one of the most important jobs you can do for your garden this month, as it helps to promote new growth and keep plants healthy. You should prune any deadwood from trees and shrubs before spring arrives

If you have any fruit trees in your garden, it’s a good idea to start mulching them now too.

##5 Get on top of any pest problems

Keep on top of any pests and weeds in your garden this month. Make sure that you spray horticultural fleece with an insecticide too to prevent pets from eating through it later on in the year.

6 Prune your hedges

If you have any hedges, you can get ahead and prune them a little now. This will help to stop birds from making nests in them once spring arrives.

7 Plant bulbs

Now is also an excellent time to start planting bulbs, such as tulips and daffodils. They’ll start blooming in the springtime and add some extra colour to your garden. So get planting now and reap the rewards in a month or two.

Add a good layer of compost to the hole before planting and make sure that you water regularly for the first few weeks after

8 Maintain outbuildings

If you have a shed, cabin, greenhouse or garden room, it’s a great time to do some basic maintenance.

If you have a greenhouse, it’s a good idea to clean the glass now before spring arrives and temperatures start rising again. You can also clean the glass of a shed or garden room. Do any repairs need making to your shed? Could your cabin do with a lick of paint? Could your composite garden room do with a wipe clean? Garden room maintenance helps your room year after year.

There are plenty of other jobs to do in your garden in February, but these are our top eight. Remember, though, that many insects such as bees and butterflies are wintering at this time of year. Cleaning out all the dead leaves and plants from last year may leave them with nowhere to continue that.

Wintering is when an animal or insect survives the winter by reducing its activity and lowering its body temperature.

Before we go, here’s one last tip for gardening in February: watch out for slugs and snails. They’re very hungry after a long sleep during the cold weather, so keep your eyes peeled for them now!

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Investing in a garden room is a great solution for those who need extra space. Garden rooms are so versatile and can be used for a variety of purposes, such as a home office, an extra bedroom, a home gym and more. For those who have a need for more than one additional space, creating a multipurpose garden room could be the perfect solution. Let’s explore how to do this…

Split your room with partition walls

Partition walls can be used to create a completely separate room or area within your main garden building. Partition walls are usually optional upgrades to a garden building and can be used to create a space that perfectly suits your needs. Perhaps you want to create a small storage space within your garden room or separate the structure into two separate areas to be used for different purposes.

While some people choose to use partition walls to create storage cupboards, others use them to create a private area such as a shower room or small bathroom. The latter can be useful in garden rooms used as home gyms or guest living spaces.

Another way to use partition walls is to create two entirely separate rooms for different purposes. For example, you may wish to split the space within your garden building so that you can use it as both a home office and a social or family area. This allows you to get the maximum utility for your money.

You can add internal doors, if you choose, to allow for easy access between the separate spaces. This option is, of course, essential for things like shower rooms or storage cupboards but can also allow you to get creative with how you use your space. For example, if you use your garden building to run a home business, you could choose to separate the space with partition walls and internal doors to create a private office area and an additional meeting room or client area.

Create a broken plan layout

If you don’t want to separate your space using partition walls, you can instead use clever design tricks to divide your room into different areas. A broken plan layout would be perfect for this. Broken plan is a similar concept to open plan living spaces but refers to the use of split levels, different floor finishes, different patterns and colours, furniture and semi-permanent partitions to create different zones within a room.

Subtle divides such as screens and bookcases can be used to separate different areas. The benefit of this approach is that it is so easy to switch it up at any time according to your evolving needs. One of the benefits of broken plan living is that it helps to retain the spacious feel within a structure, which can be lost with the addition of partition walls.

This approach allows you to get creative with your interior design, making a space that is both multifunctional while showing off your personality. It’s the ideal solution for garden rooms that are used by multiple members of a household for different purposes at different times. It’s also ideal for garden rooms which are used as guest accommodation because it allows you to create distinct areas, such as a sleeping space and living space.

Creating a multipurpose garden room is the perfect way to get maximum utility and value out of your investment. One of the best things about garden rooms is that you can design and adapt them to perfectly suit the needs of you and your family. Adding partition walls or using clever design techniques can help ensure everyone gets what they need from the additional space.

Pre-pandemic, working from home was a dream for many people. While it was possible for employees to request flexible working conditions from their employer, a good reason was required. As such, for many people, the only way to achieve the dream of home working was to go self-employed. However, post lockdown, this has all changed. Employers have seen the benefits of embracing home working and are offering more employees than ever before the opportunity to work from home. Whether you’re self-employed or looking to ditch the office and work from home more in 2022, we have the solution to ensure you reap all the benefits without facing the common pitfalls of this lifestyle.

The Pros and Cons of Working from Home

There are many advantages to working from home. It has the potential to improve your quality of life by giving you back all those hours previously spent commuting to and from work. Not only does this give you extra time to spend with the people and activities you love, but it also helps to reduce stress and save money. Many people find their sense of wellbeing and calm increases when they don’t have to get up so early and rush around to get to work in the mornings.

Working from home can also give you greater flexibility over your work schedule and help you balance other commitments, such as caring for family members or beloved pets.

Not only can you save money on travel costs by working from home, but also on things like lunch on the go and other expenses such as clothing.

So, what’s the downside?

Unfortunately, many people find that working from home makes it difficult to separate work from home life. Often, people find it hard to shut off from work or experience increased stress or distractions.

The Ideal Solution – A Garden Office

A garden room can provide the ideal solution to the potential pitfalls of working from home. It can give you a dedicated workspace away from the main home while still allowing you to enjoy all the benefits of working from home.

By providing you with a dedicated office away from the main house, a garden building provides the separation between home and work life. You can simply switch off at the end of the working day and return to the main house.

You can set up your garden office to meet all your working needs, with the connectivity and technology you need to get all your tasks done. You can create a professional working environment while ensuring it has the personal touch by decorating it exactly how you want because it is your own personal space.

If you need to see clients, prospects or associates, your garden office will provide the ideal space to present a professional image and ensure privacy and confidentiality when required.

While an initial investment will be required, this will pay off in the long term via cost savings on commuting and other expenses associated with going to work. It will also add to the value of your home. And the great thing about garden rooms is that they are so versatile and can be used for many different purposes. So, if you ever decide you don’t want to work from home anymore, you can use the space for something else.

If you want to make homeworking a success in 2022, consider investing in a garden office. It will allow you to reap all the benefits associated with working from home while avoiding the potential pitfalls. Take a look at some accessories that can help you work smarter here.

January is a time for planning and setting goals for the year ahead. Optimising your environment for success is key to achieving whatever you are setting out to do this year. When designed for purpose, a garden room can provide the ideal space to support you in your goals. In this post, we highlight some of the ways a garden room can help you achieve your goals in 2022.

Getting fit

Whether it’s to lose weight or improve your health, getting fit is at the very top of most people’s list of New Year’s resolutions in January. Joining the gym can be costly, and there’s the additional barrier of having to travel there to work out. However, a garden room is the ideal space to create a home gym or fitness studio.

You can create a dedicated space to take up whatever type of exercise that appeals to you, whether it’s weight training, cardio, virtual HIIT classes, yoga or something else. Having a private space in your own home that is easily accessible allows you to feel comfortable and overcome the barrier of travelling to work out. This helps to ensure you will stick to your planned fitness routine and create the body you desire this year.

Starting a business

Many people aspire to set up their own business and be their own boss. If this is one of your goals in 2022, investing in a garden room will give you the ideal space to run your business from. This will give you the benefits of working from home, such as reduced operational costs, but with the added bonus of a dedicated, professional space from which to run your business.

Garden rooms make the perfect home office, with ample space for all the office equipment you need. However, they are also extremely versatile and can be adapted to suit most business needs. Whether you need a private space to see clients, a workshop to get creative in, or a conventional office set-up, a garden room can provide all this and more.

Having a dedicated space from which to run your business will help to get you off on the right footing, creating a good work-life balance from the start. This will help to ensure your business venture remains enjoyable, so you are more likely to stick it out for the long run.

Taking up a new hobby

Many of us have hidden talents just waiting to be discovered. If you are one of those people who has always wanted to take up a particular hobby but has never found the time to do it, a garden room could provide the ideal space.

Creating a dedicated space to pursue your interests and passions will help to motivate you to carve out the time for learning new things. A garden room is the perfect space for a hobby room, whether you turn it into a workshop, craft space, music room, studio or something else. It gives you peace away from the main home and anyone else you live with, so you can focus on what you’re doing.

Learning new skills helps to occupy your mind and give you something to focus on. By creating a dedicated space for this, you will be more likely to continue practising your new skills. Who knows, your passion could even turn into a business one day!

Saving money

Many of us resolve to save money and improve our finances in the new year. There are many ways a garden room can help you achieve this goal, depending on what you use it for. When viewed as a space that can be utilised as an alternative to your usual costly pastimes, a garden room can bring you great savings over the long term.

Do an audit of your spending habits and figure out where you can make savings. If you go to the gym a lot, for example, our previous tip on creating a home gym in your garden room could help save on expensive gym memberships and travel costs.

If you go out a lot to socialise, consider creating a space where you can invite your friends over and entertain in your home instead of going out. Many people add a bar to their garden room or use it as a games room. Due to the inside space that it provides, you can enjoy the space comfortably all year round. Whether it’s family entertainment, parties or date night, utilising your garden room can help you save a fair amount over the course of a year.

Whatever your goals are in 2022, we wish you the best of luck in achieving them. Setting your garden room up to support you with your goals will help to keep you motivated and persistent for longer. If you don’t already have a garden room, perhaps 2022 will be the year you make the investment – it’ll really pay off!