Over the last few years, garden room popularity has exploded and gone quickly from a niche garden feature to something buyers are actively looking for in a property. Space has always been a top priority for home owners and being able to maximise it in a creative and practical way is a big plus point. It’s a flexible option when you don’t want the hassle of a large-scale extension.
A Shift in How We Use Our Homes
The rapid increase in remote and hybrid working has changed the way we work and use our homes for good. What was once a sporadic occurrence on snow days, has now become a staple for many working adults. This means that extra space is needed more than ever, so workers can be free of distractions and a safe distance away from the fridge.
Having a way to separate working life and home life is key and a garden room gives a physical way to show that boundary. And it doesn’t have to be for working, if anyone in the home needs a minutes’ peace or a spot to study in then it’s ideal for whatever the function.
A Cost-Effective Alternative to Extensions
Ask anyone who’s had an extension about their experience and you’ll probably be greeted with a look of despair as they regale you with stories of disruption and disasters. Home extensions can cause lots of upheaval, be very time-consuming and usually require extensive planning permission. That’s on top of whatever family situation you have needing to carry on seamlessly in the background.
A garden room can help you to continue life without as much disruption, are more straightforward to build a lot of the time you won’t need the same level of planning permission as a traditional extension.
Major building work can be very expensive and stressful, so a garden room tends to be a much more cost effective option, without scary unforeseen costs along the way.
Versatility for Modern Living
Possibly the biggest plus point of a garden room is how multi-functional it is. Whatever you or your family is interested in, chances are it can be accommodated in a garden room.
Whether you’re a budding gym bunny or a bookworm, the possibilities are endless with a garden room. It’s a fantastic option to foster some creativity in little ones and pull them away from their smartphones too, or just ensure that they’re spending time revising when they say they are.
And again, it gives that clear separation to take yourself away and work on a project or hobby for a set amount of time and stick to it.
The uses for your garden room can change over time and with your circumstances. A garden room could be a snug to spend time with a new-born in or the perfect guest room for a family member visiting.
Adding Value to Your Property
The even better part is that garden rooms are useful and they can add value to your property. They’re a brilliant investment to automatically give more space and turn your property from a maybe to an enthusiastic yes for a buyer. Especially as they are built in sustainable and environmentally friendly ways too, to maximise comfort and remain warm in winter and cool in summer, A well designed garden room gives the ideal space for buyers to visualise themselves in with a blank canvas for whatever interests or working situation they have.
You don’t have to be planning to sell to get the most benefit from a garden room, it can be an investment in your long-term life quality too.
A Growing Trend That’s Here to Stay
As homeowners continue to place value on wellbeing and flexibility, a garden room is a great way to put this into practice for now and the future.
For more info and advice on garden rooms, get in touch with us at Bridge Timber today.