The way we use our homes naturally changes from season to season, mainly based on what’s practical and what’s not and this is especially the case with a garden room.
Come the summertime you might use it as your summer office space, with lots of natural light and looking out onto your beautiful garden. But once autumn and wintertime starts to roll around, you might want to rejig your garden room.
What’s great is that they are such versatile spaces that a few tweaks here and there and the whole functionality of a garden room can change.
Create a Warm, Welcoming space
One of the most important aspects to get right when creating a snug is comfort. Autumn is the best season for getting cosy through colour and texture – bring layering into your garden room and think blankets, cushions and throws to add instant warmth. A nice soft rug can make a difference too on a cold morning.
With big windows and bi-fold doors, you can use curtains to keep the warmth in and add an autumnal layer between you and the natural elements. It also gives you that extra privacy.
Add Lighting for Atmosphere
Never underestimate how much strategic lighting can change the look and feel of a space. Softer, dimmer lighting can create an inviting and relaxing garden room. Fairy lights, floor lamps or even battery-powered lanterns can create that gentle glow which is the ideal look for a snug spot on dark days.
When your garden room is a work space too, it’s important to have the option for more lighting when you need it so you can stay focused.
Make It Multi-Purpose
Garden rooms are so multi-functional, they can easily switch between being lots of different things with minimal effort, like a space for movie nights, a reading nook or somewhere to house weekend guests.
A sofa that can turn into a bed gives a flexible setup that can be quickly assembled when you’ve got last-minute guests.
Bring the Outdoors In
When there’s not much growing in the garden in the autumn time, you can fill your garden room with indoor plants that flourish in lower light for your nature fix.
Dried flowers, pinecones or a bowl of conkers are all autumnal features that can add warmth and keep things seasonal.
A Space for Every Season
Garden rooms offer comfort, calm and connection to nature, no matter what the season is, switch from a summery outdoor space to a cosy indoor retreat.
For more info and advice on garden rooms, get in touch with our team at Bridge Timber today.