EcoSpace Studio. Guide To Outdoor Rooms

Garden Guide To Outdoor Rooms

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Date Published:
09/06/2008

How much is it all going to cost you?

Only Got £2,000 To Spend

If you don't want the expense of hiring an architect, and you're not interested in bespoke models from specialists, there are cheaper alternatives. Companies such as Homebase and B&Q offer designs from very basic models (rather more like a traditional summerhouse) for around £600 to what they describe as luxury cabins from £1,800. The turn-around can be quick because they come in kit form, but you'll have to construct them yourself, and they may not be as well insulated as the more expensive solutions.

The Garden Escape. Guide To Outdoor Rooms

Outdoor rooms come in all shapes and sizes and a range of claddings, but there's one look that's hard to beat and that's timber and glass. Wood works well because it blends into your garden - and treated properly it will be long lasting, making it a sustainable choice. From £15,000, The Garden Escape.

Profit Or Pitfall?

The Good News

  • If you yearn for extra space, but your home is bursting at the seams, an outdoor room is the most obvious, and potentially cost effective, solution.
  • An outdoor room could be quieter than any room in your home, making it a top location for a home office.
  • Unlike an extension, an outdoor room can be removed without impacting on the structure of your home. This is a plus point for future buyers who may want to get rid of it.

But Bear In Mind...

  • If your garden is small, it will feel even smaller with the arrival of an outdoor room.
  • Cheap design could still have high running costs, especially if it has to be heated for long periods.
  • Ugly outdoor rooms could put off future buyers, so think about the look and style of your purchase.

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