BillyOh Kent Log Cabin Review & Build Guide (After 4 Years of Use)
Four years ago I bought a BillyOh Kent log cabin to use as a garden office, and it’s been one of the most used … Read more
Garden Rooms
Design ideas, builds, and guides for creating garden rooms and backyard studios.
Free 5m X 4m Garden Room Plans – Step-by-Step Guide
Hello and welcome to my free garden room plans for this 5x4m build. I’ve spent hours drawing up these garden room plans to share … Read more
How to Build a Garden Office From Scratch – On a Budget
In the era of widespread remote work, the demand for a dedicated workspace at home has intensified. Establishing a garden office has emerged as … Read more
How to Insulate a Garden Room Properly: Vapour Control, Materials & Best Practice
If you want your garden room to be comfortable year-round, insulation and vapour control are essential. A DIY build is a cost-effective way to … Read more
How to Insulate a Garden Room, Summerhouse or Shed
Garden room insulation is the key to transforming your garden room, summerhouse, or shed into a comfortable, year-round living space. Whether you’re creating a … Read more
Wall Framing & Structural Design for a DIY Garden Room
Wall framing is where a garden room really starts to feel like a building rather than a project on paper. Get this stage right … Read more
How to Test Soil and Ground Conditions Before Building a Garden Room
I’ve been building garden rooms now for 10+ years, and there’s one thing that I’d advise before any construction starts. Assess whether your garden … Read more
Garden Room Building Regulations Case Study
Let’s take a quick look at what’s required in a specific example, including the process, step-by-step, for those who need a building control sign-off … Read more
When Does a Garden Room Require Building Regulations?
Garden rooms have become one of the most popular home improvements in the UK, used as offices, studios, gyms, and extra living space. But … Read more
How to Build a Timber-Framed Garden Room Base
As with anything, there’s always more than one way to skin a cat. The same applies for a timber-framed garden room base. I’ll try … Read more
What’s the Difference Between C16 and C24 Timber in Garden Room Construction
When you’re building a garden room, whether a humble shed, a summer house, or a fully insulated timber-framed garden room, the choice of structural … Read more
How to Build a Strong Concrete Base for a Garden Room: Step-by-Step Guide (With Material Quantities & Costs)
As a garden room specialist who has built countless structures over the years, I’ve learned one simple truth: a garden room is only ever … Read more
Small Garden Room Ideas for Multi-Use Spaces
If you’re working with a smaller backyard, the key is flexibility. Here are some smart ways to design multi-use garden rooms that work hard … Read more
How to Plan a Garden Office That Boosts Productivity
Working from home has become the new normal for many people, but not everyone has the luxury of a dedicated office inside the house. … Read more
Garden Room Roof Guide: Timber Sizes, Spans, and Load Calculations Made Easy
Over the years, I’ve been building garden rooms and other garden structures, and one question I hear time and time again is: “What timber … Read more
How to Build Your Own Insulated Garden Room: Top Tips and Quick Guide for DIY Builders
Over the past 15 years, I’ve been working with wood, building countless garden rooms and designing a wide variety of plans for different sizes … Read more
How to Build a Dream Garden Office Without Touching Your Savings
As remote work and side hustles continue to reshape how we use our homes, garden offices have become a sought-after upgrade. Whether you’re dreaming … Read more
Budget-Friendly vs. Luxury: Creating the Perfect Garden Room on Any Budget
When my neighbour Sarah looked at the bare corner of her patio, she didn’t see wasted space—she saw possibility. Over the course of three … Read more
Replacing a Garden Room: What to Consider Before You Start
Garden rooms are a fantastic way to create extra living or working space, whether you use them as an office, studio, or a quiet … Read more
5 Garden Room Mistakes DIYers Make (And How Prefab Can Save You)
Dreaming of building your own garden room? You’re not alone. But here’s the catch: a lot of DIY builds run into costly mistakes that … Read more
How To Add a Homey Vibe to Your Garden Room With a Touch of Wallpaper
Garden rooms aren’t just extra space—they’re opportunities. Whether you use yours as a home office, studio, reading nook, or guest retreat, it can feel … Read more
How to Build a Fully Insulated Garden Room
Building a garden room is a fantastic way to add functional space to your home while increasing its value. However, hiring a professional for … Read more
How Underfloor Heating and Insulation Work Together in Garden Rooms
Ensuring a comfortable and energy-efficient environment in the garden room is key, particularly when it’s being used as a home office, a studio or … Read more
Warm Roof vs. Cold Roof: Which is Best for Your Garden Room?
When designing a garden room, the type of roof you choose, warm roof or cold roof, plays a critical role in determining the comfort, … Read more
Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Room? The Definitive Guide
Are you considering adding a garden room to your property in the UK but unsure if you need planning permission? I’ve been through this … Read more
Self-Build a Professional Garden Room – PDF Guide & Interactive 3D Model
Hello, and welcome to my self build garden room guide pdf document and 3D model. Within this detailed guide, I’ll show you how to … Read more
Building the Perfect Garden Room Home Theatre
For a long time now, I’ve dreamed of having my own home theatre so that friends, family, and I can enjoy captivating movies in … Read more
How Much Does a Garden Room Cost in 2024
We are all aware that prices for most things have increased in the current year, 2024, due to various factors. Notably, building materials have … Read more
What Building Materials Do I Need To Build A Garden Room?
Building your own garden room is a rewarding task that adds a myriad of benefits to your living space and can add to your … Read more
How to Insulate Your BillyOh Garden Office Log Cabin
In my previous post, I described in detail how to build a BillyOh Kent garden office log cabin. Now I’ve made progress on the … Read more
How to Build the Best Budget Insulated Garden Room
In this post I’m going to show you in detail how to build your own garden office for the least amount of money, whilst … Read more
