A garden room can be an excellent home office. It makes much better use of your outdoor space and helps you keep your home and work life apart. But to get the most from it, the specification needs to be right. If you are looking at garden rooms in Newcastle, here are the main things to think about beforehand.
Will it be a full-time office or somewhere you only work a few days a week? Do you want it only for work or would you also like to use it for hobbies or creative projects?
Think about what you need inside, including:
The clearer you are at the start, the easier it is to choose a garden room that feels comfortable once everything is in place.
Before choosing a garden room size, consider where everything will go. Make sure there is enough room to move around easily, pull your chair out, open doors properly and use the space without feeling cramped.
Natural light is worth planning too. A desk placed near a window can make the room feel brighter and more pleasant to work in, especially if you spend long hours there.
If you plan to use your garden room as a proper office, comfort is crucial. A basic summer building can be fine for occasional use, but regular working usually needs a better specification.
Woodcraft UK’s Deluxe Summerhouse/Office includes an insulation and double boarding option, with Rockwool insulation and primed moisture MDF boarding. This is a useful upgrade to consider if you want the space to feel more comfortable throughout the working day.
One of the nicest things about a garden office is the natural light. It can make the space feel much more enjoyable to work in. The glazing still needs to be practical, though.
Woodcraft UK’s Deluxe Summerhouse/Office includes UPVC double doors and two UPVC opening windows, all double-glazed, as standard.
Opening windows is especially useful if you will be working in the room for long periods, as they help with ventilation. Double doors can also make the room feel brighter and more open.
A home office needs power in the right places. Laptops, monitors, lighting, chargers, Wi-Fi equipment and printers all need to be considered before the building is installed. Woodcraft UK’s Deluxe Summerhouse/Office has an electrics option that includes:
The electrical supply from the source to the garden room is not included, so this will need to be arranged separately.
If you are using your garden room as a home office, you want it to feel comfortable in different weather conditions. That makes the roof covering an important part of the specification.
The Deluxe Summerhouse/Office includes torched-on felt as standard. Other buildings may offer different felt options depending on the model.
At Woodcraft UK, our timber garden rooms and office-style buildings are handcrafted in Hartlepool and can be customised around how you want to use the space. Call 01429 866559 or contact us online to discuss your plans, request a quote or arrange a site survey.
