The Power of a Garden Room

More than just a shed, a garden room is a versatile addition to your home—offering a space for work, relaxation, or hobbies, all year round. With more homeowners in Swansea, Cardiff, and across Mid Wales looking for extra space without the disruption of an extension, bespoke garden rooms are becoming a must-have.

What is a Garden Room?

A garden room is a fully insulated, detached structure in your garden—built for year-round use. Unlike a basic shed or summerhouse, it’s designed for comfort, complete with heating, electricity, and high-quality insulation to keep it cosy in winter and cool in summer.

Why Get a Garden Room?

🏡Extra Space Without the Hassle – Whether you need a garden office, gym, or creative studio, this is the perfect solution—without the need for planning permission in most cases.

💰Increase Your Property Value – A professionally built bespoke garden room can increase your home’s value by 5-15%, making it a great long-term investment.

🧘A Dedicated Space for You – Whether you’re working from home, launching a business, or craving a peaceful retreat, a garden room gives you separation from the distractions of the house

🌿Sustainable & Energy-Efficient – We use eco-friendly Black Alder wood , sustainably sourced, for a stunning natural finish that blends beautifully with your outdoor space.

What Can You Use a Garden Room For?

💼Home Office – No more working at the kitchen table! A garden office gives you a professional, distraction-free workspace.

🏋️Garden Gym – Workout in privacy with a fully insulated space designed for year-round use.

🎨Hobby Room or Studio – Whether it’s art, music, or a home cinema, your space is designed around you.

🎉Entertainment Room – Host friends and family in a stylish garden bar or lounge

🔥Private Sauna & Wellness Retreat – Enjoy the luxury of your own Nordic-inspired sauna, perfect for relaxation and boosting well-being.

Why Choose Bespoke?

Unlike off-the-shelf options, a bespoke garden room is designed specifically for you—tailored to your space, lifestyle, and personal preferences. Whether you need a compact garden office, a multi-purpose family retreat, or a private wellness sanctuary, custom-built designs ensure every detail aligns with your vision.

Here’s how a bespoke garden room stands out:

✔ Tailored Layout – Maximise your available space with a layout designed around how you’ll use it, whether that’s an open-plan studio, a divided workspace, or a combination of uses.

✔ Premium Materials & Finishes– From sustainably sourced Black Alder wood to modern glazing and high-quality insulation, every element is chosen for durability and aesthetics.

✔Year-Round Comfort – Fully insulated and weatherproof, with heating and ventilation options, making your garden room a true extension of your home rather than a seasonal structure.

✔Blends Seamlessly with Your Garden – A bespoke design ensures your garden room

complements its surroundings, creating a harmonious outdoor space that feels natural and inviting.

✔Long-Term Investment – Designed to last for years, a well-built garden room adds functional living space while enhancing your property’s value.

Inspiration for Your Space

Whether you’re dreaming of a quiet home office, an energising gym, a creative studio, or a relaxing sauna retreat, a bespoke garden room offers the flexibility to create a space that truly works for you. With thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship, your garden room can be as unique as your lifestyle —a space that evolves with your needs and enhances the way you live.

The Ultimate Guide to Bespoke Garden Rooms

Design, Cost & Considerations for Year-Round Comfort

A Space That Works With the Rhythm of Your Life

For many homeowners, a garden room is more than just extra square footage — it’s a quiet, considered solution to how we live and work today. Whether used as a workspace, creative retreat, or place to recharge, a garden room should feel like a seamless extension of your home.

What “Bespoke” Really Means

When we talk about bespoke garden rooms, we mean spaces designed from the ground up to suit your lifestyle, surroundings, and personal preferences. This is not a standard structure dropped into place — it’s made to measure, with care and intention behind every detail.

That can include:

Tailored dimensions to suit your garden.
Placement for natural light and privacy.
Finishes that complement your home and style.
Integrated lighting, power, heating, and data points.
Thoughtful choices in materials, inside and out.

The result is a space that doesn’t just fit — it feels right.

Comfortable in Every Season

Here in Wales, weather can shift quickly — so if you’re planning to use your garden room regularly, it needs to be fully insulated and designed for year-round use.

Look out for:

High-performance insulation throughout
Proper flooring and roofing layers to retain heat
Double- or triple-glazed windows and doors
Heating options suitable for your needs
Ventilation that prevents condensation and keeps the air fresh

When done well, the space becomes a true all-season retreat — quiet, dry, and temperate no matter the weather outside.

Planning Permission: What You Need to Know in Wales

We get asked about planning permission for garden rooms all the time — and for good reason.

The short answer is: in many cases, you don’t need it. But there are some important exceptions, especially depending on where you live in Wales and how you plan to use the space.

Here’s a simple overview to help clarify when planning permission is likely required — and when it’s not.

✅ When you typically don’t need planning permission:

You’re usually covered under permitted development rights if:

The garden room is under 2.5m high (measured from ground level to the roof) and within 2m of a boundary
The structure doesn’t take up more than 50% of your total garden area
It’s used for purposes incidental to the house — such as an office, hobby room, or studio (not sleeping accommodation)
It’s placed behind your main house, not forward of the principal elevation
Your property is not listed and not in a conservation area, National Park, or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

❗ When you may need planning permission:

There are a few circumstances where a planning application may be required:

The height exceeds 2.5m near a boundary, or over 3m in total (with a pitched roof)
You’re planning to use it as self-contained living space or for overnight accommodation
You live in a listed property or a designated area (such as the Gower Peninsula or parts of rural Mid Wales)
The design includes decking over 300mm high, or the structure will have a noticeable impact on neighbouring views or amenity
Permitted development rights have been removed from your property (which can happen in some local authorities via an Article 4 direction)

🧭 Our role:

We always check the relevant guidelines for your location and help you understand what’s required. If it looks like your project might fall outside permitted development, we’ll talk you through the next steps and — where needed — connect you with local planning professionals.

Investment & What to Expect

Every bespoke garden room is different — from the footprint and intended use to the level of finish and technical requirements. While it’s difficult to give a one-size-fits-all estimate, garden rooms are generally grouped into three broad categories based on scale:

Factors that affect the final price include:

Site preparation and accessibility
Cladding choices and finish level
Interior detailing and joinery
Services such as electrics, lighting, and internet
Additional features like decking or overhangs

A detailed design and quotation process is key to avoiding surprises and ensuring the space reflects your priorities — not just your budget.

Uses That Grow With You

The beauty of a garden room is in its versatility. You might start with one intention — a home office, perhaps — but many clients find their space adapts with them over time.

Some popular uses include:

Private workspace with good light and minimal distractions.
Creative or therapeutic studios.
Calm reading nooks or garden-facing lounges.
Space for hobbies, crafts, or music.
Guest rooms, teen dens, or flexible family space.

Whatever the purpose, the goal is the same: a well-built, welcoming space that feels separate — but never disconnected — from the home.

Choosing the Right Craftsperson

When commissioning a bespoke space, the team you choose should take the time to understand not just the technical requirements, but how you want the space to feel, function, and last over time.

What to look for:

A clear, collaborative design process.
Transparent guidance on insulation, materials, and long-term upkeep.
Examples of similar work with local knowledge of Welsh settings.
A commitment to craftsmanship, not just construction.
A track record of finishing work on time and with care.

At its best, a garden room project is a partnership — one built on trust, communication, and a shared vision for the space.

A garden room isn’t just about adding space — it’s about creating calm, utility, and comfort. With thoughtful design and quality materials, it becomes part of your everyday routine, adding lasting value to your home and life.

Whether you live in a coastal village or a city street, the right space, designed with care, can transform not just your garden — but how you live in your home.