Crusoe Garden Rooms are marking their long-standing relationship with Nottingham and Nottinghamshire — where the company began and where they have built countless garden rooms. With hundreds of hand-crafted builds across the UK since 2012, all delivered by the same family team, they are currently on site with two new garden rooms in the county. Truly bespoke spaces, from gyms and studios to home offices and entertainment rooms, designed for comfortable, year-round use.
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Latest garden room & annexe projects we've explored
Every week, we delve into a variety of garden room and annexe projects, showcasing the incredible versatility of these buildings. From compact office pods to spacious, multi-room annexes designed for year-round living, our articles highlight the creativity and craftsmanship of leading designers. Explore the latest projects below:
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Discover what’s popular with The Garden Room & Annexe Guide readers this week. From fitness spaces to guest accommodation and entertainment rooms, these trending examples show how garden rooms and annexes can enhance your home and lifestyle.
Small garden rooms are trending this week as people look for compact yet functional solutions for their outdoor spaces. With a footprint of 7sqm or less, these cleverly designed buildings prove that small doesn’t mean sacrificing style or features. Perfect for home offices, cosy retreats, or creative studios, these versatile spaces make the most of every square metre. Here’s a random selection of the small garden room projects we’ve featured—click to explore the full archive of inspiring examples.
3m x 1.8m Insulated Log Cabin
3m x 1.8m insulated log cabin by Garden Affairs is a cost-effective way to buy a small garden office. This compact structure offers modern design features and insulation, providing good value for its functionality.
1.8m x 1.8m (6ft x 6ft) Garden Studio
The QuadPod Super Micro garden studio, measuring 1.8m x 1.8m, offers a compact, year-round space with a glazed door and full-height window for natural light. Featuring Cedar and grey cladding, it’s pre-wired, customisable, and Permitted Development compliant for quick installation.
The start of a new year often brings a surge of interest in garden gym buildings. We’ve compiled a comprehensive archive of garden gym examples from a wide range of companies, showcasing how these versatile spaces can be tailored to suit your exercise preferences. Will 2025 be the year you stick to your New Year’s resolutions? This is just a random sample—click through to explore our full collection of garden gym examples.
One-bedroom living annexes are trending this week as a popular solution for creating self-contained homes in the garden. As the examples show, designers can work with you to create a building footprint that suits your garden and budget, tailoring the internal layout to fit your lifestyle. Here’s a random selection of one-bedroom garden annexes by different companies—click to explore the full archive of projects.
36sqm One-Bedroom Garden Annexe
This Swift Unlimited 36sqm one-bedroom garden annexe highlights their collaborative, bespoke approach. Designed to maximise garden space, it features an L-shaped layout, tailored kitchen, pocket doors, built-in storage, and an ensuite, providing independence and comfort close to family.
Well-Specified 8m x 5m One-Bedroom Living Annexe
This well-specified 8m x 5m one-bedroom living annexe by Swift Unlimited demonstrates a tailored design for comfortable living. Featuring a bright living space with bi-fold doors, a modern kitchen, pocket doors, and a spacious shower room, it ensures comfort, independence, and accessibility.
While most of the garden rooms we feature are standalone buildings, some companies also attach their designs to the house as traditional extensions. You will find everything from classic glazed extensions to contemporary designs with features like bi-fold doors, creating a seamless connection to the garden. Perfect for adding well-specified extra living space, these designs combine style and functionality. Here’s a random selection of garden room extensions we’ve featured—click to explore the full archive of examples.
SIPs Extensions by Bridge Garden Rooms
Bridge Garden Rooms, Yorkshire-based specialists in SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) extensions, deliver energy-efficient, stylish builds, including customisable garden rooms and home offices. With rapid assembly, bespoke finishes, and high-quality interiors, their nationwide service offers quick, planning-friendly solutions.
