Modern Garden Rooms

What Defines a Modern Garden Room

A Modern Garden Room is an outdoor space designed as an extension of your home, blending sleek, minimalist design with practical functionality. These rooms often serve as home offices, leisure spaces, or even guest rooms, with a focus on natural light and modern materials like wood, composites, and glass. What sets a modern garden room apart is its contemporary design, which includes clean lines, flat or sloped roofs, and large windows that create a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.

How We Classify Modern Garden Rooms

At WhatShed, we carefully classify modern garden rooms based on a few key factors that help you find the perfect fit for your garden. Here’s what we look at:

1. Size
We categorise modern garden rooms in a range of typical sizes from 10×8 feet to 16×12 feet.
– 10×8 feet: Ideal for a compact home office or studio.
– 12×10 feet: Offers more flexibility for uses like a living space or small gym.
– 16×12 feet: Perfect for larger rooms such as guest accommodations or multi-functional spaces.

These sizes are designed to offer enough room for furniture and activity, without overwhelming your garden.

2. Roof Design
We typically classify garden rooms with flat or pent roofs.
– Flat roofs provide a sleek, minimalist profile that blends with modern homes.
– Pent roofs add a contemporary slant and practical water drainage, enhancing the overall visual appeal while keeping the design simple and functional.

3. Windows and Natural Light
Large windows are a hallmark of modern garden rooms. We classify rooms based on the amount of natural light they provide through features like floor-to-ceiling windows or sliding doors, which enhance the connection between the indoor space and your garden.

4. Materials
Modern garden rooms use durable materials like timber cladding (Cedar or composite) combined with metal accents for a clean, modern look. These materials not only make the room stylish but also ensure it weathers well in outdoor conditions.

5. Multi-Use Functionality
One of the key factors we assess is how versatile the space is. A modern garden room should work as a year-round space for work, relaxation, or entertainment, and we consider how well the room can adapt to multiple purposes.

What Size Works for You?

– 10×8 feet: Perfect for small gardens, offering enough space for a home office or creative studio.
– 12×10 feet: A great middle ground, ideal for a versatile space like a living room or yoga studio.
– 16×12 feet: For those with more space, this size accommodates a variety of functions, from guest rooms to larger entertaining spaces.

Why Choose a Modern Garden Room?

A modern garden room offers a stylish and functional way to expand your living space. With large windows, sleek designs, and durable materials, these rooms are a versatile solution for creating a space that serves multiple purposes while adding value and aesthetic appeal to your garden.

In summary, we classify modern garden rooms by their size, design, materials, and functionality, ensuring you can easily find the perfect room for your needs and space.