A summer house can provide a focal point which enhances your garden making it an inviting multi purpose space. With a little research to find summer house ideas you can change your garden to suit your every desire. With modern materials or traditional timber to cutting-edge recycled plastics. Whether it’s just for sitting in
If you’re looking to put your outdoor space to more use and expand your living area, then a garden room could be exactly what you’re looking for. But just what is a garden room? Garden rooms are not a new concept, but their popularity soared during the pandemic here in the UK. With people
Contrary to what the name may suggest, a ‘summer house’ can be used year-round, not just during the summer months. Some people choose to sleep in their garden rooms, others use them as a home/garden gym. To help you get the most out of your investment and add value to your property, we’ve put
The trend of remote and hybrid working has increased dramatically in the last five years, with people who predominantly work from home more than doubling. It’s no surprise that garden offices have grown in popularity, offering an affordable dedicated working space for those working from home. We all know how much better remote working
Garden rooms have surged in popularity over recent years, becoming a sought-after option for those looking for extra, affordable living space. Your garden room can be built to serve many purposes, from home gyms and garden offices to studios and entertainment rooms. Garden rooms are able to blend functionality with the beauty of outdoor
One of the most essential aspects of a garden office for remote working is a strong and reliable internet connection. Without the internet, it’s fair to say most office based jobs would be very hard to do. From staying on top of emails, to accessing files in the cloud, WiFi is needed for any
Whenever you make any significant changes to your home, it's important to consider whether planning permission is required. The good news is that you are unlikely to require planning permission for a garden room. However, there are some circumstances that will require you to have planning permission. This largely depends on the size of
A garden room is a very popular and affordable option when it comes to expanding your living space and enhancing your garden. If you’ve decided you want to add a garden room to your home, your next question is likely ‘how much does a garden room cost?’ Given that most buyers have never made
Garden rooms have exploded in popularity since the pandemic lockdowns with people working from home and becoming accustomed to staying home. Garden rooms offer flexible options for people to maximise their living space. Transforming outdoor living spaces into tranquil and inviting sanctuaries with gazebos and arbours has been common for summer use. But the
Here at OGEL one of the first questions we get asked after establishing the improvement that a garden room brings to through its variety of uses is “will it add value to my house?” The short answer we’re glad to say is yes. There’s been a growing global trend in the UK to want
