In recent years, garden rooms have become very popular, mostly because people want to find more ways to make their living space bigger. It is a simple and inexpensive way to add that valuable space for whatever you need it for. Many of us would love to have one of these beautiful garden rooms, but the fact that most UK gardens are small can really put some people off. Many of us think that our gardens don’t have much potential because they aren’t very big. However, small gardens can be used well if they are planned well, and that means a garden room is definitely a possibility. One of our smaller garden rooms is perfect for people with small gardens and will fit nicely into a corner without being too big. The only thing you will have to think about is how to make the most of your small garden room, but don’t worry, we have some great ideas for you here.
Good Planning
To make the most of your small garden room, you need to plan well. Think carefully about what you want to do with your garden room before you decide how to build it. Maybe it will be a home gym or a home office. A dining room or reading nook? It could even be a room for movies or games. Another thing to think about is whether you want this room to have more than one use. This means that you can easily change what it’s used for with a few swaps, furniture moves, etc. If this is the case, you will want to think carefully about how you would use every inch of this interior space.
Furnishings For Your Small Garden Room
Your next step is to decide how to best decorate your small garden room. To make the most of the space, choose things that can be pulled up, folded away, hidden in corners, or put away. This will give you a room that is functional, useful, and saves space. Tables and chairs that fold up and hooks for hanging things are all great ideas.
If you wanted to add comfortable chairs and sofas, you should look for small ones instead of big, chunky ones, so they don’t take over the room. Choose furniture that can be used for more than one thing. For example, a large table would be great for homeschooling and could also be used to eat dinner at night.
Light and Airy
We all know that dark colours make a room feel smaller, so if you want your small garden room to feel warm and inviting as well as light and airy, paint the walls in light colours. White might seem scary, but it will let natural light bounce off the walls and make the room look bigger. Creams and pastel colours are also nice choices because they look pretty without being too much.
Allow The Light In
Adding to what was said above, natural light is very important for making a small garden room feel much bigger than it is. Most Garden Rooms will have French or bi-fold doors and some windows, but you can always talk to us about how we can make your building brighter, and we can use our design tool to create a unique look.
Useful Extras
And finally, if you want to get the most out of your garden room, you’ll want to add some smart accessories to tie your look together, make the room feel like home, and give the impression of more space. Adding mirrors to the walls will help with light and space by reflecting natural light around your small garden room. You don’t have to go overboard. Just one big mirror on a wall will do. Corner lamps or wall lights that are tall will help you get the most light without taking up too much space. Then add just a few of your favourite pieces of art, trinkets, keepsakes, etc., making sure to keep the look as simple as possible so as not to crowd the space but to add some interest. Think simple, elegant, and airy.
Once you’re happy with your plans, you’ll have a beautiful and useful small garden room that the whole family can use.
Contact Fern Garden Rooms today on 01277 724003 if you’d like to talk to us about making your own building for your garden.
