When we often build houses that protect us from the inconveniences caused by nature – cold, wind, rain, we immediately start dreaming about how to spend as much time as possible in the fresh air.
And not on a blanket on a grass, or under the roof, or on the floor but more in a small little garden oasis – that’s when the idea of building a garden room is born.
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Choosing the right place for garden room
If the land is standard, i.e. small, it will not be easy to find a place for another building, because you need to plan paths, flower beds and other greenery. The garden room needs a more secluded spot, but the view from it should be the best possible – as we prefer to enjoy the greenery and the opening space, rather than the garden house itself, no matter how beautiful it may be.
When choosing a place, it is worth thinking about when we are going to be using this garden room – drinking morning coffee, using it as an extra office, having dinner or having friends on weekends. Let’s say you have the most fun in the morning when the sun is shining, and you want the most shade at noon in the summer. The setting sun is not only pleasant, but also glowing, so if it beats directly in the eyes of those sitting at the table, it is also uncomfortable.
On the east or southwest side, the summer east will be sunny and warm and, in the west, it will be possible to enjoy the sun longer in autumn and spring.
Type of a garden room
If you grow a variety of plants and flowers, and your favorite activity is gardening and cultivating the environment, why not create a garden room where you will become a real part of nature? Such a small corner of paradise will make you feel as if you are completely alone, even if you can see curious neighbors through the windows. Do not be afraid, the garden room walls planted with beautiful bushes will protect it from the outsiders, so you will not be noticed from afar.
Such a garden room is an exclusive place for relaxation, where you can organize important celebrations, organize dinners, during which the whole family will gather. Although the construction of the garden house itself is not complicated, you can diversify it by planting flowers inside and choosing comfortable, matched outdoor furniture.
If you do not have a large garden and want to make good use of the space next to the house, you can build a garden room connected to a part of the house. If you choose a garden room without a roof, it will be very easy to fold, and the convenient layout will allow you to take out outdoor furniture at any time, thus protecting it from cold or rain.
You can give luxury and exclusivity to the garden room by using round columns instead of square ones. While such a construction requires more effort, it will definitely come in handy when organizing parties or receptions in the yard.
This type of garden room is a real little paradise. Even if it is connected to a garage or outbuilding, everything lies in the details. White, a little Provencal style, a little classic and you won’t even notice how the garden room will become the cutest corner of the house. It is very important to keep in mind that a garden house does not have to be a boring wooden building – it can be turned into a place that will decorate your yard and attract you to sit down and enjoy the fresh air.
If you have a holiday home by the water, make the most of your land for entertainment reminiscent of childhood and allowing you to relax. With a garden room containing swings, you can spend long evenings looking at the distance of the lake and counting the stars, which is really romantic…
If you are building an outdoor terrace, you can make this gardenroom even better – install LED lighting and play with unnecessary sheets. It will be a great space for parties, and the bulbs will illuminate your home very comfortably in the evenings.
Important aspects
Garden rooms, especially heavier ones, cannot be built anywhere and still directly on the meadow. The foundation needs to be prepared, and if the ambitions are bigger, it will have a fireplace, it will need water supply and electricity, and communications will have to be brought. If the building is lighter, it still does not need to be built on black earth – the garden room will definitely deviate. The primer must be firm, dry. If it is clay, then the garden house should be built on the foundation pillars – the more of them, the stronger the structure.
It is often done by simply placing the concrete blocks in the right places.
