Garden rooms offer a practical and valuable way to enhance a property’s functionality and value. Below, Horto Everyday Spaces explains why a bespoke garden room is an excellent investment for your home.
Increased living space
One of the most significant advantages of installing a garden room is the additional living space it provides without the complications often associated with traditional home extensions. Expanding a house through conventional means typically involves long-term planning, building work, and potential delays, whereas a garden room can offer the following benefits:
- Minimal disruption: garden rooms are constructed off-site and assembled quickly, meaning less intrusion and mess.
- No planning permission: in most cases, garden rooms fall under permitted development rights, meaning no lengthy planning process is needed.
Versatility for a range of purposes
Your garden room by Horto can be customised to meet various functions and requirements. Below are some of the most popular garden room purposes:
- Home office: provides a quiet, professional space separate from the main house, ideal for remote working.
- Fitness space: a personal gym, yoga studio, or hobby room can offer convenience and privacy.
- Guest accommodation: can be designed as a self-contained unit, perfect for hosting guests.
- Entertainment area: an elegant and secluded space for social gatherings or family events.
Adds value to a property
Garden rooms can provide a substantial return on investment when the time comes to sell. Properties featuring garden rooms tend to attract a premium in the housing market, given the extra living space they offer. Key benefits include:
- Increased property value: it is estimated that garden rooms can add 5-15% to the value of a home.
- Desirability: buyers are increasingly drawn to properties featuring multifunctional spaces such as garden rooms.
- Quality: a well-built, insulated garden room with proper amenities will maximise your return on investment.
A cost-effective alternative to moving
For those seeking more space, moving to a larger property can be expensive, time-consuming and stressful. A garden room offers a cost-effective solution by providing extra space without the need to move. Key benefits include:
- No moving costs: estate agent fees, stamp duty, and moving expenses can be avoided.
- Flexible budgets: garden rooms can be built to suit a range of budgets, from simple designs to high-end bespoke spaces.
- Less stress: installing a garden room is far less disruptive than moving house and can be completed relatively quickly.
Energy efficiency and sustainability
Horto’s modern garden rooms are designed with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind. This makes them usable all year round while helping to reduce energy costs. As energy prices continue to rise, the long-term savings associated with an energy-efficient garden room can be significant. Garden rooms designed by Horto include the following:
- High-performance insulation: to ensure the garden room remains comfortable in both summer and winter.
- Eco-friendly materials: we build our garden rooms using sustainable timber and energy-efficient glass.
- Energy savings: our proper insulation and energy-efficient windows help reduce energy consumption and costs.
Enhancing well-being and lifestyle
A garden room can positively impact personal well-being. The addition of a dedicated space for work, relaxation, or exercise can significantly improve overall lifestyle and mental health in the following ways:
- Connection to nature: garden rooms often feature large windows or glass doors, so homeowners can enjoy views of their garden.
- Improved well-being: spending time in natural environments can reduce stress, improve moods, and enhance creativity.
- Work-life balance: a garden room can provide a peaceful and productive environment, helping to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Futureproofing your home
With changing family dynamics and lifestyle trends, a garden room can provide future flexibility as your needs evolve. It’s a highly adaptable space that can change function over time to meet circumstances such as:
- Family growth: as families grow, a garden room can easily transition from a home office or hobby space into a playroom, study space for teenagers, or even an annexe for elderly relatives.
- Long-term usability: as life circumstances change, a garden room can evolve to meet new needs without requiring extensive renovations, making it a versatile asset in the long term.
Maximising the appeal of outdoor living
Garden rooms are designed to integrate seamlessly with outdoor spaces, making them ideal for homeowners who want to maximise the use of their garden throughout the year. By creating an indoor-outdoor connection, garden rooms encourage more frequent use of the garden in the following ways:
- All-season use: with proper insulation, heating, and lighting, garden rooms can be used comfortably in all seasons, extending the enjoyment of your outdoor space.
- Garden integration: opening bi-fold or sliding doors to your garden effectively removes the boundary between indoor and outdoor living.
- Entertainment space: a garden room by Horto is perfect for summer entertaining or simply enjoying nature.
A garden room by Horto offers many benefits to make it a highly valuable investment for homeowners – from expanding living space and enhancing property value to improving energy efficiency and personal well-being. As a versatile, cost-effective, and sustainable solution, a garden room provides the perfect opportunity to enhance both the functionality and appeal of your home.
For more information on how Horto Everyday Spaces can create the perfect outdoor garden office for your home, contact us today.