Garden Rooms

A garden room is a purpose-built garden building that gives you extra space outside your home. It provides a versatile area for work, leisure or relaxation: you could use yours as a home office, gym or hobby room, or for entertaining guests.

Garden rooms offer a creative and independent space in your outdoor area without extending your existing property. Whether you need a dedicated home office, a personal gym or simply somewhere to relax, a garden room is a versatile solution. Because a garden room is separate from your main accommodation, it offers a measure of peace and privacy. Waltons offers a range of garden rooms to suit your space, from log cabins to insulated rooms that are suitable for year-round use.

The right size depends on how you intend to use your garden room and how much available outdoor space you have. A smaller, more compact design can provide enough room for a personal office or place to relax, while a larger garden room can accommodate gym equipment, hobbies, or an area to spend time with loved ones.

Waltons garden rooms come in a wide variety of sizes, offering options for different gardens with unique requirements. It’s recommended to measure the available area before purchasing and allow room for access, maintenance and installation, as well as check for any planning requirements with your local authorities.

One of the main advantages of having a garden room is its versatility. A garden room can provide a working or social space for personal use or an extension of your business, as well as a dedicated hobby space or a retreat away from the main house. Running a business from a garden building can need planning permission too.

Whatever your intended use is for the room, Waltons recommends making the right considerations so you can find the model that’s best suited to you. If you require a workshop or workspace, consider the natural light and internet connection. For gym and hobby rooms, think about overall floor space and ventilation. Whatever your idea, choosing a design that suits your needs will help you get the most out of your building.

Insulated garden offices provide a versatile workspace with the convenience of working from home. They are ready-insulated using EcoQuilt and AirTec floor insulation. You get double glazed, opening windows as standard, along with 72mm thick double-skinned walls (100mm thick on the Premium range). On the Premium range, you can add extra windows and doors from our upgrades list, or give us a call to talk through moving the door.

Premium insulated garden rooms from Waltons feature 100mm thick double-skinned walls with EcoQuilt insulation, an EPDM roof covering and a 16mm tongue and groove floor with AirTec insulation. You can choose wooden or uPVC windows and doors, and you can add extra windows and doors from our upgrades list, or give us a call to talk through moving the door.

The DIY Insulated Garden Room is a self-build kit with 72mm double-skinned walls filled with EcoQuilt insulation, a tongue and groove floor with AirTec insulation, and double glazed, opening windows. Doing it yourself means you can save on the cost of home installation.

Home installation by our expert installers is included with the price of the Classic and Premium insulated rooms, and is an optional add-on on our log cabins. The DIY Insulated Garden Room is a self-build kit that you put together yourself.

Where installation is included or added, our team will be in touch after your order with a pre-installation questionnaire. You’ll need a firm, level base ready, and once your base and garden access have been checked, we’ll contact you to arrange a delivery and installation date to suit you.

Concrete or paving slabs work well for the base. On the Classic and Premium rooms, you can also add an Elite Timber Base with ground screws to your order. Building a base for your garden room is within the capabilities of a proficient DIYer, or alternatively, it’s a job for your local landscaper or builder. For more information on constructing a suitable base for your outdoor garden building, make sure you check out our guide to building a paving slab base, along with our guide to concrete shed bases.

Make sure there is ample access to your garden and enough room for the building to be correctly and safely installed. Additional features such as an internet connection should be arranged by qualified tradespeople where required. Electrical installations must meet Part P of the Building Regulations. Please use a registered electrician.

Garden room costs vary according to size, construction and insulation. Read our garden room cost guide here.

Planning rules depend on your property and where you live, and they differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so please check with your local planning office before you order.

Our insulated garden rooms have double-skinned walls with EcoQuilt insulation, an insulated roof and floor, and double glazed windows, and they are suitable for year-round use. Our log cabins have interlocking log walls from 19mm to 44mm, and the thicker the logs the greater the insulation. For regular year-round use, a log cabin needs suitable insulation and heating. The best option will depend on how you wish to use your outdoor space.

Yes. Our insulated garden rooms are suitable for year-round use, with insulation in the walls, roof and floor and double glazed windows. In much colder months, you may still want additional heating such as an electric or oil heater.

A firm, level base is essential. Concrete or paving slabs work well. On the Classic and Premium rooms, you can also add an Elite Timber Base with ground screws to your order. If you’re unsure which base you need, our team will be happy to advise you, and our installation information covers what the site needs.

When correctly installed and maintained, a garden room can last for many years. Its overall lifespan depends on the construction, weather exposure and quality of ongoing care. Regular timber treatment and roof inspections are recommended.

Yes, we're happy to help. Call us on 01636 821 135 (Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00), email websales@waltons.co.uk or fill out the form on our Contact page.

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