It is often assumed that the benefits and practical applications of garden rooms are limited to the warmer months of the year. On one hand, it is true to say that most households get the most use out of their garden rooms during the spring and summer. But this does not mean that a high-quality garden room cannot be enjoyed throughout all four seasons.
This is where a high-end garden room differs from a conventional summerhouse. To a degree, a summerhouse is often little more than a fairly elaborate take on the traditional garden shed. Practical, comfortable and hugely versatile, a summerhouse can be fantastic for afternoons outdoors and evenings under the stars in summer.
But as a summerhouse will usually lack any effective insulation, it has limited practical value from autumn till spring. Unless is it an amicable temperature outdoors, a summerhouse will most likely be far too cold to relax in for any length of time.
Cosy and Comfortable Garden Rooms
With a garden room, you are looking at a fully functional outdoor living space of the highest quality. Even if the basic structure and exterior design of a garden room look similar to a summerhouse, the two are entirely different installations.
For one thing, a garden room will be designed and constructed with high-efficiency insulation in mind. The cavities in the walls may be insulated, the materials used may be naturally thermally efficient and the windows and doors may be fitted with double glazing.
In addition, there are various electrical appliances and installations that can be used to keep a garden room warm and comfortable throughout the year. High-efficiency electric heaters enable a garden room to be kept at the perfect temperature, irrespective of how cold it gets outdoors.
But what makes the biggest difference of all with a garden room is the quality and resulting lifespan of the structure in question. With a typical shed or summerhouse, you can expect an average lifespan of around 5 to 10 years. Garden rooms, by contrast, have an indefinite lifespan – often in excess of 25 years, or significantly longer with occasional routine maintenance.
Essentially, a garden room is a fully functional home extension, without the costs or disruptions. If your goal is to make the best possible use of the space you have available at an affordable price, a high-quality garden room could be just the thing.
A True Winter Wonderland
The benefits and practical applications of a garden room in summer are obvious to anyone. But it is often when the winter rolls around that you realise just how enjoyable it can be to have your own warm and cosy outdoor sanctuary.
For example, a garden room can be the perfect place to sit back, relax and take in the changing colours of autumn. Enjoy the last of the mild weather while gazing at your surroundings, courtesy of your garden room’s patio or decking.
Fitted with energy efficient floor-to-ceiling windows, you also have the perfect place to surround yourself with your very own winter wonderland. Watch the winter wildlife visiting your garden, indulge in a little stargazing and make the most of every beautiful sunset – all just steps away from your home.
A garden room really can be the ultimate sanctuary for welcome escapism, throughout all four seasons. With effective insulation and an energy-efficient heating system, it can be even easier to keep a garden room warm than a standard interior space.
For more information on any of the above or to discuss the benefits of garden rooms in more detail, contact a member of the team at Riverside Garden Rooms today.