Open Plan or Divided? Designing Multi Use Garden Rooms
Should your garden room be open plan or divided? Learn the benefits of each layout and how Hawksbeck designs versatile, multi-use garden spaces.
August 2025
Choosing the Right Size Garden Room: What You Really Need
The right garden room size depends on your lifestyle, available space, and future plans. From compact home offices to multifunctional retreats, Hawksbeck designs bespoke garden rooms tailored to your needs.
July 2025
How Much Value Does a Garden Room Add to Your Property?
A well-designed garden room can increase your property’s value by 5–15%, offering versatile space for work, leisure, or guests. Discover why garden rooms are a cost-effective alternative to traditional extensions and how they make your home more appealing to buyers.
Small Garden Office Ideas
With remote and hybrid working here to stay, a garden office is the ultimate way to create a dedicated workspace without sacrificing room inside your home. At Hawksbeck Garden Rooms, we specialise in designing and building garden offices of all sizes, tailored to your lifestyle and garden layout.
Underfloor Heating & Tiles: Garden Room Bathrooms
When designing a bathroom in your garden room, practicality and comfort are just as important as style. One design decision that can dramatically improve the experience of using a garden room bathroom, especially during colder months, is installing underfloor heating beneath tiled flooring.
Bifold vs. French Doors: Which Is Best for Your Garden Room?
When designing your ideal garden room, one of the most impactful choices you'll make is selecting the right type of doors. Among the most popular and visually striking options are bifold and French doors.
June 2025
Built to Evolve: Repurposing Your Garden Room
Life changes and your space should keep up. A Hawksbeck Garden Room is more than just an extra room; it’s a future-ready space designed to adapt. Whether it starts as an office, studio, or retreat, its flexible layout and quality build mean it can transform with you, comfortably, stylishly, and sustainably.
What’s the Maximum Size for a Garden Room Without Needing Planning Permission?
If you’re planning to build a garden room, you may not need planning permission as long as it meets certain conditions. Generally, it must be single-storey and no taller than 2.5 metres if within 2 metres of a boundary, or up to 4 metres if further away. Additionally, the total area of outbuildings cannot cover more than 50% of your land. However, if you live in a listed building or conservation area, or if the room is intended for sleeping, different rules may apply. Always check with your local planning authority to confirm the guidelines.
May 2025
Why Hawksbeck Garden Rooms make ideal Photography Studios
Hawksbeck Garden Rooms are perfect for photographers needing a quiet, professional studio at home. With excellent insulation, abundant natural light, and customisable designs, they offer a controlled space for shooting and editing. Features like blackout blinds, equipment storage, and client areas make them a practical and stylish upgrade for any photography business.
April 2025
Benefits of a Brick Built Garden Room or Garden Office
Tucked away at the end of a beautifully landscaped garden, this brick-built Hawksbeck garden room is a seamless blend of classic craftsmanship and contemporary design. Built with premium materials to match the existing home, the structure offers a durable and visually stunning extension of living space. With Hawksbeck's bespoke approach, every detail—from the brickwork to the internal finishes—has been tailored to the homeowner’s vision, making this garden room a true statement of luxury and practicality.
