Step into a home retreat designed for fitness, fun, and relaxation, the garden room in St Albans transforms ordinary garden space into a true lifestyle hub. Combining a home gym, sauna, games zone, and cosy lounge, this bespoke 50sqm garden room from Hawksbeck Garden Rooms has been tailored to support wellness, leisure, and social connection, all under one roof.

A Contemporary Exterior for Modern Living

The building’s exterior features warm cedar cladding, offering a natural, timeless look that complements the garden setting. Expansive five-panel aluminium bifolds open fully, creating a seamless connection between the main indoor area and the outdoor space. In addition, the gym area has a dedicated set of French doors, allowing fresh air and garden views to flow directly into the workout zone. The combination of natural materials and generous glazing ensures the structure feels both modern and inviting.

A Space for Fitness and Focus

Inside, the garden room has been designed with performance and practicality in mind. The home gym occupies a distinct zone, separated from the rest of the space by a wall to maintain focus and privacy during workouts.

Black exercise flooring provides durability and grip, while full-height mirrors along the back wall and behind the weights machine allow for precise technique and form. The gym is fully equipped with a weight machine, exercise bike, and additional training accessories, making it a complete solution for strength and cardio training.

Zones for Relaxation and Entertainment

Beyond the gym, the garden room opens into a relaxing and fun-filled area designed for leisure and socialising. Dark green walls throughout the space create a rich, contemporary backdrop that adds sophistication while maintaining a sense of warmth. A cosy cream sofa and TV area offers a perfect spot to unwind, catch up on shows, or relax after a workout.

For a more playful side of life, Hawksbeck have incorporated a games zone, complete with a foosball table and shuffleboard. This lively section encourages fun and interaction, making the garden room ideal for family time, entertaining friends, or hosting casual competitions. Just behind the games area, a private sauna adds an element of wellness, allowing users to relax and recover after exercise or simply enjoy a moment of calm.

Thoughtful Design for Everyday Living

Every element of this garden room has been carefully considered to enhance the homeowner’s lifestyle. The five-panel bifolds and French doors provide fluid connections between indoor and outdoor areas, while the separation of the gym from the relaxation and games zones allows multiple activities to happen simultaneously without interference. Rich colours, durable materials, and functional layouts ensure the space is both practical and stylish, suited to everyday use as well as special occasions.

A Bespoke Lifestyle Retreat

This garden room demonstrates Hawksbeck’s ability to create bespoke, multifunctional spaces that reflect the way people live today. By combining fitness, leisure, entertainment, and wellness under one roof, this garden room becomes much more than an addition, it’s a true lifestyle hub. Designed to inspire, energise, and relax, it shows how a garden room can transform a home, offering a private, versatile retreat just steps from the main house.