How to Decorate a Garden Room

Garden rooms are excellent for adding extra living space for dining, cooking, hosting and exercising, which not only allows you to enhance the look and feel of your home, but also its value.

In this blog, we’ll explore various ideas for decorating a garden room.

What to consider before decorating your garden room

Before decorating your new garden room, there are a few things you need to consider:

  • The type of garden room you have - The type of garden room you have can significantly influence the way you decorate it. For example, if your garden room is an extension of your home, you may wish to decorate it in line with the theme of other areas in your home. Whereas if you have implemented a garden pod, perhaps at the bottom of your garden, you may wish to decorate it differently and based on its specific use.
  • What it’s being used for - Knowing what you would like to use your garden room for can steer you toward a specific design or theme. For example, if you’re using your garden room to host, you may want to add a dedicated bar area along with seating or dining areas.

5 ideas for decorating a garden room

1. Creating a dedicated sanctuary

Garden rooms, particularly those positioned at the bottom of your garden, are an excellent way to add privacy and a space for when you want some peace and quiet. This makes it a great opportunity to create a relaxing area like an idyllic reading nook or a space to listen to your music collection.

To create a relaxing atmosphere, consider adding softer and warmer lighting through lamps or dimmer switches. You could also add soft furnishings like cushions or throws, and add a reading chair or sofa to implement that extra bit of comfort.

2. Build your perfect office space

Many people dream of having their own home office space, especially due to homeworking becoming the norm for many people. Being able to leave that space at the end of the day is a great way to boost productivity and switch off during out-of-work hours.

Ensuring your office is well-lit can increase productivity, but it’s important to choose effective shading options like blinds or shutters to help you dictate the lighting in your space.

Bifold doors are an excellent option for increasing fresh airflow and creating a tranquil view into your garden. Combining this with lighter coloured walls, can reduce distractions and boost productivity.

Creating separate spaces within your office garden room allows you to create dedicated spaces for specific parts of your work. For example, having a space for your desk can be used for meetings and writing, whereas adding a more comfortable area with a sofa can be used for reading documents and coming up with ideas.

3. Implementing a home gym

When decorating your home gym, you need to think about the size of your garden room and the type of equipment you would like to implement, as this will ultimately dictate the way you decorate.

Implementing a home gym can be as flexible or niche as you would like. For example, if you’re more interested in cycling or MMA, your equipment, lighting and theme will be designed to suit this.

Ultimately, when designing your home garden gym, you should consider:

  • Your desired lighting - A well lit home gym can help to prevent injuries.
  • The equipment you would like to use - This enables you to efficiently plan out your space.
  • How to let in fresh air - This could be through large opening windows or bifold doors.

4. Day beds and furniture

Choosing your furniture wisely based on how you plan on using your garden room will help you tie it all together nicely. For example, if your garden room leads onto a patio or decking, perhaps adding outdoor patterned tiles into your garden room will create a seamless flow from the outdoors to the indoors.

You could also use furniture that’s easy to maneuver, allowing you to create extra hosting space both outdoors and indoors. It also gives you different seating options. For example, having a dining table outside, paired with day beds or sofas, gives you both relaxing and more formal seating options.

5. Connect your interior and exterior designs together

One of the major benefits of a garden room is being able to enjoy your garden, even during the bad weather. Implement large windows or bifold doors for a seamless view into your garden that gives you an escape into the outdoors, rain or shine.

Large windows and doors also provide extra natural lighting, perfect for hosting, working from home, or even painting. Pairing this with different lighting options within your garden room, such as lamps with different hues and dimmer switches, allows you to create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

Another excellent way to bring the outdoors indoors is to implement indoor plants. Large indoor plants and succulents are a great way to tie in the greenery from the outside within your garden room.

At The Oi, we have extensive experience in building and designing garden rooms. Book your free consultation today to see how we can help you design and build your dream garden room.