Using Garden Buildings As Guest Accommodations
Be it for hosting friends and family or earning passive income through Airbnb, turning your garden room into guest accommodation is an intelligent decision. Modern garden rooms come equipped with insulation and double glazing as standard to provide guests with all-year comfort.
But if you intend on sleeping in the building, building regulations must be strictly observed.
1. Create a Cosy Reading Nook
Garden sheds are highly flexible spaces that can serve many functions – from office space and furniture storage, to quiet backyard retreat. But perhaps their greatest use lies in creating cozy reading nooks for you and your guests to enjoy. By installing proper lighting and comfortable furniture with personalized touches such as candles or flowers, transforming a garden shed into an inviting reading room will keep guests wanting more time spent there!
Beginning by positioning a slim desk against the window ledge to frame the view and maximize light while working, then add a comfortable armchair topped with soft cushions for reading or lounging around in. Finish your space off by decorating with potted plants or herbs that thrive under natural lighting while scenting the air!
If your garden hut will serve as both reading room and bedroom during the day and nighttime, be sure to include easy-to-fit blackout blinds that block out morning light for an easier night’s rest for guests. Blackout blinds also help ensure an effective night of restful rest for themselves!
Installing bookcases or elf shelves onto the walls is an ideal way to store books and other essentials while freeing up floor space for seating comfort. Plus, these shelves can display items of personal significance or family portraits/artwork you want displayed prominently.
Finalizing this step involves creating a relaxing space where your guests can escape when they need some alone time or just want a cup of tea. To do this, consider installing a soft background music player with relaxing sounds or soothing nature videos which can provide distraction from outside stimuli.
Your garden building could serve many functions; from reading nook to guest bedroom. A professional will ensure your room complies with building regulations, is fully insulated and weatherproofed, double glazed windows/doors as well as featuring amenities that make it the ideal home-from-home experience.
2. Add Some Storage
Add storage to make the space feel more homelike and ensure guests don’t become cramped and disorganized while staying overnight, providing somewhere for them to keep their belongings.
Your garden building offers many ways to add extra storage, and some smart furniture may serve dual purposes – both as seating area and storage unit. For instance, many garden buildings come equipped with lift-up seats with hidden storage compartments under them that are perfect for keeping cushions, blankets and other essential items at hand when hosting guests and family members at your outdoor event.
Install shelves or cupboards to your shed that will store your guests’ belongings; this will not only give them somewhere to put their clothing, but will also prevent cluttering of main living areas with unnecessary belongings from guests residing there. It will give your guests more space for relaxation during their visit!
If you’re considering turning your garden office into a guest bedroom, professional design services should be considered as part of the conversion process. They will create high-quality garden buildings that combine functionality and comfort while helping you avoid any unexpected costs or complications that may arise during this process. They’ll work closely with you to understand your requirements before providing you with something you can be proud to show off to friends and family alike.
3. Make It Feel Like a Home
Garden buildings with modern facilities can serve many functions beyond workshops and home offices; stylish guest rooms can also be created using shed designs that prioritize comfort and amenities. When choosing your garden building design, try to choose a design that not only complements the style of your property but also incorporates unique personal touches like cozy quilts or rustic wood interiors that give it an inviting homely atmosphere.
If you’re thinking about turning your garden shed into a guest room, contacting a professional design service that specializes in garden rooms may be your best bet to create one that meets all the regulations involved while still fitting in with your lifestyle.
If you want to install a TV or create an entertaining gaming room, they’ll take care to incorporate all of the electrical requirements so your new guest retreat has everything necessary – saving you the expense of upgrading later on.
Garden buildings can also serve as convenient potting sheds for storage of gardening tools and plants, keeping everything together in one convenient space. Windows will help to keep the space light and airy, while having a workbench makes tending your growing plants easy.
Your garden shed could even serve as a playroom for the kids, providing them with an area to store toys that don’t get played with as often. This gives your children somewhere to play without interfering with family life – plus it makes keeping an eye on them when playing outside or indoors easier!
4. Create a Separate Bedroom
When guests stay at your house, they expect a comfortable place to rest their heads at night. Therefore, it is essential that when designing a garden room that doubles as a guest suite you prioritize comfort when designing it. Consider furniture designs like daybeds and trundle beds which can easily fold away when not needed or lightweight air mattresses for optimal portability.
When designing a garden room to also serve as a guest suite, make sure there is ample room for a bed and other furnishings – at minimum a double bed should provide guests with enough comfort during their sleep.
lighting is key when creating a welcoming bedroom environment. Ambient lighting should provide ample illumination for reading and relaxing; spotlights may add drama. Or consider custom-fit blinds which sit flush against window frames and can be managed via smartphone app – perfect fit blinds are another possibility that sit flush against window frames while providing control via their smartphone app.
Note that if your garden building will serve as a guest suite on an ongoing basis, it must comply with Building Regulations regarding sleeping spaces. While standard garden rooms don’t always fulfill this requirement, bespoke garden rooms and annexe specialists can help create fully compliant spaces so that you and your friends and family can enjoy them fully.
Your additional bedroom provides you and your guests with a great way to escape when needed, without taking up valuable space in the main house. By making some simple modifications, a garden building can become an elegant and practical guest suite for all to enjoy.
No matter if it is to transform an existing garden shed into a guest suite or build one from scratch, we hope these ideas have given you some inspiration. For additional guidance and assistance please reach out to one of our team of expert designers who would be more than happy to discuss all your options with you.