With a brand new garden room built, the next concern would be filling up this space with your desired furniture. What you choose will be dictated by its main purpose, but in most cases, you’ll need to be very careful about the size and construct of any items, given the limited space you’re likely to be working with. Below is a rough overview of 10 really good additions to make both for style and practicality.
Corner Sofa
If your garden room is for lounging, then you’ll need seating that caters to this, but we all know conventional sofas are probably too intrusive for garden rooms. Instead, consider corner sofas, which provide the same levels of comfort along with a much neater and practical finish. These slot nicely into the corner, offering similar seating capacity to regular models.
Ottoman
These nifty pieces of furniture can be used for a variety of things, such as storage, sitting or resting food and drink. They also look rather stylish, and in fact, there are lots of variations available to ensure you get something which perfectly matches with your décor. What’s more, just one Ottoman could become a great focal point for the room in which the rest of your space starts to draw inspiration from.
Foldable Desks
Lots of people now work from home, and that means garden rooms are often used as an office. Many things make up an office, and the most important would probably be your desk, but did you know that these only need to take up space whilst being used? Having a foldable desk fixed to a wall means they simply fold away and free up more room, so a great way to transition your garden office into a leisurely space for the evening.
Bean Bags
It’s a simple yet really effective way to offer up seating for anyone using the garden room. This can also be a smart move for people who like interchanging the layout of their room frequently, as beanbags are lightweight and easily transported around. Simply ease into the soft and encompassing bag to feel comfort in its purest form. The only issue will be getting back up again once you’ve hit the perfect groove for your body.
Rug
One area which may seem a little bland compared to the rest of your room could well be the floor. You get round this by choosing a bright and dynamic rug which can amplify the lower reaches with a bit more panache. Having a rug will also improve heat credentials, and they just look great, helping you get that homely vibe you need for a lounging space.
Snooker Dining Tables
Are you aware of snooker tables that double up as dining tables? They’re indeed a thing, allowing you to enjoy the leisurely activity of snooker, whilst also providing you with a stylish platform to dine. In most cases, an additional layer will slide across the snooker table and cover up the playing surface, and from there, you just need to put chairs into a suitable position.
Mirrors
Even with a paucity of space, you can still give off the illusion of expansiveness with the use of mirrors. Having even just a few around the room will help you reflect natural light, which will soon beam across all corners and start creating a more vibrant atmosphere.
Door Mat
You can’t get into your garden building without either walking across grass or a pathway. Therefore, shoes will of course be exposed to substances you wouldn’t want showing up on the floor. So, much like your main house, get a door mat in place so people can wipe their feet before entering. They also offer up a stylish feature to again help establish a space filled with personality.
Breakfast Bar
Garden rooms may be used for a variety of purposes, so to ensure you have a surface fit to cater for both work and leisure, maybe think about installing a breakfast bar. They’re a great way to sit and enjoy food or drink, but can also be used as a desk, or even just a platform to neatly place items.
Drinks Bar
Replicate the thrills from drinking at your local pub by turning the room into a bar. To do this, you’ll need a drinks cabinet, stool and of course, somewhere to serve up your beverages. With lots of drinks openly on display, you’ll also be able to add some further colour to the room.
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