Why bother with the maintenance of a garden yard and home separately? When you have a cool option of partying with your friends over the weekends in the garden? The similar kind of thought has led to the emergence of garden homes and offices. A garden home is a single or a duplex home on a small lot with facilities same as a townhome with a garden, walking area, fitness areas etc.

Either you are planning to buy a garden home or get a garden room extension constructed; here is a list of factors that must not be ignored:

1. Decide the purpose of your new garden building.

For example, if you are planning to use the new space as your office, you may not want to put in more light in the room. That might damage the sensitivity of your PC screens. If is going to be a gym, you will require more of natural ventilation. Also, don't forget to calculate any internal features like cables of TV and phones, taps etc. Now you see? There is so much to think about before deciding upon which garden building to go for.

2. Sketch a position for your room.

If the garden room is more than 5 meters from your home and does not take up more than 50% of your garden, you do not require permission from planning commission for your builds.

3. Planning commission is not required for your gardens if-

* Your garden building will be in a maximum of 5 meters from your residence.

* If you do not live in a conservation zone or in a listed building.

* Your garden building is for your private use only

* The building stands less than 4 meters high

* Less than even 50 % of the total garden space is occupied by your garden building.

4. Do you want more than one floor?

The only thing you need to keep in mind is the specification provided by the planning commission. Your building should not be taller than 4 meters high. You can explain your constructors your needs, and they will work upon a design that fits this guideline.

5. What should be the size of your garden room?

You can make a garden room of any size provided it does not violate the planning commission guidelines. Sometime, the garden rooms are also attached to conventional homes, and work as extensions.

6. What about the design type and style of the garden room?

That depends on what do you want it to be. Do you want it to be a contemporary modern looking, completely stylish garden room or want to be like a part of the existent home? Thankfully, there are variable options available.

7. Should it be eco-friendly?

If you are that type of person who is a nature lover and loves using eco friendly products, making a complete eco friendly and natural garden games room is very much possible. As more and more needs are being recognized for turning into eco friendly lovers, many sustainable raw materials and products can be utilized in the making of your garden homes.