Garden room guides
What is the best flooring for a garden room?
For most garden rooms the best flooring is engineered wood or rigid vinyl (LVT), because both cope with small changes in temperature and humidity better than solid wood or cheap laminate. Gyms need rubber matting over a strong deck, and studios often suit vinyl. Whatever the finish, the insulated, level, dry floor underneath matters more.
Read itWhat is the best heating for a garden room?
For most garden rooms the best heating is electric: a wall-mounted panel or infrared heater on a thermostat for occasional use, or an air conditioning…
25 October 2026
Garden room insulation: what to ask for
A garden room you can use all year needs insulation in the floor, the walls and the roof, double glazing, and a vapour control layer on the warm side…
25 October 2026
Garden room roof: which type should you choose?
Most garden rooms have a flat roof covered in EPDM rubber or fibreglass, because it keeps the room under the permitted development height limits and…
25 October 2026
What is the maximum garden room size without planning permission?
There is no fixed floor area. A garden room is permitted development if it covers no more than half the garden (with other buildings), is single…
25 October 2026
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