Garden Office Pods

The Complete Garden Office Pod Guide

Garden office pods are a great way to add extra space at home for the perfect private and professional workspace! If you work from home, or run a small home business space, a garden office or garden office pod is the work/life balance solution for success.

Find all about how the benefits of garden office pods can change your work-from-home days forever!

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What is a garden office pod?

Garden office pods are an excellent way to work from home without distraction. A space specifically designed to promote productivity in a customised peaceful office space that suits your exact needs, a stone’s throw away from your home.

Garden pods are compact yet versatile garden rooms by design that offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional home extensions while remaining fully insulated, keeping you comfortable all year round.

6 Benefits of a Garden Office Pods

1. Cosy, not cramped

You’ve got to work with the space you’ve got available, something that garden office pods are made to do. Garden offices are ergonomically designed to make working from home work for you. With over 70 size configurations for each design, you’ll be able to find a model that adds to your garden landscape without eating up all of your outdoor space for a cosy and compact garden office pod.

2. Stylish

It’s important you like where you work, including how your office looks. Working from an uninspired garden shed can be a creativity killer. Our garden office pods are designed with a modern and unique aesthetic that is sure to inspire and motivate, making you proud to show off your workspace.

Scandi-inspired trends of minimalism and natural materials have inspired our quality-built designs to create a feature in your garden that is contemporary and lasting. Why not check out our garden room designs for yourself at our showroom?

3. Built for Quality

Garden office pods are durable structures designed to withstand all weather types to provide an outdoor working environment you can use all year round.

Their structures are made to last; garden office pods have a 30-year lifespan, making them a long-lasting and worthwhile investment.

All of our garden offices come with a 12-year guarantee, so you confidently have peace of mind knowing you can enjoy your garden building for years to come.

4. Planning Permission Rarely Required

A garden office is a great alternative to extending your home. It feels like an extension of your home without the stress of planning permission. You can find out more about the planning permissions process here…

5. Cost-effective

A garden office is a cost-effective way to add extra space at home compared to the alternatives; such as a loft conversion, extension or conservatory. We use the same high-quality buildings materials that you would find in a new build home, making our buildings as comfortable as a room in your house would be.

6. Professional

Garden office pods are a dedicated space for work. Often the home office quickly becomes a dual-purpose space, or you have no home office at all and are working from the dining room table or sofa. If you are taking video calls or having clients meet you at your home office, then a garden office keeps a professional edge for your business.

4 Garden Office Pod Ideas

1. Small Garden Office Pods

Small garden office pods can be a game-changer for anyone wanting a functional yet compact workspace at home. Even in limited outdoor spaces, a garden pod measuring just 2.5m x 2.5m can provide everything you need to create a productive work environment. These small garden office pods can comfortably accommodate the essentials: a desk, computer, and ergonomic chair, with room left for personal touches like shelving, storage, and a few decorative items to make the space feel inspiring.

2. Large Garden Office Pods

Large garden office pods provide an excellent workspace solution, ideal for accommodating multiple people or housing bulky equipment. Despite their generous size, these buildings remain stylish and discreet, blending seamlessly into their surroundings. They are particularly well-suited for entrepreneurs and businesses, offering a versatile space for meetings and collaborative workspaces.

Additionally, their large glass windows allow ample natural light to flood the interior, creating a bright and inviting environment that makes an ample space feel cosy.

3. Secret Retreat

Positioning your garden office pod strategically behind a large tree or nestled in the far corner of your garden is an excellent way to establish a private, tranquil workspace. By placing it in a secluded spot surrounded by greenery, you not only maximise your privacy but also create a peaceful retreat where you can focus without distractions. This thoughtful placement transforms the garden office pod into a secluded haven, providing a feeling of escape from home life’s daily hustle and bustle.

4. Stand Out Style

We offer a range of styles and finishes which mean you can think outside the box and create a building that makes a stand-out feature in your garden. With everything from cladding options, to exterior lighting, we can help create a building that will be the envy of your neighbours.

Still need some inspiration? Why not check out these garden office ideas to kick off your garden office pod journey!

– How much does a garden office pod cost?

You can expect a garden office pod to start from £11,735, fully including VAT, installation, base/foundations, internal electrics, heating, and lighting for sizes starting at 2.4m x 2.4m externally. There is a wide range of office pod designs to choose from, either to suit your style, needs or budget. Find out more about what’s included in the standard price of our garden rooms…

– Do you need planning permission for an office pod in the garden?

The simple answer is, no! Garden office pod buildings can most often be built without the need for planning permission. Garden office pods fall within your permitted development rights as an outbuilding, so as long as your property has those rights, then it’s a very easy and straightforward process to have a building installed at your home! If you need planning permission because you don’t have permitted development rights, don’t worry! We have a planning team here who will take care of the application for you.