This beautiful garden room in Hassocks, West Sussex, was designed with many things in mind. Basically, the client wanted the new addition to the family to fit in comfortably with the existing shape of the garden whilst fulfilling several different important functions.

Primarily, the grown-ups needed some kind of private space away from the hustle and bustle of family life, to use as an an office or even just as a quiet little hideaway. On top of this they requested that the design incorporate discreet built-in storage areas to ease pressure on the main house. And finally, the client really wanted the garden room to feel large and welcoming enough for their teenage children to enjoy as a recreational space too – although clearly not at the same time!

As with all our usual garden rooms, the building was created by first forming a series of concrete piles with low brick piers and then a timber frame. From that point onwards, it’s about timber all the way – a timber sub-floor, timber walls and a timber roof. In between all the timbers we added full insulation and insulated plasterboard to keep the finished room at the perfect temperature, whatever the weather outside.

The external walls of the garden room were then covered with contemporary larch cladding and fitted with complimentary dark grey windows. The inclusion of a stylish set of bi-fold doors, which open up fully into their lovely garden, set off the whole project perfectly – how better to bring the outside in on a beautiful summer’s day! The final touches came with the addition of the external grey composite decking with integrated subtle lighting, chosen together with the client, which successfully enhanced the fundamental beauty of the new space.

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The dedicated team at Brooks and Gill Ltd offers a wealth of experience across a broad range of construction projects. From new build to historic restoration, from residential modernisations to energy-conscious specialist works, we undertake every project with great care and attention to detail. We believe that our ability to achieve outstanding results lies both in the individual talents of our workforce and in our commitment to working together as a team. We encourage an environmentally-responsible attitude and like promote the use of alternative energy technology. We also have valuable experience in sought-after traditional building techniques.