A great British classic, the summer house has been a staple in gardens across the UK for years as a way to add extra living space.

Ideal for relaxing, entertaining, and retreating to, a summer house can be a great grown up’s getaway, reading nook, extra family room or even a home office when space in the house is limited.

For the ultimate summer house inspiration, take a look at how a Green Retreats garden building can make the perfect all weather and year-round summer house…

1. Grown Up Getaway

A secluded spot, where only adults are allowed is the dream, right? Imagine enjoying an ice cool G&T at the end of a busy day in your very own summer house that doubles up as a garden bar for those 5pm sundowners. Sign us up!

2. Reading Retreat

Transform your summer house into a reading nook to get lost in your favourite book. It’s the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of home and focus on reading; being completely detached from the home with great views of the outdoors.

3. Incorperate a Shed

Love the idea of a relaxing summer house retreat, but also need some serious storage? Don’t let the garden tools and kids’ toys take over your summer house retreat. The addition of a clever storage area accessed through a separate door is ideal to store all your bits and bobs to create a chic summer house interior.

4. Shady Cabin for Sunny Days

A summer house is the perfect addition to seek shade when the summer sun gets too much. Choosing large doors and windows spanning the front of the building still allows you to enjoy the best of the British weather and watch the world go by, making you still feel like you’re in the garden.

5. Go Modern

If a traditional summer house isn’t your style, give your garden building a contemporary edge with graphite flashes and sleek cedar cladding. Large sliding doors and a full-length picture window connects the outside and in together seamlessly.

Plus, the addition of the golfing green will mean you have a summer of fun lined up outside your very own back door!

6. Outdoor Living Room

Make a summer house a real extension of your home with a cosy inviting sofa that all the family can gather around. Ideal for hosting family night cinema screenings – just grab the popcorn, snuggle up in a blanket and you’re all set.

7. Teen Den

Growing families means a growing need for space, which isn’t easy when space within the house is limited. Turning a summer house into a teen den will give the kids’ space to escape to with friends, and you can rest easy knowing they’re safe and enjoying themselves at the bottom of the garden.

8. Creative Studio

A studio summer house is the perfect place to enjoy creative pastimes away from the house while being inspired by nature. Whether it’s sewing, writing, or painting, a dedicated creative studio will let you unleash your passion.

Green Retreats Summer Houses:

Insulated for year-round use: Premium insulation is used throughout so your insulated summer house can be used all-year-round in even the coldest weather. Plus, heating is included in the price!

Maintenance Free: No need to treat, paint or maintain as standard for a hassle-free addition to your home.

10 Year Guarantee: A comprehensive 10-year guarantee comes with every building for total peace of mind.

Planning Permission Rarely Required: More often than not, adding a summer house is a simple and easy process that doesn't require planning permission. If planning permission is required, then the team at Green Retreats would take care of the application on your behalf.

For more information on Green Retreats visit www.greenretreats.co.uk/summer-houses/.

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About Green Retreats

Green Retreats have been the UK’s leading garden room company since 2005 having designed, manufactured, and installed over 13,000 garden rooms.

Green Retreats is proud to present architecture guru and BAFTA Award-winning TV personality Kevin McCloud as their Brand Ambassador.

PR Contact:

Hannah Watson

Creative Marketing Executive | Green Retreats

hannah.watson@greenretreats.co.uk