A few years ago a garden office was something exotic. Today, for many people who work from home, it’s almost a necessity. The kitchen table was fine for the first few weeks, and then it revealed what we all know: home and office don’t share the same room well. In this post we look at why a separate building in the garden is such a good answer, and what to keep in mind.
The problem isn’t space, it’s the boundary
Even if you have a room at home that could be an office, one problem remains: it has no door that means the end of the workday. Work bleeds into the day, the day bleeds into work. A garden office draws a physical line. Fifteen steps across the garden is enough for your head to switch into work mode in the morning and out of it in the evening. That boundary is really the main reason people choose one — not the floor area, but the peace.
Why the 3×3 model is just right
Nine square metres sounds small until you lay it out. It’s enough for a desk by the window, a shelf or two, a cabinet for documents and a comfortable chair — in other words, an office for one or two people. Not so big that it’s expensive or eats half the garden, and not so small that you feel cramped. For most freelancers, consultants and people working from home, that’s exactly the right size.
What you need to sort out
- Electricity. For an office this is practically essential — lighting, computer, chargers, maybe a heater. Plan the supply to the unit in advance.
- Internet. Good Wi-Fi from the house is often enough; otherwise a cable or an outdoor access point does the job.
- The base. A flat, firm surface to place the unit on. We cover this in a separate post on preparing the base.
From delivery to your first workday
The process is faster than most people imagine. We deliver the kit to your location, two people with basic tools assemble the 3×3 unit in one day, and you fit it out to your taste. There’s no open building site spoiling the garden for weeks, no contractors running late. Put it up over the weekend, work in it next week.
One more good argument: value
A garden office isn’t just a cost — it’s a space that stays. When you no longer need it for work, it becomes a hobby room, a guest room or a studio. At €3,536 incl. VAT for the 3×3 model (delivery not included), it’s an investment that keeps being used long after its first purpose is gone.
Thinking about your own garden office? Tell us where it would stand and how much space you need, and we’ll prepare a quote including delivery.