Specialist Uses for a Garden Room

Sauna, Golf Simulator, Pool Room, or even a Darts Room?

Garden rooms are versatile spaces that can transform your outdoor area into more than just a storage shed or a basic home office. With a bit of creativity, you can turn your garden room into a specialised retreat tailored to your hobbies and wellness needs. Here, we explore four specialist uses for garden rooms that can elevate your outdoor space: a sauna room, a golf simulator, a pool room, and a darts room.

Sauna Room: A Personal Wellness Retreat

Creating a sauna room in your garden offers the perfect blend of relaxation and health benefits right at your doorstep. A garden room dedicated to a sauna allows you to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of heat therapy in a private, tranquil setting.

Benefits of a Sauna Room

  • Regular sauna use can improve circulation, reduce muscle soreness, and promote relaxation.
  • The convenience of having a sauna at home means you can use it whenever you want without having to visit a spa.
Garden Room Sauna

Golf Simulator: Practice Your Swing Anytime

If you’re a golf enthusiast, a garden room can be transformed into a personal golf simulator, allowing you to practice your swing regardless of the weather. A golf simulator room brings the course to you, offering a high-tech solution for improving your game.

Benefits of a Golf Simulator include

  • Practice your golf skills year-round, rain or shine.
  • Golf simulators often come with various game modes, allowing you to play different courses and participate in virtual competitions.

Space Requirement

Ensure that the room is large enough to accommodate the simulator, including space for a full swing, and some extra room for comfort. A typical golf simulator setup requires at least 3m of ceiling height, 4m of width, and 4.5 of depth.

Design Considerations

Technology Integration: You’ll need a high-quality projector, impact screen, and simulation software. Additionally, consider adding turf flooring and a hitting mat to mimic the feel of a real golf course.

Lighting and Acoustics: Good lighting is essential for accurate simulation, while soundproofing can help minimise noise disturbance.

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Darts Room: A Game of Precision

Transforming your garden room into a dedicated darts room gives you a quiet, focused space to perfect your aim. A well-set-up darts room can provide endless hours of entertainment and even serve as a place for friendly competition.

Benefits of a Darts Room

  • A darts room offers a low-maintenance recreational space that can be enjoyed solo or with friends.
  • It’s a compact setup, making it ideal for smaller garden rooms.
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Pool House: The Ultimate Poolside Retreat

If you have a swimming pool in your garden, converting a garden room into a pool house can significantly enhance your outdoor living experience. A pool house serves as a multifunctional space, providing everything from changing rooms and storage to a relaxing lounge area.

Benefits of a Pool Houuse

  • A pool house provides a convenient space for poolside activities, from changing into swimwear to relaxing after a swim.
  • It can also serve as a guest house or additional entertainment space, making it a versatile addition to your property.
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If you think you will require planning permission for your garden room due to height or specialist use, then we are here to help.

For more information on planning permissions for your garden room, why not contact one of our planning experts who can talk to you about your application, and can submit your plans on your behalf

Why Choose an InFrame Garden Room?

Expert Craftsmanship Our skilled team brings your vision to life with attention to detail and quality workmanship. We have a large in-house team who work on every project to the best of their abilities. This includes planning experts, designers and engineers.

Personalised Service From design to installation, we guide you every step of the way to ensure your outdoor space reflects your style, with 5* service.

Steel Frame We use a sold steel frame core that will withstand the test of time and nature. Offering a 25 year guarantee, you can rest assured that your garden room will add lasting value to your home.

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