If like us you now work from home regularly, you may have decided that the laptop and kitchen table setup no longer serves you! We've found that this was great at first but then you need something more permanent, professional and which gives you a wonderful home office environment.

We noticed that quite a few friends and neighbours have gone down the route of installing gorgeous summer houses or modern garden rooms. These seem to make the most of your outdoor space, give remote workers dedicated home office spaces, but also offer a pleasant summer house type environment for the family on weekends.

Working from the greenery in a sunroom home office or a garden nook seems like a dreamy but productive option and surely is one of the best home office setups out there. Forget the commute! So whether you’re working with a small room, a four-season sunroom, or just an extra room off the kitchen, here's some practical and beautiful inspiration.

Why a Garden Room is a Great Idea

The first thing we noticed was the amount of natural light you experience when working from the garden. A beautiful sunroom with large windows or glass doors offers unmatched lighting something essential for a comfortable space and mental focus. Even during the winter months, a sunroom brings a bit of brightness into your workday, especially when paired with uv-filtering window films to prevent glare and protect your furniture.

The biggest challenge is balancing function with making it a comfortable and beautiful space for everyone. While embracing the room’s original purpose for a workspace is important. You also want the garden room to be a cosy retreat for everyone in the household.

Styling with a Neutral Palette

When it comes to decor stick to neutral tones and neutral colours to create a calming backdrop. Think white walls, or neutral walls, and wood floors to keep things airy and timeless. A cream desk, wood tones, and soft textures can work wonders when paired with stylish furniture pieces like a skirted desk chair or a low-profile side table.

Make it Work: Function Meets Style

Storage solutions are a must, add chic metal pastel coloured filing cabinets, custom cabinet companies’ offerings, or even a few floating shelves for personal items.
A desk lamp, LED table lamp, or artificial lighting can help with good lighting on overcast days.
Bring in low-maintenance plants to incorporate greenery and freshen the air.
Have a little 'stationery cupboard' for office supplies which helps maintain a clutter-free vibe whilst working. Just be aware the kids will steal your best post-it notes!

Definitely include a range of seating so you aren't just at a desk all day. Add a round table or coffee table near a seating area, perfect for a good book or morning tea with your partner or teammate.

Blending Different Styles

Modern garden rooms are ideal places to play with different styles. Mix modern pieces with traditional touches like French doors, or fancy fixtures for doors adding character. Here's some examples of what works well together:

A modern ergonomic chair paired with a vintage writing desk
A sale kitchen aisle cupboard mixed with a tall stool
Boho accent colours in a more traditional room

Add texture with fabrics on stools, cushions or soft recliner chairs by a window with a view.

For Touch Device Users

Touch device users, we know you're thinking about how high tech it can be at the end of the garden! Your home office needs to be swipe-friendly and scroll-worthy. Luckily modern garden rooms now have electricity, internet and heating so these are year round spaces.

Don’t Forget Comfort

Once complete you can guarantee that your whole family will want to use the room at some point. So keep them happy with comfortable chairs, cosy rugs, and maybe even indoor biofuel fireplaces for ambiance. Don’t underestimate how comforting fresh air, a bit of direct sunlight, and the view of your garden can be when you or the kids need to reset.

Garden Office Vibes

If your sunroom opens into the garden but this is not looking its best, consider working with patio builders or fence contractors to make that outdoor transition seamless. Install some paving or decking to make the space flow from inside to out. You could even add table right outside making it the perfect spot for brainstorming with a cup of tea.

Whether you’re styling a year round sunroom, a teenager nook, or a full traditional room addition, a garden room is a perfect choice for a serene, inspiring fun space and functional office. With smart storage space, warm home decor ideas, and cosy corners, it’s easy to create a comfortable spot that works hard and looks good doing it.

It's also so useful and important to be able to lock up at the end of the day and leave work behind you. Even if you are enjoying the solitude!