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Garden offices were once seen as something of a luxury or a bonus feature, but over the last few years, particularly as a result of the pandemic, the homeworking landscape has changed beyond recognition and many more of us are now working from home — whether that’s on a full-time or part-time basis. In response to this shift in working habits, an ever increasing number of companies are offering buildings and services to those wishing to create office space in their own gardens, with options to suit all garden sizes and a variety of budgets, too.

If you’re lucky to have a garden – and one with enough space – building an office in it makes sense for many reasons. For those without room to spare in their homes, a garden office can be the only way to create a productive office area, particularly for those in professions that require meeting space or plenty of storage. They also make it easier to create a distinction between work and home life, allowing you to quite literally leave work behind at the end of the day.

If you’re thinking of installing a garden office there’s a whole host of factors to take into consideration, from the size you’ll need to how much it will cost. Are you allowed to simply construct a building in your back garden or are you required to have planning permission? It’s an area that isn’t as straightforward as you may think, so before you go out and order that all-singing, all-dancing outdoor office, let’s look in