From luxurious pool rooms to wholesome studios, these external structures can provide impressive additional living space to your outdoor landscape

Timber outbuildings offer a simple, versatile and often budget-friendly way to enhance the look of your garden – as well as creating extra room for your individual storage and lifestyle requirements. They can look great finished in natural, quick-to-install claddings, such as cedar or larch – which can be painted to suit your tastes or weather beautifully if left exposed. Some suppliers offer PVC, render or brick slip finishes, too.

The costs for timber outbuildings depend on the scale of the project and whether you decide to go for a design you can install DIY, a modular system, or a bespoke structure. A standard shed could cost as little as £500; a basic insulated office or garden room might start from around £5,000; while a more bespoke, large-scale structure, like a pool room or annexe, can set you back £15,000+.

A more comprehensive service, taking you through the entire process from design to installation, will come at a premium. Factors such as site access, the complexity of the groundworks and your fit-out choices will have a significant impact on prices. The type of timber that you use, the level of insulation and the amount of glazing will impact quotes, too. Be sure to factor planning fees into your budget, as well as labour costs to install the electrics and services that will help create your ideal outbuilding.