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Garden Office & Landscaping Project – Walthamstow, East London

Modern Garden Room with Storage and Low-Maintenance Landscaping

Project Overview

In this project, we transformed a small garden in Walthamstow, East London into a modern, low-maintenance space featuring a bespoke cedar-clad garden office with integrated storage.

The client, a young couple working mainly from home, wanted a dedicated garden office to free up space inside their two-bedroom house. Alongside the office, they asked us to redesign the garden with durable, low-maintenance landscaping.

  • Garden room size: 2.1m x 4,7m (including 1.2m storage)

  • Purpose: Dedicated home office + hidden storage

  • Timeline: Just under 4 weeks

  • Location: Walthamstow, East London

The Challenges

This project wasn’t straightforward. The garden had no rear access, meaning every single material had to be carried by hand through the house — even aggregates and paving. A wheelbarrow couldn’t be used, so we carefully ordered smaller batches of materials and carried them in by hand.

On top of this, the small garden size meant we had to stage the work carefully. Normally, we could build the garden office and patio at the same time, but here we had to phase the work to avoid clutter.

The Design & Build

The clients originally planned for UPVC French doors, but we recommended an upgrade to aluminium bi-fold doors. For just £600 more, they got much higher quality doors that open the full width of the garden room, creating a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors.

We also suggested cedar cladding, which not only looks beautiful but is highly durable, even without maintenance. To keep the storage area discreet, we aligned the cedar planks across the storage door so it blended perfectly with the rest of the cladding.

The landscaping design was focused on being modern and low-maintenance:

  • Porcelain paving – stylish, hard-wearing, and easy to clean

  • Slate chippings – low-maintenance ground cover that resists weeds

  • Corten steel edging – slim, space-saving borders that give a sharp, modern look

  • Raised beds – ideal for planting without taking over valuable space

The result is a garden that looks sleek and modern while being incredibly easy to maintain.

The Finished Garden

The completed garden now includes:

  • A fully insulated garden office with electrics (3 double sockets, 4 downlights, consumer unit with RCD protection, ready to be connected to the main fuse board).

  • A discreet storage room integrated seamlessly into the design.

  • Contemporary landscaping with clean lines, porcelain paving, slate chippings, and Corten steel edging.

The patio-to-office distance of 4.5m means the clients can even install a large TV on the rear wall of the office and enjoy outdoor sports nights from the patio.

The clients were delighted with the result:

“We’re absolutely amazed with the quality of the garden room and landscaping. It’s even better than we expected — the finish is outstanding.”
— Calvin

Why This Project Works

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This Walthamstow garden is now:

  • Functional – a fully equipped home office plus hidden storage

  • Stylish – cedar cladding and aluminium bi-folds add a premium feel

  • Low-maintenance – no more patchy lawn or weeds, just clean, modern landscaping

  • Versatile – equally suitable as a workspace, gym, studio, or entertainment space

Thinking About a Garden Room in East London?

If you’re looking for a bespoke garden office, gym, or studio in East or North London, we can help. We specialise in creating custom garden rooms and transforming small gardens into modern, usable spaces — even when access is limited.

👉 Contact us today to arrange a free consultation and start planning your own garden transformation.