Real Project: The Ultimate Garden Office Upgrade – Why You Should Add a Toilet
When planning a garden office, most people think about desks, Wi-Fi, and heating. But the one feature that truly transforms a simple cabin into a professional workspace is often overlooked: a toilet.
This recent project (pictured above) is what we call the "Ultimate Commuter Solution." Painted in a calming two-tone blue, it features a dedicated workspace and a separate partition for a WC.
1. The "No-Commute" Convenience
The biggest disruption to deep work in a garden office is the need to run back to the main house to use the bathroom — often interrupting focus or getting soaked in the British rain.
By adding a small partition wall for a toilet and washbasin, this client has made their office fully self-contained.
- Privacy: Perfect if you have clients visiting your garden office.
- Focus: Keeps you in "work mode" without the distractions of the main household.
Expert Tip: Worried about plumbing costs? You don't always need expensive sewage trenches. Many garden offices use a macerator pump (like Saniflo), which pumps waste through a small-bore pipe to your nearest drain. It’s a cost-effective way to add a loo almost anywhere in the garden.
2. Conquering the Slope with Decking
This garden had a significant slope, which can be a headache for traditional foundations. The solution? A raised timber deck.
As you can see from the wide, impressive steps, the cabin sits high off the ground.
- Level Base: The decking frame creates a perfectly flat platform for the cabin to sit on.
- Outdoor Zone: The extended deck provides a lovely spot for a coffee break in the sun.
- Aesthetics: The grey composite/painted decking complements the blue cabin perfectly, tying the whole look together.
3. The Painted Finish
This cabin stands out because of its bold colour choice.
- Theme: The "New England" style blue with darker trim looks fresh and modern.
- Protection: High-quality opaque paint protects the timber from UV rays better than almost anything else.
- Blinds: Notice the fitted blinds in the doors and tall window — essential for privacy and controlling glare on computer screens.
Summary
This project shows that a garden office can be more than just a wooden box. With a raised deck foundation to handle the slope and a built-in toilet for convenience, it effectively adds a fully functional room to the property value.
Thinking of adding a toilet to your cabin design? Let us know — we can design partition walls to make it happen.