Real Project: The Modern Pent Studio – Bright, Compact & Built to Last
Modern garden design is all about clean lines and maximising space. This recent installation is a perfect example of how a Pent Roof Cabin (flat roof style) can offer a stylish, contemporary workspace without overpowering a smaller garden.
Unlike traditional apex cabins with high peaks, this model keeps a low profile, making it less intrusive to neighbours while still offering plenty of internal headroom.
1. Why Choose a Pent Roof?
The pent roof design seen here slopes gently from front to back.
- Modern Look: The sharp, boxy silhouette fits perfectly with modern landscaping and contemporary homes.
- Planning Friendly: By keeping the overall height lower (usually under 2.5m), it is much easier to position close to boundaries without needing planning permission.
- Internal Height: Because the roof is high at the front, you get excellent headroom right where you need it most — at the entrance and main workspace area.
2. Let There Be Light
Small spaces can feel cramped if they are dark. This cabin solves that with generous glazing.
- Double Doors: The fully glazed double doors flood the room with natural light.
- Side Window: An additional opening window on the side ensures cross-ventilation, keeping the office cool during summer workdays.
Design Tip: Positioning a desk near the side window (as seen in this layout) is ideal. It gives you a view of the garden while avoiding direct glare on your computer screen from the main doors.
3. A Solid Foundation Strategy
Once again, you can see our preferred foundation method for compact studios: Concrete Pads. The cabin sits on heavy-duty breeze blocks, carefully levelled to handle the uneven ground.
- Airflow: Notice the clear gap underneath the timber frame. This is vital for preventing damp. Air circulates freely, keeping the floor timbers dry and rot-free.
- Cost-Effective: This method is faster and cheaper than a full slab, but just as stable for a building of this footprint.
4. Thick Timber Walls
This isn't a flimsy shed. The corner joints show this is built from interlocking solid logs (likely 44mm).
- Insulation: Thick wood offers natural thermal mass, keeping the chill out in spring and autumn.
- Security: Solid walls are far harder to break into than thin shiplap panels found on cheaper alternatives.
Summary
This Modern Pent Studio is the definition of "small but mighty." It offers a professional, bright, and secure environment for working from home, all packaged in a design that looks fantastic in a modern British garden.
Ready to upgrade your workspace? Contact us to discuss our range of modern pent-roof cabins.