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Working from Home: 26 Apps to Help You Stay Productive

Posted: 19th May 2017 | Posted By: ModernGardenRooms

For many people, working from home is a dream come true. You can roll out of bed at whatever time you like, manage your own time, and enjoy all the amenities and comforts your own home has to offer. It sounds like a win, win, right? But staying on top of your workload when surrounded by so many distractions at home is challenging, to say the least. So first you need to create the right space. And what better way... Read More...

The Importance of Time Management When Working From Home

Posted: 14th November 2016 | Posted By: ModernGardenRooms

Here at Modern Garden Rooms, one of the main uses for our fantastic rooms is that of a home office. Whether it’s for a self employed business person, the founder of a new startup or an employee of a company who has been given flexible working, they’re becoming more and more popular. Thanks to the internet and other technological innovations, there is now nothing to stop a large proportion of the workforce working home completely or at least for some... Read More...

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Posted: 14th November 2016 | Posted By: ModernGardenRooms

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5 Reasons Why Every Woman Needs A She-Shed

Posted: 14th November 2016 | Posted By: ModernGardenRooms

Garden sheds have long been the domain of the man of the house, but now with the advent of the modern garden room, women have been getting in on the act and taking the humble ‘shed’ to a whole new level - the ‘She-Shed’. A She-Shed is a place of rest, relaxation, beauty, creativity, inspiration, or whatever else you want it to be. Here we will share with you 5 reasons why every woman needs to buy a modern garden... Read More...

How to stave off boredom working from home

Posted: 14th November 2016 | Posted By: ModernGardenRooms

How to stave off boredom working from home While working from home can have it's benefits; a flexible schedule, low overheads and the joys of being your own boss – some can find it lonely and repetitive. While it is important to establish a routine and minimise distraction, the feeling of groundhog day can leave many feeling bored and unmotivated. Thankfully, there are ways that you can plan your day so as to avoid feeling this way, here are some... Read More...

How Sleep Can Make You Smarter At Business

Posted: 14th November 2016 | Posted By: ModernGardenRooms

How Sleep Can Make You Smarter At Business It is becoming increasingly apparent how much sleep can affect our performance when it comes to business. In fact, something as simple as sleep, that is free and available to everyone, could be the key to working smarter at business. As the foundation of mental and physical wellbeing, the majority of people still neglect the quality and quantity of their sleep. But, it is by making sleep one of our top priorities... Read More...

Every Man Needs a Man Cave

Posted: 19th August 2016 | Posted By: ModernGardenRooms

Have you ever heard of a man cave? If not, the concept is very simple. It’s essentially a ‘boys only’ space where you can escape the hustle and bustle of work and family life for a short time to indulge yourself in your hobbies and the things you love. Whilst many men would love such a space to call their own, so few do thanks to the fact that most people’s homes simply don’t have the space. Some men convert... Read More...

Have You Considered Working From Home in a Garden Office?

Posted: 19th August 2016 | Posted By: ModernGardenRooms

Working From Home More and more businesses across the UK are beginning to understand the benefits that can come from introducing flexible working policies. These can include family friendly working hours, term-time working and flexi-time. But one that is becoming increasingly popular is giving employees the opportunity to work from home. Cutting travel costs to work and saving hours in commuting time every week,  if you have the chance the work from home, have you considered it? You may think... Read More...

How to have a tidy house and keep the kids entertained? Tell me more….!!!

Posted: 19th August 2016 | Posted By: ModernGardenRooms

School holidays, especially the longer summer break can be a stressful time for all parents. Our modern garden rooms offer some fantastic options for parents to keep their kids entertained whilst helping to keep the house tidy! A playroom for younger children If you have younger children then even if they have their own bedroom, toys can take over your house in no time! Lots of our customers are turning to our garden room solutions to build a playroom for... Read More...

Could Your Garden Make You Money?

Posted: 19th August 2016 | Posted By: ModernGardenRooms

We’ve been through a tough few years in the UK in terms of the economy. Chances are we may have a few more tough years to come with such issues as the uncertainty that surrounds the UK’s decision to leave the EU and international terrorism. This has led to more and more people looking for ways to make more money to see them through the tough times. People are taking on second jobs, lodgers or downsizing to release more cash.... Read More...

3 biggest objections to employees working from home and how to overcome them

Posted: 19th August 2016 | Posted By: ModernGardenRooms

Once upon a time, hardly anyone worked from home. Teleworking as it was called was ‘pie in the sky’, something that very few people could do. However, now things are a little different. More and more people every year are working from home and businesses are seeing the clear benefits. But not all managers and business owners see it that way, fearing that their employees will become harder to manage, less productive and less engaged. That means it is up... Read More...

What can your Modern Garden Room do for you?

Posted: 7th July 2015 | Posted By: ModernGardenRooms

Our Canopy Modern Garden Room A Canopy room is the perfect space for blending home comforts with the beauty of nature – the glass façade allows you to gaze out onto the landscape, whatever the weather, without even having to go outside. The beauty of the Canopy room is that it can be customised to exactly what you want. This versatility gives it a plethora of uses. The space is particularly ideal for use as a welcoming family or entertaining... Read More...

Garden Rooms Are A Brilliant Option For Your Property

Posted: 7th July 2015 | Posted By: ModernGardenRooms

When it comes to making the most of your home, don’t you wish that sometimes you had more space? The property market makes it difficult to move and while adding an extension or converting a loft or basement works for some property owners, it is not a solution that is suitable for everyone. This is where having an additional option that will provide you with more space is of considerable benefit and this is why so many property owners are... Read More...

3 Great Reasons to Have a Modern Garden Office

Posted: 6th July 2015 | Posted By: ModernGardenRooms

Working from home is becoming more and more popular. It has many advantages but it is not without its challenges too. More and more freelancers, business owners and remote workers are installing modern garden rooms  as dedicated workspaces in their garden. We take a look at three of the many great reasons behind this growing trend. A Modern Garden Office is Flexible As well as being a great place to work in, when you’re not working, your garden office can... Read More...