Installing an unusual accommodation in your garden
Can You Install an Unusual Accommodation in Your Garden?
Do you have a garden and are looking to use this space to create an additional room without undertaking major work?
Installing an unusual accommodation is a practical, fast, and flexible solution that is becoming increasingly popular among individuals.
But is it really possible? What are the benefits and the rules to know? We're giving you the details.
An accommodation delivered ready to use
One of the major advantages is the speed of installation.
Unlike a traditional extension, there is no demolition, no masonry, and no endless construction site. The accommodations are manufactured in our workshops in St Martin De Londres fully equipped, and then delivered to your home by special convoy.
On-site, the installation only requires a few simple preparations: it is enough to make concrete plots to welcome the feet of the structure. Once positioned, the construction is immediately usable.
In just one day, you can have an extra bedroom, an office, or an independent studio, without the disturbances of a standard construction site.
Custom Tailoring Just for You
Garden lodging is more than just four walls: it can be fully adapted to your lifestyle. Customization encompasses both interior layout and overall aesthetics.
Interior Layout: possibility to integrate storage, partitions to separate spaces, or even to optimize square meters with custom furniture.
Modular Kitchen: choice of materials, finishes, colors, handles, and even the configuration of storage to harmonize with your tastes.
Flexible Sleeping Area: single, double, bunk, or convertible bed depending on the intended use.
Exterior Aesthetics: choice of floor tint, roofing, joinery, and furniture so that everything blends perfectly with your garden.
Optional Equipment: addition of air conditioning, a TV spot, etc..
This modularity offers total freedom: whether you want a sleek and minimalist space or a cozy and functional interior, everything is possible.
Regulation: Can you install accommodation in your garden?
Installing accommodation in your garden requires compliance with current regulations. The steps mainly depend on the size of the construction.
Less than 5 m²: no formalities, except in protected areas.
From 5 to 20 m²: a prior declaration of works must be submitted to the town hall, in order to check compliance with the Local Urbanism Plan (PLU).
More than 20 m²: a building permit is mandatory. This longer process requires a complete file and may include additional delays.
In addition, there are local rules: minimum distances from property boundaries, maximum height, landscape integration... The safest option is to consult your town hall before starting the project to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
What improvements can be considered for your garden?
The versatility of this type of construction allows it to meet a wide range of needs. Here are three concrete examples among many others:
An inviting guest room
With a compact model like the Nature Luxe 8 m², you have an independent space designed to welcome your loved ones.
Depending on your preferences, it can accommodate two single beds or a double bed. A small kitchenette allows for the preparation of tea or coffee, and a table with chairs offers a spot to relax.
Result: your guests enjoy their privacy while being just steps away from the house.
A real outbuilding
For a teenager, a relative, or even to consider a seasonal rental, a more spacious accommodation like the Discovery Prestige is ideal.
With its equipped bathroom, functional kitchen, large bed, and living area, it offers the comfort of a small independent house.
It’s a turnkey solution for adding living space without altering your main residence.
A garden office for a different way of remote working
With the generalization of remote working, having an independent professional space becomes a valuable asset. The Pods Discovery Office offers a bright and quiet setting, isolated from the distractions of the house.
You can set up a real workstation, organize video conferences, and receive clients, all while staying at home. It’s a practical and economical alternative to coworking.
An infinity of other possibilities
Beyond these examples, the standard version left empty gives free rein.
Gym, children's play area, creative workshop, music room, or reading nook: everyone can adapt the space to their lifestyle.
A Project Accessible to Everyone
So, can one install an unusual accommodation in their garden? Yes, and it's even becoming an increasingly popular solution among individuals.
Thanks to a simplified installation (concrete plots, delivery by exceptional convoy), extensive customization, and a wide choice of models, everyone can create an additional space suited to their daily life. Guest room, dependency for a relative, or independent office: the possibilities are endless.
It's up to you to give free rein to your desires to transform your garden into a true complementary living space.