Create Extra Space At Home Annexe Ideas

Own a property with sufficient outdoor space in your garden? You might already have considered an annexe to accommodate a family member. Caring for an elderly relative is one of the most common reasons for constructing an annexe, particularly with high fees for care homes in mind, however their use has changed over the past few decades. Cabin Master can offer a range of garden rooms that homeowners are just as likely to use for their child as for their ageing parent! It’s an especially useful way for parents to give their children independence when they are struggling to get onto the property ladder.

As an added benefit, it also increases the main house’s overall value.

Inside view of Garden Room Annexe with cream double bed and check armchairs with side table and hanging lamps with wall hanging of a rabbit
Garden Room Annexe on patio area
Garden room annexe with separate toilet & sink
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Zero maintenance garden building for an annexe
inside view of show site lodge annexe and rattan side tables with lampshades and grey feature wall and leather armchair
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inside view of show site lodge annexe and rattan side tables with lampshades and grey feature wall and leather armchair

Benefits The Benefits of an Annexe

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Your Experience

By producing CAD drawings from your ideas, we are sure to aid you through the personalisation process. Our incredible sales team will work really hard to make sure you are happy and feel confident moving forward to the next stage.
 
 
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Downsizing

Many annexes prove to be the ideal candidate for solar panels to provide electricity and hot water. Lower overhead costs present a better quality of life with much less work and much more enjoyment.  Downsizing is always a positive outcome for everyone involved. 

 
 
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Earn Some Extra Income

Renting a room in your home seems daunting and can encroach on your privacy and security. Renting an annexe provides a cosy, self-contained unit for someone to rent without infringing on your personal space.

 
 
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Keep Relatives Close

When parents begin to get frail with age, many of us wish to keep them close and take care of them, ensuring they are managing day-to-day. An annex allows for this as well independent living for themselves and their parents.

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If you’re searching for a unique way to keep your elders (or even your younger ones!) close by and make sure they’re doing alright a Cabin Master garden annex will be your best bet! With our personalised designs, professional craftsmen and low maintenance guarantee our annexes can provide your family with a lifetime of pleasure and a fantastic enhancement to your garden.

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Interior of a garden annexe room

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is An Annexe A Good Idea?

A Cabin Master annexe is the best, and one of the most cost effective ways to keep your loved ones close. It is absolutely worth it to make sure that your family members are safe and doing good, as well as allowing yourself (and them) some independence.

What Is A Maximum Size For An Annexe Without Planning Permission?

Although we don’t deal with planning permission, your Annexe garden building can really be any size so long as it is not larger than 50% of your garden size and isn't built past the front of your house.

 
 

What is a Garden Annexe?

Whether you're looking for a space to keep your elderly relatives close by, or an area for your teenage kids to let loose, but with the added bonus of maintaining their independence, these purpose-built, future-proof dwellings provides independence for their parents and proximity for family support, striking the ideal balance. Serving as a cost-effective, comfortable alternative to traditional care homes or extending you property. As teenagers navigate their path towards adulthood, they often crave their own space—a place where they can entertain friends, study in peace, and unwind, all while flexing their burgeoning independence. At this pivotal life stage, a garden room can perfectly meet these needs, offering an exclusive haven a stone's throw away from the family home.

How Should I Design My Annexe?

  • Keep your annex interior neutral: Neutral colours like whites, greys, pinks and earthy tones are perfect for creating a warm and homely ambience in your annex. It’s  just a question of choosing the right tone for you! Continue that colour palette throughout to create a flow from room to room.

 

  • Less is more: A few eye-catching accessories will add to the overall feel and elegance of your annex. Less is most definitely more when it comes to keeping your annex looking ultra-stylish. 

 

  • Make use of all your space: Start as you mean to go on in your Cabin Master annex and take pride in living in the most charming and organised space ever! Take a trip to your local IKEA store to be inspired by all the different racks, storage boxes and ideas they have to transform everything from your fridge to your wardrobe and everything in between.

What's the Difference Between a Garden Room and an Annexe?

Bespoke garden rooms are similar to an annexe, with the difference being that garden rooms aren’t designed for you to live in but more to make better use of your outdoor space. Whether you want a dedicated gym area to workout in, an outdoor home office, relaxing yoga space, studio to get to creative in – the possibilities really are endless & at Cabin Master we can help make your dreams a reality.

Is an Annexe Classed as a Separate Dwelling?

In order for a self-contained annex to qualify as a dwelling, it will need to have the facilities to provide the basic living necessities such as facilities for personal hygiene, consumption of food and drink, storage of personal belongings and a place to sleep. 

Based on our popular garden rooms our Granny Garden Annexes are heat efficient, self-contained living spaces, creating warm and welcome home environments thanks to the exceptional insulation and high-quality double-glazed windows and doors. The perfect solution to providing additional living spaces in the garden.

Every component we use in our Cabin Master garden rooms is guaranteed for quality and durability. Each building comes with a 10-year workmanship and labour guarantee, plus the guarantees of each individual component or building material included. Below are some typical examples:

  • 10 year guarantee on building materials.
  • 1 year metalwork guarantee (including hinges, handles and ironmongery).
  • 10 year guarantee on UPVc doors.
  • 10 year guarantee on window frames.
  • 4 year guarantee on glass window units.

Every component we use in our Cabin Master garden rooms is guaranteed for quality and durability. Each building comes with a 10-year workmanship and labour guarantee, plus the guarantees of each individual component or building material included. Below are some typical examples:

  • 10 year guarantee on building materials.
  • 1 year metalwork guarantee (including hinges, handles and ironmongery).

Every component we use in our Cabin Master garden rooms is guaranteed for quality and durability. Each building comes with a 10-year workmanship and labour guarantee, plus the guarantees of each individual component or building material included. Below are some typical examples:

  • 10 year guarantee on building materials.
  • 1 year metalwork guarantee (including hinges, handles and ironmongery).
  • 10 year guarantee on UPVc doors.

Every component we use in our Cabin Master garden rooms is guaranteed for quality and durability. Each building comes with a 10-year workmanship and labour guarantee, plus the guarantees of each individual component or building material included. Below are some typical examples:

  • 10 year guarantee on building materials.
  • 1 year metalwork guarantee (including hinges, handles and ironmongery).
  • 10 year guarantee on UPVc doors.
  • 10 year guarantee on window frames.

Every component we use in our Cabin Master garden rooms is guaranteed for quality and durability. Each building comes with a 10-year workmanship and labour guarantee, plus the guarantees of each individual component or building material included. Below are some typical examples:

  • 10 year guarantee on building materials.
  • 1 year metalwork guarantee (including hinges, handles and ironmongery).
  • 10 year guarantee on UPVc doors.
  • 10 year guarantee on window frames.
  • 5 year guarantee on glass window units.

Garden Annexe Finance

Why wait to start enjoying your garden? Cabin Master provides financing options on all of our garden annexes, including buy now pay later options and interest bearing credit options. Visit our finance page to discover how Cabin Master could transform your garden sooner than you think.

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