Alternative Space is an established family business specialising exclusively in the design, manufacture and installation of high quality, eco friendly garden rooms.

Whether you need a home office, studio, gym, or simply a place to relax, our garden rooms provide a comfortable, versatile and practical space for year round use; a low cost way to increase the size and flexibility of your home without the disruption and expense of a loft conversion, or extension.

Wherever possible we select our materials from eco-friendly sources, concentrating on renewable materials.  We only use timber and timber-based products from responsibly managed forests, sourced from suppliers who can demonstrate FSC, PEFC or CSA certification/accreditation.

For aesthetic as well as practical reasons, we also recommend the option of a living roof. Made from sedum, a hardy and drought resistant flowering plant, a living roof provides perfect insulation for both summer and winter; it also attracts wildlife and replaces vegetation removed from the site of the garden room, and reduces rainwater runoff. 

For many homeowners planning permission is not a requirement. However, we advise you to consult the government’s planning portal for further information:

Planning Portal website

If you do need planning permission, we will help you with your application.