Find Your Inner Zen With a Bespoke Garden Wellness Space

Whether we’re stretching, meditating, or simply unwinding, having enough time and the right environment to do it in can make a huge difference to how we feel.

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Many of us seek out yoga rooms, saunas, and designated wellbeing hubs; spaces that are intentional and separate from the busyness of our everyday lives. But if we could ditch the commute and bring wellness into the home without losing that sense of escape, imagine how much more time we’d have for true relaxation. 

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In this post, we’ll be exploring some simple ideas for creating a purpose-built garden wellness space. From tasteful yoga rooms and contemporary garden gyms to cosy zen dens and mini spas, what could be better than your very own sanctuary tucked away at the bottom of your garden?

Why Set Up a Wellness Space In a Garden Room or Annexe? 

There are countless benefits to setting up a wellness space inside a garden room or annexe. The first, perhaps most obvious, advantage is the connection to nature. Even if you only have a limited number of plants in your garden, there’s something about being in a structure made of wood that brings us closer to the natural world, especially in designs with large bi-fold or sliding doors. 

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Unlike a shed, a garden room also gives you the flexibility of countless customisation options. You can bring in bespoke mood lighting, air conditioning, speakers, custom flooring, plumbing – whatever you need to create your ideal wellness hub. At London Timber Buildings, we want you to feel wowed by your space, so even if your idea is a little ‘out there’, don’t be afraid to run it past us. We’ll always try to make it work if we can!

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Custom upgrades to consider: 

• Thermowood cladding: a robust, sustainably sourced timber cladding, treated for maximum longevity and durability
• Decking: add custom decking outside of your garden room for al fresco dining or lounging
• Partition walls: add in partitions to separate bathroom facilities or changing areas from your main wellness area
• Shower facilities: include a shower, or basin – we can install drainage and sewage systems if required
• Soundproofing: explore acoustic solutions to keep your space calm and peaceful
• Mood lighting: match your lighting to your mood with coloured downlighting

Ideas We Love

Ready to get some inspiration for your garden wellness room? Here are some simple spaces that are ideal for slowing down in:

The Garden Yoga Room

Self-certified yogi? Stretch, bend, and twist to your heart’s content in your very own garden yoga studio. Opt for a yoga space for 1-2 or make room for a few more mats. Add speakers to play calming melodies, position a few plants around the edges, and add a storage wall for bricks and bolsters. There are some beautiful yoga room designs on Pinterest, so be sure to explore those to get even more ideas.

The Mini Spa Retreat

Slip on a robe, grab your fluffiest slippers, and nip out into your garden room for the ultimate spa experience. Add a plunge pool or hot tub just outside on the terrace, incorporate a stylish cedar wood sauna and basins inside, and complete with your very own designated treatment area. As with the first space, don’t forget to add in plenty of plants for purification. Snake plants and peace lilies are ideal for this.

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Happen to be a trained masseuse, hairdresser or therapist? This is the ideal place to bring your clients and practise techniques.

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The Ultimate Snug

Want your wellness space to be ultra-cosy and relaxing? Centre everything around soft furnishings. Think squishy sofas or bean bags, plump day beds, and twinkling fairy lights crisscrossed below soft drapery overhead. Pop in some natural diffusers and add a stack of books in the corner, and you’ve got yourself a perfect private hideaway to escape to. All you need is a good cup of coffee to accompany you.

The Meditation Den

The magic of meditation is that it can be done anywhere, but having a dedicated space makes it much easier to find calm and maintain focus. This is the reason many monks and committed spiritual practitioners meditate in temples – these spaces support a deeper connection to their practice. To create your own meditation den, add lots of soft rugs, natural materials, and floor cushions. These will help to activate the brain’s relaxation response.

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Meditation retreats really benefit from a clear view out to the garden, so consider designing your garden room with large windows and doors on multiple sides. This will add to the feeling of being immersed in nature.

The Minimalist’s Gym

If you love the idea of having a gym in your garden but don’t want to clutter your space with equipment, go for a minimalist gym setup. Add in a floor-to-ceiling mirror to check your form and bounce more light around the space, opt for stylish illuminated fluting in beech, bamboo, or pine (the perfect pick thanks to their microbial properties), and finish with a few pieces of equipment. You could add a bench, some sleek shelves for weights, and a single machine next to a mat for floor work. Simple yet effective.

Start Designing Your Sanctuary

These simple garden wellness spaces are just the start. Why not combine different elements from each of these ideas to create a multipurpose sanctuary that’s made for all kinds of wellbeing rituals? Whether you want a digital detox zone that’s completely free from tech or a calming space with a few modern upgrades, our experts are on hand to make it a reality. 

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Reach out to us via our simple contact form to let us know your project requirements. We can’t wait to work with you.

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