Clearview National August 2016 - Issue 177 | Page 57

OUTDOORLIVING COULD A GARDEN ROOM SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE? »»IN A RECENT POLL OF 1,005 people, more than a quarter said they wanted a composite wood garden room as a space to get away from the husband, wife or children, with 27 percent saying they would use it as a Man Cave or She Cave and giving some great reasons behind these choices. One woman wanted to banish all the men in her family, plus her 11-year-old-son’s drum kit, into a Man Cave because: “As the only woman in the house, I need my sanity back!!” While a man choosing a Man Cave said: “Because my missus drives me mad and I need somewhere to escape!” Over 100 people would use the garden room as a bar, drinks area or even their own garden pub, with the top accessory being a pool table or darts board. As more people opt for open plan living, there’s a real need for extra space away from the house, and a garden room is the perfect place to get away from it all. 18 percent of respondents wanted to use the space for the whole family as a summerhouse or retreat. Children of all ages come next in the pecking order. Playrooms, music and games ‘Over 100 people would use the garden room as a bar, drinks area or even their own garden pub, with the top accessory being a pool table or darts board.’ responses about looking after people living with disability and creating sensory rooms for children. The best response was from a man wanting to use it as a fish room so his wife would get him and his fish tank out of the house and the benefit? “So I don’t have to listen to my wife going on about my fish tank in the house!” rooms where noise and mess can be shut away at the end of the day, would be welcome relief for parents. Drum kits, train sets and a lot of PlayStations are always better when they’re not in the main house. Children’s getaways were closely followed by spaces to study or work from home, with some respondents saying if they had the extra room they’d start their own business. Home gyms for the fit and retreats for yoga or meditation lovers made up a healthy five percent and there were some very moving Email: [email protected], www.compositewoodcompany.co.uk Decking , Fencing & Garden Rooms Fastest growing home improvement product Enhance your showroom and add value to your customers. Become a Composite Wood installer today 0845 301 9998 High impact and better scratch resistance Splinter free Warm and soft to touch Concealed joining system means our products are quick and easy to install. 48 hour lead time, will keep your project moving www.compositewoodcompany.co.uk | 0845 301 9998 C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » AU G 2016 » 57