insideKENT Magazine Issue 53 - August 2016 | Page 140

OUTDOORLIVING the answer to your lack-of-space conundrum: A NEW GARDEN BUILDING FROM JOHNSONS This might seem like a silly question with the average British home now half the size it was a century ago, however if you’re aware of the average cost of a home extension, there is no doubt that creating space in your home is becoming an extremely expensive commodity. What tends to get overlooked is the space you have right outside your back door. Gardens are now being increasingly seen as an extension to the home, as opposed to an outdated ‘just stick a shed at the end of garden’ philosophy. The modernisation of the garden building has propelled it from the dark dingy depths of the web-infested shed, to the bright exuberant heights of a modern garden room. Garden buildings are now so much more than a storage solution for your garden tools or a hiding place for ageing garden furniture. They are a tailor-made, purpose built space to meet your every desire. With the popularity towards homeworking continuing, the desire for extra space is not just a want, it’s rapidly becoming a necessity. Working from home is no longer confined to traditional office-based occupations, you can see why the advancement in design, choice and utilities with modern garden buildings has provided the perfect solution for many people looking to solve their lack-of-space conundrum. Homing new extensive features such as double glazing, electrical packages, climate control, roof and floor insulation, it’s clear to see why the garden building is no longer just a summer haven. You can now utilise your garden building come rain or shine, hot or cold, creating the total outdoor space experience. It’s not just homeworkers that are benefitting from such features; other popular choices include the traditional summerhouse, home gym, games room, ‘Man Cave’, ‘She-Shed’ – the possibilities are endless. The best thing is all of this can be achieved at a fraction of the cost of an average home extension, constructed by expert installers – generally within two days – and the majority of buildings do not require any planning permission. It is worth mentioning that not all garden buildings suppliers provide the functionality and features mentioned above, however Johnsons Garden Buildings have been at the forefront of the development and innovation we see in today's garden buildings. Johnsons is a family-run 142 business established in 1960, priding themselves on supplying a superior product at affordable prices. Offering free home site surveys and full written quotations on request, to take into account any of those pre-sales anxieties, it’s clear that Johnsons are dedicated to providing the best service possible. All of Johnsons package prices offer a wide range of choice for your preferred building with no hidden costs and include expert construction. No drop-and-run with Johnsons, as experienced with many internet retailers. There’s no better time than the present to transform your garden space. With their recently opened branch at Poplar Nurseries in Colchester, they now have nine display villages across Kent and Essex; you’ll be sure to find a perfect building to match your every need. www.needextraspace.co.uk [email protected] Call for a free brochure: 0845 459 9444