Remote work has revolutionised the idea of a perfect working life. No travel time to the office, no hectic mornings, no more missing the tube or being stuck in rush hour traffic – simply falling out of bed, five steps to the kitchen to grab a coffee, three more to the living room sofa or kitchen table, and then blissfully working away in your pyjamas or joggers.
A dream come true? Or just another stereotype? Is there a downside?
According to a Statista study from 2026, 14 percent of people in Great Britain work from home exclusively, with a further 27 percent in a hybrid arrangement – working from home and travelling to the office. 40 percent work fully on-site nowadays. Thus, flexible work arrangements continue to become more important for businesses and professionals alike. Better work-life balance is key.
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The benefits of working from home – and some challenges
Anyone who has been working fully or even partly remotely can appreciate all the time (and money!) saved by not having to go through the ordeal of just getting to the office every morning. Anyone who ever had to commute into London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, any major city, really, knows the feeling of being done with the day before even reaching the desk. Crowds, noise, traffic, always pressed for time – a cocktail of stress before work even starts.
No wonder people envy the possibility of working from home! Such a bliss!
So, what could possibly be a downside?
Essentially, it always depends on the home-office setup. If your remote workstation is the kitchen table, this might seem perfectly fine for a couple of weeks. But eventually the blurring of work and private life, clutter and constant distractions (from the dishwasher and laundry to DHL ringing the doorbell) take their toll. Setting up business calls or Zoom meetings without a dedicated private space, especially if you have pets, kids, or other people around, can also be a real challenge.
The solution is quite easy: building your own private garden office gives you a dedicated workspace while keeping you just a few steps away from home. And perhaps the most important benefit? At the end of the day, you can close the door on work, clients, and deadlines, call it a day, and head home to enjoy your evening with friends and family. Your commute becomes just a pleasant stroll through the garden.
Can a remote garden office reduce your taxes?
Did you know that a remote office might be tax-deductible? If you are self-employed, run a business or work remotely based in the UK, HMRC might allow you to deduct certain costs when working from home or using your property for business. However, there is a clear difference between being an employee and being self-employed. Deductions may vary between £10 per month and hundreds per year for separate business buildings or equipment on your premises (such as a wooden cabin, garage or separate garden office) for fully remote or self-employed workers.
Provided these costs qualify as allowable business expenses, according to HMRC, you may claim:
• rent/costs/loans for business premises and buildings
• utilities
• security
• electricity
• heating
• Council Tax
• mortgage interest
• internet/telephone
• property insurance
• repairs and maintenance
You could potentially save hundreds of pounds on qualifying expenses if you’re working from home. Make sure to inform your tax accountant and discuss any remote garden office investment!
Tip: Make sure to check gov.uk for business tax and returns for business and freelancers in the UK.
The perfect work set-up: How to choose your garden office
There are thousands of beautiful garden buildings available, from smaller, traditional outdoor offices to large, modern insulated garden offices. But which one is right for you? Before you start building your very own remote garden office, here are a few questions to consider:
• How much space do I have on my property?
• What size do I need for a garden office?
• Is one open-space room enough, or do I want two separate rooms?
• What about a terrace for breaks, meetings, or brainstorming?
• Will I use it for work only or as a guest room, storage, or workshop?
• What’s my budget?
• Will I use it all year or just in the warmer seasons?
• What style matches the main building and garden?
Quite a lot of questions and possibilities, right? Possibilities are endless, but in the end, they have to match your needs and preferences. If you want to get some inspiration, browse our selection of garden offices. We added a few recommendations for you below.
A small and cosy garden office: Making your life easier every day
If you just want your own personal workspace and one bright room to fit the essentials (a desk or table, maybe a couch or sofa bed), then take a look at our garden room AMARA, ideal for smaller properties. This modern remote office is available in 12, 15, and 18 m², with elegant vertical cladding and large sliding windows for maximum daylight inside. If you wish, you can add a terrace in order to work outside or to enjoy coffee breaks in the sunshine.
In case you want to host guests as well or use your garden house all year round, we have an insulated version of AMARA available, with an eye-catching 34 mm Cedral Click exterior cladding and residential-grade thermal insulation.
A bit smaller, but one of our clients’ favourites, is our wooden garden room LAYLA. 10 m² of perfection for remote workers who like to keep it simple or if space is limited. One bright room, elegant exterior cladding and optional Cedral Click or Thermowood insulation – you might actually love to work overtime in this space.
What if the job situation changes? Well, these garden offices are designed to adapt to your life. A workshop, guest or kids room, personal gym, yoga retreat, dedicated space for hobbies or reading? You name it! A garden room can be your beloved office or whatever you need and desire.
- An abundance of natural light
- Made from slow-grown conifer timber
- Insulated version available
Special Price: £4,881.00
How about an enticing yet practical new garden building that your family and your guests will love spending time in? This AMARA model can be exactly that, what with the layout that can be turned into a lounge or a workspace, and the elegant design. The look draws inspiration from modern minimalism, including sophisticated vertical cladding and numerous aluminium sliding windows. We recommend adding a terrace to get the full look and extend the functionality even further! For your utmost convenience, an insulated version of this model is available as well.
- Modern vertical cladding
- Aluminium sliding windows & doors
- Insulated version available
Special Price: £7,015.00
Celebrate your garden by adding the wonderful LAYLA. This model has quite the universal look, given the subtle simplicity of its clean lines, tall aluminium windows, and a nearly completely flat roof. The interior is up to you, but you will find the decorating process simple, thanks to the spacious main area with direct access to the terrace (optional feature). Taking up only 12 m² of space, this structure will help you use every square metre to your advantage! For your utmost convenience, an insulated version of this model is available as well.
Tempered Wood and Cedral Click Exterior
This prefabricated wooden house features fire-tempered wood detailing, ensuring the utmost aesthetic qualities & modern design. The exterior of this house is also decorated with Cedral Click exterior cladding made of fiber cement – a composite of cement, cellulose fibers, and mineral materials. This type of cladding is appreciated for its exceptional strength, stability, moisture & fire-resistance properties and exquisite aesthetic appeal.
- Aluminium sliding windows & doors
- A multifunctional space
- Insulated version available
Special Price: £7,637.00
Spacious, representative & multifunctional: remote offices that adapt to your life
Do you prefer more space or need a representative building for meetings, consultations, or client appointments? Storage space? Potentially even a rental to host family and guests visiting? For more options and flexibility, our larger wooden cabins might be the better choice.
Take a look at our garden room PREMIUM: 24 m² of possibilities and one of our clients’ favourites! PREMIUM offers a distinguished contemporary look, with charming vertical cladding and large floor-to-ceiling PVC windows and doors to maximise natural daylight. A bright, stylish space with superb thermal and noise insulation levels. Add a terrace to enjoy your morning coffee in style!
If you prefer a more traditional version, you might fall in love with our log cabin MIA. This beautiful, elegant open-plan log cabin can turn into whatever your heart desires: your remote outdoor office, guest house, workshop, lounge, and so much more. MIA is a multifunctional 30 m² garden building made from durable conifer timber. Different insulation options are available, as is the option to add a terrace for relaxed breaks and evenings.
- Efficient thermal insulation
- An abundance of natural light
- PVC windows and doors
Special Price: £18,604.00
How about an enticing yet practical new garden building that your family and your guests will love spending time in? This AMARA model can be exactly that, what with the layout that can be turned into a lounge or a workspace, and the elegant design. The look draws inspiration from modern minimalism, including sophisticated vertical cladding and numerous aluminium sliding windows. We recommend adding a terrace to get the full look and extend the functionality even further! For your utmost convenience, an insulated version of this model is available as well.
Cedral Click and Thermowood Exterior
This prefabricated wooden house is constructed with thermowood, which is an easy to maintain material that also features a pleasant aroma and a pretty caramel tint. Besides that, the structure features contemporary style grey Cedral Click exterior cladding made of fiber cement – a composite of cement, cellulose fibers, and mineral materials. This type of cladding is appreciated for its exceptional strength, stability, moisture & fire-resistance properties and exquisite aesthetic appeal.
- Modern vertical cladding
- Aluminium sliding windows & doors
- Insulated version available
Special Price: £10,234.00
Celebrate your garden by adding the wonderful LAYLA. This model has quite the universal look, given the subtle simplicity of its clean lines, tall aluminium windows, and a nearly completely flat roof. The interior is up to you, but you will find the decorating process simple, thanks to the spacious main area and the convenient lounge with a direct access to the terrace (optional feature). Taking up only 15 m² of space, this structure will help you use every square metre to your advantage! For your utmost convenience, an insulated version of this model is available as well.
Thermowood and vertical cladding exterior
This prefabricated wooden house is constructed with thermowood, which is an easy to maintain material that also features a pleasant aroma and a pretty caramel tint. Most of the exterior is constructed with it, while the rest features modern vertical cladding. The latter adds a touch of darker colour, resulting in more depth and visual variety.
- Aluminium sliding windows & doors
- Covered terrace space
- Insulated version available
Special Price: £9,396.00
Need more inspiration? Browse our full range of outdoor garden offices at Quick-garden.co.uk for traditional, modern, large, small and insulated options. If you can’t find the right version, we offer custom-built options and services as well. Our long-standing team of in-house architects will make sure you can build your dream house or garden office.
Find out more about our bespoke garden buildings by giving our sales agents a quick call: 02070994301! Our friendly team is here to guide you through the options and also have a few tips and advice to share.
