Garden Chill-out Room, Bletchley
Sharon contacted us to see if we could help with providing a private chill-out room for her grandson who has Autism.
He had got to the age where he needed somewhere to escape to when life became overwhelming. Sharon also looks after two elderly relatives and life can be quite hectic inside the house at times.
Sharon didn’t want the Room too far away from the house, as her grandson still needs to feel part of the family and take part in activities when he is able to. This is a private space for him to play his games, watch TV or just to chill out. We installed partial soundproofing to the Garden Room to help with noise and used Hardie Planks as instructed by the DFG to add extra fire protection, as the room was to be built close to the fence and other outbuildings. The Garden Room was equipped with a shower and toilet so that Sharon’s grandson didn’t have to go into the house if he didn’t want to. A lot of thought went into the sensory lights and mood lighting with smart bulbs.
Internal Venetian blinds were installed in the french doors, giving him complete control over how much light is allowed into the Garden Room depending on how he feels.
Throughout the project, we worked closely with representatives from the Disabled Facilities Grant of Milton Keynes City Council.
There was a large tree which Sharon wanted to keep in place, so a lot of work was needed to make sure that both the tree and the Garden Room were made safe. The concrete base was reinforced with a steel frame.
Sharon is really happy with the result, and believes that this private chill-out room will help her grandson have a happier life.
“Our overall experience with the New Garden Room Company has been very good. We knew exactly what was going to happen at what stage, who was coming, and when. They always tidied up afterwards. They also laid some patio slabs and put some nice stones at the side. And they were very informative and friendly to work with. If there was any need for minor changes, they discussed it with me in advance. And they just got on with the work – all I did was supply them with tea and coffee.”
Sharon – Garden Chill-out Room, Bletchley
Project info
- Branch responsible for work: Oxford
- Client name: Sharon
- Client address: Bletchley
- Date completed: March 2023
- Duration of job: 4 Weeks
Overall work done
- Applying for planning
- Liaising with DFG
- Laying a steel reinforced concrete base
- Erection of a timber frame
- Insulation
- High rating fireproof cladding
- Roofing installation
- Soundproofing
- Installation of windows and doors
- Installation of a shower and toilet
- Water heater room
- Electrics (recess lighting, double sockets with USB ports, slimline wall heater)
- Plastering
- Painting
Materials used for Garden Room and landscaping
- Highest quality timber
- Trioso insulation
- Hardie Plank vertical cladding
- Laminate flooring
- 800 x 400m top opening window with frosted glass
- 1.8m aluminium patio doors
- Firestone rubber roofing
- Sensory lighting
Garden Chill-out Room, Bletchley - Exterior
Garden Chill-out Room, Bletchley - Interior
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