Garden summer houses, whether contemporary or traditional, are a desirable feature of any garden. Over the years the rise in popularity of the summer house or garden room has led to a more diverse range of styles available on the market. Today, the contemporary summer house can be anything from the common boxy design with large windows and vertical board cladding to a completely unique architectural masterpiece as well as fresh takes on old favourites. Contemporary summer houses provide valuable extended living space that has the perfect balance between form and function. 

What is a contemporary summerhouse?

What defines a contemporary summer house comes down to styles and features. A contemporary summerhouse, distinct from its traditional counterpart, showcases modern architectural elements. Characterised by clean lines, minimalist design and often a fusion of indoor and outdoor spaces, it represents an evolution in garden building design. Contemporary summer houses provide not just a space to relax but also an aesthetic statement, enhancing the overall appeal of your garden.

Why have a contemporary summerhouse?

Choosing a contemporary summer house over other more traditional models is down to your own personal preference and the overall style of your home and garden. If you live in a modern home, a contemporary summer house is more likely to fit seamlessly in with your scheme. For those that live in more traditional homes you have the option of continuing the traditional theme into your garden with a classic summer house or this could be a great opportunity to contrast new with old by elevating your space with a summer house that has more modern and contemporary features. 

The benefits of a contemporary summerhouse

Additional year-round living space   

Your contemporary summer house is a more cost-effective way to increase your living space without the costs and stresses that come with a home extension. Most modern summer houses will be lined and insulated making them more suitable for year-round use and will be a valuable asset to enhancing your lifestyle.

Connection with nature  

One common feature of contemporary summer houses is that they tend to have larger windows, and glass doors which not only let in more natural light but also give you uninterrupted views of your beautiful garden. These expanses of glass allow you to enjoy all the comforts of being inside but give you a feeling of being outside, especially if your modern summer house has bi-fold doors which can be completely folded back during the summer, to create a relaxing environment for you to enjoy. 

Versatility  

Your contemporary summer house can be used for whatever you want, be it hosting a barbecue evening or your very own garden office. The use you have for your garden summer house may well change over time, which shows how much value the extended living space of a summer house has with the ability to be transformed into whatever you need at the time.

Increased property value  

Whether you decide to go for a contemporary summer house or a traditional one they will often add value to your property providing they are well-crafted, the style complements the rest of the home and garden, and it provides additional living space that can be used all year round. A contemporary summer house is a long-term investment, adding to your property's market worth and its overall appeal to prospective buyers

Our contemporary summerhouse features & considerations

Size & Position

Once you have decided on purchasing a contemporary summer house for your garden, the next thing you need to decide is how big it will be and where it’s going to go, which is not always easy to decide. Firstly, you need to consider what you’ll be using your summer house for. Will it be for relaxing? A garden office? Or maybe a hobby room? This needs to be taken into consideration when deciding which size you’ll need. Next, what do you have in terms of good usable space? By good, we mean somewhere that gets adequate exposure to the sun, it is a summer house after all! 

Doors & Windows

One of the common features of a contemporary summer house is the large windows that often span from floor to ceiling like in our Holt and Salthouse models. It’s also quite common for at least one side to be made up completely of glass windows. This sleek style allows you to get that indoor-outdoor feeling with its uninterrupted views of your garden.

Lined & Insulated

Having your contemporary summer house lined and insulated means that it will be more usable all year round whether that’s during colder months or warmer ones. The importance of this will vary depending on what your intended use for the building is, for example, if it’s going to be your garden office or a games room then it’s going to be a non-negotiable feature for you to be able to use it comfortably season-to-season. 

Customisations

Our bespoke contemporary summer houses come with a range of customisable options such as window and door placement, exterior colour, and veranda size. For a more contemporary look go for a darker exterior colour like black or Farrow & Ball Down Pipe.