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9 of the best garden pods and offices

Planning a big project for 2024? Make the most of your space outside with the all-new wave of stylish garden pods and practical pop-up offices.

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Published: March 14, 2024 at 9:37 am

Compared to building an extension from scratch, installing a garden pod is a quicker and cheaper way to create an extra living space outdoors. If you’re dreaming of summer dinner parties and relaxed evenings with family and friends, a stylish pod could be the solution.

While most spherical glass designs have a central table with horseshoe-shaped seating, garden pods come in all forms, from spacious covered sun loungers to shed-style garden rooms you furnish yourself. So, it should be fairly easy to find one to suit your exact requirements.

Here's our round-up of the best garden pods on the market.

Complete the look. Browse our favourite blankets, string lights and outdoor ovens for evenings in your garden pod, or add one of these smart garden products for a tech upgrade. To keep enjoying your garden into the cooler months, why not invest in a new patio heater too?

Best garden pods for stylish outdoor living

Small sphere

Ornate Garden Luxury Rotating Seater Garden Pod in a garden
Image: Ornate Garden Luxury Rotating Seater Garden Pod / Gillian Adams

A stylish, modern concept for an added touch of luxury to your garden. This rotating garden pod can rotate a full 360, making it easy to position in the sun or shade, away from the rain – you can enjoy the garden in all weather conditions!

Choose from six colour options and add a winter cover or an optional upgrade to marine grade stainless steel.

For more outdoor living inspiration, take a look at the best garden bar ideas.

10-seater

Ornate Garden Summer House Garden Pod

This 10-seater glass sphere boasts the following features; LED soft lighting, 2.4kw heater with fan, power point, sliding doors, a Bluetooth audio system and coffee and dining table. If that doesn’t tick every requirement off your list, then there is more!

It's finished off with tinted windows and two side windows, and all interior features are easy to maintain and clean thanks to stain and mould resistant materials.

Pop-up office/studio

Consider designs at PopUpHuts

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If you’re hoping to invest in a luxury garden pod, then PopUpHut have an inspiring creation that is both creative and sustainable. This eco-friendly pod contains so many high calibre features, it could be referred to as a container house. And that's exactly what it is; these impressive designs are all made from recycled shipping containers.

Make it your own home office, guest house, yoga studio or craft area. Thanks to added insulation, you can use and enjoy all year round, even during winter months. There is also the option of adding on a terrace module area to the front of the pod from £350.

Rattan lounger

Fiji Apple Day Bed on a white background

For a luxurious touch to lighter evenings and warmer days, this apple-shaped garden day bed is an absolute must-have addition to your chic garden. The rotating day bed is created with comfort in mind and comes with UV-stabilised, quick-drying cushions.

Customise the interior by choosing one of several colour options, and add the heavy-duty weather cover if you want to keep the bed outside all year round. This would be perfect to pop up next to a swimming pool for enjoying relaxed summer afternoons and evenings.

Smaller budget

Mercia Helios Summerhouse on a white background

If you have a foundation already in place, then this summerhouse is a great option to pop up in your garden; providing space to relax and enjoy the summer months. It’s spacious and light inside, meaning you can get creative and customise to your own style.

Add comfy chairs, dining furniture, a hanging egg chair and make it your very own private, quiet space.

Igloo design

Designed to last for many years, you can enjoy the outdoors all year round with this frameless dome structure. Each garden pod is made from over 100 hexagonal glass-like panels, which are resistant to rain and strong winds.

Able to seat up to 8 people around a table, you can easily host your friends and impress with this chic addition to your garden! From morning coffee, garden parties, an area of the kids to play. To being able to spend time outdoors during colder months but in the shelter of this clever pod; the possibilities are endless.

Corner fitting

Buy in different sizes from Waltons (£1,149.99)

Waltons

Practical and suitable for all gardens, this compact corner summerhouse provides an area to enjoy your favourite hobby or relax with family and friends. With the added addition of a side storage shed, you can safely and neatly store away all your gardening tools and equipment. Plus, for extra peace of mind a 10 year anti-rot guarantee is included with your purchase.

Shepherd Hut

Buy from John Lewis & Partners (£23,995.00)

Crane Garden Buildings Shepherd Hut on a white background

If you've got a period home or a cottage garden, consider this sweet shepherds-style hut, complete with fixed wheels, full insulation and double-glazed windows. It's made with FSC-certified northern Scandinavian redwood, and you can buy it in a choice of five smart colours: shale, sage, flint, willow or cream.

This one would look particularly lovely nestled at the bottom of the garden amongst trees and shrubs.

Long length

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This large garden room comes fully double glazed, insulated and with a 10-year anti-rot guarantee. It quite literally is a room outside, and because it is under 2.5m in height, no planning permission is required. It’s an ideal large space to spread your belongings out in and add turn into an office, or dining area – a long table could easily fit inside.

For more ideas and inspiration, see our guide to creating the perfect garden studio, which includes other building styles and a note on planning restrictions.

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