13
May
2021
6 Positive Environmental Benefits of a Garden Office
When we think of home working from a garden office, the first thoughts that come to mind are peace and quiet, greater flexibility and more time with the family. But there’s a much more profound environmental impact to consider too. During the first COVID-19 lockdown last spring/summer, the Mayor of London announced that nitrogen dioxide... Read More
12
May
2021
SMART Celebrates anniversary with further investment
Leading Suffolk manufacturer celebrates management buyout anniversary with further investment. Just months after having invested in four cleaner and greener delivery vehicles, a booming Suffolk firm has responded to an ongoing surge in orders – and purchased another four. SMART Garden Rooms, Offices & Studios, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of quality outside buildings,... Read More
06
May
2021
3 Simple Steps to Preparing Your Garden for the Summer
It has been unseasonably cold. It’s official, April 2021 was the third coldest April in the UK since records began 140 years ago! However, warmer days are on the horizon. Roaring heat is predicted to sweep Britain just weeks after an unseasonably start to May. So what should you be doing now to prepare your... Read More
29
April
2021
Your Garden Office Future: Hybrid Working
In much the same way that ‘agile’ replaced the term ‘flexible’ with the promise of a better work-life balance, ‘hybrid’ now seems to have taken centre-stage. So how is it different, and what does it mean for the future of home working? Well, the pandemic forced a seismic rethink when it comes to flexible working.... Read More
22
April
2021
Use Your Garden Office as a Dog Grooming Studio
Since June last year, there’s been an explosion in new businesses being created. According to Companies House, 2020 was the year to beat in terms of start-ups. After all, it saw the creation of over 85,000 extra businesses compared to 2019. It was also a record year for pet ownership. Nearly half of all families... Read More
15
April
2021
What Type of Garden Room is Best for Me?
If you’re looking for ways to add much-needed space to your home, a small garden room could give you everything you need and more. A purposefully designed space, the small garden room is very much on-trend. That’s why at SMART Garden Offices alone, we have seven ranges available in 60+ sizes in 13 different colours.... Read More
08
April
2021
Stress Awareness Month: The Health Benefits of a Garden Room
Stress is one of the greatest health challenges of our time. As you are reading this article, millions of people are suffering – some silently. We couldn’t let Stress Awareness Month pass by without a mention. After all, there’s lots we can all do to make it that little bit easier to manage our stress... Read More
01
April
2021
Walk to Work (to your Garden Office)
With the clocks springing forward and the days getting longer, it can only signal two things – the start of British Summer Time and Walk to Work Day! Ok, officially Walk to Work Day is tomorrow (Good Friday), when the last thing most of us will be thinking about is work. So, why not use... Read More
01
April
2021
SMART Lands on MARS
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25
March
2021
7 Benefits to a Home-Based Business
2020 will always be known as the year of seismic change. Where the world all but stopped and gave us more time to reflect. Yes, it was a year of great uncertainty, but also one of possibility and hope. In the professional world, it was the year of the home-based business. “Work from home” queries... Read More