Bespoke Garden Room Office, Crystal Palace

A bold, bespoke workspace built for focus and personality

This Crystal Palace bespoke garden room design was built for a client who wanted more than just an office. He needed a creative, client-facing workspace that reflected his personality and felt at home in the garden. With a demanding global consultancy role, Simon needed a home office that could do it all: host client meetings, provide daily focus, and reflect his bold design tastes. The existing garden room was not delivering: mismatched furniture, no storage, and zero connection to the style seen throughout the rest of his home.

Client Challenge

  • A cramped, uninspiring garden office with no storage or design cohesion
  • Needed space for video calls, client meetings, and deep focus
  • Wanted the design to feel personal and rooted in his creative, expressive style

Our Solution

Made-to-Measure Workspace
Working with Purdom & Kirkwood, we completely reimagined the space to include integrated storage, a built-in seating area for clients, and a curved walnut desk, all tailored to Simon’s needs and personality.

Materials With Character
We chose walnut for its warmth and impact, using slatted detailing and soft curves to avoid hard edges in the compact footprint. Patterned tiles, a freestanding cabinet, and a living wall brought in depth, texture and colour.

Designed for Comfort & Creativity
The room now balances functionality with inspiration, perfect for long work sessions, remote calls, and in-person consultations. Upholstered cushions, thoughtful lighting, and bold finishes elevate the entire space.

Unique Features

  • Curved walnut joinery for visual flow and warmth
  • Living wall and natural textures to connect with the garden setting
  • Patterned tile inlays on desk and coffee table for unexpected detail

Outcome

Simon’s new office is a true extension of him; functional, expressive and expertly made. It reflects his strong creative vision, while giving him a grounded space to work, meet and think. Every inch was crafted to serve his work life and celebrate his personal style.

Before

Garden office view through sliding glass doors with desk and sofa.
Modern office interior with large wall-mounted monitor and desk.
Office seating area with grey sofa and decorative pillows.

After

Contemporary garden room with timber cladding and custom joinery by Guthrie & Kirkwood.
Modern waiting area with blue seats and moss art.
Green moss wall above wooden slatted furniture and blue cushion.
Green moss wall art framed by vertical and horizontal wood paneling
Modern lounge with wooden slatted bookshelf, blue seating, and a green moss wall.
Bookshelf next to blue seating and moss art.