Garden studios have become a popular trend in Europe, offering individuals a versatile and inspiring space right in their own backyard. The rise of remote working and the increasing cost of land has come together with the evolution of construction prefabrication technology, which is enabling more diverse and affordable construction and transportation for fully finished backyard studios. It seems the idea of a versatile garden room went viral, and now everyone who has space wants one for some reason or other.

Consumer demand and construction tech have driven down the cost of finished units, so manufacturers across Europe are now racing to speed up production and expand their offerings. From modern and minimalist structures to rustic and cozy cabins, turnkey studios are combining functionality with aesthetic options. The development of insulation products and glazing has been key in transforming the market over the last decade.

Prefabricated backyard/Garden studios have become instantly recognised due to their popularity, unequivocally adding value to properties now, unlike time gone by when a structure in the garden would raise suspicion of dodgy DIY or, at best, be seen as a shed for garden storage. The concept of a pleasant space, factory-built to building regulations, is often seen as more practical and affordable than a loft conversion or extension. The process is usually easy, too- with most factories inviting customers to view finished examples so you can sit in the space before you commit your money to it.

There is a growing number of manufacturers across Europe, and we’ll introduce you to a few of them now.

Backyard office studio manufacturers in Europe

Ecospace Studios, England

Ecospace ships its stunning studios all over Europe. Their slick Scandinavianesque design is very clean-lined, and the configurator on their website makes it easy to pick from a huge range of options. If you like the style and the price, you will definitely find a configuration that works well for you. Their most basic work pod cost 27,000 Euros at the time of publishing, and a range of internal additions and additional space quickly push the cost upwards.

Muriean/Mariann by Estonian Log Cabins

This stunning home office is built in Estonia and shipped anywhere in Europe. At 24m2, it is luxurious for a backyard studio, but if you’ve got the space, the beautiful log cabin would easily serve as an office for a small team, though they’d still have to go into your house to use the toilet.

SIP Kits UK

SIP Kits UK offers an opportunity for lots of fun, satisfaction and savings. Their kits are a budget option but they look pretty good. If you’ll enjoy putting it together, this could work well for you.

Eurovudas, Lithuania

Eurovudas offer good value basic kits, and delivery anywhere in the world. The timbers are untreated, so once you’ve put the kit together in your garden, you need to get it treated and covered. You can then adapt and finish your Backyard studio at leisure. If you want to use it in winter, you’ll need to consider how to install internal insulation and a wall finish, for example, cork insulation board screwed to the walls internally, with lime plaster to finish. This is the real beauty of Euravudas offer- the freedom to enjoy it as it is or insulate and finish with the material of your choice. In any case, you’ll need to consider the electrical installation for your garden studio.

Imedeksa, Lithuania

Imekedeksa offers a good variety of fully finished cosy garden rooms made with log walls. They have easy ordering options to manage the cost- including wall thickness and choosing whether or not to include floor boards or roof covering. This is useful because it makes it easy for you to choose your own floor material, which has a big impact on the feel and utility of the space.

Drophouse Zeeland, Holland

Drophouse makes tiny houses, container homes, and beautiful garden studios. This is very much the fully finished product. It’s really a work of architectural art, ready to drop into your garden. They highlight the quality of their design and their full and swift installation service, and they also claim to offer the most affordable turnkey garden studio on the market.

Rubicksboxes, Belgium

If your main requirement is natural light, and you like objects that surprise, you might consider a Rubicksbox. They are made in France and shipped anywhere in Europe. Sustainability is at the centre of this striking concept, which involves configuring the number of standard units to create the size of space that you require, from 4.5m2 to 13.5m2. The concept is that this forms a usable space that is simple and easily moved, so when you move house, you can take it with you. RubicksBoxes also uses a similar modular concept to create more spacious garden living areas and shipping containers to make swimming pools.

Casetas de Jardin 24, Spain

From Fuengirola in southern Spain, Casetas de Jardin 24, ship out a wide range of simple and affordable modern log cabins for you to self-assemble in your garden. They have an impressive range of standard models ranging from 5-15,000 Euros. They also offer seven different thicknesses for the engineered log walls, which has a significant impact on price.

Visit some manufacturers, even if you finally decide to order a kit home online

We recommend that you visit factories to ask questions about what you’re getting and feel the materials with your own hands. As the market grows, competition naturally involves budget options that may not use the highest quality materials. So, even if you plan to buy online, go and ask to see the product first.

Of course, you also have the option to build a backyard studio yourself. You might take inspiration from tiny house builders who specialise in space-efficient features that make optimal use of a compact space. But unless you use recycled materials, you’ll struggle to build it cheaper than the manufacturers because they buy their materials in bulk and minimise waste through scaled and accurate production.

However your backyard studio emerges, your personal touches and intentions will make it the space that you need it to be.