11th November 2011
As anyone with teenage children will testify, there comes a time in any child’s development when, put simply, they want their own space. The only problem is that this desire often awakens a number of years before they have the means or maturity to spread their wings and make their own way in the world – it’s in this hinterland between dependence and independence that
in.it.studios can offer some a solution with their inspirational
garden rooms.
The irony of adolescence is that children rail against all constraints without appreciation of the demands that this freedom will bring to bear upon them. Additional living space, separate from your current household yet still within the boundaries of your own land, can provide this perfect blend of protection and freedom. As our garden rooms are entirely detached, your child can learn to express themselves, freely, with a space of their own to decorate, make noise and relax in without imposing on your existing living areas and the lifestyle you choose to adopt there. On top of this, they can learn a sense of responsibility for their own choices and actions without feeling cut loose from the security of parental support.
Furthermore, you can still parent them effectively, providing support and guidance as they explore their burgeoning identity; without either party feeling like you are policing them or cramping their style. As we all recall from our own adolescence, teenagers do not make this balancing act easy for their parents and any resources that aid you in establishing a strong and trusting bond at this stage in their life will make you much closer, emotionally, in future years.
And choosing to develop garden rooms in this manner is not simply a response to an angry teenager – once they’ve flown the nest, these annexes become even more practical as you rediscover the freedom to pursue activities other than simply being parents again! You may convert it to a Music Room or Guest Annexe (certainly useful when your children come to visit occasionally!).
With the cost of relocating higher than ever, most households look to improve value and lifestyle choices by redeveloping their existing properties. With fewer lofts left to convert, garden rooms are the next logical step and, with the attention to detail you’ll get from in.it.studios, you can be assured that your house (and your family) will benefit for years to come.