Work and wellness integrated in a minimalist garden room with a small footprint, featuring a cold plunge, sauna, and home office setup.
Designing a Tranquil Oasis: A Garden Room Blending Home Office and Wellness
In the heart of Toronto, behind Queen Street West, a unique garden room has been created, designed by Simone Ferkul. This space, a harmonious blend of home office and wellness sanctuary, is a testament to thoughtful design and the elevation of everyday routines.
The garden room's exterior boasts a striking black wood shell, standing as a modern marvel in the lush greenery. Inside, the design prioritizes balance, using minimalist principles, natural materials, and a carefully curated palette. The interior primarily consists of soft, light oak and deep green marble, with hidden storage and a minimalist desk featuring a cool, reeded wood design.
The intention was to create a space that feels grounded in nature and elevated by design. The client aimed for a peaceful retreat that blended functionality with relaxation, including a dedicated workspace and wellness-focused features. The garden room offers a dedicated space for wellness practices such as a sauna and a cold plunge pool.
Embracing Scandinavian lifestyle principles, this garden room is a testament to the power of multifunctional spaces. Examples include a nature-inspired yoga studio with workspace, a timber garden room with mixed use, a multipurpose space with sauna, an oak frame garden room with zoned areas, and a luxury garden room with hot tub. These spaces achieve the perfect balance by creating distinct zones, using nature-inspired elements, and incorporating flexible furnishings.
If budget allows, a petite at-home infrared sauna can be considered for wellness. The design of the garden room was inspired by nature, minimalism, and wellness-oriented architecture. The green marble element serves as a subtle but impactful focal point. The design prioritizes thoughtful spatial planning, incorporating functional built-ins, and using a minimalist approach to avoid visual clutter.
A cold plunge pool doesn't have to be expensive; there are affordable models available, making it possible for everyone to enjoy the benefits of a tranquil, multifunctional garden room. Whether you're seeking a sanctuary for work or a haven for relaxation, this innovative design offers the perfect solution.
- The garden room, blending home office and wellness in Toronto, showcases an interior design trend of minimalism, using natural materials like soft, light oak and deep green marble.
- The space's exterior, a modern marvel with a striking black wood shell, harmoniously stands amidst lush greenery, embodying the trend of outdoor living.
- The design prioritizes well-being, with a focus on lifestyle, health-and-wellness, and workplace-wellness, as seen in the garden room's features like a sauna and cold plunge pool.
- Inspired by Scandinavian principles, the multifunctional garden room integrates elements of nature, such as a nature-inspired yoga studio and a timber room for mixed use.
- Sciencely-rooted wellness-oriented architecture informs the design, reflected in the use of a minimalist approach for spatial planning and visual clarity.
- Furnishings in the garden room, including a reeded wood desk and flexible seating, further enhance the minimalist aesthetic while promoting comfort and functionality.
- Texture and decor are essential components, with art pieces and plants adding thoughtful accents to the space.
- To complete the picture of tranquility, the design embraces the trend of fitness-and-exercise, with a cold plunge pool and potential for an at-home infrared sauna.
